Is Debrecen safe for solo female travelers?

Debrecen is generally considered safe for solo female travelers. Violent crime is quite low and the locals are typically friendly and helpful. However, it is important to take normal precautions. Always be aware of your surroundings, particularly at night, and keep your personal belongings secure at all times. As with any city, avoid secluded areas if you're alone and stay vigilant in crowded areas where pickpockets may be more prevalent.

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How safe is Debrecen for female travelers?

Emilia

Emilia

Spain

Solo travel

I was in Debrecen, Hungary for a volunteer I did. I stayed about 6 months and the truth gave me time to know how people are, culture, customs, meals, etc. The truth is that the experience was quite improvable, the organization that "hired me" for volunteering was a disaster. I had difficult times but I also had a good time (outside the volunteer hours). Together with other volunteers we met Budapest, Tokaj, and other parts of Hungary. Sincerely, the Hungarian diet is bad, they eat everything with fat and that, but they explained that it was part of their history. People are, I don't know how to say it, something reluctant to foreigners in Debrecen. I mean, they are nice and such, but hey, you don't always meet kind people. And it is true that there are but not so much.

Posted: April 11, 2025Experienced: January, 2024
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How safe is Debrecen for women?

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4.3 /5

Based on 4 local experiences

Local crime index

1.4 /5

Based on 4 local experiences

Kíra

Kíra

Like every other city, Debrecen also has its rougher, more run-down neighborhoods. Fortunately, these areas make up only a small part of the city, and even they are generally considered safe during the day. At night, I would avoid them when alone, but elsewhere in Debrecen I feel perfectly safe walking alone even in the early hours of the morning.

Posted: May 20, 2025
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It's a safe place for girls, more than Budapest, for example. I never heard that someone experienced something bad here. However, Nagyallomas, which is the train station, is not safe at night. It is full of drunk people.

Posted: May 4, 2025
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Klára

Klára

There is a lots of hospital and police stadion. You can walk alone at night without worring about robbers. Some of the people are so kind and helpful. It's easy to navigate the city. There are taxis and bus, so you can use public transport.

Posted: January 5, 2025
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