Is Ljubljana Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is considered extremely safe for solo female travelers. The crime rate is very low and instances of violent crime are rare. The locals are usually friendly and helpful towards tourists. Of course, common precautions should still be taken, such as not walking alone at night in isolated areas and being aware of your possessions, but generally, safety isn't a big concern in Ljubljana.

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How safe is Ljubljana for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.6 /5

based on 13 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Love Ljubljana! It is a very beautiful and young city. It is very easy to connect and meet other solo travelers and make great experiences with each other. The local food is alright, but not suited for vegetarians. But I felt very safe as a woman :)

Posted: July 9, 2025
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Anny

Anny

Denmark

Couple travel

I didn't know that I needed a vacay in this city till I had it! After one year, I still cant get over THE VIBES! I'm ecstatic how safe this city felt, especially after living in many western european cities for the last 5 years. The old town is just amazing: the Cankarjevo Nabrezje, the Triple Bridge, the Dragon Bridge, are all musts that one cannot miss. Lots of shops with dragon-souvenirs and interesting thrift stores with variety. With my partner we did the Escape from Ljubljana Castle...

Posted: June 24, 2025Experienced: August, 2024
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Solo travel

Not Ljubljana, in general, the whole Slovenian country is safe. As myself, I love to explore the city and new food also, so I recommend that! Slovenians have very good pizza in the center of Ljubljana and I loved the cocktails too! If you want to try many things in the center of Ljubljana while you travel, you should have a budget of 300-400 euro just for yourself for 5 or 7 days let’s say. I stayed in a rented apartment which my friend is living, she is studying in Ljubljana. I purchased a...

Posted: June 22, 2025
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Solo travel

When I travelled to Ljubljana, I thought it is a beautiful city full of nature and quite cheap. How surprised I was, when I discovered there is no cheap transportation between city and nature and I cannot reach any peaceful, natural place on foot

Posted: June 20, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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Lauren

Lauren

United Kingdom

Couple travel

Although this was the capital city, there was not much, I loved the kindness, cleanliness and safty around here and sights are amazing but unless you are only looking for sites then you make want to travel around a bit maybe to bled

Posted: June 16, 2025
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Solo travel

My solo trip to Ljubljana felt very safe and I was far from being the only tourist there. Talking to people along the way, enjoying the weather and having nice food. I tried the dumplings and they were good (it tastes a bit like pancakes). It is advicable to leave Ljubljana to see other sights as well if your trip exceeds 2-3 days imo!

Posted: May 31, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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Group travel

I spend an amazing week in Ljubljana, Slovenia with my friends. We explored the city, went to some bars, climbed to the castle. The atmosphere in the city is really cozy, it feels like a smaller version of Vienna:) People are super friendly, almost everyone knows English. I felt rather safe but I think it was also because I was never alone. So that might depend on if you're a solo traveler. Overall I really enjoyed the trip and definitely recommend visiting Ljubljana!

Posted: August 7, 2024Experienced: April, 2024
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didem

didem

Turkey

Couple travel

I traveled with my 2 other female friends and it was one of the safest places Ive ever been. The locals are so friendly and welcoming. You can walk in anytime of the day without any worries. Transportation is amazing. You can hire a bike all over the city and everywhere is a ride away. I highly recommend to experience the city without any worries

Posted: July 10, 2024
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Alina

Alina

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Couple travel

Ljubljana was the only place where I went and it felt like a home. The city is very beautiful and has a soul, people are kind, food is great, I recommend the place "Šeherzada" in the center of city. There you can get burger or kebab for 4-5€, big pizza is 8€, its really affordable and delicious. The city was quite expensive for me but I didn't spent that much, around 50-60€, I was there only for a day so can't recommend transport or place to stay ♡

Posted: March 31, 2024Experienced: February, 2024
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Solo travel

Ljubljana has a fantastic atmosphere and is worth visiting, at least during a trip around Slovenia. The city is quite small, with many medieval streets, as well as a castle hill, which offers a magnificent panorama. It's necessary to visit the bar on the top floor of the skyscraper, where you can indulge in drinks with a view of the entire city. It's also worth trying the Balkan burek, Slovenian gibanica, and super-sweet Hungarian chimney cakes that are perfect for posting on Instagram.

Posted: October 14, 2023
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Is Ljubljana safe for women?

Women’s safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 40 reports

Crime index

1.4 /5

Based on 40 reports

Ljubljana is safe especially during the day. There is no pickpocketing, or it is highly unusual. I would say it is less safe to be out alone at night. At that time I would for sure avoid areas like the train station...

Posted: August 3, 2026
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I'd say it's really really safe. Maybe at night a bit less, but still quite safe. There were only like 3 instances in my entire life when I was unsure of going somewhere at night. I'd still say to be cautious, but compared to other European capitals it's super safe.

Posted: August 2, 2026
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I walk from my summer job in centre for 40 min home at 1AM and never had problems in 2 years of doing so. Im 20 and dressed in shorts and a crop top usually. The most it can happen is some light catcalling but no more than that

Posted: July 1, 2026
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Brina

Brina

Ljubljana is preaty safe if you avoid some places that are filled with drugs or some shady areas that are filled with homeless people. I recommend avoiding under road pasages for pedestrians. Most dangerous is in the centre but in the spots that a normal tourist would never look.

Posted: June 2, 2026
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Rüveyda

Rüveyda

I can walk down the street while listening to music at night without worrying. I have never seen any crime for the past few months. Everyone is chill and safe. Never saw or heard any pickpockets in the city.

Posted: May 23, 2026
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Madeleine

Madeleine

Ljubljana is super safe! It’s just one of those places where I can actually relax. I often wander around alone at night and it never makes me feel stressed or on edge. The whole city has this calm, easygoing vibe. People just mind their business (but happy to help if you need anything). It’s chill, clean, and really peaceful .

Posted: May 22, 2026
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Safety map

Based on reports from women living in Ljubljana, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.

Safety in Slovenia

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Sara

Sara

Ljubljana

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3 days

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Hi! My name is Sara, and I’m from Slovenia. I’m starting a new chapter in my life, and I can’t wait to meet new people and create unforgettable memories. I’m energetic, empathetic, open-minded, always smiling, and full of positive energy. I love having fun, and I’m the kind of person who’s always ready for an adventure. I rarely get bored because I enjoy making every moment exciting. One of my biggest passions is meeting new people and exploring the world. Experiencing different cultures and connecting with others truly makes me feel alive. I love being surrounded by amazing people, sharing laughter, and creating great memories together. Positivity, spontaneity, and a little bit of wildness are all part of who I am. I embrace being different, and I believe that’s what makes life exciting. I’m always looking forward to new experiences, meaningful connections, and making the most of every opportunity.

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Lora

Lora

Ljubljana

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3 days

About me

Hi! I’m a 22yo AuDHD sociology student, leftist, cat mom and activist living in Ljubljana. I’m half-Slovene, half-Italian but my Italian isn’t perfect! I’d like to travel to explore Croatia, Italy and Austria, and possibly some other nearby countries, so if you want to travel there with a travel buddy, feel free to hit me up! 💌 I’m also open to discovering other interesting places in Slovenia! ✨ I’m open to meeting new people & hanging out, and I can show you around Ljubljana. I’m a very calm person who’s always happy to meet new people. I’m a vegan ⚖️ taking the liberation pledge so I’d prefer to travel with other vegans or at least have trips where we both eat at plantbased restaurants or have plant based meals elsewhere

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