The March 2026 report on solo tourism around Europe reveals that Prague, Czech Republic, is the best destination for women traveling alone. With women going on leisure vacations more often than men, the study by Eminent, an online luggage shop, looked at every key component of a good trip, from safety to walkability and prices.
- Prague, Czech Republic, is the best destination for alone time abroad, with safe streets and a historical city center densely packed with museums and attractions. Perfect for solo travellers.
- The most affordable accommodations can be found in Lisbon, Portugal, with only $53 for a one-night hotel stay.
- Nordic cities, including Helsinki, Copenhagen, and Bergen, offer the best safety, inclusion, and justice for women in the world.
The research compared 25 of the most visited European destinations by factors that affect women’s solo travel the most, including personal safety, local English proficiency that eases communication, and the ease of travel. The study also added daily costs, including average hotel prices, meals, and public transport tickets, to make sure they are affordable for solo travellers on a budget. Places were ranked by how well they balance a secure environment with affordable prices and easy-to-navigate streets.
You can take a look at the best EU cities for solo female travellers in the table below:
| City Name | WPS (Women, Peace, and Security) Index (0-1) | General Safety Index | EF Proficiency Score (0-800) | Walkability Score | Average Public Transport Price | Average Hotel Price For One Night | Average Meal for One | Attraction Density |
| Prague | 0.832 | 75.20 | 800 | 100 | €2.16 | €94.76 | €26.95 | 4,902 |
| Kraków | 0.854 | 75.20 | 588 | 98 | €1.78 | €73.80 | €23.69 | 2,143 |
| Lisbon | 0.861 | 67.40 | 605 | 98 | €2.75 | €53.32 | €25.00 | 4,729 |
| Helsinki | 0.921 | 74.60 | 590 | 99 | €5.83 | €124.68 | €45.00 | 1,276 |
| Amsterdam | 0.905 | 74.30 | 636 | 99 | €4.01 | €171.12 | €49.07 | 4,121 |
| Copenhagen | 0.939 | 74.30 | 603 | 100 | €4.60 | €172.04 | €58.38 | 1,610 |
| Reykjavík | 0.932 | 76.00 | 800 | 54 | €5.14 | €146.77 | €51.76 | 1,202 |
| Bergen | 0.924 | 76.20 | 610 | 100 | €7.28 | €113.58 | €55.46 | 524 |
| Madrid | 0.862 | 71.30 | 538 | 100 | €2.73 | €137.08 | €32.72 | 4,765 |
| San Sebastián | 0.862 | 69.50 | 538 | 100 | €3.93 | €63.28 | €25.00 | 20 |
You can access the complete research findings here.
1. Prague, Czech Republic
- WPS (Women, Peace, and Security) Index: 0.832
- General Safety Index: 75.2
- English Proficiency Score: 800
- Average Public Transport Price: €2.16
- Average Hotel Price (per night): €94.76
- Average Meal Cost: €26.95
Prague is the best European destination for solo female travellers, with a mix of safety and rich cultural life. The city ranks among the safest in the top 10, with an index of 75.2, and scores the highest in English proficiency among locals, so it’s easy to ask for directions or help. The region is also great for low-budget travel, and one-night stays require only $94 on average. When it comes to exploring, Prague has the most tightly packed historical centre in the top 10, and it’s easy to explore on foot.
2. Kraków, Poland
Kraków ranks second as the safest destination for budget-conscious female travellers. Tourists here pay $73.80 for the hotel, and the public transport and food are the most affordable in the top 10. The streets are safe and easy to navigate, scoring 98/100 on walkability, and there are over 2,100 local attractions to explore.
3. Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon offers the cheapest stays in the top 10. A night at the hotel costs only $53, almost half less than in Prague, and each meal adds around $25 more to the vacation budget. There are almost as many attractions here as in Prague, with 4,729 places to explore, and Portugal scores high on women’s safety and justice, so solo traveling is carefree.
4. Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki is fourth as the safest destination among the Nordic countries. Finland ranks among the highest in the world for personal security and justice for women, and locals speak English fluently (index of 590), so the language barrier isn’t an issue. While the prices here are a bit higher than in Lisbon or Kraków, there are almost 1,300 attractions to explore, with many free options.
5. Amsterdam, Netherlands
In fifth place is Amsterdam, where its busy urban environment remains safe for female solo travellers, with a WPS index of 0.905. The high safety standards help to relax and explore 4,152 cultural attractions around the city. Amsterdam offers many transportation options, including taking a boat, renting a bike, or exploring the city centre on foot. For a night’s stay and a good meal, adventurers who travel alone should budget around €220a day.
A travel consultant from Eminent commented on the study:
“Women now account for the majority of solo travellers, but they often stick to well-explored options or visit the same destinations over and over. In recent years, female solo traveling as a trend has grown over 11 times based on search trends, and many destinations still haven’t tapped into this potential. Advertising your city with safe streets, affordable transport, and easy navigation is great for all tourism, but it matters the most for solo adventurers.”
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