Is Turkey Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Couple travel experience

- I was not traveling alone but I generally did feel safe. Turkish people are really friendly and kind, but they also don’t bother you if you don’t want to be bothered. - Istanbul was the most incredible city. I stayed in kadikoy on the Asian side - HIGHLY RECOMMEND! All the tourists stay in the European side and kadikoy was this perfect little local paradise of young hip people out at bars, cafes, restaurants, record shops, etc. You can just travel to the attractions in the European side when you want to see touristy things - VISIT THE PRINCES ISLANDS! This was my favorite part of my trip. I went to Buyukada during the summer. Idyllic paradise without cars. Only bikes and little summer cottages with men serving the most delicious gelato in their little vintage ice cream carts. Amazing food and nature and relaxed laid back atmosphere.

Solo travel experience

Istanbul and antalya are of my favourite places. Infact I went back to turkey last year with fam and visited these two places again. Felt very safe except got my wallet stolen out of my bag in asian side if istanbul

Family travel experience

Turkey is a safe country. I solo travel by myself as a women for a long time. I can only suggest you to not to stay outside at late hours when there is no one around. But it's same for most other countries these days.

Group travel experience

I went to Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Antalya. I went with friends, getting around was very easy, public transportation was great, and I felt safe the whole time.

Solo travel experience

I traveled alone to Turkey and I never felt unsafe there. Sometimes I felt uncomfortable and had difficulties in Istanbul to push away a few guys trying to attract me to their shop. I made a car journey along the whole turquoise coast and in some smaller towns people stared at me, but I never felt threatened, just out of place.

Solo travel experience

I love Turkey. I have been there several times and explored it by myself. I adore this place and always felt safe there. There were probably only one or two situations out of four times I was there, when men made me feel a bit uncomfortable (both situations happened in Istanbul).

Solo travel experience

I just spent a few months in Turkey and I've never experienced any harassment, only a few obvious stares, mainly from older men, and mostly in big cities (Izmir, Istanbul). Most of my time was spent in Kas and Cappadocia and I never felt uncomfortable in any of those places, even felt safe walking there at night. I would recommend visiting Kas - it has the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen.

Solo travel experience

I spent 2 weeks in Turkey (Istanbul, Cappadocia region and Antalya) and I felt safe everywhere, even when walking alone at night. I dressed conservatively (long pants and t-shirts) in Istanbul and Cappadocia, but Antalya was much more beach-oriented and many people were wearing shorts and crop tops.

Change between every city but you need to take care yourself. Not a bad country but every city has different people so danger can be around. If you in crowded cities you not feel bad about it but don't walk empty street alone.

I couldn't say Turkey is not safe but we always heard on the news about violations, robbery etc And because of not enough precaution you will never know what will happen next. It is a matter of luck i think.

Family travel experience

I find the Turkish people very friendly and helpful I enjoy going to turkey with my family as it caters for all needs . From youngest to the oldest and very helpful with a disability we stayed all inclusive

Couple travel experience

I was there around 3 year. Perfect country for meet interesting adventures, good food, gentel sun and funny place. I can recommend Kas Antalya Istanbul for vizit this city and have enjoy. Also Capadokia amazing place for traveling and make wonderful picture. You can vizit Pammukale with white pool and beautiful nature 😉