Solo Female Travel in London

Solo travel

Overall I had a really good trip, specially important being one of my first solo trips. I stayed on an Airbnb that was exclusively for solo travelling women that made me feel really comfortable and secure, the neighbourhood (Southfields) was great as well. I found London to be an amazing city in terms of safetyness, it of course has some dangers being a big city as all of them but compared to Rome for example (where I lived for a year), London felt super safe, I received no cat calling and wasn’t afraid to walk around alone. Price-wisely it can be expensive, especially the food out, so I would recommend booking a place where you are able to cook so you can save some money. In contrast museums were totally free and I found a lot of activities to do that weren’t expensive. Aside from this some shopping was included on my trip that did up my budget a bit ;). Overall I feel like you can accommodate the trip to your budget. Public transportation was nice, allowed me to get everywhere comfortably, specially the tube which was fast and counts with a ton of stations. You can pay simply with your credit card which is nice as well. Some of the stuff I loved were the vintage and second hand shops, the markets and restaurants from other cultures. But overall my favourite thing was the lively vibe of the city, at least during summer, and the kindness of the people I encountered <3.

Solo travel

London is a beautiful place and if you're new to the city, than its even more exciting and fascinating. It's a great experience for tourists and a must see if you ever visit the UK. I'd recommend jumping on the Uber boat (which serves all different stops along the River Thames) and gives you the opportunity to cruise through London.. Mark my word, it is nore beautiful at night when everything is lit up!

Group travel

It was excellent and safely to travel in London. I went to Harry Potter studios which I dreamed about it, and totally worth it. It was safe, you can walk everywhere, and use subway. I really enjoyed and wanna travel in London again

Solo travel

I stayed in London Solo in a hostel for 3 nights and I felt safe. I recommend to visit The Lookout, National history museum and Sky garden. I used public transport and walked to every location. I honestly had an amazing time. :)

Solo travel

I traveled to London for a summer break, and stayed near Bayswater underground station, and had everything near by either by underground or walking. I felt safe and lived in a comfortable area, and even when returning home to the hotel at 11 pm I still felt safe. I can recommend staying in this area when travelling solo.

Solo travel

I spend a little time in London and also in Oxford. I feel really safe. I stayed in a hostel close to the city centre. That was also very good. There is so much to do and the transport really good and easy to handle

Solo travel

London was alot more underwhelming than I expected. Everything was super expensive and just kind of the same everywhere. It’s just a normal busy city nothing too special about it. The girls I met up with were super nice and without them I wouldn’t have had a good time.

Solo travel

I visited many museums in London and, as a foodie, I tried a lot of great places to eat. I went to Borough Market and also experienced a Korean robot restaurant/convenience store. The city was really busy, so sometimes I felt overwhelmed, but overall my experience was really good.

Solo travel

I COULD NOT RECOMMEND LONDON MORE!!! I felt so safe in London, and the public transit was super easy to navigate. Being out after dark I did not feel uneasy at all. So much to do and see could easily be a week trip!

Family travel

We went there to the Harry potter Museum. It was fantastic. We also travel to Yorkshire and I can recommend the small town for a nature trip. It was perfectly for a family trip. We felt welcomed everywhere and people were friendly and helpful. It was safe.

I’m a girl in southwest London and I find it safe if you know the area you are in. I wouldn’t however walk with headphones in just in case. However, I never have an issue being out clubbing and getting home safe.

Central london is relatively safe and well lit. It helps that there is almost always workers in the tube stations. The biggest concern is having your phone stolen by men on bikes - the police will do nothing to help you.

I think London is safe for women, but be careful of pickpockets and having your phone out without paying attention, the rise of people snatching phones put of hands while on a bike, is increasing. London doesn't habe to be expensive, there are many free museums, galleries and places to see. Our transport system is good, so you don't have to stay in central London and pay for really expensive hotels.

As a local who has lived in London for six years, I have some recommendations for travelers visiting this vibrant city. London is fairly safe, but like any big city, it's important to exercise caution. Keep your belongings secure and be aware of pickpockets, especially in crowded tourist areas. For museum lovers, I highly recommend the Victoria and Albert Museum. It's absolutely gorgeous and has a lovely courtyard garden where you can enjoy a coffee if the weather is nice. During the colder months, there's a stunning cafeteria inside. Just across the road is the iconic Natural History Museum, famous for the whale skeleton in the main hall. Don't miss the earthquake simulation room on the last floor, which replicates one of the biggest Japanese earthquakes in the last decade. Both museums are free to enter. On a good day, a walk along the South Bank is a must. Start at the Millennium Bridge and make your way along the river to Big Ben. While you're there, I'd suggest skipping the London Eye – in my opinion, it's overrated and overpriced. For food, Chinatown is a great spot for Chinese cuisine. If you're in the mood for steak, Flat Iron is superb, and you can even get free ice cream if you visit the location by London Bridge. For tapas, try Lobos, which offers a fantastic dining experience. Most restaurants require booking and have limited walk-in capacity. Enjoy your visit to London!

