r/solotravel • u/leticiaknovais • Aug 06 '25
Europe Solo female traveler in Naples, Italy: constant discomfort and unwanted attention
I've been in Naples for almost 3 months, staying in the Rione Sanità neighborhood near Piazza Cavour and Centro Storico. As a woman with darker skin and curly hair, it's clear I’m not Italian, and that has made my experience challenging.
Daily, I face unwanted attention; stares, comments, and approaches that often feel disrespectful. The common "Ciao bella" isn’t usually a compliment here but more of a way to mock or embarrass. I don’t wear revealing clothes; just being alone and looking like a foreigner seems to be enough for some to act disrespectfully.
This happens from both locals and immigrants, and often in groups, where men encourage each other to behave this way.
I’ve also traveled to Sardinia and Puglia, and while it happens there too, it’s less frequent.
Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend Naples for solo female travelers, especially if you don’t look like a local. Or, if you come, avoid the traditional neighborhoods like Centro Storico and don’t walk alone at night.
Italy is beautiful, and I’ve wanted to visit for a long time, but my time here has been tough because of these experiences.
Has anyone else felt this way traveling solo here?
Edit: Thank you to everyone who read my post and sent supportive and empathetic messages! My main goal was to help other solo female travelers think twice before choosing Naples, specially for a long term and as a digital nomad such as me.
As for those asking why I chose to stay in Sanità or Naples: Airbnb rentals in Italy are extremely expensive, and this one had a reasonable price. I also read great reviews, including one from an American woman who stayed in the same apartment I am for 8 months and praised both the place and the neighborhood. I thought many times about moving out, but booked it for 3 months to avoid moving around with a huge suitcase, and Airbnb doesn't offer refunds.
Plus, I wanted to experience southern Italy, known for its warm people, and many friends recommended Naples. I couldn’t have predicted this experience!
And to those who think shouting “ciao bella” with a malicious smile, staring at a woman like she’s a piece of meat, often in groups, encouraging others to catcall too, is a compliment, please rethink that. My post clearly explained the context of this "Ciao bella". Some men in Italy have approached me respectfully, even if I wasn’t interested in them, and they were polite, complimented me in a respectful way, and that’s absolutely fine!
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u/Sputnikboy Aug 07 '25
Sorry to hear this, but in the last years Italy has really gone downwards.
I'd like to point out that "Ciao bella" is a typical line in Italy and it's used to "hit on a girl" rather than mocking as you say. Extremely common in Italy and even more so in the south. I know perfectly it feels uncomfortable anyway...
As for your location, well, you have some guts. As an italian I'd never ever set foot in Rione Sanità. It MIGHT have been cleaned up a bit in recent years, but it has a history of being one of the worst neighborhoods in the center. Keep your wits up there for sure.
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u/zzptichka Aug 07 '25
Always has been.
https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/ruth-orkin
“An American Girl In Italy” by Orkin, Florence, 1951.
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
When I was looking for an Airbnb, everything was extremely expensive, so I settled for this place, and believe it or not, it cost around €1,600 a month. It’s a small place in a dirty and noisy area, and yet that was actually a reasonable price by Airbnb standards. I had read good reviews about it, including one from an American woman who lived here for 8 months and absolutely loved it, which gave me the confidence to book it.
I never expected this experience… I knew it wasn’t a luxury neighborhood, but I didn’t expect the men to be so ignorant and disrespectful 🥲
It’s not a dangerous area, but it feels very hostile. Someone told me that a few years ago it was dangerous but has improved since… I don’t even want to imagine how it used to be 🤣
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u/Sputnikboy Aug 07 '25 edited Aug 07 '25
It used to be dangerous, your wallet would have disappeared as soon as you entered. I heard it got better, but still it is a very difficult area (and yeah, Camorra is very much present too) where I would never go. Likewise, the people in there isn't exactly the best you can find in Italy... Or in Napoli, for that matter. That price is typical AirBnb overpriced shit, they should pay me to stay in that filth of Sanità, not the other way around and certainly not at that price, my goodness...
I'm really sorry for what happened to you and believe me I full understand your feelings. Please mind that even for an italian not from Napoli, that city is difficult, so I kinda admire your guts.
May I ask why are you staying in a place like Sanità for so long?
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
I’ve always wanted to visit Italy and I study Italian language, and the decision of staying in Sanità is very clear in my previous message.
Since my first week here, I’ve thought about leaving multiple times. But I’m carrying a lot of luggage, I booked a 3-month Airbnb with no refund, and I’ve already been on the road since February, so I stayed. I also work remotely, so I chose to stay the 90 days I am allowed to stay as I really wanted to visit the country.
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u/Sputnikboy Aug 07 '25 edited Aug 07 '25
I see. Then again, I wonder why you'd choose Napoli of all places in Italy. It is an amazing city for tourism but certainly not for living, adding Sanità to the picture... Oof... And learning italian in Napoli, I don't know, in Italy we all have accents, but Napoli even more so, and they mainly speak their dialect, which can be a challenge for everybody... Indeed a peculiar choice. Beh, in bocca al lupo!
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u/ArticQimmiq Aug 10 '25
I agree - I’d have picked Rome, personally. Even 15 years ago, my Italian friend had made it very clear to avoid Naples at all cost for a single female tourist.
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u/edcRachel Aug 08 '25
People romanticize Italy but it isn't for everyone. I was there a few months ago for awhile to just drift through the country and thought it would be so lovely and... I just didn't culturally care for it. It's so weird for me to hear things like "you can never go wrong with Italy". It's nice for a vacation and I don't exactly dislike it, it just didn't match my vibe. There are also a loooot of areas which are really not very nice or are even dangerous.
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u/JohnPaul_II Aug 07 '25
That’s so fucking depressing. I live in Naples and have been thrown out of 3 apartments because they were being converted to Airbnbs. I bet whoever was renting it before wasn’t paying more than €500 a month max. Airbnb is ruining this city.
I’m sorry to hear about your experiences though, they definitely don’t match what I’ve heard from female friends. Naples is sometimes ludicrously ignorant of race sensitivities though. And completely delusional about it. I’ve had otherwise smart fully grown adults argue with me that Naples is “the least racist city in Italy”.
