Is Madrid safe for solo female travelers?
Madrid scores 6.6/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Spain at 86/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Madrid safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Madrid overall?
Madrid scores 6.6/10, 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 Madrid
The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates Spain at 86/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Madrid, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for Madrid
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 Madrid.
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 Madrid, 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 Madrid safe for solo female travelers?
Madrid scores 6.6/10. It is generally fine for solo female travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.
Is Madrid safe for women at night?
Spain scores 86/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Madrid and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.