Dublin, Ireland
Safe central area with cafes, live music, and local character. Close to the center but feels like a neighborhood.
Portobello is 7-10 minutes walk from St Stephen's Green but feels separate. It's around Camden Street and the Grand Canal, where people jog and walk dogs. Young professionals, international residents, and families live here. Good independent cafes and restaurants. Camden Street has live music venues - Whelan's (established 1772) does music and Asian food. The Middle Eastern food is good, with bakeries and restaurants run by local communities. Eating alone is normal - cafes full of people on laptops. Residents say it's one of the safest central areas. Tree-lined residential streets but close to the city center. Luas Green Line and buses make it easy to get around. More expensive than outer areas, less touristy than Temple Bar.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ExcellentHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Excellent"Never felt unsafe at night"
"Neighborhood feel but still central"
"Good cafes for working alone"
"People were friendly"
"Glad I stayed here instead of Temple Bar"
Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
Quiet, well-off residential area with cafes and easy transport to the center. Safe but not much happening at night.
Student area with cheap accommodation, safe streets, and buses to the center. Feels like real Dublin.
Embassy district with very low crime. Far from the center, quiet, expensive. Choose this if safety is your top priority.
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