TOP5 most dangerous areas of Budapest that you should avoid as a tourist
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The fabulous Hungarian capital attracts millions of tourists every year. But like every metropolis, Budapest also has its dodgier parts that are best to be avoided as a tourist, especially at night. Let’s see the list of these areas.
HÅ‘s street (Hero Street)
It is not surprising that the most favourable real estate prices are found in the neighbourhood of Hero Street in Budapest’s 10th district (Kőbánya). The horror district of Hős Street is one of the most frightening examples of slums in Budapest, with an extremely high crime rate. The liquidation of the Hős Street slum, which was entwined with deep poverty, lack of public safety and serious drug problems, began last year. In the block, the municipality has carried out complete environmental cleaning and waste removal several times, so the condition of the neighborhood has improved in recent years, but the problem of drugs, prostitution and assaults are still dominant in the area.
Budapest’s 8th district (Józsefváros)
The 8th district of Budapest – also known as Józsefváros – is also infamous for its lack of public safety. Once known as the Harlem of Pest, the district has seen major developments in recent years, which significantly improved its image. The Corvin District, located in a renovated part of the neighbourhood, is one of the most prominent residential areas in the city centre, with a wide range of entertainment, sports, shopping and transport facilities. This part is recommended for tourists. However, the more backward parts of the district should be avoided at all costs, as crimes, thefts and physical assaults are common.
During the night, tourists should avoid the abandoned areas of the district, as well as the underpass at Blaha Lujza Square. It is highly recommended to always keep your bags locked, as pickpocketing is common on József Boulevard and on tram lines 4-6.
Budapest’s 5th district (Lipótváros)
Despite the district’s elegance, or perhaps because of it (in the hope of a bigger catch), criminal activities are very common in Budapest’s 5th district. Over the past decade, the 5th district became one of the dodgiest areas where the highest number of incidents involving violence, vandalism and offences against property were registered.
As a tourist, it is recommended to visit the unmissable attractions of the area during the daytime. However, it is not advisable to walk alone in the district in the evening and at night. In addition, tourists should avoid public areas where gang encounters are common, including Deák Square where a double murder took place in 2020.
FOCUSED – positive and “pointant” correct recomendations to general public – visitors & tourist.
REACT – in accordance to your bodily FEELINGS.
” Get out of there” – don’t go on or into the un-known – SAFETY first.
In the “Silence of the Night” – the – ” Depths of the Night” – they hunt & pray predominatly – the INNOCENT.
THINK – your ROUTE – and YOUR Way out.
For a specific street I would advise everyone to be careful of Naphagy tér in District 1, especially near the little park. It is a trip hazard, one finds oneself tripping over the lies that emanate from one particular building.
Thank you Daily News Hungary for a very useful article. The only time I felt truly unsafe was at an underpass in the 13th district leading to the tram stop Vagany utca/ Robert karoly korut and that was during the day. There were four people loitering there who really looked like they were waiting to choose their potential victim. Definitely avoid underpasses and other low visibility and low traffic areas at night. My motto is that most bad things on the street happen after midnight. You will find that most establishments other than bars will close by 11:30pm. That’s the time to go home unless you are young and really are into nightlife. Then use a taxi.
So basically avoid everywhere in the main centre Pest side!
Avoid Budapest.