City Directory
Compare district-level safety before booking. SafetyMap helps travelers open a city, inspect the interactive neighborhood map, compare stronger and weaker districts, and avoid bad hotel locations that look fine on booking sites but feel wrong in real life.
Each city page highlights where first-time visitors should stay, which areas deserve more caution, and what trade-offs matter for transport, comfort, and night-time confidence. Instead of generic city guides, you get a sharper answer to the real question: where should I sleep, and which districts should I avoid?
Netherlands
Find the safest areas to stay in Amsterdam and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Zuid
Best score
90
Snapshot
Amsterdam-Zuid is one of the most elegant and well-connected districts in the city, known for museums, parks and upscale neighborhoods. It offers a safe and comfortable environment with excellent transport access and cultural attractions nearby.
Greece
Find the safest areas to stay in Athens and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Filotheis - Psychikou
Best score
91
Snapshot
Filotheis – Psychikou is one of the most upscale and secure districts in Athens, known for embassies, greenery and a calm residential atmosphere. It offers a peaceful stay with good access to the city but fewer tourist attractions nearby.
Spain
Find the safest areas to stay in Barcelona and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Sarrià - Sant Gervasi
Best score
90
Snapshot
Sarrià – Sant Gervasi is one of the most affluent and quiet districts in Barcelona, located in the hills northwest of the city center. It is known for residential streets, international schools, embassies and proximity to the Collserola Natural Park, offering a calm and safe environment compared with central tourist districts.
Italy
Find the safest areas to stay in Bari and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Poggiofranco
Best score
86
Snapshot
Poggiofranco is one of the newer and more upscale residential districts of Bari, located north of the city center. It is known for modern buildings, business offices and wide streets, offering a quieter and more organized environment compared with the older parts of the city.
Switzerland
Find the safest areas to stay in Basel and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Hirzbrunnen
Best score
93
Snapshot
Quiet residential district in the eastern part of Basel, near Badischer Bahnhof. Suburban feel with greenery, low noise, and well-maintained housing. Not tourist-focused.
Norway
Find the safest areas to stay in Bergen and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Fana
Best score
91
Snapshot
Large suburban district south of Bergen. Known for low-density housing, greenery, and affluent residential zones. Feels more like a quiet suburb than part of the city center.
Germany
Find the safest areas to stay in Berlin and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Best score
90
Snapshot
Affluent southwestern district of Berlin, known for villas, lakes (like Wannsee), and green spaces. Very residential, quiet, and upscale.
Spain
Find the safest areas to stay in Bilbao and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Abando
Best score
86
Snapshot
Modern central district of Bilbao, home to main commercial streets like Gran Vía. Clean, organized, and the primary business and shopping hub. One of the most practical areas to stay.
France
Find the safest areas to stay in Bordeaux and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Caudéran
Best score
88
Snapshot
Upscale residential district west of the center of Bordeaux. Known for villas, greenery, and a quiet suburban atmosphere. One of the most prestigious and calm areas in the city.
Slovakia
Find the safest areas to stay in Bratislava and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Bratislava - mestská časť Staré Mesto
Best score
92
Snapshot
Historic center. Everything a tourist needs is here: landmarks, restaurants, nightlife, walkability.
Czechia
Find the safest areas to stay in Brno and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Staré Brno
Best score
91
Snapshot
Historic district right next to the city center.
Hungary
Find the safest areas to stay in Budapest and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Hegyvidék, Buda Hills
Best score
90
Snapshot
Upscale green hills with luxury residential feel.
Belgium
See which districts to avoid in Charleroi and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
Mont-sur-Marchienne
Best score
65
Snapshot
Suburban area near airport.
Romania
Find the safest areas to stay in Cluj-Napoca and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Centru
Best score
91
Snapshot
Historic city center with main attractions.
Germany
Find the safest areas to stay in Cologne and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Lindenthal
Best score
90
Snapshot
Upscale residential area near university and park.
Denmark
Find the safest areas to stay in Copenhagen and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Indre By
Best score
91
Snapshot
Historic city center with main attractions.
Ireland
See which districts to avoid in Cork and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
Cork City South Central
Best score
80
Snapshot
Main central area with shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
Ireland
Find the safest areas to stay in Dublin and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Stillorgan, Dún Laoghaire and Dalkey
Best score
90
Snapshot
Coastal, upscale suburban area with scenic views.
Croatia
Find the safest areas to stay in Dubrovnik and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Gradski kotar Ploče iza Grada
Best score
90
Snapshot
Upscale hillside area just outside Old Town.
Germany
Find the safest areas to stay in Dusseldorf and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Stadtbezirk 4
Best score
90
Snapshot
Upscale riverside area with modern living.
