Is Budapest safe for solo female travelers?
Budapest scores 6.6/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Hungary at 83/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Budapest safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Budapest overall?
Budapest scores 6.6/10, in the mostly-safe range. It is generally fine, with a few precautions depending on the neighborhood and time of day.
Women's safety in Budapest
The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates Hungary at 83/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Budapest, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for Budapest
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Budapest.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Budapest, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is Budapest safe for solo female travelers?
Budapest scores 6.6/10. It is generally fine for solo female travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.
Is Budapest safe for women at night?
Hungary scores 83/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Budapest and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.