Is Vilnius Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Vilnius is generally safe for solo female travelers. Crimes are relatively low and people are friendly and helpful towards tourists. However, it's good to avoid poorly lit areas late at night and always be aware of your surroundings, just like in any other city. Apart from that, the city is welcoming to solo female travelers and offers a rich cultural history and beautiful sights.

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How safe is Vilnius for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.5 /5

based on 16 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I found Vilnius really safe, people really mind their own business and men are respectful. I even went on my own for food and a drink to a local pub, there was a group of men seated at the same table and they let me be. I loved the history of Vilnius, visiting the museums, going to the Opera, the prison, a fascinating place!

Posted: March 27, 2025
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Family travel

Vilnius is extremely safe, quiet city. Transportation is very comfortable and it is easy to get from one point to another. In 2 days, it is possible to complete the city tour. First day: the Church of St. Peter and Paul, Monument of Three Crosses, Gediminas Castle Tower and the second day Old Town and the churches, streets, squares in Old Town can be explored. Pilies Street, the Orthodox Church of Holy Spirit are must-see locations.

Posted: September 2, 2024Experienced: July, 2024
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Group travel

I traveled to Vilnius with a group of friends and managed to stay there for 6 days. From my experience, I can tell that we overall felt safe during our trip, and were very excited about tourist sightseeings. Vilnius is a vibrant city with interesting spots, restaurants, history, people, and culture.

Posted: August 24, 2024Experienced: August, 2023
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Group travel

I felt incredibly safe in Vilnius. I don’t say this lightly m but I never felt this safe walking around at night (I was with another person though). Not once where we cat called and not once where we even given a weird look. I can’t even say the same for my home town! Vilnius is so beautiful and everything is so cheap there (you can comfortably pay with euro 😍). The city centre has a mall where they have a bubble tea store where they serve rose slushies (best thing I ever had the honor to...

Posted: August 11, 2024
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Solo travel

Vilnius is a very cozy little town, with various hygge cafes and restaurants (one cute cat cafe among them!). Ancient streets and sights, if you like to stroll along beautiful narrow streets while stopping for a coffee here and there - that’s your kind of place!

Posted: August 6, 2024
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Solo travel

I visited places including Uzupis, Soho nightclub, and the Lithuanian Gay League center. There are many backpacker hostels, walking tours, and good affordable food. Culturally people are not very "smiley" but that does not mean they are unkind or unhelpful.

Posted: June 6, 2024
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Alexandra

Alexandra

Belarus

Couple travel

Vilnius is always great 🫶 I adore this city and it’s really worth visiting during any season. Great people, nice traditional cuisine and Old Town makes you go back in time. Every time I leave, I immediately want to go back :) There are many options for exploring the city and the country itself, for shopping, activities and anything you like during trips.

Posted: April 18, 2024
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Solo travel

I only spent two days there. At the MO Museum at that time, there was a contemporary art exhibition about Vilnius, which gave me some idea of what artists think about this place. I saw Literacka Street, Zarzecze (an alternative state, which even has its own charming constitution) and as for cafes, I recommend Elska Coffee.

Posted: October 14, 2023
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Solo travel

I loved Vilnius when I went there at the end of February. You can see a lot on foot, the people are friendly, the cost of living is affordable, the list of advantages is long. I stayed at the Jimmy Jumps hostel and I was very comfortable there.

Posted: December 16, 2022
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Solo travel

I loved my trip to Vilnius. I really enjoyed visiting Trakai and the castle. It's a taxi ride, but a beautiful one. During my stay in the city, I loved the old town and just walked the streets, watching the graffiti. I visited the Museum of Freedom Fighters and the Museum of Illusions along with the castle.

Posted: December 14, 2022
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Is Vilnius safe for women?

Women’s safety index

4.5 /5

Based on 70 reports

Crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 70 reports

Vilnius is generally pretty safe except for the drunks or other addicts/ homeless people that gather around the bus/ train station. Although i havent experienced any violence or significant feeling of unsafety walking around vilnius myself( maybe im used to it) id say its just generally uncomfortable somethimes being around drunk people, esp on public transit sometimes

Posted: April 22, 2026
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Laima

Laima

It is a very safe city even during the night (midnight to 5 am). I never felt weird or unsafe walking home late at night even in unlit areas (which Ive done quite a few times). The only area that might be sketchy during the night is bus/train station area, so you might just want to be a little bit more alert but even then I walked there at almost midnight and nothing ever happened.

Posted: March 24, 2026
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It’s pretty safe all around, except the station area. People are friendly and polite. Even though we don’t smile that much. Don’t be too loud, don’t be messy and say “ačiū” often enough and you will be alright.

Posted: March 17, 2026
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It’s is really safe and crimes almost never happens, Lithuania at all is one of the safest countries! There is few places you need to hold on to your bag in a night time, but that is all I promise! :)))

Posted: March 7, 2026
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Vilnius is 50% safe out of 100. You can get robbed here if you don't keep an eye on your belongings, and they can also find fault if someone doesn't like your clothes. Walk carefully.

Posted: February 27, 2026
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Anželika

Anželika

Vilnius is really safe as long as you’re surrounded by people and don’t walk in sketchy streets especially at night and alone. Especially around center it’s super safe during day and night. Everyone is friendly and helpful, especially women, also the majority speaks english.

Posted: January 28, 2026
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Safety map

Based on reports from women living in Vilnius, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.

Safety in Lithuania

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Vilnius

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Delara

Vilnius

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