London, like any city can be unsafe. Personally I have never witnessed anything, but you have to be vigilebg and take care of your belongings. Id you see anything unsafe its easy to get away from i.e the tube can be unsafe but its quick and easy to get of at the next stop. It’s easy for London to get crowded if you at an event or during rush hour, so I would typically avoid traveling around between 7-10am and 4-7pm. If you stick to the touristy, well known areas. Walking round at night is as safe as any other city. There are normally lots of people about.

London is a very safe place to visit. There are a lot of places to visit that are free of charge, like the British Museum, History Museum, and War Museum. You can find all kinds of cultural food. At night, it's really safe and normally very busy, especially on weekends.

London is a safe place for travelling as a solo woman traveler. I did it many times. The food is good as you get to discover many cuisines from around the world. I would advise to stay within central London (zone1) in order to not spend too much on the transport as it is expensive especially during peak hours.

If you’re going outside of the city centre I recommend using a taxi at night. Either Uber or Bolt will be the cheapest options. If you have to get the bus at night, do it go onto the upper deck. Save money by going to larger supermarkets/superstores, convinience stores and smaller ‘metro’ or ‘express’ shops are more expensive. If you’re staying for a long time, use an Oyster card as payment issues are easier to track and refund. If you’re there for a short time, you can use your contactless card on all public transport. Museums and parks are free to enter, E.g the National Portrait Gallery (Trafalgar Sq), Natural History Museum (South Kensington) and the Science Museum (South Kensington).

London is mostly safe for women, with the exception of maybe a few neighbourhoods where there are a lot of middle eastern men, who will stare at you intensely like a piece of meat. Edgware Road is one such example. The women will also stare and judge, even when you’re dressed very “modestly” / conservative / not showing and skin or body shape or wearing any makeup.

So you’re visiting London for the first time! My advice as a woman who has lived here for 7 years, and had my fair share of getting lost and feeling uncomfortably cramped on the tube, is this! - Walk as much as you can, not necessarily to avoid the tube (as this is a rite of passage), but you get to see so much more of London by walking (or taking the bus, although I would avoid the night bus alone.) - Downloading the Citymapper app is a must! It will tell you exactly what routes to take as well as timings. This will help you plan your journey so you don’t feel intimidated by the tube! - Head to the touristy places sure, but they can get super packed so I would either head there early in the morning or after the sun goes down. - To get a real taste of London, you need to head to Hackney, Notting Hill, Greenwich, and Little Venice. - As for Covent Garden, Southbank (all great but very touristy!), aim to head there on a weekday. - Avoid Oxford Street unless you want to go on a big shopping spree, but even then I wouldn’t recommend! - If you are a solo traveller and you’re heading out to bars/restaurants, look out for an ‘Ask for Angela’ sign in the loos if anyone makes you feel uncomfortable at any point! The bar staff will help. - Avoid Uber and download Bolt or FREENOW - best cab apps! Avoid black cabs unless you’re made of money. - If you’re taking the tube, there’s no need to wear your backpack on your front! We do have pickpockets like every other city, just keep your phone close to your body and your bags zipped up. - Londoners aren’t as rude as they’re made out to be! If you’re lost, ask somebody. 99% of the time they will help, unless they don’t know where they’re going themselves! Finally! Enjoy it. There are so many creative and wonderful hubs in London, just waiting for you!

London can be a challenge but it's a lot of wonderful places to go. The tube is the best way to move, you can get everywhere. Delicious food that can be found at a resonable cost. The best way to find the beauty of the city is to gosto outro and walk around, but I would not advice after 10.30pm.

Yes London is safe for solo female travelers! Its one of my favorite cities in the world. You can even travel at night as a solo female traveler. It is well connected by tubes, buses etc and usually there is always people on public transport so ur not alone. Specially on weekends. Try not to walk alone after 12 am during the week. I would suggest you rent a lime bike and go to the nearest station or bus stop and get public transport. I would not spend too much time on the touristy areas like central London and west London. And try to engage with the real authentic London life. Visit museum they are mostly for free!! Visit Sunday markers in east London. Parks and canals are your friend for cheap nice hangout in summer and museums and cafes are ur friends in winter. East London hackney is my favorite area in London for food, bars, cafes, clubs, Sunday markets, pubs, canal walks, and super diverse and cool.