Safety
Most visits to Hungary are trouble-free, but normal
precautions against petty crime should be taken. Pick pocketing and
bag snatching are common in Budapest, especially on crowded public
transport and other places frequented by tourists. Some bars, clubs
and restaurants in Budapest charge outrageous prices by means of
scams that target foreigners in particular. Be cautious of
invitations off the street to dine in certain establishments or of
recommendations by taxi drivers who are often in on the scam. All
political demonstrations should be avoided, as they have led to
violence in the past.
