Health Care in Hungary

If you need medical attention, Hungary probably is one of the better places to be in Eastern Europe.

Doctors generally are well trained and comparatively well equipped, as many Austrians will attest. It’s not uncommon for people from Vienna to cross the border to find good quality yet less expensive medical and dental care in Budapest.

Public health care in Hungary is accessible to foreigners who contribute to the social security system via deductions from their wages or salaries. Of course, you must play by the rules and have your work permit in order before you are eligible.

Of course, you need to be able to communicate with your doctor in order to get proper attention, which is no small feat in Hungary given the complexities of the language. Both the American and British Embassies can refer you to well-trained English-speaking physicians.

Medical Facilities and Assistance

SOS Emergency Medical Service
VIII. Kerepesi utca 15
Budapest
Hungary
Phone: (01) 118-8288 or (01) 118-8012
(Provides English-language services)

International Medical Services
XIII. Vaci utca 202
Budapest
Hungary
Phone: (01) 129-8423 or (01) 149-9349
(Provides English-language services)

Belgyogyaszati Klinika
VIII. Koranyi Sandor utca 2/a
Budapest
Hungary
Phone: (01) 133-0360
24 hours

Central State Hospital
Kutvolgyi utca 4
Budapest
Hungary
Phone: (01) 155-1122
24 hours

Pharmacies

Pharmacy
II. Frankel Leo utca 22
Budapest
Hungary
24 hours

Pharmacy
VII. Rakoczi utca 86
Budapest
Hungary
24 hours

Pharmacy
XXI. Kossuth Lajos utca 95
Budapest
Hungary
24 hours

Pharmacy
XX. Tancsics M. utca 104
Budapest
Hungary
24 hours

Pharmacy
III. Szentendrei utca 2/a
Budapest
Hungary
24 hours