United Kingdom
See which districts to avoid in Edinburgh and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
South West
Best score
82
Snapshot
Suburban and residential area with quieter character.
Netherlands
See which districts to avoid in Eindhoven and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
Centrum
Best score
80
Snapshot
Main city center with shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
Portugal
Find the safest areas to stay in Faro and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Santa Bárbara de Nexe
Best score
90
Snapshot
Quiet hillside village with scenic views.
Italy
Compare the safest districts in Florence before booking your hotel.
Top district
Gavinana-Galluzzo
Best score
82
Snapshot
Suburban and green area south of center.
Germany
Find the safest areas to stay in Frankfurt and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Kalbach-Riedberg
Best score
90
Snapshot
Modern residential district with new developments.
Poland
Find the safest areas to stay in Gdańsk and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Wyspa Sobieszewska
Best score
90
Snapshot
Coastal island with nature and beaches.
Switzerland
Find the safest areas to stay in Geneva and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Genève
Best score
93
Snapshot
Core city area with main attractions and lake.
Austria
Find the safest areas to stay in Graz and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Ruckerlberggasse
Best score
91
Snapshot
Upscale hillside residential area.
Germany
See which districts to avoid in Hamburg and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
Eimsbüttel
Best score
83
Snapshot
Popular residential district with cafés and student vibe.
Germany
Find the safest areas to stay in Hanover and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Kirchrode-Bemerode-Wülferode
Best score
90
Snapshot
Green residential area with upscale parts.
Finland
Find the safest areas to stay in Helsinki and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Östersundomin suurpiiri
Best score
91
Snapshot
Rural and undeveloped eastern area.
Austria
Find the safest areas to stay in Innsbruck and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Igls
Best score
91
Snapshot
Scenic alpine village and ski area.
Turkey
Find the safest areas to stay in Istanbul and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Adalar
Best score
90
Snapshot
Peaceful islands with historic charm and no cars.
Poland
Find the safest areas to stay in Katowice and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Podlesie
Best score
90
Snapshot
Suburban district surrounded by forests.
Poland
Find the safest areas to stay in Kraków and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Swoszowice
Best score
90
Snapshot
Suburban spa district.
Portugal
Find the safest areas to stay in Lisbon and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Belém
Best score
90
Snapshot
Historic riverside district with major landmarks.
United Kingdom
See which districts to avoid in Liverpool and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
Liverpool, West Derby
Best score
79
Snapshot
Suburban residential area with village feel.
Slovenia
Find the safest areas to stay in Ljubljana and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Četrtna skupnost Trnovo
Best score
90
Snapshot
Charming central district with river access.
United Kingdom
Find the safest areas to stay in London and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Richmond upon Thames
Best score
90
Snapshot
Green and affluent riverside borough.
France
Find the safest areas to stay in Lyon and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Lyon 6e Arrondissement
Best score
86
Snapshot
Upscale, residential, clean and calm district near the park.
Spain
Find the safest areas to stay in Madrid and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Salamanca
Best score
90
Snapshot
Luxury district with high-end shopping and very clean environment.
Spain
See which districts to avoid in Malaga and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
Puerto de la Torre
Best score
83
Snapshot
Residential suburban district.
Sweden
See which districts to avoid in Malmo and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
Väster
Best score
83
Snapshot
Coastal and residential area with beaches.
France
See which districts to avoid in Marseille and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
Marseille 12e Arrondissement
Best score
83
Snapshot
Residential and safe suburban district.
Italy
Compare the safest districts in Milan before booking your hotel.
Top district
Municipio 1
Best score
81
Snapshot
Historic core with main landmarks and luxury areas.
Germany
Find the safest areas to stay in Munich and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Neuhausen-Nymphenburg
Best score
90
Snapshot
Elegant district with palace and parks.
France
See which districts to avoid in Nantes and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
Centre Ville
Best score
80
Snapshot
Central historic district with shops, restaurants, and main attractions.
Italy
See which districts to avoid in Naples and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
Municipalità 5
Best score
77
Snapshot
Hilly residential area including Vomero and Arenella with upscale zones.
Germany
Find the safest areas to stay in Nuremberg and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Altstadt und engere Innenstadt
Best score
92
Snapshot
Historic core of Vienna with major landmarks, shopping streets, and cultural institutions.
Norway
Find the safest areas to stay in Oslo and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Frogner
Best score
91
Snapshot
Prestigious central-west district with parks, embassies, and upscale living.
Italy
See which districts to avoid in Palermo and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
VI Circoscrizione
Best score
73
Snapshot
Northern coastal district including Mondello with beach and tourism.
France
Find the safest areas to stay in Paris and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Palais-Bourbon
Best score
90
Snapshot
Prestigious area with government buildings and upscale residences.
