Is Hungary Safe for Women? Crime in Hungary
Safety index
The safety level in Hungary is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4.1 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Hungary is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.9 out of 5.
Violence index
On average 11.5% percentage of women in Hungary have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 59 reviews
Safety index: | 4.1/5 | Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.9/5 | Safe | |
Safety using public transport: | 4.3/5 | Safe | |
Crime index: | 1.9/5 | Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.6/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
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How safe is Hungary for women?
Budapest
Budapest is my home. Love to walk around in the city, watching the beautiful buildings and just feel the history surrounding me. Love how the Hungarians are open and helpful with anything and how my beautiful country lives up to the people expectations.
Posted: September 4, 2024Budapest
As women I think we face more danger. I've never come across very aggressive harassment thankfully, but in the dark when there are fever people I try to be more cautious. F.e. at metro stations in the city there could be some homeless people who will ask for money but I've never encountered an aggressive person, maybe seen some of them have a fight amongst themselves. Also the 4-6 tram line which is very popular can be used by some people that lack manners, and (thankfully just once) I've encountered verbal sexual harassment on it. But I'm not someone who gets hit on a lot even at a bar so... All in all I've mostly seen that people are usually all talks and no action.
Posted: September 3, 2024
Tamara
Budapest
Budapest is generally safe, you just need to follow the standard rules of not flaunting cash or expensive jewellery, not getting drunk on your own, watching out for pickpockets in crowded areas, not leaving your belongings without somebody watching them etc.
Posted: August 28, 2024
Mísia
Budapest
I’m living in Budapeste for 3 years and I feel very safe here. With public transportation (that’s one of best in Europe) or walking around alone after 12am, safe enough to use my earphones 😁 Nothing bad never happened to me on the streets or at home. But in parties you must take care of your surroundings, since people get really drunk here bc of the cheap drinks 🤷🏽♀️ and they can go crazy.
Posted: August 26, 2024Budapest
In my opinion, it's one of the safest big cities in Europe. Of course you shouldn't hang around unlit parks or sketchy places at night, but that's just common sense. As a woman, I feel safe walking alone at night.
Posted: August 24, 2024Budapest
In general, it is a big city, so of course it helps if you are cautious. Especially nearby metro stations, because many times this is where homeless people sleep or louder, less safe gangs gather. But otherwise it is quite safe and you can move around without problems.
Posted: August 23, 2024Budapest
Mostly the Buda parts are safe, but overal Budapest is very safe and there is a stable police present. I would recommend staying in Buda or V./VI. district. Avoid VIII. and some parts of IX. district.
Posted: August 22, 2024
Barbara
Pécs
Pécs is very fine, it’s a rather small city and i’d call it calm overall. The center is very fine, there are some suburban areas wherw I wouldn’t walk at night, but yeah, as girls, we always gotta be careful
Posted: August 7, 2024
Atiyeh
Budapest
As a woman who lived in budapest for four years I found this city so safe however you should know where you’re walking and which direct but in the touristic district no need to even think about your safty
Posted: August 5, 2024Gyor
In the downtown there are pretty much drunked peaple mostly at night, but they mostly don’t do anything just shouting or things liked that. But anyway i really love Győr, because it’s not too big but there are a lot of programs even for free also. And the downtown is really pretty, it’s near to the river, so it’s nice.
Posted: August 5, 2024Is Hungary safe to travel?
Based on 4 experiences
Viktoria
Slovakia
Budapest, Family travel
This was my first time traveling to Budapest. The city was very beautiful but a bit dirty. People were kind but the food in the city centre was a bit expensive. We paid 95€ for 3 pizzas and a salad (plus 4 beers). So I recommend eating a little more far from the city centre. We visited the Zoo, The Parliament, Citadella, Van Gogh's expedition, and it was amazing. Just pick a colder weather as it can get too hot there. Public transport was easy to use and understand. People can speak English well in restaurants, shops, public places, etc. There are few homeless people that may try to talk to you. I didn't walk alone in the evening but I didn't notice anything dangerous.
Posted: August 27, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
Gizem
Turkey
Budapest, Solo travel
I feel safe There is a magnificent opera and ballet building. I watched Swan Lake ballet there. I went to the cinema. The nightlife is quite colorful and I liked it. I wasn't very pleased with the food. It wasn't bad but there wasn't much I liked. I found it a bit oily in general. Prices were average. I didn't find it too much. Public transport was very useful
Posted: August 13, 2024Experienced: February, 2023Is Hungary worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 4 experiences
Sol
United Kingdom
Balatonfured, Family travel
Balatonfured was a good experience! It has a relaxed atmosphere, with mainly Hungarian local tourists it is off the main tourist path. It has plenty to do, with the promenade giving lovely views of the lake, aquarium, playgrounds, parks, shops, modern art gallery, museum and tourist train. There is also a beach for swimming, boats and plenty of restaurants and bars. There is also a ferry you can take across to the other side of the lake.
Posted: August 4, 2024Experienced: July, 2024
Karen
Brazil
Budapest, Family travel
It's a beautiful place with many spots worth visiting. The transportation is really good. The food is quite diverse, but if you're going for something typical, be prepared for a soup starter. People are generally very calm and quiet.
Posted: August 3, 2024Experienced: August, 2022Meet locals in Hungary
Száva
About Me
I'm Száva Szabó, 18 - years old, and travel lover. I used to live in Fonyód (Balaton) for 18 years, and now i spend my days in Dresden, because of the university. I'm very social, I am available at any time for a conversation or perhaps a walk:)) I have always traveled a lot with my family, and I would like the joy of this, if with my help others could also experience it. I do sports on a higher level (finswimming), It limits my time a bit, but I can live with it:DD We've always had pets and I love them, so that's not a problem either 😁
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Melinda
About Me
I’m Melinda, a 32 y/o phd student (in law), and assistant professor (in health sociology) from Hungary, University of Szeged; but I’m a crazy, three hugging redhead too. I’m a pianist, and sociologyst at the same time. I love making new friends, talking about the univers, the meaning of life, listening music together, and talking about our impressions, and looking for figures in the clouds. I’m also a big foodie, and open to try all kinds of food and new experiences, but i’m vegan (also for healt reasons). I prefer the non-touristy stuffs.
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