It is always a great idea to be safe when moving to a new city; better when moving at night while exploring. If you’re thinking about visiting Budapest as a tourist and are concerned about its safety at night, you are among many. For those reasons, travellers often come to Reddit to get recommendations and tips from such tourists and residents. Tonight we’ll be letting the people of Reddit weigh in on the safety of Budapest during the hours of darkness, as well as general tidbits to keep you safe when wandering around the city.
1. Budapest’s Overall Safety
Therefore, based on what people get to read on different forums, Budapest is relatively safer to tour during the day and even at night. It is common to note that Reddit users felt safe and secure whenever they were roaming the city at night. So like in any other major city of the world it is strongly recommended to be cautious and adhere to some safety precautions. Here are some tips to follow:
Avoid areas that are quiet, poorly lit and secluded.
Do not walk in parks or deserted places after dark.
The English translations downloaded on to my mobile reader suggested that, especially in areas where there are tourists, one should guard one’s belongings closely as there are people who work for the wallets of other people.
For transportation, preferably use licensed taxis or best recommended ride sharing service apps.
2. Reddit Users’ Experiences
First of all, Reddit threads are filled with reports directly from the travelers who visited Budapest. Still, taking into account the respondents’ individual feelings, it is possible to say that the majority of them is comfortable to wander around the city during nighttime. Here are some snippets of what Reddit users have shared:
“On my visit I went out for a walk around the city center at night, after midnight, and I did not experience any incidents.”
“Ladies, it is safe to walk around Budapest at night; am a single lady traveling alone and I never faced any hardships,” – user u/AdventurerJane
“This is how it is policed: properly “All the time that I was roaming at night, I never felt unsafe.” – u/Wanderlust22
3. Precautions to Take
Despite Hungary generally being on the safer side, beauty tends to attract the bad side of the world, so it is always safer to be careful. Here are a few extra precautions you can take to ensure a worry-free experience:
It is advised to plan the course in advance so that one will not have to lose a direction and end up in the wrong section of a town.
Make sure to relay your itinerary to your chosen place of residence and the approximate time that you may come back.
Avoid common triggers for aggression or danger.
4. Transport Services after Dark
Night owl travelers will have relatively easy and safe time getting around Budapest at night. The city enjoys a strong public transport network and most of the transport operate at night, to ensure safety of passengers. The most important means of transport is the metros, trams, which operate at frequent intervals, including buses at night; thus enabling one to tour the city at night.
5. Trusted Local Advice
That being said, I have always found Reddit to be an especially helpful source, but it is always ideal to consult with local resources too. Get advice from hotel receptionists or guides whom you are likely to come across when in the area. As a source they can in fact inform the individual about the latest safety issues or exactly what to steer clear of in a specific zone.
6. Emergency Contact Information
As is well known, one should be ready for any emergencies. It is useful to write down the number of an emergency, for example the local police, an ambulance or your country’s embassy. If you know these numbers it will be quiet handy during your stay in Budapest.
Conclusion
Lovingly, Budapest is indeed a charming city and which one can easily travel at night. While it is normal to have some fear, the posts of the Reddit community shed some light into the general safety of the city. That is why, using simple safety measures, listening to the tips of local people, and turning to credible media outlets, you can have an amazing, special and, at the same time, safe trip to Budapest.
