Melinda Szokola

Melinda Szokola lives in Dunakeszi, 20 minutes north of Budapest, and has written every guide on HungarySpaGuide since the site launched in August 2026. She has bathed at Széchenyi and Rudas in Budapest, and at Hévíz, Egerszalók, Demjén, Gyula and Veresegyháza beyond it. Every price on this site carries the month it was checked against the bath's own price list.

Is Budapest Safe for Tourists? Yes — Here’s What to Watch For

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St. Stephen's Basilica facade in downtown Budapest, a popular tourist landmark near many thermal baths

Yes — Budapest is safe for tourists. Violent crime against visitors is rare, Hungary sits at the lowest US State Department advisory tier, and there are no genuine no-go areas in the tourist core. The realistic risks are financial: pickpocketing on crowded trams, taxi overcharging, and inflated bar bills. All three are avoidable. Checked 23 … Read more