Solo Female Travel in Ankara

Solo travel experience

Went to several cities, enjoyed the ancient ruins and museums, and swam in the Mediterranean Sea. Had no idea how beautiful Turkey was. I suggest to everyone to add Turkey to your list of places to go. August and September though were still very hot and humid which was hard for me though I tolerated it and had a great time.

Solo travel experience

I spent the whole of September in Turkey and only spent £500 (not including flights). I went to ten different places and used buses for transportation. I booked all bus tickets in advance on 12Go and it was really easy and accessible to navigate. Hostels on average were around £10 a night but some places (Olympos and Cappadocia) cost a bit more. Food and activities were really cheap though.

Group travel experience

I loved ballooning in Cappadocia - it’s expensive but the best money I spent. I didn't like Pamukkale, it was over run with tourists and very dirty. We did a 3 day boat trip from Fethiye which was amazing. I found Istanbul interesting but very overwhelming, I found 1 day there was plenty enough. We were told not to drink the water, but the food was very tasty!

Solo travel experience

I spent two months solo in Turkey and absolutely loved it. Rented a car for five weeks and drove from Istanbul to Alanya. Stopped at so many amazing places. Looking to return soon. Enjoyed many a glass of tea with the locals.

Solo travel experience

Everyone told me I was crazy for wanting to visit Turkey but it's been one of my favourite places I've been. Seriously overlooked and deemed as dangerous "especially for a young woman". The people are friendly and welcoming, the food is amazing, the beaches are spectacular. A must visit.

Solo travel experience

I loved Turkey. I walked around solo. Went to the rooftop restaurants/bars at night solo. I wasn’t modestly dressed by Muslim standards but I was by American standards. I was approached by men, but I wasn’t approached in a creepy or harassing manner. I’ve been harassed far worse in America. I split my stay up between hostels and hotels and felt safe at each place. I stayed in Istanbul & Cappadocia. The people were friendly and helpful.

Family travel experience

I love Turkey. Lovely country, very helpful people, but not many speak English. I felt safe myself. It is a fascinating country, full of history and beauty. I traveled with family both times.

Solo travel experience

I travelled solo in Turkey and had an amazing time. I would say that Turkey was one of the places I felt more vulnerable as a single female traveller and had men approach me and try and get me to come to their houses more than once. I was able to laugh it off and walk away. Apart from that I absolutely loved it. Turkey was such a beautiful, amazing place to go.

Solo travel experience

I spent a few days in Turkey by myself and I loved it! It was cheap, people were friendly, food was amazing and I honestly didn’t feel unsafe. Of course I looked it up where is not suggested to go and didn’t walk around in mini skirt during the night but in general I felt safe.

Solo travel experience

I loved travelling solo in Turkiye and highly recommend it. No downside. I loved Istanbul and spent several days there staying in the Sultanahmet neighbourhood which was perfect. I went from Istanbul to Ayvalik, on to Selcuk (and walked to Ephesus), and finally Bodrum from where I sailed to Greece.

Itinerary: 4 days in Istanbul (3 nights) 3 days in Cappadocia (2 nights) 1 day trip in Pamukkale Safety: I felt safe everywhere I went. Recommendations: Cappadocia is an amazing place, unlike anywhere else I've ever been.

Itinerary: Day 1-2: Istanbul Day 3-4: Kusadasi Day 5: Pamukkale/Hierapolis ruins Day 6-8: Capadoccia Day 8-9: Istanbul Safety: As a tourist I felt very safe and comfortable the entire time. Recommendations: The architecture in Istanbul is simply incredible, the Hagia Sophia is one of the most amazing buildings I have been to.

Itinerary: Day 1 Istanbul Day 2 Fly to Kayseri (Cappadocia) Day 3 Cappadocia Day 4 Cappadocia Day 5 Fly to Fethiye Day 6 Butterfly Valley Day 6 Pamukkale Day 7 Pamukkale Day 8 Istanbul Day 9 Istanbul Day 10 Istanbul Safety: I felt very safe the whole time. Recommendations: Cappadocia is really incredible. I don't think there is anything similar anywhere else.

Itinerary: Istanbul (6 days) Izmir (3 days) Fethiye (3 days) Kaş (4 days) Antalya (3 days) Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Turkey is great, you'll enjoy your holiday there very much.