Is London Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel experience

Safety really depends on the area that you are in. At night ,You need to be especially careful. But apart from that, I really love London I love spending time there. There are a lot of things to do. It doesn’t feel like solid travel much as there a lot of activities and you will also meet a lot of people.

Couple travel experience

London was our home for almost 6 months now, and what a life changing experience! My wife and I walked at night almost everyday, going trough the dark canals and we never had problems with safety. I think the rule here is mind your own business and your gonna be fine! I definitely recommend living here for a while, give a little time for the city, you definitely will feel at home after the first month. Eat at home is my number 1 rule for saving money and East London can offer the most amazing foods for a reasonable price! We'll definitely gonna miss London and I'm willing to get back whenever we can.

Couple travel experience

Safety: depends, we (me and friend L.) stayed in a rather unsafe area named Barking. It wasn’t bad but me and her decided that, IF we would revisit London, we wouldn’t go back to Barking. Things to do: we took some “tourist busses” to Stonehenge and Harr Potter Studio. It was amazing! And some sightseeing throughout the big city. Food: This was a bit harder to get some food as vegan, but not impossible! Accommodation: Ibis Hotel in Barking, do not recommend. Transport: Train or Black Cab, since they went on a lot of strikes while we were here. Most public transportation was impossible

Solo travel experience

I felt safe and it was lovely to stroll around parks and visit all the landmarks. Getting a photo by Big Ben and telephone booth was fantastic. People were kind and transportation went always so smoothly. Lovely city with lots of things to do and great British food.

Solo travel experience

Budget wise London is definitely not the most friendly place I’ve been, but communication is definitely not a problem and I’ve met really nice people in London. I felt safe most of the time, except when I was walking alone at night in some streets with fewer lights

Solo travel experience

I absolutely loved London! I stayed in the East End (by Mile End) and didn’t feel entirely safe when the sun went down, but during the day it was fine and it was incredibly easy to travel to other parts of London. In Central and West London I felt safe the entire time. Nobody ever bothered me and I was comfortable taking the tube alone and exploring. So much to do and the museums are all free and excellent. There are some really pretty neighborhoods and good shopping. On top of that, if you’re there for long enough I’d recommend visiting via train the White Cliffs (which are stunning), Oxford, and Cambridge. However, try to buy these tickets at least a week or two in advance for the best prices. I know some also fly to Edinburgh for cheap. London is not a cheap city, but I definitely recommend it due to its safety, things to do, good metro system and proximity to other great places through its train stations.

Solo travel experience

I was in London for 6 nights and it was simply fantastic. The atmosphere in London is amazing, and I felt safe wherever I went. The metro was very easy to understand, and I really enjoyed my stay in the Bloomsbury district. I especially recommend this place to solo travelers. A few things I recommend: 1. Purchase a London Pass 2. Get an Oyster card and use it for commuting 3. Take a day trip by train to Bath 4. Use the Heathrow Express to get to central London. 5. Watch some shows 6. Make sure you have a contactless credit card. Almost everything (including public toilets) accepts contactless payments. 7. There's no need to carry a lot of cash.

Solo travel experience

I was in London alone this year and absolutely loved it. Especially during this period, with all the Christmas lights in the city center. I also stayed around Kings Cross, which was really good. I felt safe and happy all the time.

Solo travel experience

My experience in London was amazing! In the beginning, I was worried about my safety. But after a few days, I felt completely safe. There are a lot of different activities you can do in London. Apart from the obvious ones (London Eye, The Globe etc.), I strongly recommend watching a musical. & Juliet, for instance, is incredible! It’s also super easy to get to other cities from London. Some great places you can visit in a day trip are: Oxford, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Bath and Liverpool.

Family travel experience

Is very friendly and beautiful place. I think is safe. But is a little expensive. But there are several to visit free. National Gallery, Toten museum I like chips and fish I would like visit one More Time in January

It’s not the safest city. I don’t recommend walking alone at night, but it’s safe getting public transport by yourself. Mostly as long as you avoid bad areas in the night time it’s generally okay. For example I wouldn’t walk around Wood Green at night.

London isn't too unsafe but you need to be cautious and very observing of your surroundings. Phone/bag snatching has increased in many areas. In the evening, it is usually okay but sometimes there are strange people around. I've been followed once, and he went away as soon as I started speaking on the phone so be cautious after a night out.

Solo travel experience

I spent a month in London and loved it! Museums are amazing and the best thing: are free!! Lots to do and even if you don’t wanna spend much money, you can still enjoy the city! It’s easy to get around by public transport. Lots of nice parks to visit and you can see foxes and squirrels 🐿️ Enjoy!!

Family travel experience

I was in London for the second time in the winter of 2022. As expected, it was awesome. The people in London are very, very nice and open. When you think you have discovered everything, you always find new beautiful corners.