Best Solo Travel Destinations For Women

If you read my posts on this site, you know I am a massive advocate for solo traveling. Whether you are interested in adventure travel or chill by sand beaches, some trips are better solo than others. For this reason, I created this list of the best solo travel destinations for women.

When creating a list of cities that I would encourage women to travel to, I kept in mind a few keys factors:

• Friendly locals
• Incredibly safe cities
• Lowest crime rate
• Reliable public transit

Those four points are the pillars I used to build this incredible list. The reason I chose these cities over other cities to travel alone is due to the full range of activities.

There are a lot of cities that are worthy of being part of this list that I didn’t include. Not because those cities didn’t have friendly locals, low crime rates, excellent public transit, or weren’t incredibly safe. I left them off the list because they are cities more suitable to explore with a partner than solo.

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Best Solo Travel Destinations For Women

Now it’s time for the list and a little peak into why I believe these are the best destinations for women to travel to alone. Every destination I include will have a little mention to the four pillars of my travel foundation.

Each of these listed cities in this post I visited solo within the last few years. For those of you who haven’t read any of my solo travel inspiration stories, let me give you a little background in who I am.

I am a girl who always wanted to travel, but as I neared 30, I knew I had to make a choice. Keep waiting for a travel partner, or take the plunge and travel solo! Well, I am sure you have guessed it. I went traveling all by myself. My life-changing experiences are what lead me to write this blog. I hope my solo travel tales encourage you to embrace this big beautiful world!

#1. Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Why is Amsterdam my number one for best solo travel destinations for women? This dutch city, located in The Netherlands checks all the travel must-haves I mentioned above. It is an incredibly safe city, with friendly locals that speak English. The public transport is extremely reliable, and Amsterdam has a low crime rate.

The best reason why Amsterdam is such a great city to visit solo is for all its opportunities to meet people, and keep busy. Travel on your own could get lonely if you let it. In a city like Amsterdam, this can easily be avoided with all the things to do. And, if you are feeling up for it, take a day trip to a nearby city.

The Netherlands is voted one of the safest countries in the world; it’s no wonder it’s on everyone’s bucket list!

Some of the most popular things are:

• Anne Frank’s House
• Canal Tour
• Shopping on the 9 Streets
• Inner City Bike Tour
• A Curious Look at the Red Light District
• Plantage Park
• Rijksmuseum

When you plan a trip to Amsterdam, I do encourage you to book your activities in advance. Visiting Anne Frank’s house is a must, but you need to get tickets ahead of time.

Enjoy the best solo travel destinations for women to Amsterdam with my exclusive guide. I created a detailed and to the point post on where to eat and the best boutique hotels. You can skip all those hours of research on Trip Advisor. Simply have a look at the itinerary ideas I put together below!

#2. Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg is the fourth-largest Austrian city, with a population of approximately 157,000. This incredibly safe and female-friendly destination is located about 73 miles / 117 Km from Munich, Germany.

Salzburg is an excellent destination to visit as a solo female for its natural beauty and national parks. If adventure travel is your thing, then consider Salzburg as your top choice for solo travel destinations.

Making a day trip to nearby Untersberg park is undoubtedly a lovely way to spend a few hours in Salzburg. Here you will find the most majestic views of the natural beauty of this Austrian city.

Enjoy a ride up to the top in a cable, possibly an opportunity to meet other solo female travelers!

Some other highlights of Salzburg include:

• Fortress Hohensalzburg
• Mirabell Palace
• Schloss Hellbrunn
• Mozart’s Birthplace
• Sound of Music Tour

After just one day in Salzburg, you will agree that it is one of the best solo travel destinations for women! Austria in general is possibly one of the safest countries in the world.

If any of these suggested highlights interest you, read more about them in my exclusive guide to Salzburg. This guide is a more in-depth look at the city. Find all the best-rated restaurants, boutique hotels, and tours in the area.

I was careful to link only the best of what the city has to offer! You can browse my suggestions with confidence as I take special care for the solo traveling female.

#3. Copenhagen, Denmark

When I think of cities that have a low crime rate and friendly locals, Copenhagen comes first to mind. Funnily enough, Copenhagen had never really been on my bucket list. I ended up visiting because I had found a cheap flight from the US and gave it a chance!

