Is Skopje Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Skopje?
Safety at night:Moderate
Public transportation:Safe
Street harassment:Low
Petty crimes:Low
Is Skopje worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 5 experiences from female travelers
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Budget-friendly
Dilge
North Macedonia
Solo travel
First of all, I have to say that it is a very cute little Balkan city. I went to the Chinese restaurant and the ambiance and food were very nice. There is a bridge that divides the country into two parts. On one side, there are sidewalks from the Ottoman period. The part of the city we call the old town is where you can see many Turkish restaurants and cafes. Of course, you can also see many traces from the Ottoman period. The other part is in a completely European order, as if there are two different countries in the same city. A safe and beautiful city
Posted: April 1, 2024Experienced: March, 2024Group travel
This time of the year the weather was rainy and a bit cold. If you like warm weather I would recommend not coming in April. City center is very nice, lots of things to see and the restaurants in the city center are amazing with excellent food.
Posted: May 22, 2023Experienced: March, 2023Solo travel
Skopje is a very interesting city. You can walk through the entire city. I felt very safe despite the attention. The bazaar was quite nice. I participated in a free city walk and spent time at Alexander Square. Shopping in Skopje was also quite good.
Posted: April 9, 2023Solo travel
To do: - Alexander the Great's Monument - Skopje Fortress - Matka Canyon - One-day trip to Kosovo Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Skopje is a really interesting city, and the center looks like an amusement park.
Posted: September 6, 2022Solo travel
To do: - Matka Canyon - Old Bazaar - Skopje Fortress - Stone Bridge - Mother Teresa Memorial House - Millennium Cross Safety: It is a very safe city. Recommendations: Skopje is a really cool small city, with numerous monuments and grand buildings. The food is also very good and cheap.
Posted: August 30, 2022Is Skopje safe for women?
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Based on 9 local experiences
Crime index
Based on 9 local experiences
Generally safe, especially in the city centre and well populated areas. Neighborhouds that are popular for going out (ex. Debar maalo) are also pretty safe. I would only advise on being a bit more careful than usual if you are walking alone somewhere after midnight, but even then, It's fairly safe, just be generally cautious.
Posted: April 29, 2025Dont wear something luxurious especially when you are in Chair. While using public transport put everything in your bag and hold tight. Dont hold your phone while walking. Dont park to the places that you dont know. Dont get in taxis unless you called them from application. thats it <4
Posted: March 10, 2025Meet locals in Skopje
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