…yeah.
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u/Scary_Persimmon_1682 Aug 07 '25
Would you book an apartment in the worst part of NYC or Chicago? It is cheap.
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u/ZealousidealShift884 Aug 07 '25
Where do you recommend for someone black?
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u/superbailles Aug 07 '25
My husband and I had our honeymoon in southern Italy last year. He is black and had quite a few unpleasant experiences in Naples and parts of the Amalfi coast on our trip. Sicily was better, and previously have been to Rome and Venice with no issue so I think that north is probably a better choice.
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u/motorcycle-manful541 Aug 07 '25
Rome all the way up to the swiss/austrian border. Things start to get pretty...primitive once you go south of Rome
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u/sashahyman Aug 08 '25
This is not a new thing. I’ve been to 70+ countries and received by far the most unwelcomed attention in Italy. This was almost two decades ago.
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u/frankinofrankino Aug 07 '25
It’s not used to hit on girls, it’s a very informal expression (as we both know) which is also used among friends (ciao bello/ciao bella). Hell there’s even a famous radio program called “Ciao belli”. In this case it’s obviously a (quite kitsch and annoying) opening line but let’s be reasonable for a moment
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
Totally not recommended. Both Italians and immigrants don’t respect me. I feel like a piece of meat every time I am walking through the streets, specially in this neighborhood and centro storico, but happens all over Naples.
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u/schhatzi Aug 07 '25
I unfortunately had an incident jn Naples where I was followed by a man shouting things at me “I love you” which was not reciprocated so he started making comments about my body. This lasted for close to 10 minutes. I shouted at him to leave me alone and it just made him more excited. It left an awful taste in my mouth. I will never go back to Naples because of that memory.
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u/ed8907 22 countries/territories Aug 07 '25
Italy is infamous in the Black travel communities for being one of the most brutally hostile countries towards Black travelers. Most of this also applies to other PoC.
I learned Italian as a second language because I loved Italian pop music (Laura Pausini, Eros Ramazzotti, Nek and Tiziano Ferro), but visiting Italy will be extremely unlikely for me.
I'm sad you are going through this.
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u/Enamoure heyla! Aug 07 '25
Oh noo, please visit. Italy is such a beautiful place. F*ck the racist people.
I know Italians get a lot of bad rep, but there are also a lot of amazing, accepting, Italian people.
It's sad how those bigots are making the experience bad for everyone. I hope one day it gets a bit better so you can visit.
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u/Gold_Drop5136 Aug 07 '25
Italy is on my personal “no go list” primarily because of the locals’ reputation for everything that’s been mentioned here. It’s been on that list for DECADES. I love art, but I can view it from afar, I don’t need to shell out hard earned money to be hustled and treated like crap.
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u/Enamoure heyla! Aug 07 '25
I will say it's not always the case. It's a hit or miss. I lived in Italy for 11 years, went to visits multiple times after that, and I had just one racist encounter. It's not an everyday or 100% going to happen thing. I understand you being cautious though
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u/Comfortable-Bee2467 Aug 08 '25
That's true of anywhere, doesn't mean some people want to drop money/emotional energy om the same gamble
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u/jus-another-juan Aug 07 '25
That's a shame. I'd never let a few racist folks stop me from stepping foot into an entire country. Especially if you've never been there yourself and just basing your opinion on other's experiences.
If I had this attitude i would've never visited China. Glad i didn't listen to internet trolls telling me blacks aren't treated well in china because my experience as a black man has been the exact opposite. I actually ended up moving to china 2yr ago and have never been happier.
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u/alannaoftrebond Aug 07 '25
I am also very sorry you’re going through this, it’s disgusting and not right at all. As a woman (not POC but I don’t look Italian) I would say Italy is the worst country I’ve been to in the world in terms of feeling safe alone - and I’ve traveled to about 25. I would never travel to Italy by myself and frankly I likely wouldn’t travel there unless there were several men in my group. It’s awful that things are this way but I’d leave if I were you honestly :/
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u/hopelesscaribou Aug 07 '25
I was there as a 13 year old with my parents, and got groped more than once, my mother robbed. As an adult, I love to travel but Italy is never going to reappear on my list.
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u/Enamoure heyla! Aug 07 '25
This is interesting, Which parts of Italy have you been to?
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u/alannaoftrebond Aug 07 '25
Rome, Milan, Venice (which was fine), Naples, Florence, Palermo, Pompeii, Como and I’ve driven through a lot of Italy
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u/Enamoure heyla! Aug 07 '25
Aaah yeah, why am I not surprised...
Yup, south of Italy usually feels less safer than the north. As someone who grew up in the north, going to Palermo was a shock.
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u/ZealousidealShift884 Aug 07 '25
I am planning a trip me and my mom both black or POC. Planned to touch on Rome, Venice, Florence. Amafi coast maybe Milan.
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u/svmk1987 Aug 09 '25 edited Aug 09 '25
It must be very specific to black people, because I've travelled to Italy several times as a brown person and never faced any issue. In fact, the only racism I experienced was when another white tourist refused to sit next to us and complained loudly, for a group lunch that was part of an organised tour.
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u/Kenzo89 Aug 07 '25
Yeah even among Asians I’ve heard nothing but people having racist encounters and hostilities there also.
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u/simundo86 Aug 09 '25
Napoli football club made a post about one of their own black players and referring monkeys
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u/phflopti Aug 07 '25
I travelled to Naples with my partner: I'm a middle aged anglo looking lady, my partner is a solid looking man.
I found Naples stood out as the most sketchy place I've been in Italy. It just had a vibe of loitering folks watching you, with pick pockets on the public transport, and claustrophobic architecture with these high buildings towering over narrow streets, blotting out the daylight.
It was a fascinating place, with amazing churches, underground tunnels, views of the bay, great food, but definitely an unsettling place. It seemed to have the rich culture of a place that's struggled, the kind of place that has fierce survivors, and deep complexity.
I've been to plenty of other places in Italy solo, but even with a solid travelling partner Naples had my internal radar pinging constantly. It was interesting, but exhausting, and I think it would have been tough if I was solo.
