Solo Female Travel in London

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.

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.

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

Group travel experience

i was quite disappointed with london. everything was sooo expensive and the sky was always gloomy. i loved their accents though, and the people are amazingly nice. but the place was cold and hard and attractions like big ben and london eye were slightly underwhelming to see

Solo travel experience

I stayed in Piccadilly Circus/Soho, and I had a lot of fun. Every restaurant I went to was great, and every person I met was friendly. Getting around the city was easy on public transportation. I’d definitely go back!

Solo travel experience

London is so iconic and there’s so much to be found in every little nook and cranny! I left feeling like I could see myself living there. I loved all the diversity there and the constant buzz of the city

Group travel experience

Amazing time in London. Stayed with a girlfriend in Piccadilly circle. Great location as it's central to so many areas. Equivalent to Times Square nyc however lol. Food in London was amazing. The people whoever were not super friendly. Spent one day of this trip traveling to Paris and the people were exceptionally friendly! Go figure

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.

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.

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.

- London is generally quite safe for women, even at night in most areas. However, be vigilant at night, stick to well-lit streets, and consider taking taxis instead of walking alone late at night. Avoid poorly lit parks and side streets. - For restaurants, I recommend Dishoom for modern Indian food, Ottolenghi for Mediterranean/Middle Eastern, and The Breakfast Club for a fun brunch. Look for pre-theater menus for deals before evening shows. - Buy an Oyster card to save money on public transport. Avoid taking taxis except late at night - the Tube is very safe. Consider staying in zone 1 or 2 to be central. Good areas are Soho, Covent Garden, Southbank, Shoreditch. Avoid some outer areas like Thamesmead. - Free museums like the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern are great. Skip expensive attractions like the London Eye or Madame Tussauds. - Parks like Hyde Park and Regent's Park are nice daytime activities. Go in a group at night. Attend a play in the West End for evening entertainment. - Most importantly, trust your instincts. Be confident walking around, but don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Londoners are generally friendly and helpful. Enjoy the amazing food, culture, and energy of the city!

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.

London is a big city, of hustle and bustle, and surreal, cultural entanglement! For nightlife, Eventbrite is a great app to check out and buy tickets for a great night. There are some absolutely amazing locations, if you know where to look! I have personally found that the best nights out have been smaller venues in London, like jazz bars, open mic nights, and dance nights, (especially infused with cultural music – like Latin nights) My best advice would be to pick a genre of music that you love, and look up that genre on Eventbrite. Thursday, Fridays and Saturday nights are generally the best! Or look up free parties in London, (because London is a space with lots of emerging artists there have great free gigs all the time) I guarantee you'll be able to find something for you! 

I live in London and it’s a great city to live in. Easy transport routes, buses, DLR and the tube. London is a diverse place, there are a variety of restaurants to dine in and immerse yourselves in different cultures. It’s always good to stay vigilant as you never know if you come across a thief etc.