Rome, Italy

Is Rome safe for solo female travelers?

Here's what official indicators and real reviews say about Rome for solo female travelers.

Read 3 reviews from women
?/10
Overall safety
Not enough data
Composite safety model
Women's safety (WPS Index)
81.1/100
Georgetown WPS Index 2025

Is Rome safe for solo female travelers? (2026)

How safe is Rome overall?

We don't yet have enough signals to score Rome with confidence. Use the official advisories and the traveler reviews below before deciding.

Women's safety in Rome

The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates Italy at 81/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Rome, with the usual street-smart habits.

Solo female travel tips for Rome

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 Rome.

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 Rome, 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

3 reviews from women who visited Rome.

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sofialopes22
Rome au printemps, c'est magique

On rentre tout juste de 5 jours à Rome avec mon conjoint. Le printemps est vraiment la meilleure saison : les températures sont parfaites (20-22°C), les terrasses sont ouvertes, et il y a moins de tou…

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travelwithbri
Bellissima!! Romans are so warm

I fell in love with Rome! As a Black woman I was treated like a queen honestly. Italian men are flirty but mostly harmless lol. The pasta is life changing - dont eat near the tourist spots go to Trast…

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rome safe for solo female travelers?

We don't have a confident score for Rome yet. Check the indicators and reviews on this page before deciding.

Is Rome safe for women at night?

Italy scores 81/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Rome and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.

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