Is Poland Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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based on 191 experiences from female travelers
Katie
United Kingdom
Krakow, Solo travel
Krakow is great. The Jewish quarter is beautiful, full of street art, unique shops and beautiful little bars. The salt mines nearby are pretty amazing, and a trip to Zakopane can't be missed. Look round the old town and market square, eat Pierogi every chance you get, and try Polish cider, and Zurek soup, its deliscious!
Posted: July 23, 2026Experienced: January, 2026Bydgoszcz, Solo travel
I'm studying here. Very pretty city, I feel really safe. I've been here 7 months now and had no problems so far. There are organized many attractions, seasonal such as a Christmas Market etc. There is an opera here as well.
Posted: May 16, 2026Wroclaw, Solo travel
Wroclaw was my Erasmus city The nature is very pretty,the prices are amazing,a lot of little gnome statues around lmao that's the city's symbol,drinks were great,overall its very safe despite being a big city
Posted: April 9, 2026Experienced: March, 2025Warsaw, Family travel
really great stay. city is wonderful, i would go to this big central park (forgot what it’s called but it was really beautiful). felt super safe! public transport is pretty simple too but if you need any help everyone was happy to help me!
Posted: January 23, 2026Experienced: January, 2025
iclal
Poland
Katowice, Solo travel
Overall, it was a very nice experience. I arrived very early in the morning, so it was still dark, but the city felt safe and calm. The streets were quiet and peaceful. I walked around until midday and people were kind, relaxed, and helpful. One person even stopped to chat with me, which made the experience feel very welcoming.
Posted: December 27, 2025
Lotte
Germany
Krakow, Solo travel
solo trip to krakow.. such a beautiful city.. i spent a lot of time in the jewish quarter – loved the street art, the little cafés and the whole atmosphere.. the food was amazing too.. it was winter, so a bit cold, but honestly the city still felt warm in its own way.. would totally go again
Posted: December 12, 2025Warsaw, Solo travel
Warsaw is one of the calmest capital i have ever been. Felt so safe. It’s not that much expensive as well. People are friendly and public transportation is also cheap as compared to other European countries.
Posted: October 11, 2025
Wiktoria
Poland
Zakopane, Family travel
My third time in Zakopane - this time with my mom and more for mountains, less for rest. My legs were dead after 6 hours in Hala Gąsienicowa and even more after Dolina Kościeliska. Weather was amazing, lots of people but still comfortable. Food soooo good! I mostly tried polish foods - żurek in bread recommended! My mom loved pierogi (without an s!) If you're looking for hotel there, I can send you a link for Booking.com as I don't remember the name now. We had amazing view for Giewont,...
Posted: August 26, 2025Experienced: July, 2024
Ekin
Turkey
Krakow, Solo travel
I’d say I felt mostly safe because I stayed at a female only hostel. But i also enjoyed the nightlife and everyone was very respectful even though i was sadly dangerously intoxicated:( (was having a bad day)
Posted: August 24, 2025
Mėta
Lithuania
Zakopane, Solo travel
It was quite safe. I stayed in a hostel where they had mixed rooms- but during most of the stay they only had women in that room. I ventured into the mountains alone. Not sure about the people knowing english there - I used broken polish to communicate because I had the feeling no one would understand english. Keep in mind that big stores are closed on sundays so buy your food early!!
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Billie
Katowice
In my opinion Katowice is safe place, you should be careful when you see drunk and homeless people because they can be aggressive, I didn't notice any pick pockets in public transport, when I back home at night I don't feel unsafe
Posted: August 16, 2026
Agata
Warsaw
I love walking around at night, especially around the city. I know some areas that are sketchier than others, many times that I have visited them I was able to safely explore the area by myself. Don’t try to get into abandoned buildings tho. Remember to always put your safety and comfort first while exploring unknown neighbourhoods!!
Posted: August 16, 2026Gdansk
I think it's safe in Gdańsk. I've been living here for a year and coming home late at night (I live in Oliwa, near UG campus) many times and have never been in trouble. Sometimes you'll meet a drunk person in a bus or trum or other puboic places, but usually it's not dangerous (more uncomfortable I would say) and I guess it's everywhere. I've never been mugged or anything, so thats good.
Posted: August 12, 2026Lodz
Łódź is moderately safe in my opinion, most incidents happen between two groups of football fans as Łódź have two main teams and they don’t like each other. So if anyone is bothering you with question “who is your favorite team” just try to ignore it. Of course for girls it would be better to come back home with some company especially at night but public transport is rather safe, but it might be late
Posted: July 22, 2026
Magdalena
Warsaw
In general Warsaw is very safe, usually you can move around at night and nothing will happen to you, I feel very safe going home alone even at night. You should be careful though especially in the Praga Północ district. It's not as dangerous as it used to be, but you can still encounter some weird people there under influence of alcohol/other substances and the vibe on some streets is still not great.
