Solo Female Travel in Utrecht

Solo travel experience

I came into Utrecht after two days in Amsterdam. I really enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the bigger city but it was hard to feel like I belonged somewhere- as soon as I got into Utrecht- the smaller scale of the buildings and vibrancy of all the little cafes and stores drew me in. Although I am nearly 50, I joined in with a group of locals in their 20s for drinks and later we went dancing which was so much fun as it had been years since I’d done so. Everyone was warm and inviting. No bad vibes entire stay

Group travel experience

We had gone to a card tournament with our group of friends, so we didn't have any other activities. There was a shopping mall in the center. There was a lot of food selection there. So, as an allergic person, it was possible for me to find some dishes. There are some gluten-free options available like, for example, at Vapiano.

Solo travel experience

Felt good! Only problem I had was a date that stood me up... Luckily it's a vibrant city. Small, but fun! I spent a lot of time in the central mall near the station, honestly not a bad decision. They have great food hubs!

Solo travel experience

Utrecht is the kind of place Amsterdam would be if there weren't so many tourists - beautiful canals and harbor cellars, a vibrant nightlife, and Miffy's house. I felt very safe there when I went out in the city alone.

Utrecht is a safe city especially because it is usually super crowded. It's a student city with a lot of diversity and a great amount of people has a open, progressive mindset. I wouldn't mind to bike through the city centre in the evening. The residential areas around the centre are a bit more darker and more silent so it's good to always have your phone with you and avoid parks at night. But there are safe routes.

Very very safe! A lot of women, vibrant student city. Nice pubs and cafés where you can go as a solo female traveler. Easy to meet other travelers. I experienced no dangerous situations or sexual harrassment.

Utrecht is a nice, pleasant city in the center of the Netherlands. It's less crowded than Amsterdam and has a beautiful historic center. A large indoor stopping mall, next to the main train station, canals, a cayhedral and musea.

Utrecht is very safe for women travelling alone, just like the rest of the Netherlands. At daytime you can go anywhere. At night I would recommend you stay in or around the city center and avoid Overvecht (but as a tourist you don't really have much to do there anyway :) ).