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

 

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