2025 Solo Travel Hotlist: Europe’s Safest and Friendliest Countries

With searches for “solo travel deals” rising by 30% in 2025, it is crucial for tourists to check their preferred destinations beforehand. In a recent study by Otherworld, 25 European countries were analyzed to identify the best destinations for solo travelers. The research calculated the solo travelling index, comparing countries by safety, friendliness, pricing, as well as weather and walkability. The study used data from Booking.com, Numbeo, and TripAdvisor for a balanced analysis, based on the most recent data.

Here is the summary of the findings:

You can access the full research findings by following this link.

The best European country for solo travel is the Netherlands, getting a perfect index of 100. The country stands out with high safety, the second-highest friendliness score of 96, and good walkability. There are over 451 budget-friendly tourist attractions in the Netherlands, but the prices are a little higher than in other countries on the list, with a €122 hotel stay for a night.

Ranking as the 2nd best European country for solo travelers is Portugal. It follows the Netherlands closely with a solo travelling index of 99, offering a friendly environment and the best weather on the list. The safety is a little lower, getting an index of 68.2, but Portugal compensates for it with cheaper prices, at €91 per night at the hotel and €14 for a restaurant meal.

Spain takes third place, with an index of 96. Portugal’s neighbor ranks a little lower, but offers cheaper hotel stays and an even friendlier and safer environment for tourists to explore. Travelling on foot is a little more difficult than in Portugal or the Netherlands, but the country still ranks high in walkability, with an index of 94.

The Czech Republic holds fourth position, getting a solo travelling index of 90. The Czech Republic stands out with its affordability, similar to other Central European countries in the top 10, with €70 for an average hotel stay, the cheapest option in the ranking. The country also has over 600 budget-friendly tourist attractions, providing many options for solo travellers.

Finland is fifth on the list of the best European countries for solo travel, with an index of 79. The country ranks high in safety and friendliness, but the weather can be a concern, making it important for tourists to choose the holiday season wisely. As a smaller country, it offers only 132 budget-friendly tourist attractions.

Denmark takes sixth position, getting a solo travelling index of 75. Denmark is the country with the happiest people in the world, and it offers high safety and friendliness to visitors. At the same time, Denmark is the costliest country in the top 10, with an average hotel stay of €153 a night and a restaurant meal of €22.

Italy is ninth, getting an index of 67. Italy is one of the most popular destinations, and it offers 1,000 budget-friendly attractions around the country, the most in the ranking. It also has the second-best weather on the list, closely following Portugal.

Poland rounds up the ranking of the best European countries for solo travelers with tenth place and a score of 63. The second-most affordable destination on the list, the country provides cheap hotels at €75 per night. Just as the Czech Republic, Poland has the highest walkability score in the list, making the country easier to explore.

A spokesperson from Otherworld commented on the study: “Solo travel has evolved from a niche adventure pursuit into a mainstream lifestyle activity. Traditional tourist powerhouses like France and Germany seem to trail behind in safety and infrastructure that supports solo travellers, while smaller countries offer personal security, genuine cultural exchange, and walkable urban environments.”