based on 346 experiences from female travelers
Alexandra
Romania
First time (and so far, only time) solo travelling and it was the most amazing experience ever! Met a lot of awesome people, tried authentic middle eastern and chinese food for the first time. Very friendly people, didnt have a problem with pickpockets or scams. Stumbled upon a pro-palestine protest and regained my hope in humanity, would definitely go again!!
Posted: June 4, 2026Laura
United States
Edinburgh is a very safe city for solo travel. The public transportation system is easy to navigate. There are so many castles and estates to explore. Don’t miss the highland cows. I highly recommend.
Posted: May 26, 2026Experienced: June, 2025Jenn
United States
Did a study abroad trip to Oxford when in college. It was a great first experience traveling without family and doing it with a group but still solo in a way. My friends enjoyed Cafe Tarifa as a hot spot to visit. This was a long time ago so not sure if there still there. Try your hand at punting in the river for a fun activity.
Posted: May 15, 2026Such a lovely medieval city with lots of good stores and restaurants/tearooms/pubs, beautiful nature and nice attractions! The people are really friendly, I made lots of local friends during my stay. Totally worth the travel
Posted: May 5, 2026Experienced: April, 2025Based on 848 reports
Based on 848 reports
I would be careful of pickpockets especially in central London, such as taking your phones out near the road or even in tube stations. Stabbing I haven’t heard much of but I know it’s in certain areas in London that can be high.
Posted: June 14, 2026It’s kinda safe but there is a lot of homeless, yonkies around (sometimes fights) and youth being naughty. You can see this during day and night but usually you’ll be fine meanwhile you don’t interact with them. There is usually police around. City center feels unsafe at night but there is people and plenty of light. I’ve never have an issue. But I wouldn’t walk around Dundee alone at night
Posted: June 13, 2026Tamara
Lately there's been a lot of phone snatching on bikes, so keep your phone to your chest or on a strap. There's some knife crime but mostly gang related. I have never seen anything myself. I marked Hackney Marshes as unsafe at night because the area is not populated and not well-lit so there are sometimes some unsavoury characters gathering there.
Posted: June 11, 2026Walking round in the day is fine and you'll be able to walk about the town. When going out in the dark stay in busy well lit areas. Get a taxi or walk with people rather than walk on your own at night.
Posted: June 3, 2026Tracey
London
2 days
I'm originally from Sydney, Australia but currently living in London, UK. I love music, good food (not necessarily fine dining!), art and architecture. I could wander around stationery stores for ages. I like to have a coffee and just people watch. Doing the touristy highlights is fine, but it's always best to see how the locals live and play! I'm practicing sketching so if the weather's nice, I'd love to have a sketch buddy! I can speak conversational Cantonese and Japanese, and some Mandarin! 🇭🇰🇯🇵🇨🇳 I'm learning Spanish verrrrry slowly! And of course, English is my native language. Hope to cross paths on our travels soon!
Kamila
Inverness
3 days
Hi, I’m Kamila – originally from Slovakia, now based in Scotland, where I work in nature conservation and mapping. I’m a curious soul who loves exploring local culture, nature, and food – whether that means getting lost in a new city or taking a quiet walk by the sea. I usually travel solo or with friends, and I enjoy a balance of calm moments, good conversations, and spontaneous little adventures. As a traveler, I’m respectful, tidy, and independent – happy to share a meal or story, but also mindful of personal space. As a host, I enjoy welcoming kind, open-minded women into my home when I can. I believe in mutual trust, comfort, and kindness, and I love the idea of creating small pockets of home, wherever we are in the world. Whether we connect for a walk, a soup (I rarely drink coffee/tea), or a short stay – I’d be happy to meet ✨