Solo Female Travel in Edinburgh

Solo travel experience

I stayed at Castle Rock hostel and had an amazing time! They had events planned for each night so was really easy to meet other travellers that way. Spent my day wandering around the city - it was quite expensive I had a low budget to be fair, so ended up buying groceries and making myself food for the most part. It was really easy to just walk everything was really close. I visited: Arthur’s seat, national gallery and museum, Dean village, and small parks and areas of the city that were very pretty!

Group travel experience

I went to Edinburgh with another woman around my age and we had a great time! Our airbnb was located about 30 minutes from the Royal Mile, but with the public transportation, it was a quick and easy experience. Overall, we felt very safe. Edinburgh is a pretty small city that is very walkable. We went in July and there were definitely large crowds of tourists that made it hard to navigate around popular spots, but I was never a debilitating feature. Some of my restaurant recommendations include: - Nok’s Kitchen - Luckenbooth - Vittoria on the Bridge - Makar’s Mash Experience recommendations include - Edinburgh Castle - The Real Mary King’s Close - The Scotch Whisky Experience - Calton Hill Edinburgh is a beautiful medieval city with lots of charm, so I hope you enjoy your trip!

Solo travel experience

I am in love with the city, the country side, the people, the food, the vibe, the weather, just beyond impressed with how kind the people are there, so much to do, never ending, get to the Royal mile, get a hostel around and you won’t run out of things to do, a lot of activities free, plenty of chances for good pictures, and of course plenty of pubs, I can’t wait to go back

Solo travel experience

I went solo to Edinburgh and loved how walkable the city is and how friendly, always felt very safe. The historical buildings are everywhere and beautiful. Bus system easy to use. Food and craft beer was great.

Solo travel experience

Edinburgh is a small city so its really easy to walk everywhere, but there is also a tram. Its really safe and people are sooo friendly. It's a really vibrant city, and so so beautiful. I made a ton of friends and would love to come back.

Family travel experience

I traveled to Edinburgh, St. Andrews, and the Highlands of Scotland with my nearly 80 year old grandmother. She used a motorized wheelchair throughout the trip and while not all the streets were built for those scooters, the locals in each place were incredibly lovely and jumped in to help whenever I had to lift her scooter over curbs, onto buses, etc. I spent an evening wandering alone around the main part of the city of Edinburgh near the Royal Mile and felt completely safe. I also walked back from a bar to my hotel in St Andrews by myself well past midnight and felt totally comfortable. The people in each place we went were so friendly and welcoming. If you are able to, a tour of the Highlands is a must. The countryside is beautiful and worth spending a day exploring, and be sure to pet a Highland cow!

Solo travel experience

Edinburgh is the best place for a solo trip! There is so much to do and everyone is open and friendly so you can connect easily with people. I stayed in a hostel on the Royal Mile so all the tourist attractions were within walking distance, but that is not a must since I felt very save all the time, even at night. The pub culture helps with eating since you can eat alone and for a good price at almost every pub. There are many pub crawls, tasting sessions and tours which you can sign up for and meet other travelers. Definitely would recommend!

Solo travel experience

In Edinburgh, I felt extremely safe. It was supposed to be my first solo trip, and I fell in love with the city. The Royal Mile is really beautiful, but there are nice little shops and cafes outside the street. There is a great selection of vegan options. By bus, you can quickly reach a nature park where sheep roam. You might also want to take a look at the castle. While prices in Edinburgh are somewhat higher, they are significantly more affordable compared to London. The people are all super friendly.

Solo travel experience

I spent a week in Scotland and it was amazing. I walked around the Royal Mile and visited many charming cafes and pubs, with local musicians at every turn. The people were so friendly. I took a whiskey and folklore tour, as well as a one-day trip to the Highlands. One of the best vacations I've ever had.

Family travel experience

I love Edinburgh. I've been there probably 5 times and I've always felt extremely safe. It's very pedestrian-friendly, has a great bus system and you can go on trips to the highlands if you don't want to drive a car.

I live in Edinburgh and personally believe that Edinburgh is safe and easy to navigate. Both the tram and the bus run to the city centre from the airport. One of the key things I suggest when it comes to public transportation in Edinburgh is downloading the Lothian Buses app. There are many different buses in Edinburgh, but using the app can help you find the best ways to get virtually anywhere in the city.

I live in Edinburgh and I believe it's very safe - normal city precautions are sufficient. It's probably one of the safer cities in the UK. Any place fairly central should be suitable for living - buses are good, and you can walk to most places.

Edinburgh is a very safe city, although like everywhere it has its areas that are not as nice. I would strongly recommend staying in Leith, with many Airbnb options, excellent transportation links to the city, and lots of great cafes/bars etc. The main areas I would advise to avoid are Wester Hailes, Niddrie Mains, and Drylaw. I wouldn't say these areas are necessarily more dangerous for a woman, they are just somewhat more socially disadvantaged and generally less safe at night.

If you're looking for tourist attractions, you should definitely visit the castle, and then you can walk down the Royal Mile towards Holyrood Palace and, if you feel like it, climb up Arthur’s Seat! The National Gallery on Princes Street is also stunning, and the modern art galleries are just beyond the city center, near Stockbridge - which is also a charming part of the city. From there, you can also visit the botanical garden or walk along the Leith River back to the city via Dean Village (a picturesque place). I also love the natural history museum, which is located near Grass Market, where you can have a drink with a view of the castle. If you want to explore the surroundings of Edinburgh, I would recommend North Berwick to the east of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and the east coast of Fife.

I live in Edinburgh, a brilliant city with plenty of attractions. Climb Arthur's Seat if the weather is nice. The walk up to Carlton Hill is easy, and the view of the city and across the water is amazing. Visit Portobello beach if you have time, and eat a slice of pizza from Civerinos! Be sure to also stop by Mary's Milk Bar ice cream shop on Grass Market. You can also go on a ghost tour. Above all, have fun exploring the city! When it comes to food, Ting Thai Caravan is located in the centre, it's delicious, reasonably priced and if the weather is nice, you can get takeaway and sit on the Meadows.