Solo Female Travel in Bologna

Group travel experience

I felt very safe in Bologna, and I had a great time. Less touristic than Florence or Rome which made it way better for experiencing the local culture and just relaxing. The local food was absolutely amazing and the Gelato as well!

Group travel experience

I have a great splendid time in Italy, Bologna, actually I visited Bologna and cervia.it was great.and there food was top notch I had both restaurant and home cooked food pasta with some cream I'll recommend,ice cream too lol.my budget was around 800euros,I spent like almost all because of the good things around,I stay with a friend and it was nice,I visited cervia too beach around, everything about the country is grate, nice churches too, food drinks people are friendly. I can say I had a great time in Italy.

Solo travel experience

I stayed here for one night and was amazed with the history of the city. It’s a small Italian city so you don’t need much time unless you’re using it as a base of travel. I was going to my next city via train. My platform was #19, on my way to finding it. A man approached me and said it’s my job to help people find their platforms. I was very naive and let him help me. He took me down and showed me the platform, and demanded all my money. I gave him whatever coins I had in my purse. This scam is one I never came across, not sure how common it is in Bologna or other cities in Italy/Europe

Solo travel experience

I feel very safe. I walked all day but the rain hunted me. I didn't stay anywhere cause I had only one day. The food was amazing. I saw Piazza Maggiore, Two Towers, a historical library, and the Basilica of San Domenico.

Solo travel experience

I felt quite safe in Bologna both day and night. I went to a concert and other concert goers were very approachable and kind. We ended up having a really great experience and even went on to the afterparty. The venue security (Arena Puccini) did a great job. Bologna has no shortage of good food and the transport system was easy to navigate - except at night, when we took cabs. It was my third solo trip and it was unforgettable because of the friendships made :)

Solo travel experience

I don't recommend visiting this city at any price! People do not clean their pet pees on the street and l put my shoes on one of them... terrible! Because the Unibo accepts so many students, there is always lack of room in this city. B&B canceled my booking out of the blue and l did not know what to do. People were not kind of nice in my experience and just wanted to Rip you off as soon as they get that you are a tourist. Just don't go there...

Couple travel experience

A trip I never want to return to. people are friendly and there are people interested in dancing art around every corner. one of the cities I want to go to again and I would love to live there You should add this city to your italy route

Solo travel experience

Bologna is ideal city for a short city break. It is really lively thanks to many young people studying here. City centre is small and you can see it in a day or two maximum but it is really nice just to stroll around

Solo travel experience

I was in Bologna last week and I absolutely fell in love with it! I recommend going up the Asinelli Tower. The climb is exhausting (~500 steps) but the view is amazing. I also went on a free walking tour, which was really nice. They have amazing food there too, especially the handmade pasta, which you can find everywhere. I visited Bari, Naples, Rome, Florence, Bologna, and Venice in the past few weeks and Bologna was my favorite, right after Bari.

Bologna appears to be more safe than it actually is, but the city center is not that bad for women. Public transportation at night is not the safest, but since there are porches with lights I always felt sad while walking on foot

the city center is safe even at night. I recommend avoiding going at night in some areas of the first suburbs (Pilastro, Corticella,..) and in the area near the train station. In August the city empties of its inhabitants and therefore there are fewer people who can help you if you feel in danger, especially during the night. Avoid isolated and poorly lit roads. if If you are in danger call the emergency number 112.

Bologna is a wonderful place to spend a long weekend. With its beautiful landscapes and characteristic porticoes, it is a city extremely easy to travel on foot. All the different neighborhoods offer their typical beauties: the city centre with the main Basilica, the University area with cafes and bookshops, the zone nearby the Cineteca (one of the most famous Italian movie centre) and the green and peaceful Giardini Margherita, where having a chat while eating an ice cream is a lovely way to spend a coazy afternoon.

I’ve been living in Bologna my whole life, I’m 24 years old right now and I can luckily say that nothing has ever happened to me. Obviously I try to avoid going solo at night in certain areas of the town outside the center (pilastro, bolognina, and san donato are some of the worst). But a part from that you can easily go solo around the city during the day and also at night. But keep your eyes open at night, you never know 👀