5What to Avoid in Budapest. 5.1 Recommended Safety Precautions. 6 Dangerous Areas in Budapest. 6.1 Tips for Staying Safe in Budapest. 7 Walking Around Budapest at Night. 8 Budapest Safety for Solo Female Travelers. 8.1 Staying in Well-Populated Areas. 8.2 Avoiding Poorly-Lit Streets at Night.
Whereto find good cheap eats: food is generally more affordable in Budapest than in other European cities. For budget eating, check out the Raday utca district. Dangerous areas: Easter and Western railway stations, where pickpocketing could be an issue. Also, avoid Districts 8 and 9 at night, as well as the unlit areas along the river banks. Thereis not a place in budapest I would be uncomfortable walking or having my Hungarian wife walk at any hour of the night or day. That being said, the area from blaha lujza ter to maybe Corvin negyed from the street that trams 4 and 6 run on outward from the city center looks quite seedy. Budapestis a pretty safe city and violent crime is rare. However, scams and pick-pocketing can occur, especially around high-traffic areas and on crowded public transportation. Always keep your valuables secure and out of reach just to be safe. One scam to be mindful of is the “large bar and restaurant bill” scam.