Is Manila safe for solo female travelers?
Manila scores 4.4/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Philippines at 61/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Manila safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Manila overall?
Manila scores 4.4/10, in the moderate range. Signals are mixed: choosing your neighborhood and timing carefully makes a real difference.
Women's safety in Manila
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates Philippines at 61/100, in the mid range. Many women travel solo in Manila without trouble; neighborhood choice and how you get around after dark are worth planning.
Solo female travel tips for Manila
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 Manila.
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 Manila, 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 Manila safe for solo female travelers?
Manila scores 4.4/10. Experiences vary for solo female travelers depending on area and timing. Read the indicators and reviews above.
Is Manila safe for women at night?
Philippines scores 61/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Manila and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.