Is Brussels safe for solo female travelers?
Brussels scores 5.7/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Belgium at 91/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Brussels safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Brussels overall?
Brussels scores 5.7/10, 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 Brussels
The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates Belgium at 91/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Brussels, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for Brussels
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 Brussels.
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 Brussels, 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 Brussels safe for solo female travelers?
Brussels scores 5.7/10. It is generally fine for solo female travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.
Is Brussels safe for women at night?
Belgium scores 91/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Brussels and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.