Poland has four cities in Top 6 Best European Cities for Solo Female Traveller

Exploring new places alone gives you control over your time and plans. You set your own schedule and follow your interests. Choosing a welcoming city can make a big difference, helping you enjoy your trip without stress and focus on what matters most to you.

A new study by Private Tours England ranks the best EU cities for solo female travellers to visit. Researchers looked at 21 metrics across safety, cost, social comfort, activities, and convenience. The metrics included everything from safety at night and female-only hostels to prices, attractions, and friendliness.

Krakow ranks first for solo female travellers with a total score of 72.81. It tops the Safety Index at 75.19 and is strong on walking safety at 67.97. Violence against women is low, but scam risk sits at medium. Prices for food and transport are low. Hostels are heavily female‑oriented at 93%. Museums and spas per capita are high. Ride‑hailing is widely available and internet speeds are fast. English is fair and walkability is strong.

Zagreb sits second for solo female travellers with a total score of 70.20. It posts a high Safety Index at 78.65 and leads in safety walking alone at night at 80.22. Homicide figures are low and violence levels modest. Transport costs are among the lowest in Europe. Female‑only hostels are available but less common than in Krakow. English skills are decent. Museums and parks are moderate. Uber or Bolt services operate across the city.

Wroclaw ranks third for solo female travellers at 68.19. Safety Index is solid at 74.66 with medium scam risk. Night walking safety is lower than in Zagreb. Hostels with female‑only options are common. Food and hotel prices are below EU averages. Nature parks and wellness centres are available. Walkability and internet speed are strong. English proficiency mirrors other Polish cities.

Poznan ranks fourth for solo female travellers scoring 67.08 overall. It scores slightly lower on safety and night walking compared with Wroclaw and Krakow, but violence levels against women remain moderate. Costs for meals and transport are low. Female‑oriented hostels are available at about 78 per cent. Nature parks in and around the city are abundant. English proficiency is similar to other Polish cities.

Sevilla is fifth for solo female travellers with a 67.02 score. Safety Index is lower than the Polish cities but still acceptable. Night walking safety sits around mid‑rank. Female‑only hostels are widely available. Costs for coffee and beer are among the lowest in the top 10, though hotel prices can be higher. English proficiency is lower than in central Europe, but locals are generally friendly. The city offers museums and wellness facilities.

Warsaw lands sixth for solo female travellers with a 65.11 score. Safety Index stands above many EU capitals and night walking is reasonable. Polish capital hosts many female‑only hostels and has strong internet speeds. Museum access is lower compared to other cities here. Transport costs are low and English proficiency sits around mid‑range. Nature parks and spas are less common in the urban core.

Prague ranks seventh for solo female travellers at 65.06. It posts a strong Safety Index and good night walking figures. Levels of violence against women are higher than in other cities. Female‑only hostels are plentiful. English is moderately spoken. Museums per capita are high and spas rank among the best. Internet speeds lag compared with peers. Walkability and public transport are solid.

Edinburgh is eighth for solo female travellers with a score of 64.54. Its Safety Index is average but homicide rates are among the lowest in Europe. Scam risk is low and women report strong friendliness. Costs for coffee, beer and hotels are higher than many EU cities. English is native. Nature parks around the city are abundant and museums highly rated. Transport costs are higher though.

Malaga sits ninth for solo female travellers scoring 63.59. Safety Index is moderate with low scam risk. Night walking safety is average. Hostels with female‑only rooms are common. Costs for basic food and transport are reasonable. English proficiency is fair. The city scores mid‑range on museums and parks and has good internet speeds. Taxi starts are cheap.

Porto ranks tenth for solo female travellers with a 62.78 score. Safety Index is decent though lower than many in the top 10. Female‑only hostels are very common at 95 per cent. Costs for coffee and meals are low, and friendliness scores high. English proficiency is strong. Museums and parks are fewer than in other cities here. Transport is affordable and internet speeds are solid.