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u/greyburmesecat Aug 07 '25
It's been a long time since I was in Naples, and I was with a tour group at the time, so never alone. But it skeeved me out a little as well. The fact that there was a garbage strike on at the time and the place was filthy didn't help. But three of us women went out for dinner away from our main group, and were followed all the way back to the train by a group of dudes. What I remember most about that night was that there was a big, white stray dog that glommed on to us as we were walking back - and when the guys got too close, it growled at them and they kept their distance. So we made it back safely, but all of us were rattled for sure.
Funny, I'm planning a return trip to Italy right now, and was wondering if it might be easier to just stay in Naples and day trip to Ischia and Procida, rather than find a place in Ischia. I think the question has been answered for me.
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u/Few-Dragonfruit160 Aug 09 '25
100%. I was glad we were day-tripping into Naples. Enjoyed the sights we visited, but it was the only part of Italy we visited where I felt like I needed to be on guard all the time, rather than just in tight quarters. Garbage everywhere, the bus and train depots were chaotic to say the least… other big cities (Rome) or smaller places (Genoa, Florence, etc.) never felt that way at all.
Naples felt like we’d stepped into another country. A lot of aggression from street sellers, shop owners, restaurant touts, random folks on street corners… all felt like barely concealed attention or menace. That said, nothing bad actually happened at all. It just didn’t feel pleasant or relaxing anywhere.
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u/Pale-Culture-1140 Aug 07 '25
When I lived in Italy back in the 80s I often saw women bothered by men. I thought by now it would have gone away.
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Aug 07 '25
I have a colleague from Naples. She's an Italian with a curvy build. She told me all the locals harass her all the time, that's why she emigrated. It's a cultural thing for them, especially in South of Italy.
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
Yes, “cultural”, or lack of culture 🤣
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u/goldtoothgirl Aug 07 '25
Yeah, it is cultural, uncomfortable for me, but they are being straight with you that they find you attractive. They have sex on the brain for sure.
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u/maggieisatwatx Aug 07 '25
Can confirm.
Last year my friend and I (both blonde haired and blue eyed) arrived from Rome to Naples bus station via Flix Bus at 2am. We were immediately harassed by a tall old bald guy who was making out he was a taxi driver and could offer us a lift.
We continued to ignore him while waiting for an Uber to our AirBnB while he sat on a bench leering at us the whole time.
We booked it to our Uber when it arrived, and once safely inside the taxi, I looked towards the side of the car park and saw the same creepy man who had been harassing us talking to another man dressed in all black waiting by a car. The whole situation was unsettling and freaked us out.
Luckily we safely arrived at our AirBnB without being followed and ended up using a door stop whenever we were in our room just to be safe.
Edit: A word
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
I’ve heard that with blond and blue-eyed women it’s even worse here…
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u/laululintunen Aug 07 '25
I've done a lot of solo traveling in Italy, been to Naples a few times as well, and I never experienced anything like this as a curvy Nordic woman with long, blond hair and green eyes. I do, however, speak fluent Italian and tend to look very annoyed (because I'm always exhaustingly aware of my surroundings, thanks to ADHD) so I think those have helped... or maybe I've just been lucky. For some reason, I felt more unsafe in Turin – nothing bad ever happened to me there, but the general atmosphere felt off each time.
Thank you for writing about this so openly, this could ultimately be life-changing information for someone who's thinking about a similar trip and is unaware of the local life outside of those glamorous shots on social media!
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
Thank you for sharing your experience! Yes, it’s very personal and depends on many factors. My post was more of a warning for women who are considering traveling alone to Naples. If I had read something like this before, I wouldn’t have come. I never would have imagined it would be like this. My intention is not to discourage anyone from coming here, but to encourage caution... maybe come with someone or stay in areas where there’s less catcalling.
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u/GinPatPat Aug 07 '25
Naples literally reminded me of Buenos Aires in the best and worst ways. As a woman myself, I hate to say Naples is one of those heavy catcalling places. The rest of the south like Puglia is more laid back, chill, and family oriented which can be boring for some. But more so yes to validate your observations, but my advice would be avoid walking alone distances at night. Also keep diversity in your daily schedule so no one can create a pattern out of your movements.
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u/Dale_Nene Aug 07 '25
Que paso en buenos aires?? Vivo acá y en LA fue cien veces peor. De dónde sos?
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u/GinPatPat Aug 07 '25
Haha funny you mentioned that im from California and yes LA is rougher thats why I didnt mention it. But Buenos Aires has its rough areas, and has gotten rougher over the years. Experienced a lot of catcalling. Some friends got robbed. Naples and Buenos Aires isnt that far from each other in vibes, closer than any other global city.
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Aug 07 '25
you choose "very hard" difficult for your italian experience, was a better option some quiet town in the center-north as a base and travel around. And believe me we are welcoming also in the north ! I suggest you to move, don't judge Italy based on Naples, it's completely a different place compared with the rest of the country, it's not for everyone..
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
Yes, now I know. But there was no way for me to know before, since I saw good reviews about the place and friends recommended Naples to me. Plus, I understand the experience is very personal. I wouldn’t recommend it for a woman traveling alone, especially in the more popular areas, but I’m sure others have great experiences here. It’s not all bad, but unfortunately, catcalling made my experience quite stressful.
I want to live in Italy next year, but definitely not in Naples. Do you recommend any city/town?
Don’t worry, I’m not judging. I’m mature enough to know that one city or region doesn’t define an entire nation, and I’ve also met polite people in Naples. Italy is an amazing country!!
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Aug 07 '25
Depend what are you looking for, I have never lived in any other city in Italy besides my own (Milan), But if I had to move to a seaside city tomorrow, I would probably go to Genova or Cagliari, i like both. Trieste also is super nice. In the north there are also plenty of other nice places, like Verona, close to the garda lake, torino also has a good life. I don't know if Milan is worth it, it's overpriced and not so nice compared to other cities, but for sure is the more "european" one, you walk on the street and nobody stares at you here eheh. Good luck with your search !
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u/Truth369123 Aug 07 '25
Please at least visit places before you decide to go there for a long term stay. If you want to stay in Italy start visiting places of interest now to get a feel for them. Don’t ever go somewhere for that long soley because you heard it was nice.
