Safe and Inspiring Solo Trips From A to Z
This A-to-Z list brings together popular, safe, and confidence-building destinations for solo female travelers, whether you are planning your first solo trip or your next one.
Some letters are fuller than others by design. Safety, ease, and enjoyment always come first.
An asterisk (*) indicates destinations where English is not the primary language.
A
- Amsterdam (Netherlands)* – Walkable, bike culture, solo-friendly
- Austin (Texas, US) – Friendly vibe, music, easy dining solo
- Asheville (North Carolina, US) – Wellness, mountains, reflective
- Auckland (New Zealand) – Safe, outdoorsy, English-speaking
- Anguilla (Anguilla) – Calm luxury, very safe Caribbean escape
B
- Boston (Massachusetts, US) – Walkable, cultural, transit-friendly
- Barcelona (Spain)* – Food, culture, beach balance
- Berlin (Germany)* – Independent travel culture
- Banff (Alberta, Canada) – Scenic, calm, safe mountain town
- Bahamas (Bahamas) – Easy logistics, relaxed solo escape
C
- Costa Rica (Costa Rica) – Nature, wellness, solo-friendly tourism
- Cayman Islands (Cayman Islands) – English-speaking, low stress
- Chicago (Illinois, US) – Big city ease, great transit
- Copenhagen (Denmark)* – Extremely safe, clean, bikeable
- Cruising (multiple destinations) – Solo but social, logistics handled
D
- Dublin (Ireland) – Friendly locals, easy solo dining
- Denver (Colorado, US) – Outdoor access, relaxed
- Dubrovnik (Croatia)* – Compact, scenic, tour-friendly
- Durango (Colorado, US) – Quiet, outdoorsy
E
- Edinburgh (Scotland, UK) – Historic, walkable, cozy
- Estes Park (Colorado, US) – Nature-first, peaceful
- Eugene (Oregon, US) – Laid-back, reflective
F
- Florence (Italy)* – Art, cafes, solo dining normal
- Flagstaff (Arizona, US) – Scenic, small-town feel
- Funchal (Portugal)* – Island calm, safe
- Frankfurt (Germany)* – Efficient, transit-friendly
G
- Galway (Ireland) – Music, welcoming culture
- Geneva (Switzerland)* – Clean, safe, polished
- Grand Rapids (Michigan, US) – Friendly, manageable size
- Grenoble (France)* – Mountain views, slower pace
H
- Helsinki (Finland)* – One of the safest cities globally
- Honolulu (Hawaii, US) – Beach calm, solo-normalized
- Healdsburg (California, US) – Wine country, peaceful
- Hamburg (Germany)* – Waterfront walks, relaxed
- Hamptons (New York, US) – Coastal chic, reflective reset
I
- Iceland (Iceland)* – Extremely safe, solo-friendly
- Innsbruck (Austria)* – Alpine scenery, compact
- Interlaken (Switzerland)* – Nature access, guided options
J
- Jackson Hole (Wyoming, US) – Nature reset, grounding
- Joshua Tree (California, US) – Creative solitude
- Japan (Japan)* – Strong solo culture
K
- Kyoto (Japan)* – Quiet beauty, reflective
- Kraków (Poland)* – Affordable, walkable
- Killarney (Ireland) – Nature, small-town ease
L
- Lisbon (Portugal)* – Affordable, sunny, relaxed
- London (England, UK) – Museums, shows, solo-friendly
- Las Vegas (Nevada, US) – Dining alone normalized
- Lake Tahoe (California, US) – Nature recharge
- Lucerne (Switzerland)* – Postcard calm
M
- Montreal (Quebec, Canada)* – Culture, food, walkable
- Madison (Wisconsin, US) – Friendly, manageable
- Munich (Germany)* – Clean, efficient
- Monterey (California, US) – Coastal calm
- Miami (Florida, US) – Beach energy, vibrant solo vibe
- Mackinac Island (Michigan, US) – Car-free charm
N
- New York City (New York, US) – Shows, museums, solo normalized
- Nashville (Tennessee, US) – Music, friendly energy
- Newport (Rhode Island, US) – Coastal elegance
- Nice (France)* – Beach walks, relaxed pace
- Napa Valley (California, US) – Wine country calm
O
- Oslo (Norway)* – Very safe, scenic
- Oxford (England, UK) – Historic, calm
- Ojai (California, US) – Wellness retreat
P
- Paris (France)* – Cafes, wandering days
- Portland (Maine, US) – Quiet coastal charm
- Prague (Czech Republic)* – Compact, affordable
- Palm Springs (California, US) – Poolside self-care
- Porto (Portugal)* – Friendly, riverside
Q
- Quebec City (Quebec, Canada)* – Old-town charm
R
- Reykjavík (Iceland)* – Safe, welcoming
- Rome (Italy)* – History, wandering
- Raleigh (North Carolina, US) – Easy, uncrowded
S
- San Diego (California, US) – Casual, beach-forward
- Seattle (Washington, US) – Coffee culture
- Stockholm (Sweden)* – Safe, stylish
- Singapore (Singapore)* – Ultra-safe, efficient
- Sedona (Arizona, US) – Spiritual, grounding
T
- Tampa (Florida, US) – Easy coastal city
- Tokyo (Japan)* – Solo dining culture
- Toronto (Ontario, Canada) – Multicultural, easy transit
- Tucson (Arizona, US) – Desert calm
- Tallinn (Estonia)* – Charming, compact
U
- Utrecht (Netherlands)* – Relaxed, student energy
V
- Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) – Nature plus city
- Vienna (Austria)* – Elegant, safe
- Venice (Italy)* – Wandering magic
W
- Washington D.C. (District of Columbia, US) – Museums, walkable
- Wellington (New Zealand) – Friendly, compact
- Whistler (British Columbia, Canada) – Nature reset
X
- (Intentionally skipped)
Y
- Yosemite National Park (California, US) – Awe, reflection
- York (England, UK) – Historic calm
Z
- Zurich (Switzerland)* – Polished, extremely safe
- Zermatt (Switzerland)* – Alpine calm
Solo travel does not have to start with a big leap. Sometimes it starts with a letter that spurs an idea, a place that sparks curiosity, or the simple thought of “maybe.” Wherever you land on this list, trust that choosing yourself, even in small ways, is always a step in the right direction. Just go!
