Is Budapest safe for solo female travelers?

Budapest generally offers a safe environment for solo female travelers. Traditional tourist areas are well-policed and have excellent public transportation options, including reputable taxi services. However, it's always crucial to follow classic safety measures like staying in well-lit, busy places, keeping an eye on your belongings, and avoiding isolated places after dark. Additionally, it's advisable to learn a few basic Hungarian phrases to navigate your stay.

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How safe is Budapest for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.5 /5

based on 106 experiences from female travelers

Asia

Asia

Italy

Group travel

Budapest is a beautiful city, very safe if you are in a group of girls, alone I don't know. It's a fun city that always offers something different and culturally spectacular. I've met new people who have given me lots of advice on the right and uncommon places to visit. There are many Italians ready to give you their opinion :)

Posted: January 28, 2026
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Natalia

Natalia

Poland

Couple travel

I ended up in Budapest by accident while traveling with a friend in a makeshift camper (pseudo-camper). The Hungarian capital is beautiful, but unfortunately very crowded. I was delighted to eat lángos again after 10 years, as I have always been a huge fan of them. The city has very good public transport and many beautiful landmarks on both sides of the Danube. I also came across an interesting student integration tradition: the first-year students were bathing in the fountain! I wasn't there for long, but everyone I interacted with was very kind and open, and I have fond memories of that day

Posted: December 15, 2025Experienced: August, 2025
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Lucre

Lucre

Germany

Solo travel

I live this city and its monumental feeling. People are friendly, I felt safe, transport is easy and cheap if you get the 14 day pass. I stayed in the Buda side close to liberty bridge, good food specially with dietary restrictions. Get in touch for specific recommendations 🥰

Posted: December 12, 2025
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Solo travel

Beautiful place, georgous views, lots to do from museums, shops, boat ride, lots of bars and restaurants, as a tourist there were a few stares but that's normal. Quite expensive for food but its to be expected, overall, amazing place that I'd revisit.

Posted: November 17, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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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
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How safe is Budapest for women?

Local safety index

4.1 /5

Based on 168 local experiences

Local crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 168 local experiences

In my opinion Budapest is one of the safest city in Europe. The most common crime is theft, but only if you go in those areas of the city. That doesn't mean that you can leave your stuff alone but you don't have to be stressed at keeping your stuff at a safe place. In daytime the city is safe, but when the sun sets I recommend avoiding the 8th district (starting from Blaha Lujza tér and népszínház utca).

Posted: January 26, 2026
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Victoria

Victoria

Buda and Pest are a little bit different. Buda is much more safer than Pest. Avoid VIII district day and night :) I live in Buda with parks and very good atmosphere with families and outdoor activities.

Posted: January 20, 2026
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Reka

Reka

Most of Budapest is safe, and during the day you are unlikely to encounter any incidents. The biggest risks tend to be in mainstream tourist bars and nightlife spots. Overall, I consider it a very safe city; occasional discomfort is usually caused by drunk or drug-affected people, but that can happen anywhere.

Posted: January 6, 2026
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Living in Budapest is very safe. The public transportation is good and you can always ask for help from the drivers. You can safely walk in the city after dark. There is only a few places where you should not walk alone, but there is such place everywhere.

Posted: November 29, 2025
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Eszter

Eszter

In the daytime, it is very safe. In the night time, I personally never had any problems, but you might run into some annoying/scary drunk people. Avoid Keleti pályaudvar and the 8th district in general at night. Always keep an eye on your drink if you go out!

Posted: November 4, 2025
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Anita

Budapest

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Zsofia

Budapest

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