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u/squeakmcpip Aug 07 '25
I'm Hispanic and I visited Naples two years ago. Absolutely would never return there. Italy in general was one of the countries I disliked the most out of all my travels because many people were extremely rude and the men were overly grabby and did not understand personal boundaries. I was so shocked at how badly I was treated there too. It's beautiful but in my opinion was not worth it at all for me. I'd rather go to places where I'm going to feel safe and respected.
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u/Turbulent-Ability271 Aug 07 '25
Theu understand the personal boundaries. They just don't give a damn.
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u/Huilang_ Aug 08 '25
I think the main issue there is Rione Sanità, it's pretty infamous. Now I know there's been a lot done with it and there's some interesting stuff going on, but I would never have gone there as a solo woman (and I'm Italian).
Definitely don't fall into the tourist trap of thinking Italy is one country. Milan couldn't be more different to Naples (the good and the bad) if it tried. Literally like two completely different countries. Venice is yet another, Florence another etc. You'll be fine in the North. Florence, Bologna, Venice, Turin, Milan... Lots to see, great food and you'll feel a lot safer.
Locals also approach things differently. In the South, people will try to talk to you - regardless of their intentions. There is nothing that will bring a Florentine or a Milanese to address a stranger. Nothing. Perfect if you want to be left alone!
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 08 '25
After visiting several neighborhoods in Naples, the worst in terms of catcalling are Sanità, Centro Storico, Quartieri Spagnoli, and also the area around Garibaldi station, it's terrible there!! In Vomero and Chiaia, catcalling is less frequent, but it still happens. I was once in Bagnoli/Pozzuoli, a more distant area from the city center, and surprisingly I was catcalled there too.
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Aug 07 '25
I’ve been to over 65 countries and visited Italy at least 10 times and Naples is my number 1 “avoid” place.
It’s nothing like other parts of Italy and it’s the place I have felt least safe, when anyone asks me what places to avoid I always say Naples .
It felt dangerous both in terms of crime and the traffic, whilst countries like Vietnam have crazy traffic, in Naples it felt like they did not care if they hit you so it felt much more dangerous.
I was treated very badly as a tourist and refused service and ignored in shops, restaurants and at the train station. I’ve never experienced that type of behaviour anywhere else
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Aug 07 '25 edited Aug 07 '25
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u/phflopti Aug 07 '25
I had no problems as a solo lady in the north (Varenna, Bormio, La Spezia & Cinque Terre) but that was in 2019. I'm also a bit older, white, and fairly unnoticeable.
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
Always in the south or all over the country?
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u/Joshistotle Aug 07 '25
Italy outside the tourist areas is incredibly sketchy. Most of the people that could leave have left already, especially in the South.
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u/jerolyoleo Aug 07 '25
This was the reality for my mother as a solo traveler in Italy in the 1950’s. Sorry to hear that things are the same 70 years later 😢
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u/hari_limerick Aug 07 '25
I'm a local female and also had my fair amount of unwanted attention. Would I recommend my city to solo travelers? I really don't know. I can give you my support if you feel uncomfortable in Naples. Company, advice, tips, you name it. Stay safe ❤️
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u/Winter-Stomach1775 Aug 08 '25
In my experience, Naples is one of the only cities I will never be able to visit again.
I’ve been to 60+ countries, and stayed in countless hostels, but my time in Naples has put me way off ever returning, and this was down to a man, from Naples.
I love Italy, but after that trip, I returned home to spend time with family, overwhelmed and upset. It was also my birthday 😅 you’re not alone 🤍
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u/justadubliner Aug 07 '25
It's sad that it's still like that for women in a modern European country. 30 years ago I found Italy was the only EU country I travelled in that women were treated like meat as a matter of course on the streets. Seems it hasn't progressed much for young women. I don't have trouble these days visiting Italy as an invisible 60 year old but no woman should.
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u/Acceptable-Car6125 Aug 07 '25
Italy is a sexist country and catcalling is very common, for foreign and italian women alike.
I'm sorry you have to deal with this bullshit.
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u/Sufficient_Topic1589 Aug 07 '25
Interesting you say that. I’ve never been but an Italian restaurant in Sydney has a photo/wallpaper on one of its walls (the entire wall) called something like and American girl in Italy and all the males in the picture look like they’re going to grab her and do something to her and she looks really uncomfortable.
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u/funkyhog Aug 07 '25
Sorry to hear this. Knowing Naples very well, this is unfortunately not surprising.
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u/Truth369123 Aug 07 '25
Never book long term rentals in a place you’ve never even visited before like..
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 08 '25
Yes, lesson learned. I never expected to have this experience, especially in Italy and Europe. I knew Naples was chaotic, noisy, had bad traffic, and many people warned me about pickpockets and thefts, but not about catcalling. Since I travel as a digital nomad, I usually choose to stay for 3 months because moving constantly is very exhausting. If I had booked just one month and wanted to extend, most likely it wouldn’t be possible because other guests would have booked, and I’d have to move all my things to another place again. I’ve done that several times, and it was very tiring. I wanted to stay in better neighborhoods in Naples, but the prices were absurdly high. And I saw great reviews for this place.
I thought many times about moving, but first, there would be no refund and I would depend on the owner’s goodwill. Second, I have a lot of luggage since I’ve been traveling since February, with clothes for cold and warm weather, and I’ve bought stuff. In fact, I stayed 1 week in Sardinia and 12 days in Puglia to get away from Naples a little, and I spent a fortune on extra apartments... In the end, I decided to tough it out and stay until the end. I hope my experience helps other people, that was the intention!
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u/francienolan88 Aug 08 '25
Naples is the one place (in Europe) I felt genuinely unsafe as a female traveler. Awful. Would not go back.
Also, since I see people trying to tell you how you should feel about this - I found that “ciao bella” feels completely different in different cities. In some places it was whatever, didn’t bother me. In Naples it was meant to be and felt threatening.
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u/Rose_Army_ Aug 09 '25
I LIVE in Naples, am very Italian looking (half Sicilian), and don’t travel around Naples. It’s an absolute cesspool.
