Is Athens safe for solo female travelers?
Athens scores 5.9/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Greece at 75/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Athens safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Athens overall?
Athens scores 5.9/10, in the mostly-safe range. It is generally fine, with a few precautions depending on the neighborhood and time of day.
Women's safety in Athens
The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates Greece at 75/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Athens, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for Athens
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Athens.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Athens, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is Athens safe for solo female travelers?
Athens scores 5.9/10. It is generally fine for solo female travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.
Is Athens safe for women at night?
Greece scores 75/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Athens and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.