Women living in Budapest consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.
Women living in Budapest consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 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.
Based on 130 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Emese
A lot of drunk people and men suck, but it's overall safe. Yeah being a woman comes with disadvantages here as well. Homeless people at train stations in a pretty bad state, asking for money. It's sad but they are harmless.
Posted: May 28, 2025Buse
4 years in Hungary and naver encountered bad experience. There are sometimes sketchy people around but they only harm themselves. Even someone asks you something and you reject, they don’t insist on. Of course there are areas that are considered more dangerous but those are not typical areas you’d wonder alone at night.
Posted: May 27, 2025Gabi
I walk home in the dark all the time and I used to live in the 21st district that was considered dangerous, but I never had a bad encounter. I live in the 9th district now, and I've never been harassed, although people on public transport can be weird.
Posted: May 27, 2025Ágnes
Compared to other big cities, Budapest is safe. I often go home alone after midnight, and it’s very rare that I feel in danger. There are some areas that are worth avoiding, but based on my experience, Budapest can be considered a safe city.
Posted: May 20, 2025Iana
I like this city because it’s really safe. I’ve never had any accident concerning my security, even if I walk at night and not in the city centre. The only area that I would suggest to avoid is the 8th district, but even there homeless people are quite kind
Posted: May 20, 2025based on 90 experiences from female travelers
Nicki
United States
I felt safe overall but it does feel sketchy at night depending on what district you’re in. Apartment district 10 is really sketchy in the evenings, but we were in district 6. I didn’t really see many women walking around at night alone, but I did see some. Mostly with dogs. I would be cautious but definitely on the safer side if you’re in a tourist district.
Posted: May 29, 2025Kinga
I don't know what to say
Alina
My name is Alina! I’m from Kyrgyzstan. Currently doing my master’s in Hungary, Budapest in data science. I love watching anime and listening to music. I am bi🏳️🌈 and in relationships with the most beautiful woman 🖤