Ignore your friends.  There are thousands and thousands of females who have traveled through Europe alone.  I’ve run into at least as many solo female travelers as solo male travelers and, oddly, I sometimes feel “gee, he must be lonely” about the solo males and “wow, she’s something” about the solo females.

You need not worry about your personal safety.  You do need to worry about the safety of your belongings.  I think solo travelers, of either gender, need to be more careful as you don’t have somebody to be “alert and aware” while you’re looking at the map or taking a picture and you have less backup if something gets stolen.  Use a money belt.  Look confident and like you know where you’re going.  Duck into a shop or stop at a cafe to read a map or read the guidebook.

You may get some unwanted attention from males, but it’s usually not a big deal. Sun glasses help avoid eye contact that may be mis-interpreted.  If you get unwanted attention, ignore it.  If it continues say “no” “go away” or whatever direct but non-offensive things come to mind.  Be firm.  If it’s still a problem raise enough fuss that you attract attention from others.

Agreed, I Europe is generally safer than the US, so just use common sense and you should be fine.

I was fine planning my trip to europe for 3 weeks traveling alone as a woman until i see clips of the hostels movies. I understand that it’s just a movie but i got a bit scared traveling alone now. My friends say I’d be robbed and such… Is it that unsafe??

Read what oldlady wrote above.

Or send heavydrinker some cash…either option will keep you safe.