Emergency Contacts
Keep these numbers saved. In Hungary, the European emergency number 112 connects you to all emergency services.
Hungarian Emergency Services
Other Important Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Tourist Police (English line) | 06 1 438 8080 |
| BKK Transport Info | 06 1 3 255 255 |
| National Crisis Line | 116 000 |
| Poison Control Centre | 06 80 201 199 |
| Gas Emergency (MVM) | 04 |
| Child Emergency Line | 116 111 |
| International SOS (Private) | +36 1 200 0100 |
| AA Roadside Assistance | 188 |
Embassies & Consulates in Budapest
Contact your embassy in an emergency — lost passport, arrest, hospitalisation, or death of a citizen abroad.
Embassy of Ireland
IrelandSzabadság tér 7, Budapest V
Mon–Fri 9am–1pm, 2pm–5pm
British Embassy Budapest
United KingdomFüge utca 5-7, Budapest XII
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
U.S. Embassy Budapest
United StatesSzabadság tér 12, Budapest V
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
Australian Embassy Vienna (accredited to Hungary)
AustraliaMattiellstrasse 2-4, Vienna, Austria
Mon–Fri 9am–1pm, 2pm–4:30pm
Embassy of Canada
CanadaGanz utca 12-14, Budapest II
Mon–Fri 8:30am–12pm, 1:30pm–4:30pm
German Embassy Budapest
GermanyÚri utca 64-66, Budapest I
Mon–Fri 8am–12pm
French Embassy Budapest
FranceLendvay utca 27, Budapest VI
Mon–Fri 9am–12pm
Embassy of the Netherlands
NetherlandsFüge utca 5-7, Budapest XII
Mon–Fri 9am–12pm
Italian Embassy Budapest
ItalyStefánia út 95, Budapest XIV
Mon–Fri 9am–12pm
Embassy of Spain
SpainEötvös utca 11/b, Budapest VI
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Polish Embassy Budapest
PolandVárosligeti fasor 16, Budapest XIV
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm
Chinese Embassy Budapest
ChinaBenczúr utca 17, Budapest VI
Mon–Fri 9am–12pm
Russian Embassy Budapest
RussiaBajza utca 35, Budapest VI
Mon–Fri 10am–1pm
Embassy of India
IndiaBúzavirág utca 14, Budapest II
Mon–Fri 9am–1pm, 2pm–5:30pm
Embassy of Japan
JapanZalai út 7, Budapest XII
Mon–Fri 9am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–5pm
Korean Embassy Budapest
South KoreaStefánia út 109, Budapest XIV
Mon–Fri 9am–12pm, 1:30pm–5pm
Turkish Embassy Budapest
TurkeyAndrássy út 123, Budapest VI
Mon–Fri 9am–1pm
Embassy of Israel
IsraelFullánk utca 8, Budapest XII
Mon–Thu 9:30am–12:30pm
Medical Emergency Tips for Budapest
Call 104 or 112
Ambulances are dispatched free of charge. State clearly if you need an English-speaking operator — they are available.
EU Health Card (EHIC/EHIC-R)
EU citizens with a valid EHIC card are entitled to state healthcare. Present it at public hospitals. Private clinics require payment.
Nearest A&E (Sürgősségi)
Central hospitals: Semmelweis Klinikák (VIII. District), Uzsoki Hospital (XIV. District). Taxi to hospital is often fastest.
Private Clinics
FirstMed Centers (+36 1 224 9090) and Medicover (+36 1 465 3100) have 24/7 English-speaking emergency services and accept most expat insurance.
Pharmacy (Gyógyszertár)
Night pharmacies are open 24/7. Look for a green cross sign. Keleti station area and the city centre have 24-hour options.
Non-EU Citizens
You will be required to pay for state medical care. Keep your travel/health insurance documents accessible at all times.