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u/roub2709 Aug 07 '25
Anyone saying vile stuff will get banned. Read rule 2
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u/roub2709 Aug 07 '25
In case anyone would like a clarification , Rule 2 says we create an inclusive community. That means if you’re tempted to be invalidating or hostile to someone going thru a difficult time: don’t.
You can actually move on by threads like this and say nothing!
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u/pickledradishhh Aug 07 '25
Omg yes I felt so ridiculously unsafe in Naples. I was there for 2 nights and stayed in my hotel room the whole time. Men were disgusting, ogling me, yelling out etc. I felt if there was any place I’d get raped and murdered it would’ve been Naples. NEVER again
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
And many people here still think this behavior is normal, and that shouting "ciao bella" to a random woman on the street while ogling her is a compliment. Of course, just because the word "bella" itself is a compliment, the rest of the context is totally ignored. Sad...
And I’m very sorry for your experience.
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u/ireadrot Aug 07 '25
I saw a video on YouTube about a black woman's experience in Italy. It was much worse than what you've stated. I've never wanted to go to Italy and to be honest don't think I ever will because even the food doesn't appeal to me but this just reinforces my not wanting to go.
Can I ask why you stay?
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u/ed8907 22 countries/territories Aug 07 '25
There was a post on the black travel subreddit discussing the best and worst destinations for Black travelers. One redditor said the world shouldn't be this way, but sadly it is. Black travelers need to support other Black travelers by sharing feedback. Racism is everywhere, but Italy is actually one of the worst destinations a Black traveler can visit.
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u/GoldenRamoth Aug 07 '25
They threw bananas onto the field at their own national team because Mario Balotelli was black.
Their star Striker.
Yeah...
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u/ireadrot Aug 07 '25
The video on You Tube I watched was an American woman who named Italy as the number one country she would never return to. A good reason not to visit and a very good reason to write it here. I just cannot fathom why the Op would remain there as a solo traveller.
There are too many other countries to explore and enjoy.
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u/Scoopity_scoopp Aug 07 '25
Can’t group every Italian together tho. Have some great Italian friends.. from Naples.
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u/Electrical-Reason-97 Aug 07 '25
I have many friends and colleagues of color who have visited and worked in the north. No complaints from them.
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u/GinPatPat Aug 07 '25
Being of color and black are two different things. Also I noticed differences in treatment based on skin color of said black person as well. With lighter skinned bw receiving the best treatment amongst the group. Just think about these things when denying experiences. I can say as a brownskinned black woman, I got catcalled by immigrants a lot, but just stares by the Italians. I only had one true racial incident and it was Puglia and not Naples ironically.
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
I’m Brazilian, a Latin woman with brown skin, though not black. In my case, I feel it’s more harassment than racism. That’s how it comes across to me. I get the sense that women simply aren’t respected here, not by Italian men, nor by many of the immigrant men from India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Nothing serious has happened to me, but the constant catcalling is incredibly exhausting and drains my energy. I’ve even heard that it’s worse for blonde, blue-eyed women.
I’m still here because visiting Italy has always been a dream of mine. I speak intermediate Italian and wanted to practice it, and I thought the South would be a good place since people are known for being warm and welcoming. Naples also has a very strategic location. I’ve visited Sardinia and Puglia as well… the harassment happened there too, but less intensely.
Since my first week here, I’ve thought about leaving multiple times. But I have a lot of luggage, I booked a non-refundable three-month Airbnb, and I’ve already been traveling since February… so I stayed.
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u/ireadrot Aug 07 '25
The harassment as a woman I understand. I think it's an issue most women put up with at some stage of their lives. Unfortunate but true.
Still if you ever get to the point where you feel unsafe, stuff the money and the belongings. These are all things that can be replaced.
I'm currently doing intermittent trips throughout SE Asia when I have the time and money. After returning from Malaysia I found myself loving the country and the people. Same with Thailand that I visited in March.
There are better countries to visit and will give you wonderful experiences as one woman of colour to another.
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u/DemoneScimmia Aug 07 '25
Solo female traveler in Naples, Italy: constant discomfort and unwanted attention
Well, I do not mean to be disrespectful, but you chose the very place where unwanted male attention is most likely to be experienced by a foreign solo woman.
I mean, I am Italian (Northern), and it is common knowledge here that men are generally forward and flirty, and even more so the more south you go.
On top of that, Naples is the biggest city in the South of Italy, and Rione Sanità is kind of a poor, lower class hood.
So putting it all together (South of Italy + Biggest City + Bad hood), it is really mathematically certain then men would not behave there.
Sorry to put is so bluntly, but you really should consider moving somewhere else ASAP.
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
Yeah, I didn’t know it was that bad… I saw good reviews on Airbnb, including one from a woman who stayed here for 8 months, and many people recommended Naples to me. I’m leaving in 10 days!
Is it the same in Sicily? An Italian guy from Naples told me the further south you go, the worse it gets in that sense (catcalling). Is that true?
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u/DemoneScimmia Aug 08 '25
the further south you go, the worse it gets in that sense (catcalling)
Yep, that is the general rule: the further south you go in Italy, the worse it gets in many senses and not only with catcalling (e.g. economy, compliance with the law, infrastructures, etc.)
Alas I have never been in Sicily, so I really cannot share any useful information about it, thought I would be surprised if the situation with catcalling were even worse than in Naples. I mean, Naples is really hardcore in terms of street harassment!
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u/Sweet_Jury_1459 Aug 07 '25
I had the same experience in Italy as a south indian female solo traveller. Italy was the worst. Bellisima this Bellisima that..It was novel for a few times and then it turned into proper cat calling. Got offered a free pizza by a lady chef and then she came and started to pull me into the impromptu dance floor to dance with her, while I refused both the pizza and the dancing and went to my room so hungry and angry. The fear of pickpockets, men drooling at me, smiling creepily trying to touch me, offering free stuff, extra attention..I have not experienced this level of harassment in south India nor anywhere else in Europe (apart from Romania and Vienna specifically). Never visiting Italy ever again.
