Is Turkey safe for solo female travelers?
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based on 256 experiences from female travelers
Marion
Togo
Osmaniye, Family travel
Osmaniye is a small town that is worth visiting for its proximity to nature and the historical sites around it. The cost of living is relatively low, and the food is very good because it is fresh and local. We stayed with friends, so we didn't have any accommodation costs. The city is very safe, we have walks in the later evening. I highly recommend the walk to Karaçay Şelalesi and a visit to Kastabala Castle. Don't hesitate to go and meet the locals, you're sure to have a wonderful time.
Posted: October 26, 2025Experienced: August, 2025
Meruyert
Slovakia
Istanbul, Family travel
Istanbul was stunning—views, mosques, food—but I didn’t always feel safe. Daytime felt fine; at night around Taksim/Istiklal I met pushy touts, catcalling, and a taxi scam attempt. Keep valuables close, stick to lit streets, and use taxi apps. I’d still recommend it, just use big-city caution.
Posted: October 25, 2025Istanbul, Solo travel
I was in Istanbul for over a month. It's was a little bit expensive, compared to my last year trip, but totally worth it. Amazing food, nice people that are always trying to help if you need something. Definitely my soul place.
Posted: October 16, 2025Istanbul, Solo travel
I started the trip by meeting a guy someone I met in couch surfing recommended me. He walked me to my booked hostel and talked to the guy in his language, I went to my shared room where I met a girl who was staying there for some time, a fellow latina and there were a lot of empty beds. I then went to ask to extend my stay a couple of days and the giy said they didnt have capacity, when my fellow latina asked though, they did have space. This seemed suspicious to me as the one I have met insisted that I should stay with him and meet hia friends. The next bad expefience was going out with thw latina girl and suddenly everything changed for me there, she was showing a lot of skin and men went crazy and talked to us in spanish, some of them grabbed me trying to pull me to the back of their shops..horrible. I was not showing much skin, but since I was with someone who was and we were speaking spanish I got tagged as a hooker?
Posted: October 14, 2025Experienced: June, 2018Turkey, Solo travel
It was ok. People are too pick me, but im talking mostly about men, they do not understand sometimes that you're a regular tourist and just interrupt by being to polite. After all they are ok when you want to bargain when buying something, then they are very okay.
Posted: October 5, 2025How safe is Turkey for women?
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Based on 894 local experiences
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Based on 894 local experiences
Istanbul
İstanbul is safe in the mornings but I dont recommend at nights. Some places like Fatih or Esenler or Esenyurt is not safe. Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Eyüp is much safe than other sides. Some salers can try to overcharge their stuff. Dont buy the things you think its too expensive.
Posted: October 30, 2025
Ayda
Izmir
you shouldnt use taxi alone ---------------- dont go to the clubs alone ------------------------ dont drink/smoke from someone ------------- you can use the "izmirim kart" app or credit card for the bus/train/ferry etc. and they work till 12a.m ~ 1.00 a.m
Posted: October 25, 2025Istanbul
Even though other women will look out for you, it is not the safest city to be in. I would not trust people with my bags or personal belongings, and I wouldn’t leave my stuff unattended at any point in time.
Posted: October 24, 2025
Emine
Istanbul
Istanbul is pretty safe for living and traveling. But for sure you should be always careful to other people, I can’t guarantee that you will never come across any dangerous situation, there is some places more or less dangerous to be there in the midnight
Posted: October 24, 2025Turkey
Avoid following any offer without research. Before going to a place or location, check it thoroughly on Google Maps and inform your relatives where you are going. Avoid making deals and signing any contracts. Make sure to use public transportation.
Posted: October 20, 2025Safety in Turkey
