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hannahwanders★★★★★
Hidden gem of Europe
Lisbon stole my heart. Its like a smaller cheaper version of Barcelona with better food. The pasteis de nata are addictive. Alfama neighborhood is so charming with the fado music coming from the resta…
Is Lisbon safe for solo female travelers?
Lisbon scores 6.9/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Portugal at 86/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
6.9/10
Overall safety
Mostly safe
Composite safety model
Women's safety (WPS Index)
86.1/100
Georgetown WPS Index 2025
Is Lisbon safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Lisbon overall?
Lisbon scores 6.9/10, 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 Lisbon
The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates Portugal at 86/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Lisbon, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for Lisbon
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 Lisbon.
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 Lisbon, 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
Reviews from women
2 reviews from women who visited Lisbon.
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fatou-sow★★★★★
Coup de coeur absolu
Lisbonne est devenue ma ville préférée en Europe. En tant que femme noire, je me suis sentie complètement à l'aise. La ville est diverse, les gens sont doux et accueillants. Les pastéis de nata, le tr…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lisbon safe for solo female travelers?
Lisbon scores 6.9/10. It is generally fine for solo female travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.
Is Lisbon safe for women at night?
Portugal scores 86/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Lisbon and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.