Traveling solo as a female can be one of the most empowering things a woman can do. Unfortunately, some aspects can also be a bit daunting, so it is crucial to find a place to stay where you feel safe and comfortable. Traveling alone can bring so many wonderful experiences like getting to know yourself in a brand new way, meeting fellow travelers along the way, and seeing new cultures, all of which can open up the world to you in a way you’ve never experienced before. Here are some of the best places to stay as a solo female traveler.
We Love F Tourists – Lisbon
This hostel in Lisbon has every single thing that a solo female traveler can look for in accommodation. There are family-style home cooked dinners with free local wine, a lively social scene, day trips to the castles of Sintra, and organized bar crawls. The dorm rooms are beautiful, clean, and offer stunning views. There is 24 hour security and it’s located in Baixa, a central neighborhood in Lisbon.
Stamps Backpackers – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is a popular destination for very good reason: there are so many incredible activities and sights to experience from zip-lining in the jungle to feeding elephants. Stamps offers individual cozy sleeping pods that are perfect for passing out after a long day of fun activities. There’s a huge kitchen and a lively bar area with trivia nights, karaoke, and other activities.
La Banda – Seville, Spain
Seville is an incredible city to visit in Spain. There’s nothing better than relaxing on a rooftop in Seville with a cool drink and dipping in the rooftop pool at La Banda. The hostel offers nightly family dinners and then move on to live music and fun drinking games that help everyone get to know one another.
The Hostello – Verona, Italy
Located in Veronetta, the university district that’s full of young people, bars, and art galleries, The Hostello will give you the perfect Verona experience. There are free family breakfasts, and organized bike tours and wine tastings. There are beautiful female-only dorms and sparkling clean bathrooms.