based on 94 experiences from female travelers
Julia
Poland
I really like Budapest! I visited there for the first time in January this year. I spent only one day there and that's why I want to go back. If you happen to be in Budapest, be sure to take a boat ride during sunset or later. I chose sunset and I don't regret it one bit! I didn't feel any danger there. Plus I can't call Budapest expensive. It's definitely cheaper than Berlin or Copenhagen.
Posted: June 20, 2025Experienced: December, 2024Iris
Spain
I went to Budapest with a group of friends for an Erasmus+, and we loved it. The hostel was around the centre and it was very inexpensive and very cute. The food was good, I loved the soups from Hungary and the sweets. Overall, a beautiful experience since the own city is also very pretty. Would love to repeat this trip.
Posted: June 18, 2025Experienced: August, 2023Budapest was such a cool city to explore! 😁 I felt pretty safe walking around, even at night. The food was surprisingly good—definitely try the local stuff, like goulash. 🤤 It’s not the cheapest place, but still manageable if you plan a bit. The views from Fisherman’s Bastion and the vibe at the ruin bars were totally worth it! 💯
Posted: June 11, 2025Experienced: May, 2024Nicki
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, 2025İlkay
Italy
Overall the travel around the city was very easy. Travelled there with my fiancee and we felt very safe in Budapest even at late hours. The food was delicious especially the meat products. And the buda part of the city was like a fairytale
Posted: May 27, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Getting around is easy and fast using public transportation I did not have any negative experience (regarding safty) and did walk around alone one night after clubbing Clubs have a lot of music genres and rooms for you to enjoy City is big and there are so many attractions to see, few days isn't enough
Posted: May 27, 2025Experienced: November, 2024Based on 218 local experiences
Based on 218 local experiences
The locals don't like tourists so they don't engage with them so they are definitely safe. Minorities or drunken people might cause trouble in the inner parts of the city but otherwise people keep to themselves
Posted: June 25, 2025Most of the districts are safe in Budapest. There are scarier areas like some parts of district 8 or 9 but overall I'd say it's actually okay. You just have to use your common sensd and then hopefully wo't get int danger.
Posted: June 24, 2025