Is Budapest Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Budapest

Safety rating

Safe
4 /5

Women living in Budapest consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2 /5

Women living in Budapest consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

Violence rating

11.5%

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.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 73 experiences

Safety rating:

4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.7/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.1/5Safe

Crime rate:

2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.7/5A Bit Worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Budapest?

I would say, the problems you will face is mostly crazy homeless people talking sh*t in public. I lived here for a long time and I never faced anything serious. The transportation is ok, and you have nothing to worry about in the inner areas.

Posted: January 18, 2025
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Anna

Anna

I think it’s really safe but of course you should be attentive to sour belongings when you are in a crowded area. There might some weird people in the downtown but most of the time they don’t do anything besides yelling on the streets. Also Ihaven’t been cat called in a long time here.

Posted: January 18, 2025
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Soujanya

Soujanya

I do pub crawls in Budapest and safe to say I think it’s pretty safe. I have walked back home at around 2-3am on some days and haven’t felt conscious. I think people here just mind their own business.

Posted: January 17, 2025
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Budapest my hometown, and I think it’s really safe to everyone. My highschool was in the city center I was going to there everysingle day and nothing ever happened to me. So I can recommend to you, if you looking for some places where you can go out at night safely, probably Budapest is the perfect place for it.

Posted: January 14, 2025
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It's very safe in the daytime, but you don't have to worry about nighttime when you are in crowded places. The public transport is very safe too, I have never experienced violence in the city. However I don't recommend being loud, because that may trigger some illuminated individuals.

Posted: January 12, 2025
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Anett

Anett

Budapest is very safe, you need to be careful in touristic areas and keep an eye on your belongings, as pickpocketing is common. Public transport is safe, people generally speak English and they help to tourists.

Posted: January 9, 2025
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You can walk around anywhere anytime, just be aware of your surroundings. Don't go to the cheap parts of Budapest at night alone. You might get catcalled anywhere around the city, but they usually don't try to do anything physically, that's very rare. Don't walk around black out drunk or drugged, many ppl want to take advantage of that. Don't trust strange men, it's safer for you to be alone than with any guy you don't know. If you need help, go to a woman.

Posted: January 7, 2025
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Budapest is pretty safe, but like any big city, keep an eye on your stuff in busy spots—especially around tourist areas. Stick to well-lit streets at night and use official taxis or public transport.

Posted: January 6, 2025
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Szonja

Szonja

Budapest is pretty safe if you choose your neighbourhood wisely. I would avoid places like train stations and fhe 18th district, also Blaha square. There are always a lot of people everywhere but you have to keep an eye out!

Posted: January 5, 2025
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I have been living in Budapest for almost 5 years, and based on my experiences from my travels, Budapest is safe for a woman traveling alone. What I recommend is that exploring the city center is safer than the outskirts, and generally, busier areas tend to be safer.

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Is Budapest worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 71 experiences from female travelers

Mariam

Mariam

United States

Solo travel

Budapest is a beautiful city by the Danube river, with buda the old historical, more residential vibe and pest the modern, student, vibrant atmosphere. It is such a cozy city where everything is in walking distance, so just going around on your foot you can see Cathedrals, the Parliament or do a small hike in Buda to see the whole city. I did feel safe walking at night. This city will always have a special place in my heart ♥️

Posted: January 8, 2025Experienced: February, 2023
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Kristýna

Kristýna

Czech Republic

Couple travel

We visited Budapest together for the second time. We explored the Bastion and other landmarks. We also spent a whole day walking in the park, where we took a hot air balloon ride, admired the sights, and visited the House of Music. Our favorite place is Elizabeth Square.

Posted: January 1, 2025Experienced: July, 2024
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Meet locals in Budapest

Dalma

Dalma

About Me

Hiiii, im a very open and active person. 23 years old and i'm working as a program manager. My big dream is to travel around the world, I was already at a bunch of places, but you know, never enough. It would be nice to make some international fans!

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Bori

Bori

About Me

Hi, I am Bori from Hungary, and I am currently on my gap year. I want to travel as much as possible, meet new people, make friends, go to art exhibitions and museums and see the natural treasures of the world. I love art, history, yoga, meditation, being in nature, going on adventures.

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Safety in Hungary

Frequently asked questions

Is Budapest safe?

Women living in Budapest consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Is Budapest safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Budapest consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Budapest?

Women living in Budapest consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Budapest?

Women living in Budapest consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Budapest?

Women living in Budapest consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Budapest?

Women living in Budapest consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Budapest?

Women living in Budapest consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Budapest?

Women living in Budapest consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Budapest?

Women living in Budapest consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Budapest?

Women living in Budapest consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5