Dubrovnik, Croatia
Someone grabs your arm. A taxi goes off-route. A guy won't leave you alone. This free guide covers what to say and do.
Dubrovnik's walled medieval center with intense summer crowds and high prices. Very safe to walk around day or night. The marble streets and stairs require shoes with good grip.
The medieval walled city that everyone comes to see. Stradun, the main street, runs from Pile Gate to Ploče Gate with limestone polished smooth by centuries of footsteps - it gets dangerously slippery when wet. Summer days bring cruise ship crowds that pack the narrow streets, though early mornings and evenings are quieter. Everything is pedestrian-only with hundreds of stairs, no elevators, and marble everywhere. Restaurants charge premium prices because you're paying for location. People eat alone at cafes along Stradun without anyone caring - it's common enough. Good lighting and constant foot traffic day and night. Police are visible. After 11pm most visitors leave for their hotels in other neighborhoods, but the main streets stay well-lit and safe. Avoid dark narrow alleyways late at night.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ExcellentHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
ExcellentPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ExcellentEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
ExcellentSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
ExcellentThings can happen when you're traveling solo — the pushy vendor, the guy who won't leave, the uneasy walk home at night. This free guide covers 10 of them and what to actually do.
"Safe walking around even late at night"
"Marble looks good in photos but is slippery when wet - need proper shoes"
"Cruise ship crowds are intense, go early morning"
"Lots of people eating alone at cafes, nobody notices"
"Restaurants are expensive but the views justify it"
Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
The area right outside Old Town's main gate. Same access to the historic center but 30-50% cheaper accommodation. Constant activity keeps streets busy and safe.
Residential area where Croatian families vacation, 40-50% cheaper than Old Town. Family beaches, local restaurants, and supermarkets with normal prices. Frequent buses to Old Town.
The luxury hotel area with five-star properties and Banje Beach. High prices but you get beach access and resort amenities while staying close to Old Town.
Help other women stay safe in Old Town (Stari Grad)
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.