On the upside, homosexuality is legal, and discrimination is not. You can also change your gender without reassignment surgery or hormone therapy. Common law relationships are recognized, and single gay people can adopt or pursue IVF. However, same-sex couples don’t enjoy full rights and privileges, including marriage and adoption rights.
Gay Activity: Legal
Lesbian Activity: Legal
Gay Marriage: Other type of Partnership
Right to Change Gender: Legal, but requires surgery
Same-Sex Adoption: Married couples only
LGBT Discrimination: Illegal
Equal Age of Consent: Equal
There’s a small but thriving queer scene in downtown Budapest – they even have baths (the gay kind). You don’t need to suppress your sexuality, but it’s still Eastern Europe, so PDAs may not be well received. Outside the city centre, conservative attitudes prevail.
Gay Villages in Hungary
Budapest: Inner City (Not a gay village per se, but the primary location you’ll find gay bars)
Pride Festivals/Events in Hungary
Budapest Pride: Annually, in July
Best Gay Bars in Hungary
Budapest: Habroló Bisztró
Budapest: Why Not Bar
Budapest: Madrid Café & Bar
Budapest: Alterego Bar & Lounge
Best Lesbian Bars/Parties in Hungary
Budapest: Ösztrosokk, WOW
5. Aggtelek National Park
A bewitching limestone landscape in Northern Hungary prized for unique caves filled with spectacular stalactites.
4. Szentendre
A culturally rich town along the Danube prized for its numerous art galleries and museums. Cobblestone streets are lined with baroque churches and colourful houses.
3. Eger
Castle of Eger is well worth a day trip out of Budapest. The medieval fortress has some of the best country views in Hungary.
2. Budapest (Buda)
The city is so grand we’re dedicating two slots to it. On the Danube’s west bank sits genteel Buda. Start your exploration below the spires of Matthias Church.
1. Budapest (Pest)
Pest on the Danube’s east bank is the city’s commercial heart. It’s lively and has an in-the-middle-of-it-all spirit. Grand boulevards, Parliament Building, Chain Bridge and the city’s best shopping await.
Best Time to Visit: March through November
Electricity: Type C- and F-Socket
Time Zone: CET (UTC+01:00)
Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements: We’re dedicated to ensuring our tours are safe for everyone, but it is our belief that each traveler has a responsibility to protect themselves and their fellow travellers from COVID-19. As of May 1, 2023, Out Adventures no longer requires guests to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on most of our tours. If vaccination is a requirement for entry, or on select cruises, this will be communicated at the time a trip is confirmed to depart. Before booking, we recommend that you read our COVID-19 Information Page and our COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions to understand what we’re doing to minimize risk, and what will happen if you contract COVID-19 before or during an Out Adventures tour.
Other Vaccinations: Based on the entry requirements for Hungary, there are no other vaccinations needed. To determine if you should take preventative measures to reduce the risk of illness, you should consult your doctor or a travel medical clinic, as Out Adventures cannot provide vaccination recommendations.
Visas: Visit Hungary’s Consular Services website for up-to-date information on Visa requirements.
Last updated on Sept 24, 2021. Disclaimer: The information provided was accurate at the time of publishing, but cannot be guaranteed.
