based on 10 experiences from female travelers
Ginny
United States
I stayed downtown and stuck to public transportation, which always felt very safe. I know there's a stereotype that people in Seattle aren't super friendly, but the overall vibe was on par with what I've experienced in other big US cities.
Posted: November 3, 2025Experienced: July, 2025I absolutely love Seattle and visit often. If you're in the area do not feel like you need to only visit Seattle. Tacoma is a great place to see as well. They have Ruston and Owens beach, both places are amazing.
Posted: December 19, 2024Experienced: December, 2024Susanna
Canada
Quiet place mostly reserved polite people. Very safe - food for nature hikes out of town. City is pretty basic American city - watch out for rainy season which is winter I believe. Lake Washington is nice, fish market is cool spot to see and get some local food or art.
Posted: September 27, 2024Based on 29 local experiences
Based on 29 local experiences
It's pretty safe during the day but I wouldn't walk alone at night. The only spot I would avoid during the day is Aurora it is the spot you will most likely have someone trying to talk to you to sell stuff to you
Posted: February 21, 2026Seattle has a lot of unhoused people, and 3re street downtown is known as where a lot of drug activity takes place. However, as with any big city in the US, you need to be a smart traveler and stay aware of your surroundings.
Posted: February 1, 2026Allison
Honestly, the whole country is a mess right now. Seattle is a sanctuary city, but like any large city there is crime and a homeless population. What I’ve learned - you can’t live in fear. Of course, be aware of your surroundings, but don’t let it stop you from visiting this beautiful part of the country. Summers are incredible and the rain really isn’t bad. If walking around downtown at night, I recommend having someone with you (or at least walking around populated places)
Posted: October 4, 2025The safety map shows areas in Seattle where women have reported feeling unsafe.
Chara
Seattle
3 days
Hi I'm from WA state and looking forward to visiting your city! I love to meet people from all over and learn new things. A good cup of coffee to start the day and fill it up with activities of all kinds! Love to stay active but also happy to just chill. Please feel free to reach out!
Alondra
Seattle
3 days
I recently started solo traveling. I’ve done Mexico City and plan to do south east Asia in April! I love trying new foods, going out, hiking and thrifting