Is Naples Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Couple travel

I felt safe because I was not alone. There are many things to see such as the sea, Vesuvius, Pompeii, many churches, wonderful squares and also beautiful sights. For those who love nightlife there are many bars and discos. Our budget was 500€ per one for 1 week, there are many accomodations on booking.it It is well served by public transport, the food is very good but not very cheap( make the booking before to go on a restaurant or pizzeria if you don't want do a very long line)

Solo travel

I liked Naples, I was at a great hotel with a lot of travelers. The only time when I didn't feel safe us when I heard that another woman staying at my hotel was strangled by a robber trying to rob her purse until her male friend came and the robber took off. Nothing happened to me or her except for shock but it made me feel less safe there, especially at night.

Couple travel

The city is a mess, you either love it or hate it. It has the same vibe as Brazil. Didn’t really feel safe although nothing bad happened. The attractions were amazing. Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius, catacombs, st. Elmo… and they have big discounts for <25

Couple travel

Even though Naples is considered rough and a bit dangerous because of robberies, my boyfriend and I have never had any problems. I used to go to Naples a lot when I was a teenager and nothing ever happened. The Campanian cuisine is one of the best in Italy and the city is so characteristic that there's no such thing like it anywhere else in the world. We had lots of fun choosing street food; the streets in town are full of little display cabinets of typical food. Not to mention pizza! This is the capital of pizza and we think Di Matteo is the best pizzeria in Naples (a reminder in case you wished to visit this amazing city)

Group travel

City is not your typical European city. Lot of cat calling, can be very dangerous at night. I was with a friend and we did not feel safe walking when the sun came down even if we were 2. Having done a lot of solo travelling, I would be very cautious if I need to go back to Naples.

Solo travel

Their are still going rumours over Naples, that says this City would be a dangerous place, but I didn't experienced this. Instead I had a fun time on a vivid and colourful place, with bright sunshine the whole May. Sights here are interesting, people are friendly, food and hostels are cheap - best conditions, when you need something that fits into your pocket. You have only to deal with the loud and crazy traffic and the point, that not so many here speaking well English - but for me the trip was worth it!

Solo travel

I think Naples has a bad reputation outside of Italy, because of safety reasons, but I felt safe all the time as a solo traveler. People in Naples are one of a kind, in a good way. Most of the time I walked, a lot of attractions are really close to each other. The food was excellent and really affordable in Naples. I only tried street food in there, like the cuoppo fritto and portafoglio. They were amazing and cheap.

Group travel

Although Naples may be regarded as grittier, I felt generally safe during my stay. My friends and I, 6 of us all women, were able to walk around the streets at night with the usual precautions one would take anywhere.

Solo travel

I went to Napoli towards the end of 2021 for about 10 days. I stayed in an airbnb (not shared) in the Spanish Quarter, an airbnb (not shared) in Chiaia, and a hotel in Chiaia. The airbnbs were huge and super nice, but cheap (around $90/night). Chiaia is a nice neighborhood to stay in. It’s a more affluent place with nice views and restaurants. The Spanish Quarter was ok. It’s cheaper, but kind of sketchy at night. I never felt unsafe in Naples, but I have a higher tolerance for unsafe places. Maybe someone that is more fearful wouldn’t have done as much nighttime walking as I did. Naples is the home of Neapolitan pizza. I had a pizza at least once a day. LOL. It’s cheap and good. I wouldn’t say that the people are friendly. They mind their own business. Not interested in foreign people the way locals are in other countries. Very few people speak English, educated or not. Naples is a place that I’d recommend dating apps to get some social interaction. I didn’t find nightlife to be very interactive: people only interacted with the people they came with. I speak very basic Italian. Also, for POC, I’m a dark skinned, black woman. There was some staring, but nothing that made me uncomfortable.

Solo travel

I loved Naples. I spent an incredible time there as a young woman traveling alone in July. I stayed in the Old Town and never once felt unsafe there. Everyone I came into contact with was very kind and hospitable. It was one of my favorite places I visited in Italy. I highly recommend visiting the National Archaeological Museum and the Sansevero Chapel to see the Veiled Christ. I also took a guided tour from Naples to Pompeii and loved every second of this experience. I also recommend wearing a purse with a strap over your shoulder to avoid potential pickpockets.

I feel pretty safe strolling around Naples' historic centre, even in the surrounded areas, but at night and expecially near the stations such as Garibaldi or Centro Direzionale, you should pay attention 24/7.

Naples is a chaotic city but I think it’s not unsafe as everyone thinks, in fact it is safer than a lot of big cities in Italy like Milan or Rome. In Naples you can eat delicious food basically everywhere but I do have some recommendations to avoid tourists traps and to save money.