Is Rome safe for female travelers?

Is Rome Safe For Solo Female Travellers? Yes. In fact, Rome is one of the cities where I feel safest as a solo female traveler. It's a great destination for those newer to solo female travel as well for this reason.



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As I mentioned, Rome is actually safe to walk around in at night. Coming from Chicago, I actually feel much safer walking in Rome at night than I do in Chicago. Still, it's a good idea to do your best to avoid walking any deserted streets alone at night.

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Rome: Anywhere in “central” Rome is safe. Prati is known to be the safest area of Rome, and it is residential to many affluent Roman families. Hotels and apartments near the Vatican, Pantheon, Campo de' Fiori, and Piazza Navona are in ideal, safe locations as well.

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Taxis are a great resource in Rome. While not cheap, they are excellent to get from the airport to your hotel easily, fantastic to get home safely at night and a great way to get around if you have small kids or mobility issues. They are also an excellent alternative to using public transport in Rome at night.

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I've stayed in hotels alone for almost 30 years and never once had a safety issue. You will be fine. Just lock your door and don't venture out into sketchy areas alone at night.

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We think the Centro Storico is the best area to stay in Rome for first time visitors because of the central location, good selection of hotels (some of Rome's best hotels are here), and, for lack of a better word, the vibes.

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And please, do not burp or fart in public, it is considered extremely rude. Also, loud swearing and drinking alcohol from a bottle while walking the street, is frowned upon. Most Italians like some alcohol, but usually avoid to get drunk. Public scenes of drunkenness are much less tolerated than in other countries.

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From a safety perspective, in short, you should avoid being out alone near the Termini station area at night. You should also avoid attempts from strangers who talk at you as you walk by. This might happen in the areas around the colosseum.

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The best way to get around Rome is on foot. And because many of the best attractions are clustered together in traffic-free zones, walking makes the most sense. However, some places, like Vatican City, are pretty far from the central historic district, necessitating the use of the metro or a taxi.

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Generally, I'd advice you not to walk alone in Termini (train station area) or Tiburtina (also a station) late at night. However, if you are staying in Rome's historic center, such as Via Veneto, or Campo de' Fiori, Spanish Steps area, Trevi Fountain area, or Trastevere, you should not be worried.

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Not everybody would think that walking around a city at night is a sensible idea, but luckily Rome is a safe city. Particularly in the busy city centre, most people don't have any problems at all. Even by yourself, you'll be able to wander around the Colosseum, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona with no problems.

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