Posted: July 21, 2026Bytom
Very safe city, sometimes you may see some drunk football fans especially arpund Bobrek and Karb, or drunk homeless people, or teenagers. It's important to not interactive witam these people, they are usually harmless unless provoked
Posted: July 18, 2026Safety in Poland
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Patrycja
Gdansk
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hey everyone! My name is Pati and I'm a psychology student who wants to see the world, meet new people and create memories I'll never forget. I listen to music all the time and can't live differently (and wouldn't want to). I am a plant mum and someday will have a jungle in my home. Love live music and if I could I would be at a concert every single day.
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Wiktoria
Piotrkow Trybunalski
Can host for:
3 days
About me
hii! it's so nice to meet y'all:) I'm Wiktoria and I'm studying in my hometown, Piotrkow. I really like to travel, I can go anywhere as long as the flights are cheap hahah if you plan to visit poland and want some tips about moving around there and also to meet up and make friends with me!! please just hit me up:)
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Uli
Gdansk
Can host for:
7 days
About me
Hi! My name is Uli. Originally, I'm from Ukraine, but I've been living in Cracow, Poland. I'm studying Software Engineering and working as a website developer simultaneously. I love travelling and doing side quests. I'm very open to new experiences and exploring. If you're visiting Cracow, let me know, we can meet up :) Fun fact about me to break the ice: I have a cat named Mouse 🐁
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Kornelia
Poznan
Can host for:
5 days
About me
Hi I’m Kornelia I am open to new experiences just name it! (both while hosting and being hosted) I am pretty active (regularly working out) so I’m open to active adventures . While I like to take care of myself (healthy food, exercise etc) I enjoy a night out just as much :) I was born and raised in Italy and when I finished high school I moved to Poland and I am currently living here.
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Alicja
Krakow
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi! I’m a working student who dreams about working remotely in the future while traveling the world. My first stop will be Japan. I’m saving money for it right now :) For now I’m living in Kraków and I would love to meet people from around the world. Soon I’ll open my house for hosting, as I’m moving into a much bigger place. I would love to give you a tour of the city as I have a pretty gran historical a cultural knowledge about the place :)
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Viktoria
Poznan
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Solo traveler. Music, dancing, good food and photography. I’m drawn to people with fire in their eyes and cities that stay with you long after you leave.
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Amelia
Krakow
Can host for:
7 days
About me
Hii!! I am Amelia (but I go by Keira). I am 18 years old. I am a dreamer with a backpack, a heart full of compassion, and a passport that's never dusty for long. I am currently doing my senior class at JDJ IOS American High School Online. I believe travel is less about ticking off destinations and more about building bridges - especially between hearts and ideas. I love volunteering abroad and have a deep passion for projects that make a difference. Whether it's helping animals, working with children, or participating in Erasmus+ exchanges, I seek out meaningful experiences that connect purpose with exploration. You will usually find me: - horse riding at golden hour - ice skating on ice rink - journaling in a park - taking care of kids - volunteering - or on another Erasmus+ youth exchange I adore deep conversations, spontaneous gateaways, souful music, and laughing until it hurts. I love slow travel, where I can feel the rhythm of a place and meet incredible women who inspire me - just like you. I’m looking to connect with fellow travel ladies for cultural exchanges, weekend escapes, shared volunteering projects, or just a coffee in a new city. I believe the best friendships are made under starry skies, on long train rides, or while getting lost in a new town together. Let's connect, if you are: 🌸 A solo traveler or expat 🧭 A purpose-driven adventurer 🎭 Someone who loves storytelling, activism or journaling 🏕 Into mindfulness, nature, or simply daydreaming by the sea 🐴 An animal lover (bonus if you want to help me build a rehab clinic for traumatized rescue animals someday!)
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Tosia
Krakow
Can host for:
2 days
About me
Hi I’m Tosia! I live in Kraków, so if you’re travelling here, I’ll be happy to meet up! I am currently a university student (cultural studies mixed with politics and arts), but I still travel a lot – every chance I get haha.
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Patrycja
Krakow
Can host for:
4 days
About me
Hi!!!😇 I’m Patrycja, and I mostly spend my time in my hometown Krakow, but I’m VERY opened in going around town, showing most important places and daily life of my country. I will be pleased to tell you about food, traditions, history, culture language etc. of Poland and same goes about learning about other nationalities. Opened to meet new people, host and spend time. Here to help if you need 🩷
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Marlena
Gdansk
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi! I'm Marlena, I'm 21 years old this year. I would describe myself as an open, positive person. I love life and I genuinely love people! I think my biggest passion is sitting at cafes, gossiping and people watching :) On a more serious note, I adore travelling, meeting the locals and exploring places I've never been to. I'm also in my second year of med school and I'm currently writing 2 reaserch papers about the influence of being a succesful woman on dating opportunities. I also have a beatiful 3 year old Australian shepherd :)
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