Is Budapest Safe for Female Travelers?
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I really enjoyed my trip to Budapest. The architecture is nice and there are many special spots you should visit for a coffee or drink, especially the ruin bars or coffee in industrial style. You should also walk to the Fisherman‘s Bastion or Gellert Hill , you can have a great view over the city. I did not spent much but I had a friend who was living there, so I didn’t need to go to a hotel. But also food wasn’t expensive. We felt relatively safe, but you should be careful if you go outside alone at night as a woman. I think Budapest is worth a trip and I hope you enjoy it!
Posted: August 23, 2023Family travel experience
You can't skip visiting Buda Castle, the Ruin Bars and the Parliament. There's a plethora of budget-friendly restaurants (also veggie-friendly) everywhere! My family and I stayed at an Aparthotel;, it was cheap, clean and very well-located. Transport works wonders but we mostly walked everywhere because the path is completely flat. Overall one of the best cities I've been to, would definitely come back! Thank you Budapest :)
Posted: August 14, 2023Experienced: July, 2018Solo travel experience
The city is beautiful with its old-world charm, beautiful architecture, and lip-smacking food. The thermal spas in Budapest are out of this world and are a must-do thing when you are around.
Posted: August 11, 2023Solo travel experience
Budapest is among my top 3 European cities: the history, architecture, landscapes, food, and people. Really amazing and cheap city. I always felt safe, both day and night.
Posted: August 10, 2023Solo travel experience
Budapest is beautiful. Visited Fisherman’s Bastion, Parliament, and the cathedral. I spent a day doing the Buda side, the older side, and a day wandering the pest side, the newer side. I then spent a day going to one of the spas. I walked everywhere or get by bus or tram. It was easy to get around. The food was nice too.
Posted: August 8, 2023Solo travel experience
I went to Budapest for my first solo trip last December, and it was incredible. I stayed at the 12 Révay and the location was perfect. Easy access to the metro and trams, walkable to many sights, and I never felt unsafe walking at night.
Posted: July 30, 2023Solo travel experience
I was 18 when I went for the first time to Budapest and after that, I often go there year after year. It's safe and public transport is great at almost any time. Also, it's full of foreigners, so I don't really feel alone in my journey there. I really recommend it.
Posted: June 24, 2023Group travel experience
Went just before and during Sziget with one of my friends, both felt very safe, everyone we met was very friendly, easy to find things to do and get to them! This time of year is maybe more multicultural as it’s during a large festival
Posted: June 19, 2023Group travel experience
I visited with friends in September 2022. We stayed for 3 days and came there by train. We got around using public transport - you can download the app and get great deals, we payed 14e each for 72 hours of any public transport options. It is very easy to get around, since public transport is very well organised. We stayed in an appartment we found on Booking, it was very affordable. We wanted to go on a brunch but unfortunately every restaurant was full - so don/t forget to make a reservation. This also goes for other meals. We visited the gallery and national library. Be sure to check the (student) discount, since we visited on a day when the entry was free for students under 26. I would recommend visiting the gallery if you are interested in art. We went out in the club called Instant. It was a very good experience, we really liked it - there are 6 floors or so and each has it/s own music style. Very interesting! I would recommed visiting a local food market. It is very big and you can get local cuisine for a good price. Do not miss out on local cuisine, since it is very good. We also visited Szecheny Terme and really enjoyed it. We paid 20e each, but we came in the afternoon. As I understood, you can come earlier and still pay the same price. Maybe this activity is better for colder days than for summer. On that note, make sure to check the weather. Since we went in september and we live in a neighbour country, where it was hot, we didn/t bring coats - turned out to be a very bad decision, we were freezing in out jackets. Overall, the experience was great. We didn/t do much sightseeing, since it wasn/t our goal for that trip. But if you are interested in that, you have a lot to see.
Posted: June 17, 2023Solo travel experience
I absolutely adored that city. It's so rich for culture and sightseeing during the day, and the nights are sick for partying. It's such a friendly place too. And so safe. I was there 5 days and was walking through the "side streets" to my hostel at like 4 am and had no problems at all.
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Hi, ladies! I am Aidana who travelled to 20+ countries! I am 28 years old and I am doing a PhD in the oldest university of Hungary! My life motto “Carpe Diem”!
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www.mind-to-travel.com İ am huge fan of travelling mainly alone, therefore İ am more open to meet the locals, meet new people, understand their culture. As a student of psychology İ believe travelling is a way to expand our views, understand other point of views without a need to agree; accepting each others differences in a friendly manner and learning from it. Every ecounter teach us something new. İ am Hungarian living in Budapest, huge fan of my city, so anyone who would like to have a local guide for a day/afternoon, message me, İ am happy to show you around. Languages İ speak: English, Hungarian and Spanish is fluent, practicing Portuguese and Turkish
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I am Sara, i am 26 years old. I love nature and outdoors activities such as hiking or camping, i love animals and pets. i love art and i love a good coffee and good food. Oh, and i am a fun , loving person
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Hey! I'm Eby a 23 year old. I really just want to see the world and share love with all.
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I'm a first time solo traveler, going to Budapest and Vienna in October
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My name is Diana. One of favorite after work activities are dancing bachata and salsa or doing yoga, while I do love many others. I am definitely a people person who enjoys socializing. If you need a guide around Luxembourg or you are interested in dancing, do not hesitate to contact me!
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Hello everyone! 🙋🏽♀️ Looking to make new friends abroad and hopefully find a great host for few days while traveling in your country! ✈️ Planning my next travel to Europe and I'm accepting any recommendations about where I should visit as also some food tips!🏙🍕😁 Hope here about you all soon!
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Any recommendations for areas/properties to stay at during a 5-day trip to Budapest? Preferably near public transportation and not party hostels. Travelling solo and this will be my 1st trip to Hungary.
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