Top 50 ranking:

Rank	City	Country	Safety	Cost	Social Comfort	Activities	Convenience	Total Score
1	Krakow	Poland	2	21	21	4	11	72.81
2	Zagreb	Croatia	1	5	22	13	37	70.20
3	Wroclaw	Poland	5	16	26	7	17	68.19
4	Poznan	Poland	6	9	26	9	23	67.08
5	Sevilla	Spain	8	8	38	8	14	67.02
6	Warsaw	Poland	3	20	25	30	21	65.11
7	Prague	Czechia	21	17	69	2	50	65.06
8	Edinburgh	United Kingdom	32	78	5	1	43	64.54
9	Malaga	Spain	16	14	43	10	10	63.59
10	Porto	Portugal	15	13	17	68	34	62.78
11	Valencia	Spain	9	25	42	21	16	62.50
12	Budapest	Hungary	17	10	34	16	27	62.43
13	Bucharest	Romania	18	3	23	59	39	61.13
14	Lisbon	Portugal	13	27	18	63	42	60.89
15	Tirana	Albania	19	6	51	14	66	60.47
16	Florence	Italy	23	38	80	3	30	60.30
17	Madrid	Spain	4	28	63	92	7	60.21
18	Zaragoza	Spain	12	11	67	73	28	59.85
19	Lodz	Poland	29	12	28	26	31	58.61
20	Vilnius	Lithuania	58	15	54	6	25	56.27
21	Vienna	Austria	11	75	40	27	38	56.17
22	Pristina	Kosovo	27	1	39	62	93	55.82
23	Amsterdam	Netherlands	14	89	30	20	15	55.51
24	Dublin	Ireland	38	85	1	32	32	55.49
25	Belgrade	Serbia	20	7	24	67	92	54.84
26	Liverpool	United Kingdom	52	50	2	55	55	54.13
27	Geneva	Switzerland	7	94	75	23	1	52.57
28	Verona	Italy	22	53	84	41	35	52.08
29	The Hague	Netherlands	24	82	31	38	46	51.94
30	Newcastle upon Tyne	United Kingdom	48	60	6	74	61	51.69
31	Sofia	Bulgaria	35	4	33	49	94	51.68
32	Brighton	United Kingdom	39	80	7	28	83	51.43
33	Rotterdam	Netherlands	28	81	32	72	24	51.10
34	Genoa	Italy	37	47	80	39	19	50.45
35	Skopje	North Macedonia	43	2	62	52	96	50.38
36	Dresden	Germany	46	54	48	17	59	50.20
37	Utrecht	Netherlands	30	76	29	60	62	50.06
38	Duesseldorf	Germany	40	74	44	19	54	49.91
39	Thessaloniki	Greece	60	29	20	79	56	49.68
40	Copenhagen	Denmark	31	92	35	53	3	49.43
41	Murcia	Spain	59	19	68	50	47	49.30
42	Bristol	United Kingdom	61	64	13	34	71	49.22
43	Bari	Italy	42	32	72	70	52	49.07
44	Busto Arsizio	Italy	34	24	83	95	44	48.66
45	Palermo	Italy	50	22	70	71	69	48.63
46	Glasgow	United Kingdom	67	71	3	89	60	48.62
47	Barcelona	Spain	47	46	74	85	4	48.58
48	Stuttgart	Germany	51	65	44	11	76	48.38
49	Rome	Italy	45	37	92	29	49	48.10
50	Munich	Germany	25	84	48	40	86	47.93

Methodology

This study identifies the best EU cities for solo female travellers to visit using 21 metrics across five categories. Each city earns a score out of 100. 

Safety represents 40 percent of the total weight. This includes the safety index, scam risk level, and safety walking alone at night. It also measures the female homicide rate, levels of violence against women, and the percentage of female only hostels. Cost accounts for 20 percent of the score. Metrics include the price of a cappuccino, an inexpensive meal, and a glass of beer. It also tracks the cost of a one night stay in a three star hotel, public transport tickets, and taxi base fees. Social comfort makes up 10 percent through English proficiency and city friendliness scores. Activities represent 15 percent by counting museums, spas, and nature parks. Convenience accounts for the final 15 percent. This looks at airport distance, walkability, ride app availability, and internet speed. 

Note: The list includes the European Union, the UK, Switzerland, Norway, and the Balkans. Results change daily as business listings and traveler reviews update.

Sources: Numbeo, Travelsafe-abroad, UNODC, Hostelworld, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Google Maps, Walkscore, and Ookla.

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