Amman, Jordan
Rainbow Street is the main tourist area with cafes, bookshops, and restaurants. English is widely spoken, people eat alone without anyone caring, and it feels safe to walk around. Good base if you want both safety and access to Amman's cultural stuff.
Rainbow Street is where most tourists end up. The street runs through Jabal Amman, one of the city's original seven hills, and has the highest concentration of cafes, bookshops, and galleries you'll find in the city. It's well-lit and stays busy into the evening, especially on weekends when families and young people walk between restaurants and shops. You'll see plenty of people dining alone at places like Books@Cafe. Most staff speak English. Prices are higher than downtown but not outrageous by Western standards. The area has a bohemian feel - mix of locals, expats, and tourists. Wild Jordan Center is here, and you can walk to other neighborhoods pretty easily despite the hills.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
GoodEvening Venues
ExcellentSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
Very HighHomelessness Visibility
HighGetting By in English
Excellent"Felt completely comfortable eating alone at Books@Cafe - saw other solo women there"
"Rainbow Street is well-lit and busy even late at night on weekends"
"Everyone speaks English and is used to tourists"
"A bit more expensive than downtown but worth it for the atmosphere"
"Could walk around at 10pm without feeling unsafe"
Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
Business district with international hotels. Safe, quiet, boring. Good if you want a calm base and don't care about being near nightlife or cultural sites. Easy to Uber to other areas from here.
Modern shopping area with malls and chain restaurants. Safe and convenient but lacks cultural interest. Good if you want familiar, suburban comfort over historic neighborhoods or tourist scenes.
The upscale nightlife area with Western-style bars and restaurants. Feels safest for going out at night but costs more and some clubs won't let you in alone on weekends. Good if you want familiar, secure atmosphere over authentic local experience.
Help other women stay safe in Jabal Amman / Rainbow Street
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.