Is Northern Ireland safe for solo female travelers?

Northern Ireland is generally safe for solo female travelers. The locals are friendly and willing to assist if necessary. Violent crimes are relatively rare, and most areas are safe to navigate even at night. However, like any other place, it is always wise to remain vigilant and take standard safety precautions such as avoiding deserted areas late at night and being mindful of your belongings. Furthermore, stick to reputable taxi companies, especially at night.

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How safe is Northern Ireland for female travelers?

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4.1 /5

based on 5 experiences from female travelers

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Beatiful monuments to visit ! The host are very Nice and share the history of the rural land. The weather can be hard sometimes but doesn’t ruin the expérience. A lot of great landscape were you can have a walk

Posted: August 10, 2025
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I liked it very much there. The nature is very beautiful and the human too. You can visit Giants Causeway and the Titanic Museum in Belfast is definitely worth a visit. The Nationalpark Connemara ist also very beautiful.

Posted: June 28, 2025Experienced: August, 2023
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I felt very safe and I stayed on the botanical backpackers hostel which is a female only hostel, very clean and organized. I spend St Patrick’s day in Belfast and it was amazing, there was lots of people but it wasn’t as crowded as other parts of Ireland.

Posted: May 28, 2024
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I traveled alone to Northern Ireland. I got off the ferry and a nice taxi driver offered to take me around the areas of The Trouble. It was worth it. I saw all the murals and the Peace Wall, the huge cranes that built the Titanic and its sister ships, the Europa hotel, which was constantly bombed. I stayed at a B&B in Portrush. Beautiful place and the friendliest people in the world.

Posted: April 15, 2023
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I had a short holiday (2 days) in Northern Ireland last year and it was amazing. I spent my time around Port Stewart and the Giant's Causeway. The scenery was beautiful. An amazing beach in Port Stewart and friendly people.

Posted: February 25, 2023
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