Is Budapest Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Budapest

Budapest is very safe. I've been living here my whole life and I never had any big confrontation on the streets. Even after dark I feel safe. People usually don't come up to you if you're not like staring at them. And even if they do you can easily just walk away. And there is also a big nightlife int the center just dont go into the 8th districkt thats the only sketchy part. Pickpocets are not very common bc the metros and trams are not that crowded.

so far my experience is really nice. it’s my 7th month studying here and i feel safe unless im outside when it’s already dark. it’s not like i have experienced smth bad here, but it’s bc i am from a country where it can be really dangerous and im too cautious. i don’t go out often tho so maybe that’s why. usually i just go to the university and back home. sometimes i go out with girls but not often and maybe that’s why i feel safe so not sure

Overall Budapest is a quite safe city, I work until 10pm and I walk home from the tram stop, never experienced anything shady. Although I’d recommend you to avoid certain areas (Népszínház street’s area, Eastern train station, Örs vezér square) at night if you are alone. Also watch your valuable belongings, put your phone away when buses and metros stops (someone might snatch it from your hands and get off of the vehicle), keep everything in closed bags/pockets and always be aware - but these things generally apply to every big city. Armed robbery (either guns or knife) is not a common thing here luckily. Probably some men will whistle at you or shout some offers at you if you are walking around in the downtown, just ignore them. If you notice that someone is following you or someone is harassing you I’d suggest that you try to find fellow girlies for help, even if police is present likely they won’t really care about your problem, especially if you are a POC. :(

Safety in Budapest mostly depends on which part of the city you visit or live in, because not all parts are dangerous, but like in every country, sad incidents do occur here too.I think there are a lot of security cameras in Pest and the security system is trying to improve.

Budapest is relatively safe. Be smart, avoid sketchy areas and you should be fine. That being said, I do carry pepper spray with me everywhere just in case. There are night buses so there should be no issues getting off close to your residence.

Budapest is really safe but you should be in warning of course. This is being girl. Public transport is easy, many people knows English and helps you. I think you will get wonderful trip in there.........

Budapest is not as safe as many people think. Especially in the night its really dangerous for woman who's dont know this city. For local people its not as dangerous because they understand the city rules

Budapest is a safe city overall, if tourists stay in touristy spaces especially. Some districts are a bit dangerous at night, especially for ladies because of the drunk and drugged clubbing people but it's easy to get away from others. But people are usually helpful

Budapest is fairly safe. There usually are people active at every time of the days so no worries about danger unless in sketchy areas. The city center is always safe since there are police always patrolling.

It's kind of safe but the downtown can be scary escpecially at night but I have never been harassed or mugged. Through the day I'd say it's totally fine at night the drunk people can be worrying. The public transport feels safe most of the times

Solo travel

- I found Budapest to be a very safe city. Even when walking home alone after a night out. - It is also a very easy city to get around in, as puplic transportation is really tourist friendly, buses, metro, trams. - I was traveling on a really low budget so I stayed at the Baroque Hostel where I also worked so I stayed there for free. A very cute place. - Honestly I would recommend just walking around the city without looking at a map because you keep bumping in to these beautiful buildings. - And I recommend the Gellert thermal bath! Especially at sunset time.

Group travel

I stayed in Budapest with a group of friends last summer for the F1 and i highly recommend traveling here. The city is very big and there are a lot of places to visit and a lot of activities to do. Bc there were 4 of us we didn't have any problem woth safety but I don't know how it is if you do solo traveling I heard fron others that it is still vrey safe. The night life is amazing, there are a lot of clubs and bars. And I recommend booking a boat trip bc they are preatty cheap and the experience is very good.