Stay Safe
in the city
The app that helps you with safely visiting a foreign city :
- Book your accomodation in safe zones
- Have awareness of dangerous zones when exploring
- Be informed of common threats and typical scams
Enjoy your travel reassured with ZONES.CITY
Explore New Cities with Confidence
Join thousands of travelers who rely on us for their safety
The Zones.City app offers location-specific advice to keep you safe and informed while exploring new cities.
The map shows you safe and danger zones, together with a safety assessment of the touristic highlights in the city. It is the perfect digital companion for your travels.
Download the app now to elevate your travel experience.
Key Benefits
of using ZONES.CITY
Touristic Highlights
See the touristic highlights of the city at a glance on the map. Check their safety level before visiting.
Safety Map
The map shows safe and unsafe areas, derived from local crime data and research. This changes dynamically, depending on time of day.
Safety Guide
Each city comes with a tailored safety guide. Providing you with location-specific information about common scams, LGBTQ and female safety tips and much more ...
Community Edition
Free community edition application. Start using the app right away, for free.
Explore our blog
Our blog discusses location-specific tips and advice, verified by our experts in the area.
We also offers broader safety advice when travelling solo.
Follow us on social media to stay up to date with new blog posts or features.
City Guide Rio de Janeiro: the Marvelous City
This marvelous city comes with real safety challenges. Here is how to navigate safely.
Travel Story Hiking from Leme to Babilonia: An Unexpected Adventure
A firsthand encounter in Babilonia favela and learning the realities of favela security dynamics.
City Guide Medellin: city of Eternal Spring
The incredible transformation from a notorious danger zone to a tourist hotspot.
How to use the app :
Select the city you want to visit
We have done all the research and mapped out the safety and danger zones based on crime statistics. Our dedicated city guide includes advice on common scams and female/LGBTI safety.
The information is reviewed by local guides for extra safety.
We are constantly adding new cities to our app.
Explore the city safely
To ease your exploration, we added all the main touristic highlights to the map, together with a short description and safety assessment.
Unsure where you are ? Jump to your current location using the GPS signal and avoid a nearby danger zone.
Book your accomodation in safe zones
Staying safe while traveling starts at home! When selecting your accomodation on your favorite booking website, verify if it's located in a safe zone.
To make your life easier, you can search for the address or hotel name too.
A fast view of the features can be found in this YouTube short. Or better yet, try the app for free!
Our Mission
Empowering Travelers Worldwide
We love travelling solo or in small groups. It brings us closer to the local culture and we meet more interesting people along the way.
However, it makes us also more vulnerable to crime and other dangers.
Therefore, to avoid unnecessary risks, we created a travel app and accompanying blog. Designed to keep you safe while you're living out your adventures.
Enjoy !
Happy Explorers
“Zones.City gave me the confidence to explore Medellin on my first solo trip. It's like having a knowledgeable friend by your side, guiding you through unfamiliar places.”
“I'm grateful for Zones.City's safety tips. I visited San Francisco with my family in 2024. The convenient map and travel advice helped me to keep them and myself safe.”
“Zones.City made my solo travels more enjoyable and secure. I am from São Paulo, Brazil but used the app when visiting Rio De Janeiro. It allowed me to book accommodation in a safe distance from favelas. This app is a must-have for any solo traveler or adventure seeker.”