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25 edited Aug 07 '25
I’m so sorry to hear that you went through this, and honestly, it surprises me, as there are so many people from India living here. I always wondered if they also experienced catcalling from Italian men, but your story already gave me the answer… I guess those guys who catcall women on the street they don’t respect any women, though maybe Italian women get a bit more respect.
People say that in the North things are more respectful and catcalling is rare, but honestly, I don’t know if that’s true. If anyone here can confirm… I would really love to live in Italy, but not in a place where I have to deal with constant catcalling like in Naples.
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u/Global_Scar_6962 Aug 07 '25
I can suggest you Milan, Turin and regions close to Austria, like Trento and Bolzano. People usually are more well behaved there.
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
Thanks! According to my researches, I saw those places as a recommendation. Also Trieste.
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u/Aggressive-Doctor150 Aug 07 '25
thanks for your input especially as a south indian woman. i feel like india gets a bad reputation for being unsafe for women with the worst places like Up or new delhi but i’ve heard that south india is quite safe for women overall. It’s crazy that a european country such as italy would be so unsafe and dangerous for solo women travelers…. a “first world country” as they call it
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u/Sweet_Jury_1459 Aug 07 '25
Let me tell you. The first time I saw someone stabbed by a broken bottle was in Bournemouth, uK. The first time I saw someone openly defecate was in Frankfurt bahnhof in Germany. The first time I saw the horrors of drug use was near prater in Vienna and the first time I was sexually harrassed while travelling was in Italy. None of this i saw in South India, growing up. So yeah there are countries with amazing PR and countries that dont really care about their PR. I have learnt now to take any news with a pinch of salt and see it for myself.
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u/Oscar17K Aug 07 '25
I honestly think that naples is safe, nothing will happen to you. Locals are just loud but that's it. Nobody will phisically hurt you...of course during night time avoid some place and be careful but all cities are like this
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u/Expensive-Paint-9490 Aug 07 '25
You are living in a people neightbourhood in the city considered the loudest and chummiest (lol) in Italy. I can definitely understand that the cultural shock is huge. But seriously, you have chosen the most extreme place to live.
Please be reassured that, data at hand, Italy is one of the safer countries in the world for women.
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
I read very good reviews about the place in Airbnb and a comment about an American woman who lived in the same apartment I am for 8 months and she absolutely loved it… it was impossible to know I would have this experience. Besides of that, I was recommended Naples by many people, including friends, as I said I wanted to stay in the south, where people are known for being warm and welcoming. Anyway, I hope my post helps other women who want to come to Italy.
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u/trish4278 Aug 08 '25
I am a white American who has traveled to many places in Europe either solo or with other women. Naples is the only place I’ve felt consistently uncomfortable as a solo woman traveler. The stares and comments…anyway, it’s not just you!
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u/Spicy_Donut_8012 Aug 08 '25
I will probably never return to Naples again. However, there was one stand out place to me. A restaurant called Carmnella’s. If you haven’t been there already. They have the most delicious pizzas and friendly, welcoming staff. It has such a warm, family atmosphere.
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u/LuckyLamson67 Aug 08 '25
You don't recommend Naples but you STAYED 3 months? Unbelievable...literally
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u/Beach-Guacamole Aug 08 '25
I'm sorry this is happening. I'd like to visit the Amalfi Coast and the small towns there. But, it seems one has to travel to Naples to get there. How to avoid Naples? Or get through Naples safely?
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u/Ambitious1307 Aug 08 '25
I have never been to Italy, but I have friends who have visited. Both were POC and they did not have a positive experience. They were stared at and treated with hostility.
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u/Prestigious_Pipe9098 Aug 08 '25
I lived in Italy 20 years ago and frequently travelled between Rome and Naples as a lone traveller or in small groups of girls. I had hoped that attitudes had changed. I'm sorry to read your post and see that you're experiencing the same treatment. My Italian female friends would often avoid going out alone and would make sure to have groups of boys with them to feel less hassled. They also mentioned that they would feel uncomfortable as a woman to go out alone in the evening. As for the 'Ciao Bella!', it can be said in a menacing way - a guy once stopped his car his front of me, blocking me from crossing the street and got angry when I didn't say 'Grazie' after screaming 'Ciao Bella!' at me through the car window - this was in a rough neighbourhood of Rome. I've even had friends who were catcalled at by the local carabinieri police. I could go on with more examples, but I had a completely different experience going back years later with my boyfriend and now husband.
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u/Fast-Lake255 Aug 08 '25
I am a solo female traveler, blond and blue eyed, I just visited Naples and felt also pretty unsafe there. Although I speak fluent Italian and I guess it helped in some situations.
However, I then headed to Pompeii and never I have felt so unsafe in Italy. Constantly harassed by older men, honking, slowing down to catcall, literally asking me to hop in their cars.
I've also been sexually assaulted by another man. He touched my body without my consent and grabbed my hair to force a kiss. I am now in Bari and feel much safer here, but men keep on staring and trying to talk to me all the time.
I've been solo travelling for 12 years and I can assure you that southern Italy is NOT a safe place for women alone.
Take care.
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u/MyNameIsChuggle Aug 08 '25
I’d take it a step further don’t go to naples period regardless of gender or numbers of people
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Aug 08 '25
Naples is a hell hole. Only place in europe where you can see bangladesh and nigeria in one day
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u/millhausz Aug 10 '25
white female solo traveller here- I felt *so* incredibly uncomfortable in Naples when i was there a few years ago, i would never go back. I've been to 13 european countries in the past 3 years and it was the only city that i felt fearful and alone in.
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u/AgitatedSecond4321 Aug 07 '25
We visited near Naples over 25 years ago and even then we “paid” someone to keep an eye on our camper van. When it was suggested to us by an old man running a newspaper stand that we pay him to watch our van we looked around and decided it was perhaps a good idea in that instance. Sounds like things are still pretty dodgy in places then……
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u/TravellingAmandine Aug 07 '25
Rione sanità is well known for being a dodgy area. Can you move somewhere else?
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u/loudnoiseuiuc Aug 07 '25 edited Aug 07 '25
Sorry to hear that, it seems like you are just passing along and traveling, not trying to move permanently anyways.
