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How safe is United Kingdom for solo female travelers?
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based on 316 experiences from female travelers
Marie
Switzerland
Edinburgh, Solo travel
It’s a nice city with a lot to explore. The shops are really good and the monuments to visit are mostly free. You can go to the museum and visit the park where the Ross fountain is. Just make sure you take something to protect yourself from the rain and the wind.
Posted: December 16, 2025
Alejandra
United Kingdom
London, Solo travel
The greatest and busiest city on earth! Love the museums, fish and chips from poppies, and the long walks! As an exchange student I value budget wise stuff, so having free museums and leisure spots is a must. And surprisingly i didnt get lost on the subway!
Posted: December 13, 2025Experienced: December, 2025
Eléa
France
London, Group travel
I enjoyed traveling to London I was able to visit several famous places as well as museums The only negative points were that I could not choose my own program, and that the sandwiches that we received in host families were not very good I enjoyed it and I felt great there What is certain is that I have finally scheduled my program to go back, all I have to do is choose the dates !
Posted: November 20, 2025Experienced: March, 2025London, Couple travel
i’ve been in london with a friend of mine two years ago in september. we’ve been hosted by a madam who was a old friend of my friend’s parents. she lived in maida valley, a lovely neighborhood far about four subway stops from Trafalgar Square. the city is wonderful and full of cultural activities, we went every night to the theatre. i really suggest to go to the globen theatre to see some shakespeare’s play. the food isnt so good, but its a good city to try multiethnic food, especially in the borrow market. we felt pretty safe with the light, but there are some weird subjects, so you always have to keep your eyes open, in fact everyday at 22.00 we were at home.
Posted: November 16, 2025
Tallulah
United Kingdom
Edinburgh, Solo travel
Edinburgh I think is the perfect place for a solo trip (my first!). I stayed at the High Street Hostel which was really social and cosy. We went out with groups and I always felt safe. The whole area around the Royal Mile felt very safe. Visiting the castle is so worth it. Lots of interesting things to do here. Walkable and beautiful. Go up Calton Hill for a view.
Posted: November 15, 2025How safe is United Kingdom for women?
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Rianna
London
Generally, London is one of the safest cities in the world. As a woman, I don't feel particularly unsafe walking around by myself at night, but of course you should always be vigilant. Violent crime here is quite rare to experience, and other than your phone and valuables being pickpocketed, I would say most tourists wouldn't have a lot to worry about (as long as they're aware of their surroundings and not hanging around areas known to be sketchy).
Posted: December 15, 2025London
I find it hard to relax in London, you need to stay vigilant with your belongings especially mobile phone, devices, bags, headphones etc. Some parts are safer than others but on the whole it’s high in crime rate.
Posted: December 6, 2025
Alix
Brighton
Safe but mindfulness of the surroundings is required on a night out. Main streets well lit.
Posted: December 4, 2025Berkshire
Around Berkshire generally is 50/50. Anything can happen. Some people can end up in trouble but it’s down to you in the end. Most streets are similar some a lot nicer than others. Just be alert like you would going to any other county/city/town. There are some really nice areas, Wokingham/Finchampstead as well as parts of Caversham or areas around Windsor that can be quite pleasant. Whereas towns like Reading or Slough can be a bit more rough.
Posted: November 30, 2025
Rebecca
Buckfastleigh
Amazing here It's really good I can't understand how I could possibly write 200 words about how safe my local town is? It's safe? It's on the moors not much happens here? I don't know what else to write to be honest.
Posted: November 29, 2025Safety in United Kingdom
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Julia
Edinburgh
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Out and proud tgirl. I host primarily as a safe space for trans folk, but not exclusively! I love talking and showing around Glasgow and Edinburgh depending on time :P
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Emily
London
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hey my name is Emily and I’m a 22 year old Irish girl living in London! I moved here four years ago to study Musical Theatre and I am currently in my final year :) I love to travel and meet new people so I would be really interested in staying with girls a similar age to myself In their city and hosting them in my city in return:)
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Gloria
London
About me
Hi girls! Im Gloria, Im 20yo I live in Northern Italy and I am now in London as an au pair. I love smiling, eating, drink coffee and exploring new places. Will you keep me company? I warn you, we'll be walking a lot.
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Aarohi
Norwich
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I’m an Australian studying in England so keen to travel around Europe while I’m here! I’ll also be in Canada from Jan to May 2026 and would love to travel around there and possibly the States before I return to the UK in September…
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