Is Netherlands safe for solo female travelers?
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The Hague, Solo travel
I stayed in an Airbnb in Voorburg the connection to The Hague was amazing and the prices were a little bit cheaper. It's also a good location for trips to Leiden, Gouda or Delft. If you want more of an experience beach go to Scheveningen with the bars, restaurants and stuff to do and if you like it a bit more quiet visit Kijkduin. Otherwise the food is amazing. Take the time of the day and do an afternoon tea. I liked the one at Blossom or at Scallywags. Definitely try an Indonesian Restaurant in Den Haag. For Example Pemprk Elysha in Voorburg, Toko Frederik or D'Javas. But there are so many more good ones. Otherwise we liked Palmir with Uyghur food or Reef Al Yemen. Bøg is great if you want to have something a bit more expensive but also really good. Also El Mercqt for Tapas in an more higher price segment. Somos an Peruian Restaurant makes a great ceviche and Sarban has great Afghan food. If you want Georgian Cousine Go to Scheveningen and visit Iberia. For ice go to Het Ijskabinet the waiting is worth it or to Piet. Breakfast was great at Pommagrante, Blossom, Appeltje Etje or Bartine. Krishna has good Indian cuisine and Xi'an, Full Moon and Fat Klewies are great for Chinese cuisine. Generally I would really recommend Den Haag for the food. If you like art, you should visit the Mauritshuis, if not I would let it be and go to Escher. Make photos of the Peace palace but I think you can skip the museum. Make a stop in the Haagse Bosch for some nature and relaxation. Maybe put in a visit to one of the gems surrounding Den Haag. I felt quite safe in Den Haag. Like everywhere be a little vary of pickpockets and keep an eye on your drinks. If your around for new year's stay in the city and skip neighbourhoods like Schilderswijk and keep more to the quite parts.
Posted: November 3, 2025Amsterdam, Solo travel
I felt sade my entire visit. I went to stay at a friend’s house and try some restaurants as well as experience the life in Amsterdam. Overall, it was quite enjoyable, I tried a ramen shop, a dessert place, and a road-side hotdog store; they were all amazing and I would definitely recommend visiting Amsterdam.
Posted: October 24, 2025Amsterdam, Group travel
I loved Amsterdam and I would like to go as soon as possible. There are endless possibilities regarding how to spend time. I loved just strolling around the streets. I was always with someone so I felt safe. My only minus is that it is a bit pricey.
Posted: October 21, 2025Experienced: October, 2024Amsterdam, Solo travel
It was an excellent short trip of 3 nights and 4 days. We agreed to meet with a friend there and enjoyed the city, the parks, the canals, museums, food and the Netherland atmosphere. We liked it a lot as we are loving traveling and new experiences. I wrote it was a solo trip, because we both came from different countries and we met only in Amsterdam. If you want to visit this city, just go for it, you'll love it.
Posted: September 21, 2025Experienced: October, 2022
Myriam
France
Amsterdam, Solo travel
Loved Amsterdam !! Only went there for a few days and stayed in a hostel but I wished I could have stayed longer! I had always wanted to go see the tulips in the Netherlands and was able to fulfill that wish! The city is beautiful!! Loved the pea soup! The public transports are very easy to use. Everyone I talked to was so nice. And was able to go see Craig Conant's show. Hoping to go back one day!
Posted: September 21, 2025Experienced: March, 2025How safe is Netherlands for women?
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Jade
Utrecht
Never have been made to feel too unsafe here. I have been here just about every other day for years and years and could count the number of incidents on one hand. Ive ran around here in the day, in the night, whatever.
Posted: November 2, 2025Leiden
Leiden si very safe city. It's small and at night it's usually quiet, not many people outside. There are street lights, not sketchy places etc. I feel safe here even going out at night, I sometimes go for a run around midnight and I have never felt threatened.
Posted: October 23, 2025
Kyrie
Leiden
very safe!! It is always a little sus on nights out but have never had an issue in the 1.5 years I’ve been here. Lots of fireworks at nighttime which is the main crime and I have heard of pickpockets.
Posted: October 21, 2025
Marthe
Zwolle
Really nice to be for everyone and lots of students. Very authentically dutch. Some crime but not much. Lots of different cultures. Sometimes large groups of men in the city center, best to walk around them, not agressive. Not alot of homeless people.
Posted: October 20, 2025
Stefanie
Doesburg
It is a safe small town with a beautiful historical centre.I like the buildings in the city centre and there is a beautiful parc close by.You can go easily to Dieren, Arnhem, Nijmegen, Den Bosch, Deventer and Zutphen, Apeldoorn
Posted: October 18, 2025Safety in Netherlands
