Is Palermo Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

I had a great experience while visiting Palermo. I felt safe and it was so easy to get to know new people. There is also large expat community which organise regular meetings and activities

Group travel

I went with a mixed friend group, and we stayed at a quite central location. Although it did get dark at night as it was not surrounded by crowded areas, both during the day and at night, I did not encounter any situation that made me feel unsafe.

Solo travel

I went to Palermo quite a few times now, and I really recommend it. Beware of the fact that in summer it is incredibly hot, and packed with tourists. I would recommend going in April/May. People are very lively there, especially in Ballarò. It isn't the safest city, I would recommend not travelling with any jewelry, that is my personal preference. The food is amazing there and inexpensive: go to "il signor Carbognano for an amazing Ice cream with Brioche"

Solo travel

I spent 2 nights in Palermo and I enjoyed my time. It gave a vibe that no other city gave before. The city is a fusion of different cultures and you can see the multicultural effects in everything which I loved. I'm not so used to traveling solo, at first because of all the catcalling I was a little uncomfortable but then I tried to be in busy places and streets and felt somewhat safe.

Solo travel

I loved Palermo. I stayed in a beautiful Airbnb, which was totally affordable and close to everything. On the first evening, I participated in an Airbnb tour with a woman from there and she showed me amazing things, making me feel totally comfortable. I loved Italy and Sicily.

Solo travel

I was in Palermo for 4 days last October as a solo traveller. Not once did I feel unsafe, even in the evenings. Full of life, full of people. I loved it.

Palermo is full of people that actually mind their business, the fact is what area of Palermo you are at For example, the "Vucciria" area (is an open area that in the night time is a place for Dance and have fun) is full of every kind of people, but some could be under some substances, and I can't deny that, nowadays, Males are much more likely to get angry over dumb things; the feminine experience with the guys in there is 90% of him trying to board you but generally you can move to another spot and it just finish there. This kind of thing happens even with other open-places but you're safe. If you feel into trouble pick some good-looking people or groups and try to intend your problem. The help sign with the hand could be great too (hoping they know it tho). By the way, these are very common things in every public place at night, but if you know how to manage these things then you're good!

I think it's a safe city, but you don't have to go everywhere. I walk alone at night after work, and I never feel unsafe. There are some weirdos you might meet in the city, maybe once a year, but I think it's like that everywhere.