Budapest Scams: The Most Common Tourist Scams and How to Spot Them

Introduction: Why this guide to scams in Budapest is essential Budapest is a stunning city, packed with gorgeous architecture, thermal baths and a lively nightlife. Travelers flock here to see the Hungarian Parliament, relax at the Széchenyi Baths (Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő, Állatkerti krt. 9-11, 1146 Budapest) or walk across the Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd, Budapest, 1051) at sunset. But like any major tourist destination, there are scams aimed at visitors — from taxi rip-offs to organised…