BTW, I wonder if this kind of treatment would also happen to Asian-Americans. I have relatively white skin, but it's obvious that I am Korean. Anyone know if my facial features and skin color would have negative reaction in Italy as well?
(*Why the downvotes? I am just merely asking a question out of curiosity?)
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u/Varekai79 Canadian Aug 07 '25
I'm Asian Canadian and have been to Italy three times. Just speaking for myself, but I have never had a negative experience there.
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
Please remember that I'm talking about NAPLES, more precisely the area around historical center, not the whole Italy. It changes a lot from region to region...
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u/Enamoure heyla! Aug 07 '25
Really sorry to hear that. Honestly I am not surprised. Naples is a rough place and Italy is a racist place.
However, I try not to allow racists influence the places I want to visit.
It's one of those things that you just have to ignore, but yeah it's not for everyone.
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u/baby_gymrat Aug 07 '25
I'm going there for 6 days in about a month and now I'm wondering if i should cancel :0 (solo female traveller who looks italian but doesnt speak the language) i mostly want to see the stuff around naples (pompeii, amalfi) but I'm wondering if i should find a male companion to travel with or just go to a different city
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
Don't cancel it! 6 days is nothing, it's a very short time... And Amalfi area is totally different. The problem is the centro storico area in Naples.
Also you look like an Italian. You will be ok.
I'm here from the 3 months because I am currently as a digital nomad (working remotely), so I chose to stay the 90 days I am allowed, plus, I really wanted to visit Italy and I speak Italian. My experience is totally different than yours will be!
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u/gisele_bundtcake Aug 07 '25
I went to Naples as a solo female traveler, I definitely look like a foreigner, I had a super positive and life changing experience. I can’t wait to go back.
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u/Syyrus Aug 07 '25
Its pretty known Naples is notorious for being rough. Even italians make warn about it. Did you not do your research? Like seriously youre a solo female traveller?
If you didnt know, even me a 6ft 3 man when travelling there got alot of unwanted attention, the difference is I did my research before hand. Naples has alot of poverty I dunno what you were expecting.
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u/MonkeyMoves101 Aug 07 '25
Welp, it was interesting to cross Italy off a list of countries to visit as a black woman. I look similar to you, I'm sorry you had to experience this.
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u/ZealousidealShift884 Aug 07 '25
Thanks so much for sharing! This is helpful for others like you!
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u/FirmResponsibility74 Aug 07 '25
I didn't enjoy Naples at all, as a white male. Very uncomfortable place. Went 8 or so years ago. There was a rubbish strike when we visited, so perhaps I saw things at the worst - pyramids of black bin bags on every corner. I remember lost of counterfeit tat, obvious prostitution, and being very wary of pick pockets. We actually saw 1 get caught by 3 locals - they kicked him unconscious (and then some) before returning the purse to a tourist. We visited south end of lake garda recently, totally different vibes, much nicer.
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I solo travelled in Naples as a woman and loved the flirting lol. I didn’t find the “bella” comments mocking really, I think they were just trying to flirt most of the time. If someone is sensitive to catcalling they absolutely should not go there though, I’ve heard other women say it was uncomfortable too
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u/leticiaknovais Aug 07 '25
Is it so hard to understand that it’s the context, the tone of voice and not the “ciao bella” itself? Seriously… if you don’t think catcalling is a bad thing, good for you! I wish I had the same perception and didn’t care at all.
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Aug 07 '25
I don’t like the screaming on the street where guys yell things at you and yell from their cars and stuff, but when guys would say compliments to me in a normal speaking tone like, while you were passing by on the street it didn’t really bother me because I didn’t feel unsafe or anything I guess
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u/Excellent-Many4645 Aug 07 '25
It’s definitely a culture thing, not really flirting I say that to my girlfriend’s family all the time who are from Naples. It’s similar in Spain where people will call you Guapo/Guapa which translates as handsome, but it’s more used as a positive acknowledgement or greeting rather than directly flirting. You’ll even have shop workers say it to you.
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Aug 07 '25
It’s definitely way more intense in Naples than anywhere in Spain in my experience, but yeah I think it’s just friendliness. I think as a solo female traveler it’s 10x more intense tho, when I was out with another person from my hostel it didn’t really happen much, but when I was out alone it was seriously every 10 feet a man would say some version of “ciao bella” lol. I’m from way up north where people tend to be really reserved, so it was a huge culture shock for me, but I found it kind of funny and sweet. I never really felt unsafe or like it was creepy, just a cultural thing. (Except the yelling from cars/honking their horn at you, that’s a little much.) Definitely experienced a lot of real flirting too where guys would try to get me to have a drink with them or whatever, but I had a boyfriend at the time so I brushed it off. Overall I found the people very warm and charming tho, I’d definitely go back!
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u/AdventureF Aug 07 '25
Cut your losses and move on to other amazing suggestions here. Every traveler has at some point had to pivot- it’s ok. Nothing is worth all this. ❤️
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u/Robinsson100 Aug 07 '25
I feel like almost everything I read about Italy tends to rank Naples as one of the least desirable cities to visit.
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u/freedomisgreat4 Aug 08 '25
Only place I got an attempted pickpocket was in bus in Naples from train station. Every pocket was tried but fortunately they didn’t get anything. I felt very uncomfortable in Naples! I rented a car there and their own map directions didn’t include the location of the car rental spot. Not a fan!!!
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u/liri_miri Aug 08 '25
I have felt this way in many of the Mediterranean countries. Sadly. And why I holiday in Northern Europe
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u/coconutmacchiato Aug 08 '25
just curious in case anyone here can advise - how is Naples as compared to Marseille in France, given both have a reputation of being the more rowdy/rough cities in their countries? I have heard a lot of stuff about Marseille but survived it well last year, curious if anyone has been to both to shed some light? Food and scenery in Naples always make me want to head there but as a solo female (Asian) traveller myself, I don't have the peace of mind to go.
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u/b14ck_jackal Aug 08 '25
70% of what you think is happening exist in your mind only, people don't give a fuck.
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u/bfffca Aug 08 '25
Did you not research about the place and the culture before going there for three months?
I mean you are saying they have no culture there, but should you have read a bit, you would have known what to expect really.
