Is Hungary safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Hungary for female travelers?
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based on 105 experiences from female travelers
Budapest, Group travel
The transportation was pretty good, and I felt mostly safe, even in a taxi. The attractions were great, I also visited some bars, the vibes were excellent. I stayed with a friend, so I can't say anything about hotel prices, but about prices in general, it was all very cheap.
Posted: October 27, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
angela
Spain
Budapest, Solo travel
It was my first solo trip, and even i was a bit exceptical about how good it was going to be, last day i cried and i was wondering if all solo trip could be as good as that first one. I choose this city as my first solo trip because it was europe, it whats a short trip and the people i knew that have already been there told me it was safe and easy to move without knowing the native language. And that was it, everyone knew english and it was so easy enjoing the city by myself. 100% recomended to start traveling solo.
Posted: September 3, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
Nergiz
Turkey
Budapest, Solo travel
The best thing in Budapest is the local bath houses. There are so many different spots to go in different parts of the city. I went to Szent Lukacs Baths and it is an amazing place. So many different temperature pools, inside and outside. And a great sauna. It is a must for Budapest for sure.
Posted: September 2, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Budapest, Group travel
I was there with my friend for a week and our trip was really great. On the first day we walked trough the city to do some sightseeing and I guess you don’t need a guide for that. Recommendations are fisherman’s bastion, the parliament, castle Vajdahunyad, national art museum and the Vincent hall. You can get there by walking or taking the metro, the tickets are not expensive at all. We also visited the Gellert baths and it was beautiful there. Budapest is also big for its nightlife so we visited some bars and a club but we always felt save. For connecting with young people and locals I recommend going to the harbour there are no actual bars but you can get drinks and sit outside and connect with people. And before I forget it gets really hot in summer so you need to stay hydrated but you can get drinks like everywhere. We loved the selfmade limonades and drank two liters a I guess ;)
Posted: August 24, 2025Hungary, Group travel
Very lovely city with great views! The public transport was easy to use, but the city was also very walkable, so you could easily walk to your destination! I would definitely recommend going there!🥰❤️
Posted: July 29, 2025How safe is Hungary for women?
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Based on 249 local experiences
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Based on 249 local experiences
Hungary
There are many beggars and gypsies, but I have never had any problems with security. Waiting for the bus in Nyíregyháza on the way to Kállósemjén is a bit scary, but that's it. I took the bus at night in Budapest and walked alone, but I had no problems.
Posted: October 31, 2025Dunaújváros
The streets in the center are safe; but during the night the corner areas of the city can be a bit scary. The crime rate is really low, but some drunk people might decide to shout not-so-nice things to you.
Posted: October 17, 2025Budapest
Budapest is mostly safe. There are a few parts of the city that i wouldn't recommend visiting especially at night time, like hős utca or népliget. But most of the city is safe at night too. There might be some pickpocketers on crowded public transportation vehicles but it's not so typical i think. But just for the sake of safety, don't lend your phone to random people, cuz they might run away with it... happened to me in Népliget.
Posted: October 14, 2025Veresegyház
It’s a small town near the capital, there has been some robberies in the past, but nowdays the “worst” was an old man entering in the gardens, where the door was open. There’s street lights basically everywhere, except for the woods, where I wouldn’t wander around in the dark alone, but where there’s light it’s pretty safe.
Posted: October 11, 2025Budapest
I visited a lots of times and didn't have a very negative experience yet. People can be rude but that happens everywhere, homelessness is a problem and there can be scary situations regarding that (begging for money, or following you). There are few places I would rate more dangerous in the city center (VIII. zone).
Posted: October 1, 2025Safety in Hungary
