Is Budapest Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

- I found Budapest to be a very safe city. Even when walking home alone after a night out. - It is also a very easy city to get around in, as puplic transportation is really tourist friendly, buses, metro, trams. - I was traveling on a really low budget so I stayed at the Baroque Hostel where I also worked so I stayed there for free. A very cute place. - Honestly I would recommend just walking around the city without looking at a map because you keep bumping in to these beautiful buildings. - And I recommend the Gellert thermal bath! Especially at sunset time.

Group travel

I stayed in Budapest with a group of friends last summer for the F1 and i highly recommend traveling here. The city is very big and there are a lot of places to visit and a lot of activities to do. Bc there were 4 of us we didn't have any problem woth safety but I don't know how it is if you do solo traveling I heard fron others that it is still vrey safe. The night life is amazing, there are a lot of clubs and bars. And I recommend booking a boat trip bc they are preatty cheap and the experience is very good.

Solo travel

Well, never visit in peak winter time. You won't be able to see anything. It was all foggy. Even the famous tourist attractions were mehh cause the view was blocked by the fog. Plus it's too cold. Always book in advance else it will be very expensive.

Family travel

Very cute city. It has also very good weather in Summer. There some many things to do there. People are nice, and transport was very good as well. I would alway recomendaciones to go to the balnearies.

Group travel

Budapest is very beautiful city with lot of history. We loved the architecture and art. I recommend national gallery. We stayed at Airbnb. I recommend booking very early. Also be aware of your belongings :)

Solo travel

Budapest is a beautiful city by the Danube river, with buda the old historical, more residential vibe and pest the modern, student, vibrant atmosphere. It is such a cozy city where everything is in walking distance, so just going around on your foot you can see Cathedrals, the Parliament or do a small hike in Buda to see the whole city. I did feel safe walking at night. This city will always have a special place in my heart ♥️

Couple travel

We visited Budapest together for the second time. We explored the Bastion and other landmarks. We also spent a whole day walking in the park, where we took a hot air balloon ride, admired the sights, and visited the House of Music. Our favorite place is Elizabeth Square.

Solo travel

Budapest is not the usual tourist destination, but it should be. It is a beautiful city that is friendly to tourists and relatively easy to get around. Give yourself a few days to explore and fall in love with the food and the charms of this Eastern European Gem.

Solo travel

I’ve been many times to Budapest, both solo and with others. Like most places in Hungary, I feel incredibly safe in their capital city. Transit is easy to navigate and inexpensive. Remember, Hungary does not use the euro. This can be good because typically things are cheap compared to other European countries but you do have to remember to exchange money.

Solo travel

Yes I feel really safe in Budapest. Beautiful architecture, good food, and relatively inexpensive compared to other countries in Europe. Id definitely recommend going here, there's so much stuff to see and do, maybe better 3 days to soak it all in!

so far my experience is really nice. it’s my 7th month studying here and i feel safe unless im outside when it’s already dark. it’s not like i have experienced smth bad here, but it’s bc i am from a country where it can be really dangerous and im too cautious. i don’t go out often tho so maybe that’s why. usually i just go to the university and back home. sometimes i go out with girls but not often and maybe that’s why i feel safe so not sure

Overall Budapest is a quite safe city, I work until 10pm and I walk home from the tram stop, never experienced anything shady. Although I’d recommend you to avoid certain areas (Népszínház street’s area, Eastern train station, Örs vezér square) at night if you are alone. Also watch your valuable belongings, put your phone away when buses and metros stops (someone might snatch it from your hands and get off of the vehicle), keep everything in closed bags/pockets and always be aware - but these things generally apply to every big city. Armed robbery (either guns or knife) is not a common thing here luckily. Probably some men will whistle at you or shout some offers at you if you are walking around in the downtown, just ignore them. If you notice that someone is following you or someone is harassing you I’d suggest that you try to find fellow girlies for help, even if police is present likely they won’t really care about your problem, especially if you are a POC. :(