Aquincum Travel Guide
Budapest
Popular places to visit
Aquincum Museum and Ruin Garden
This Hungarian city is over 11 hours from Italy’s capital, but its ruins call to mind the architecture and history of ancient Rome.
Margaret Island
Explore the great outdoors at Margaret Island, a popular spot to commune with nature in Budapest. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Gellért Thermal Bath
Soothe your aching joints in Budapest’s famous mineral hot springs housed in an impressive building where you can also enjoy a range of spa treatments.
Parliament Building
Gaze at the grand building of the democratic government of the people of Hungary and enjoy its reflection in the Danube River.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Relish the remarkable experience of a bath party and relax in one of the 18 pools of Budapest’s famous hot spring water.
St. Stephen's Basilica
Ride an elevator to the dome of this large church to admire the panoramic views across Budapest and the Danube.
Things to do
Budapest: Sip and Sail River Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco
Budapest: Danube Cruise including Drinks
Budapest: Lotus Cruise with Unlimited Aperol and Prosecco
Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Aquincum
Budapest Marriott Hotel
breakfast - excellent! good view staff was friendly and service orientad
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
H2 Hotel Budapest
Very clean room. Attentive staff. Great walkable location. Excellent free breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Corinthia Budapest
Great place at a great price.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Eurostars Palazzo Zichy
The room was not only spotless, but the whole interior of the hotel was modernized and very cool! The service was outstanding- very professional, helpful, and attentive. Excellent breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Park Plaza Budapest
Room was clean but very warm, despite trying to turn the temperature down, ended up with the window open. Breakfast was plentiful and good quality and in the evening the bar was reasonably priced too.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
K+K Hotel Opera Budapest
Room clean
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Aquincum
Ujlipotvaros
Consider exploring the relaxing spas in Ujlipotvaros. If sightseeing is on the list, WestEnd City Center is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Dozsa Gyorgy Street Station or Dévai utca Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Terezvaros
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Terezvaros. If sightseeing is on the list, Andrássy Út is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Vorosmarty Street Station or Kodaly Circus Station to see more of the area.
District VI
If you're spending time in District VI, check out sights like House of Terror Museum or Andrássy Út and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vorosmarty Street Station or Oktogon M Tram Stop.
Víziváros
If you're spending time in Víziváros, check out sights like Fő Utca or Fisherman's Bastion and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Batthyany Place Station or Halász utca Tram Stop.
Castle Hill
Travellers love Castle Hill for its stunning river views, and you can see more of Budapest by jumping on the metro at Halász utca Tram Stop or Batthyany Place Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Fisherman's Bastion and Fő Utca.
District VII.
If you're spending time in District VII., check out sights like Kiraly Street or Ferenc Liszt Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Wesselényi utca - Erzsébet körút Tram Stop or Király utca / Erzsébet körút Tram Stop.