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located in Northern Europe. It is close to Sweden and bordering Northern Germany. The public transport in Copenhagen is fantastic and should be utilized if possible.

If you fancy yourself as a solo female in search of the world’s best restaurants and fairytale-like architecture, Copenhagen is the place for you. If you are visiting in the summer, there are also a few sand beaches not too far from the city center.

A few notable things to do Copenhagen are:

• Tivoli Garden’s
• Boat tour from Nyhavn
• Visit the Little Mermaid Statue
• Climb the Round Tower
• Visiting the food and flower markets

If you travel in search of good food like I do, then you are in luck in Copenhagen. It’s one of the safest countries in the world, and it’s also known to have the best restaurants.

I made a note of all my most treasured finds in my three day Copenhagen itinerary. This guide will give you not only excellent restaurant recommendations but also the cities most beautiful hotels, broken down by affordability.

All my links for tours and activities have all be hand selected for a solo woman traveling. And, as someone who has visited Copenhagen four times, I know what I am talking about!

#4. Corfu, Greece

I will be honest with you, I have never met a Greek Island I didn’t like…so it was hard to make this decision. This Greek island is located away from some of the other most famous islands such as Mykonos and Santorini. Corfu is the most northern island of Greece, straight across from Albania.

For solo females traveling, Corfu snags the spot because it didn’t feel like party town or honeymoon central. Although, if you are looking for a party or thinking of spending your honeymoon here, you won’t be disappointed. I felt it offered something extra special for women traveling alone.

When visiting Corfu, I enjoyed the sand beaches, friendly locals, and fantastic food on this small island. There was very little need for public transport if you are staying in the old town. If you pack light, you can even walk to the city center from the airport! I would categorize Corfu as somewhere relaxing and chill.

If you are looking for a little more of an adventure travel activity, I would suggest visiting the Blue Lagoon or making a day trip to Albania.

Some of the top highlights when visiting Corfu are:

• The Old Venetian Fort
• The New Fort
• Shopping in The Old Town
• Day Trip to Albania
• Boat ride in the Blue Lagoon

There is a lot to do in Corfu for solo female travelers. Ladies that love the beach would agree that Corfu is one of the best solo travel destinations for women. I often dream of returning to this incredibly safe island of white sand beaches and crystal blue waters.

As of recent times, I am much more into warm-weather destinations, but I am planning on checking out the Northern Lights and Golden Circle. It will be the complete opposite of visiting the tropical vibes of Greece!

For an insider look at Corfu, check out the city guide itinerary I created! Save yourself all the time and effort researching and get straight to the good stuff!

#5 Verona, Italy

Verona, Italy? Is that really one of the best solo travel destinations for women? I thought that visiting the birthplace of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was going to be a love fest that would make me feel lonely.

Thankfully, I couldn’t have been more wrong! Yes, Italy is a romantic destination, but it’s a great country for solo trips. The Italians are chill, and the country is safe. Verona has checked all the boxes that makeup one of the best travel destinations for solo women.

Verona is located in the northern part of Italy. It is smack in between Milan and Venice. And of those two cities, Verona is still my favorite! Another nearby city is Bologna, and I can highly recommend it as well.

So what can you expect when visiting Verona? Only some of the best food you will ever have in your life! I really love how different the cuisine is from Northern Italy to Southern Italy. Northern Italian food is all about the risottos and cheese dips.

Some of the best things to do in Verona are:

• Juliet’s House
• Verona Arena
• Piazza delle Erbe
• Torre dei Lamberti

If you are looking to add Verona to your bucket list, then check out my exclusive guide to Verona. Here I will go into more detail about how to reach the city and the public transport you can expect.

I spent the time choosing only the finest restaurants and most beautiful hotels. You can forget about spending hours researching online when you use this guide and map of Verona!

What Are Your Favorite Places To Travel Alone?

Enough about me, tell me about you! Have you ever traveled solo? Where are you longing to visit the most?

For some of you that have already traveled solo, I would love to hear about where you would recommend. Share all your suggestions for the best solo travel destinations for women!

Leave your suggestions in the comment boxes below. Let’s get a travel dialogue going!

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