Travel Safety in Hungary

The main security risk to travellers is petty crime, which is a concern in markets, tourist areas, and on public transport and railway stations. Theft of and from vehicles is also common. Although infrequent, there have been reports of both male and female travellers being drugged and subsequently robbed and/or sexually assaulted. Organised criminal groups involved in money laundering, fraud and drug- and human-trafficking operate in the country, but their activities pose an incidental risk to travellers.

Demonstrations occur periodically in large urban centres and have the potential to turn violent with little warning.

Racial and ethnic discrimination is common throughout the country. There have been no significant incidents of terrorism in Hungary, but like other countries in the Schengen area, the possibility of a terrorist attack can’t be ruled out entirely.

There is no major concerns of kidnapping or conflict. Medical facilities are often below the international standards of medical care. Nevertheless, public hospitals in Budapest are more adequate than medical facilities in other towns and cities.