Portugal
Find the safest areas to stay in Porto and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Aldoar, Foz do Douro e Nevogilde
Best score
90
Snapshot
Coastal upscale area with beaches, villas, and relaxed atmosphere.
Poland
Find the safest areas to stay in Poznan and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Sołacz
Best score
90
Snapshot
Prestigious green district near center with villas and parks.
Czech Republic
Find the safest areas to stay in Prague and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Praha 6
Best score
86
Snapshot
Upscale residential area with embassies, parks, and quiet streets.
Latvia
See which districts to avoid in Riga and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
Āgenskalna apkaime
Best score
76
Snapshot
Historic left-bank district with wooden houses and local charm.
Italy
Find the safest areas to stay in Rome and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Ludovisi
Best score
85
Snapshot
Upscale district near Via Veneto with hotels and embassies.
Netherlands
Find the safest areas to stay in Rotterdam and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Hillegersberg-Schiebroek
Best score
90
Snapshot
Upscale residential area with lakes, parks, and villas.
Austria
Find the safest areas to stay in Salzburg and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Heuberg
Best score
91
Snapshot
Hillside residential area with panoramic views and quiet environment.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Find the safest areas to stay in Sarajevo and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Mjesna zajednica Marijin Dvor
Best score
90
Snapshot
Business and administrative center with modern buildings.
Spain
Find the safest areas to stay in Seville and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Triana
Best score
91
Snapshot
Historic and lively district across the river, known for culture and nightlife.
Croatia
Find the safest areas to stay in Split and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Gradski kotar Meje
Best score
90
Snapshot
Upscale coastal residential district with villas and greenery.
Norway
Find the safest areas to stay in Stavanger and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Eiganes og Våland
Best score
93
Snapshot
Upscale central district with villas, parks and high living standards.
Sweden
Find the safest areas to stay in Stockholm and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Norra innerstadens stadsdelsområde
Best score
90
Snapshot
Central northern inner-city area with upscale housing and offices.
France
Find the safest areas to stay in Strasbourg and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Robertsau
Best score
90
Snapshot
Quiet, green, and upscale residential district near nature.
Germany
Find the safest areas to stay in Stuttgart and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Degerloch
Best score
90
Snapshot
Elevated residential area with great views and good living quality.
Estonia
Find the safest areas to stay in Tallinn and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Nõmme linnaosa
Best score
90
Snapshot
Green, suburban district with houses and forest surroundings.
Greece
See which districts to avoid in Thessaloniki and where first-time visitors should stay instead.
Top district
5η Κοινότητα Θεσσαλονίκης
Best score
83
Snapshot
Coastal residential district with better living conditions and views.
Romania
Find the safest areas to stay in Timisoara and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Timisoara Center
Best score
87
Snapshot
Historic and cultural core with main attractions and nightlife.
Albania
Find the safest areas to stay in Tirana and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 2
Best score
85
Snapshot
Central district with government buildings and parks.
France
Find the safest areas to stay in Toulouse and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Bonhoure / Guilheméry / Château de l'Hers / Limayrac / Côte Pavée
Best score
90
Snapshot
Upscale residential district with houses and good living quality.
Norway
Find the safest areas to stay in Trondheim and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Midtbyen
Best score
87
Snapshot
Historic city center with main attractions, shops, and nightlife.
Italy
Find the safest areas to stay in Turin and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Circoscrizione 1
Best score
85
Snapshot
Historic center with main landmarks, shops, and tourism.
Finland
Find the safest areas to stay in Turku and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Hirvensalo-Kakskerta
Best score
91
Snapshot
Coastal and island area with high-quality housing and nature.
Spain
Find the safest areas to stay in Valencia and compare districts before you book.
Top district
l'Eixample
Best score
86
Snapshot
Central district with upscale areas, shops and nightlife.
Italy
Find the safest areas to stay in Venice and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello
Best score
90
Snapshot
Colorful lagoon islands with peaceful atmosphere and unique scenery.
Austria
Find the safest areas to stay in Vienna and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Innere Stadt
Best score
93
Snapshot
Historic city center with major landmarks and luxury areas.
Poland
Find the safest areas to stay in Warsaw and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Śródmieście
Best score
91
Snapshot
Central district with landmarks, business and nightlife.
Poland
Find the safest areas to stay in Wrocław and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Świniary
Best score
90
Snapshot
Small suburban district with rural character and quiet environment.
Croatia
Find the safest areas to stay in Zagreb and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Gradska četvrt Podsljeme
Best score
90
Snapshot
Upscale hillside district with villas and greenery.
Switzerland
Find the safest areas to stay in Zurich and compare districts before you book.
Top district
Altstadt
Best score
90
Snapshot
Historic city center with landmarks, shops and heavy tourist presence.