Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tourist central with all the famous museums clustered together. Very safe but feels artificial with inflated prices and massive crowds. Book timed tickets or waste hours in lines.
This is tourist central with the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, and Stedelijk all clustered together. Summer lines can be 2+ hours long, so book timed tickets online or you'll waste half your day waiting. PC Hooftstraat has high-end shopping with prices to match - think €300 for a basic sweater. Vondelpark gets absolutely packed on sunny weekends with picnickers, street performers, and drunk teenagers. The restaurants around here cater to tourists with inflated prices and average food. It's very safe but feels more like a theme park than authentic Amsterdam.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ExcellentHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
ExcellentPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ExcellentEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Excellent"Very safe area with major tourist attractions"
"Easy to visit museums alone - well-staffed and secure"
"Good restaurants, though expensive"
"Vondelpark is nice for walking and relaxing"
"Museum staff are helpful"
Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
Oud-Zuid is the luxury area with high-end shopping, expensive restaurants, and top safety. Good if you want sophistication and can afford it, but definitely pricey.
Jordaan has the prettiest canals and most authentic Amsterdam feel, though it's getting touristy. Safe to walk around with good markets and traditional brown cafes. Watch for bikes on the narrow streets.
Plantage is quiet and safe with gardens, a zoo, and museums. Good if you want a peaceful base away from the crowds but still with things to see. Very safe for solo women.
Help other women stay safe in Museum Quarter (Museumplein)
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.