Aquincum Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Popular places to visit

Aquincum Museum and Ruin Garden
Enjoy the culture and design of the ancient Roman Empire in this former regional capital, 11 hours from Rome itself.

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.

Parliament Building
This impressive building is home to the Hungarian government and is beautifully situated on the banks of the Danube.

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.

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.

Buda Castle
This magnificent building is a landmark in the Budapest skyline, as well as being home to a gallery and a museum.
Activities

Budapest: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink

Parliament Tour in Budapest with Audio Guide

Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise

Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise

Budapest: Mandala Day Spa & Luxury Pool Experience

Budapest: Premium Sightseeing Cruise with Tokaj Frizzante
Our pick of the best Aquincum Hotel Deals

Park Plaza Budapest
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Beke Hotel, Budapest
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

IntercityHotel Budapest
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Corinthia Budapest
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Continental Hotel Budapest
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 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.

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 Matthias Church.

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.

Lipotvaros
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Lipotvaros. Check out top attractions like Danube Palace and Szechenyi Istvan Square, and jump on the metro at Széchenyi István tér Tram Stop or Kossuth Lajos ter Station to see more of the city.
- Aquincum Museum and Ruin Garden
- Margaret Island
- Parliament Building
- Gellért Thermal Bath
- Buda Castle
- St. Stephen's Basilica
- Budapest Christmas Market
- Szechenyi Chain Bridge
- Hungarian State Opera House
- Fisherman's Bastion
- Rudas Baths
- Vorosmarty Square
- Hungarian National Museum
- Ferenc Puskas Stadium
- Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
- Andrassy Avenue
- Liberty Bridge
- Vajdahunyad Castle