Milan, Italy
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Trendy area with street art and craft beer. Creative crowd, safe during day and early evening. Stick to main streets after 11pm.
Former working-class area turned trendy. Street art, craft beer bars, specialty coffee, independent shops. Next to the Porta Nuova business district, so you get old Milan next to new towers. Creative vibe - freelancers in cafes, locals in boutiques. Piazzale Carlo Archinto is the center, gets busy on weekend nights. The Mercato Comunale Isola has food stalls. Blue Note for jazz, Deus Ex Machina cafe. English common in the trendy spots. Safe during the day and early evening with decent foot traffic and lights. After 11pm stick to the main piazza and lit streets - side streets get sketchy.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
ModeratePolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
ModerateHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
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"Cool during the day, felt sketchy after 11pm walking alone"
"Loved the artistic vibe and independent shops"
"Good for eating alone at the market and cafes"
"Stuck to main streets at night - side alleys were dark"
"Easy to meet people, young creative crowd"
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Help other women stay safe in Isola
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.