She Travels Safely is selective.
I investigate each hotel using open source intelligence. That means I scour reviews, looking for recent security incidents, reports of disrespect against women or health and safety concerns. I also call each of the hotels and ask for verbal confirmation that they have 24/7 security personnel and 24/7 front desk staff. Having security guards and front desk staff acts as a first line of defense against intruders trying to steal from or harm tourists. I also recommend hotels that are tailor-made for women traveling alone. I often include adult-only stays, wellness hotels or social boutique hotels.
A lot of research goes into finding safe stays for you! If you do decide to book, please consider using the link on the website as I do receive a small commission!
Hostel Vetting Process
Most hostels we recommend do not have 24/7 security staff. But I do confirm that they have 24/7 front desk staff before recommending them on the site. The rest of the process is the same as with hotels.
Asking A Favor
I don’t have eyes everywhere. If you know that a hotel or hostel I recommend has problems please email [email protected] so that I can remove the accommodation from the website. We take care of each other in this community — I rely on your feedback to continue to keep us all safe!