Is Indonesia safe for solo female travelers?
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based on 100 experiences from female travelers
Arida
Indonesia
Pulau Bali, Solo travel
Bali is special because of its culture, people, and deep connection to nature. I’m a local living here, though not originally from Bali, and I truly feel the difference compared to my hometown. Life here moves with more balance and intention. The landscapes, traditions, and daily rituals make Bali feel grounding and inspiring. Nature here is powerful, calming, and always reminds me to slow down and appreciate simple moments.
Posted: February 7, 2026
Irene
Spain
Borneo, Group travel
Hello everyone, it's a pleasure to be in touch. The trip I highly recommend is definitely Borneo. It's a large, relatively unvisited island in Southeast Asia where you can connect with locals, learn about the local cuisine, and experience special moments with elephants, orangutans, and crocodiles,etc. Every summer, an event is held in the mountains where more than 50 tribes from the island gather to share dances and food—it's highly recommended. To get there, I suggest you look for and buy small plane tickets in advance, or make friends with locals who travel up in 4x4s through the jungle...
Posted: February 7, 2026Experienced: June, 2019
nanoi
Belgium
Bali, Solo travel
“I really loved Bali. Unfortunately, I stayed in the same area the whole time because I didn’t really know where else to go and I mainly went there for boxing. I would definitely recommend Bali as a solo trip because I was riding around on my own all the time and I’ve never felt that safe before. Nobody really bothers you, which is really nice. Bali is generally quite cheap but I stayed in Canggu which is more of a fitness area so it’s quite overpriced there. But overall it’s definitely a great destination if you enjoy sports.😇
Posted: February 2, 2026
Suchetana
India
Bali, Couple travel
We had a 10 day vacation in Bali and Gili Trawagan islands in March 24. It was a great experience and we did so many activities from ATV ride to sunrise at Mount Batur. Had a blast in Gili T snorkelling and lazing on the white sand beach. Sunrise at Nusa Penida Diamond beach. It was an incredible trip.
Posted: January 29, 2026Experienced: February, 2024
Jocelyn
Canada
Bali, Family travel
This was my first real tropial trip but looking back so far it is my favorite, we felt very safe, super nice locals, and many interesting nice drivers who took us on tours and had a very obvious love of their country and wanted others to expirence it all. We were there for 2.5 weeks and didn't have asingle expirence that made us feel unwelcome or unsafe. Lembongan is amazing especially for snorkling, also widesands beach retreat on the main island has amazing staff who were super nice and took great care of the guests, along with surf board rentals where you can surf right off their beach.
Posted: January 3, 2026Experienced: November, 2023How safe is Indonesia for women?
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Based on 69 local experiences
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Based on 69 local experiences
Semarang
Semarang is a very safe place to stay as a woman, I was never bothered by any people during my stay, people often ask for pictures with you but nothing more :) I do recommend not going out late at night and always tell someone where you are and what you are doing just for more safety
Posted: February 5, 2026Ubud District
It's relatively safe. You can be scammed because it's a touristic area: locals can ask abnormal amount of money for very simple service, so always ask the prices in advance before you will take anything. Also bargains are fine. Sometimes men could approach you and ask for a photo. In one situation my friend one stuck on the road because of her bike and the local guy stopped to help her. But unexpectedly he started to masturbate. Which is crazy. So she ran away. Once a grab driver started a convo with me how good is his sperm. So men here like everywhere. If you ride a bike just be careful...
Posted: January 3, 2026
Cecilia
Pontianak
Even though Pontianak is the capital city in her province, Pontianak isn't very friendly for foreign travelers who travel alone. The taxi driver always tells me that I need to pay attention to robbery, and in the night the city will become a little bit unsafe.
Posted: December 12, 2025
Mélanie
Manado
Everybody is nice with me here, and surprised to see a young white girl. Manado is not a touristic city, but I never felt unsafe. (I was with an Indonesian man untill now, so I'll update if my safety change while being alone woman)
Posted: November 28, 2025Bandung
At night some areas poor street lighting and sidewalk or pedestrian paths are limited, which increase the risk of pickpocket or road accident if you're not careful.
Posted: November 11, 2025Safety in Indonesia
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Maudy
South Jakarta
Can host for:
5 days
About me
hi, i’m maudy🌸 i love making people feel at ease, like they’ve just walked into a friend’s home rather than a stranger’s. i’m an ENFP, which probably explains my warmth, curiosity, and love for connecting with new people. and as a gemini, i enjoy bringing lightheartedness and fun energy into every conversation! based in jakarta, open to hosting kind & respectful travelers. i love workouts, exploring new food spots, and showing people the local gems you won’t find on google maps. good vibes only🌿🫶
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Arida
Bali
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Living in Bali, I enjoy traveling, staying active, and finding beauty in simple moments, sunrise walks, running, nature, and good conversations. As a single mom, I’ve learned strength, patience, and the importance of community. I’m here to connect with kind, inspiring women, share travel stories, and enjoy this journey together 🌸
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