Is Lisbon safe for solo female travelers?

Lisbon is generally safe for solo female travelers. The city maintains a low crime rate, and the locals are usually friendly and helpful. Daytime travel is especially safe, but it's advised to stick to well-lit areas and be cautious at night. Beware of pickpockets in crowded places and maintain basic cautious behavior.

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How safe is Lisbon for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.5 /5

based on 121 experiences from female travelers

Tina

Tina

Greece

Group travel

It was my first time to Portugal and maybe my last. We booked a hostel for the first two nights to check how it is going to be and it was extremely dirty. We moved to another accomodation and when we went outside at our new accommodation that it was supposed to a good and expensive area to book our uber a man came and stole my phone from my hand and I started chasing him with two others but that was completely unsafe and worthless. After that my trip was ruined.

Posted: February 7, 2026Experienced: December, 2025
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Ash

Ash

United Kingdom

Solo travel

My first ever solo trip and it was amazing! I planned it completely on my own because I didn’t want to celebrate my birthday in gloomy England… Stayed at a hostel in Lisbon, it was so nice and affordable as well. The hostel was in the city center so everything was close by and transportation was convenient and reliable as well. I walked so much during this trip but it was all worth it cause look at all these great views!!! I was even lucky enough to see such a pretty sunset which I have convinced myself that it was purposefully pretty for me to feel the main character vibe 😂 Since I was...

Posted: February 6, 2026
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Khushi

Khushi

India

Solo travel

I travelled solo to Lisbon in November 2025 for work and stayed back over the weekend to explore the city. It felt easy and comfortable to navigate alone, with warm, welcoming people everywhere. The food scene is excellent, with plenty of options across the city, and surprisingly affordable. Lisbon is deeply historical, full of character, and very budget-friendly, which made exploring it even more enjoyable.

Posted: February 5, 2026
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How safe is Lisbon for women?

Local safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 86 local experiences

Local crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 86 local experiences

Is really safe, i have never had any problems and i have lived here for 8 years. felt unconfortable sometimes walking alone at night, but really few times, just make sure you dont walk lond distances alone at night

Posted: February 8, 2026
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Francielle

Francielle

In general, the food in Portugal is good and very safe. It's also a cheap place to visit. There is the sea, beautiful beaches, and mountains—offering the best of both worlds. I recommend visiting the following places in Portugal: Cascais, Algarve, Caparica, and Porto.

Posted: December 30, 2025
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during the day it’s pretty safe but at night it’s not safe especially if you’re a lady. in the center of the city there’s a lot of people trying to sell you drugs or trying to steal your phones and wallets

Posted: November 24, 2025
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Maria

Maria

Lisbon

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3 days

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Under deconstruction. Will be sweeter when we are all free. Almost never say no to a good glass of wine or conversation. Queer. Free Palestine. IG @marianono

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Rahela

Lisbon

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3 days

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Hello Girls! I am a croatian girl living and working in Lisbon. If you need a friend on your adventures to Portugal or elsewhere, reach out!

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