Yet some aspects of navigating the city can trip up even seasoned travelers. An otherwise wonderful trip could be marred if you land a fine for failing to validate your public transportation ticket correctly. And you'll want to avoid being taken for a ride β literally β by an unscrupulous taxi driver. Unfortunately, there's also the recurring story of male visitors getting scammed by pretty women at shady bars That said, the Hungarian capital is a safe place for visitors, and you can easily avoid these scenarios with a little planning and by following our list of things to do β and things to avoid β when visiting Budapest.
Many bathhouses sell swimming caps at the ticket office for up to Ft. Note that this rule does not apply to the thermal baths themselves, only to the on-site swimming pools. The city can experience sudden heavy downpours, especially in the warmer months. Some popular sites have introduced caps on numbers, so it pays to plan ahead and ensure you can visit what you want to. If you buy a ticket before you arrive, download it to your phone, show the QR code and walk right in without waiting.
Though Hungary uses the forint as its currency, some hotels, restaurants and shops will accept euros, giving change back in forints.
Since establishments can be reluctant to accept large bills like 20,Ft notes , try to withdraw smaller bills from ATMs. The convenience is not worth the cost. For taxis, get a taxi app like Bolt. Note that Uber is no longer available in Hungary. Flagging taxis on the street is risky because some rogue operators rip visitors off by driving around the city or using other tricks.
The most important thing to remember is that you must buy a ticket before getting on public transport, validate it when boarding, and keep it until the end of your journey.