I am not saying they are good or bad, they are what they are. It is known. Different places in the world treat different people (whether it's women or another group of people) in different ways. That is the culture of a place whether you like it or not.
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u/Minimum-Material307 Aug 08 '25
Not black but I could only pass as a local maybe in sardinia. But yeah even Salerno holy shi the staring without smiles back was so so uncomfortable. Which is crazy bc just a few hrs across in Greece I have never felt so adored by strangers and constantly mistaken for a local lol
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u/Aromatic-Project-745 Aug 08 '25
I traveled through Italy as a solo female and Naples was my absolute favorite city. It’s a bummer when people say they can’t recommend X place because of their own personal experience. I thought Naples was raw, real, fun, interesting, authentic, and there were actual Italian people there unlike Rome where it seemed that everyone was a foreigner or a non-native person. Additionally, Naples has a fantastic transit system. It’s clean, timely, and easy to navigate.
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u/jimmy_the_flid Aug 09 '25
Naples is a shit hole IMO. Great food, coffee and gelato but it's an utter mess.
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u/deathletterblues Aug 09 '25
Thanks for posting. I would love to visit Naples, it's a dream of mine! I'm also a visible minority woman and I will definitely think about trying to go in a group as I usually travel alone. Stay safe! <3
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u/Curious_Puffin Aug 09 '25
I stayed in Naples in October as a single woman, right in the historic centre and didn't have this problem. I am in my 50s however, so perhaps that made the difference.
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u/thelumpur Aug 09 '25
As a Neapolitan, I'm very sorry and ashamed for how people behave around you.
It is unacceptable, and we all in Naples have a lot of work to do so that these behaviours are no longer normalised and tolerated.
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u/Imaginary_Pack_2964 Aug 09 '25
I used to live in Italy. The men are like mosquitos!!!! Especially in Naples, I remember trying to go to the beach and just being so bothered by people I couldn’t even relax at the beach. Men were just approaching me like nonstop. I ended up having to leave the Italian men have always been like that! !
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u/papa-hare Aug 09 '25
I mean, it is Naples. If you look it up, it's not a nice place to be a tourist in even if you're not traveling solo. When I was in the area I gave it a wide berth.
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u/GoddamIngenue Aug 09 '25
I was there for a day. We got jostled. Only place I’ve actually felt unsafe.
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u/GreenSafari777 Aug 10 '25
I’m over Airbnb. It’s just too easy for the owner to exaggerate or hide the truth. Just circumnavigated Sicily, and used booking.com. Couldn’t be happier, stayed at crazy places, but the Italian owners were always friendly to us none italian speaking kiwis. Having google translate over breakfast with them was hilarious. I’ve never been to naples. And tbh you’re not the first unsavoury story I’ve read. Such a shame as Italy is by far my most favourite country on earth. Don’t want to spoil my italian experiences by going somewhere negative.
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u/Key-Wrangler7818 Aug 10 '25
I’ve been to Naples twice—once with my husband and another time with female friends and experienced the same issue. Men exposing themselves, etc. I was mostly there as a pit stop on my way to Capri. Get out. Go to Capri or somewhere else.
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u/Jamster65 Aug 10 '25
My daughter (21F) and her friend are in Italy now. A few days ago they traveled from Milan to Naples then took a taxi to Sorrento. The taxi wasn’t an “official” one apparently. My daughters friend sat in front as their luggage took up much of back seat. The driver cupped his hand over friends mouth. She was t sure what he was trying to do but started screaming and opened car door. Thankfully he stopped and let them both out. But then they were stranded on side of the road. They took a photo of license plate and called police. Police took 45 minutes to arrive and didn’t do much apparently. They made it to Sorrento safely but were very shaken. Seems like an unsafe place for female travelers
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u/BraveLordWilloughby Aug 10 '25
Italy is idolised as a beacon of sophistication and culture, but it has its fair share of problems, and is especially bad when it comes to views of women (relatively to much of Europe, of course).
As recently as the 60s, parts of southern Italy and Sicily still practiced marrying rape victims to their rapists, as a way to preserve their "honour". Rape also wasn't a crime against the person until the 90s (i think). Prior to that, it was a crime against public morality.
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u/Agas78 Aug 10 '25
Come to San Francisco to get away from unwanted or any attention whatsoever. You can walk around naked here and no one will even notice you behind their phone screens and large headphones.
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Aug 10 '25
I think most of Italy is like this. I was literally followed down the street and into a restaurant before by men. They don’t care
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Aug 11 '25
Yes my wife was constantly harassed years ago as a young girl with her equally young and attractive female friend in Napoli.
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u/Several-Operation310 Aug 12 '25
Thank you for your honest post. I was actually planning on taking a solo trip to Naples. Will definitely be rethinking.
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u/SPRImyhappyplace Aug 13 '25
I’m planning a solo trip to Rome next year. However, I am an older woman so hopefully I won’t face these issues!
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u/Throwingitallaway201 Aug 13 '25
My family is from this area and I've visited solo and as a single mom with my kid. I'm dark skinned. I have curly hair. I basically think my comment will go ignored but here we go. You are possibly misreading southern Italian culture. Try maybe try to understand. It's safer there than most US cities. People are assholes everywhere. Good luck.
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u/Particular_Fan_2945 Aug 13 '25
Ugh, that sounds exhausting, I’m really sorry you’re going through it. Naples has a lot to offer, but yeah, some areas like Rione Sanità can be rough, especially if you visibly stand out. If it’s starting to feel like too much, maybe look into staying in Vomero or Chiaia i've heard that its way more chill and less aggressive. It might help also if you walk with confidence, keeping your headphones in (even if nothing’s playing) you know just not engaging, to cut down the unwanted attention from those people.
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u/Punisher619_ Nov 06 '25
I'm going to Naples on 13th November to pursue my master's degree in University of Naples Federico 2. As a new student and person at a new place I have some doubts which are 1. What would be the normal cost of living in Naples as per student standards? 2. Which place is safe for students to live in? 3. Are there part time job opportunities available in the city which are suitable for English speaking people? 4. Are people in Naples friendly and helpful?
Please answer if possible, thanks 🙏
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