Top 5 Epic and Safe Destinations for Solo Female Travellers

So you’re thinking about travelling solo. Good. You should. Not because it’s trendy, or to prove anything to anyone, but because it’s one of the best things you’ll ever do for yourself. But let’s keep it real: being a woman on your own in a foreign place? Yeah, it can feel risky. You’re not being paranoid — you're being smart. So instead of pretending “the world is your oyster,” here are 5 destinations where solo female travellers can actually relax, explore, and feel good walking around without checking over their shoulder every five minutes. No hype, no BS. Just real, safe places where you can go solo and actually enjoy it.

1. Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is easygoing. It’s safe for solo female travellers. And no one cares if you’re out alone, sipping wine on a rooftop or wandering the city at your own pace. You won’t get weird looks, and you won’t feel like a tourist with a target on your back. You’ve got beaches, colourful neighbourhoods, and that perfect combo of old-world charm and modern cafés with great Wi-Fi. Why it’s perfect: It’s one of those cities where solo just… works. Walk, eat, think, write, rest — whatever you need, it gives you space to do it.

2. Kyoto, Japan

Japan is probably the safest country for solo female travellers. Period. Kyoto takes that and adds temples, matcha everything, quiet streets, and deep calm. You’ll feel safe walking alone, even late. People don’t bother you. No one hits on you. No one makes it weird that you’re alone. Also, eating solo in Japan is completely normal. There are literal restaurants designed just for one person. Why it’s perfect: You can exist quietly. Which, if you’ve been “on” for too long, feels like a full-body reset.

3. Reykjavík, Iceland

If peace and nature are what you’re after, Iceland is your place. Reykjavík is small, English is everywhere, and it feels more like a town than a capital city. But the real magic is outside — waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers, hot springs. And guess what? It is totally safe for solo female travellers. The crime rate is near zero, and people are helpful without being overbearing. Why it’s perfect: It’s calm, stunning, and empowering. Being alone in Iceland doesn’t feel lonely — it feels like freedom.

4. Chiang Mai, Thailand

Thailand’s north is a sweet spot for solo female travellers. Chiang Mai is friendly, cheap, slow-paced, and full of other travellers, which means you can meet people if you want to, but you won’t feel awkward if you don’t. There are temples, cooking classes, nature trips, and endless cafés for people-watching or journaling your way through a post-breakup identity crisis (we’ve all been there). Why it’s perfect: It’s safe, supportive, and super solo-travel friendly. You don’t need a lot of money, and you won’t feel out of place.

5. Melbourne, Australia

If you want big city energy without the safety gamble, Melbourne delivers. It's arty, walkable, diverse, and totally comfortable for solo female travellers. You won’t feel like you stand out. You can hit a gig, take a street art tour, or just wander the laneways with a coffee and zero judgment. Bonus: the public transport works (hallelujah) and people actually say hello without being creepy. Why it’s perfect: It gives you freedom without stress. There’s stuff to do, but also room to breathe.

Final Word

If you are solo female travellers, you don’t need to wait. Not for your friends to have time. Not for someone to go with you. It's not your job to say it’s okay. Pick a place that doesn’t stress you out, pack your stuff, and go. You’ll come back changed — in the best way possible. And if you needed someone to say “yes, it’s worth it,” This is it. You’ve got this. Check our website for more details.