Budapest/Aquincum

Aquincum is the former Roman city which stood in Budapest. This article describes the northern part of District III (Óbuda–Békásmegyer).

Understand

Aquincum was originally settled by the Eravisci, a Celtic tribe. After the Batonian War (6–9 AD), the Danube became the Empire's northern border, and Aquincum was rebuilt as a military fortress (castrum), part of the Ripa Pannonica - the fluvial part of the Limes border protection system. Around 41-54 AD, a 500-strong cavalry unit arrived, and the 6,000 strong Legio II Adiutrix was stationed here by 89 AD. The city gradually grew around the fortress.

Being the centre of operations on the Roman frontier against the neighbouring Iazyges, Aquincum was occasionally the headquarters of emperors. Under Hadrian, the city obtained municipal status; his later successor Marcus Aurelius may have written at least part of his Meditations at Aquincum. Under Septimius Severus, Aquincum became a colonia. After an administrative reorganization in 106 AD, it became the capital city of Pannonia Inferior province, holding that position until the administrative reform of Diocletian, more than a hundred years later. The city had around 30,000 to 40,000 inhabitants by the end of the 2nd century.

Get in

To Aquincum from the center:

  • From Batthyány tér  M2  by  H5  to 🌍 Aquincum.
  • From Nyugati pályaudvar  M3  by  S72 ,  G72  or  Z72  to 🌍 Aquincum Train Station.
  • From Göncz Árpád városközpont  M3  by  34  or  106  to 🌍 Aquincum.

To Békásmegyer from the center:

  • From Batthyány tér  M2  by  H5  to 🌍 Békásmegyer.
  • From Göncz Árpád városközpont  M3  by  34  to 🌍 Békásmegyer.

The area can be accessed by  D12  between Mar 15–Oct 31. Boat stations:

Public transport map of Óbuda–Békásmegyer.

See

In Aquincum:

  • 🌍 Aquincum Museum and Archaeological Park (Aquincumi Múzeum és Régészeti Park), III, Szentendrei út 135 (Záhony utca  106  / Aquincum  H5 ), ☏ +36 1 430-1081, . Exhibitions: Apr–Oct: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, Nov–Mar: Tu–Su 10:00–16:00. Archaeological Park: Apr–Oct: Tu–Su 09:00–18:00, Nov–Mar: Tu–Su only when the weather is dry and surfaces are not slippery. The remains of Aquincum the former capitol of Pannonia Inferior, built by the Romans. Exhibitions, archaeological park and Painter's House. Guiding available only if booked in advance (English, German, French, Hungarian). Apr–Oct: adult: 1600 Ft; senior, student: 800 Ft. Nov–Mar: adult: 1000 Ft; senior, student: 500 Ft. (updated Mar 2019)
  • 🌍 Aquincum Civil Town Amphitheatre (Aquincumi polgárvárosi amfiteátrum), III, Zsófia utca 1 (Aquincum  H5 ). The amphitheater was located outside the city walls, from the north of it. This is built around 150 CE, and in the third century it was renovated several times. Nearly circular floor plan, axis based sizes: 86.5 m (284 ft)×75.5 m (248 ft). It can be classified as earth amphitheater. The arena itself was surrounded by 3 m (9.8 ft) high stage wall. Free to visit (from outside). (updated Mar 2019)
  • 🌍 Aquaeductus (Aqueduct, Vízvezeték), III, Szentendrei út (Záhony utca  106  / Aquincum  H5 ). Free to visit. (updated Mar 2019)
  • 🌍 Graphisoft Park, III, Záhony utca 7 (Záhony utca  106 ), ☏ +36 1 815-3400, . Industrial park with office buildings next to the Danube. It was built since 1998, and mainly used by information technology companies. Here was the Óbuda Gas Works, a few historic industrial buildings remained here. Here you can find a statue about Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, as well as "Chess Players", "Rubik's Cube". (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 Our Lady of the Stone Roman Catholic Parish Church (Kövi Szűz Mária római katolikus plébániatemplom), III, Szentendrei út 69-71 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), ☏ +36 20 823-1757, . Built in 1865. (updated Mar 2019)
  • 🌍 Mocsáros-dűlő (Rómaifürdő  H5 ). Nature reserve with marshy habitat. (updated Apr 2019)

In Békásmegyer:

  • 🌍 Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church (Szent József római katolikus templom), III, Templom utca 13/a (Templom utca  243 ), ☏ +36 1 454-0571, . Built in 1764. (updated Mar 2019)
  • 🌍 Saint Joseph House (Szent József-ház), III, Templom utca 20 (Templom utca  243 ). Former school, now community house, one storey romantic building. Built around 1865. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 Dwelling Houses (Lakóházak), III, Templom utca (Templom utca  243 ). Templom utca 13: L-shaped Baroque groundfloor house built in circa 1750. Its window frames are decorated with grape pattern. Templom utca 38: Baroque groundfloor house built in circa 1780. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 Quarry on Róka Hill (Róka-hegyi kőfejtő) (Csillaghegy  H5 ). Nature reserve, nice view to Békásmegyer. (updated Apr 2019)

Do

Culture

Parks
  • 🌍 Római Coastal Promenade (Római-part) (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ). 4.7 km (2.9 mi) long coastal promenade close to the river. It is well known among inhabitants – and increasingly among tourists – as a local recreational area, natural reserve, water sports facility, and – predominately between spring and fall – a popular entertainment area with numerous open air gastronomic facilities and bars. Free to visit. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 Óbuda Island (Óbudai-sziget) (Óbudai-sziget  226  / Óbudai-sziget  D12  / Filatorigát  H5 ). Island on the Danube. There is a large park on the northern part. Free to visit. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 Lake Gőtés (Gőtés-tó) (Zemplén Győző utca  243 ). Small park around the lake. Free to visit. (updated Apr 2019)

Baths
  • 🌍 Csillaghegy Árpád Bath (Csillaghegyi Árpád forrásfürdő), III, Pusztakúti út 2-6 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), ☏ +36 1 242-0754, . 06:00–20:00. This bath is the oldest of the capital. It has worked since 1850s. Children's pool, aromatherapy massage, infrasauna, value storage, massage helping for blood circulation. Adult: 2400 Ft–2600 Ft; senior, student: 1900 Ft–2000 Ft, children: 1200 Ft. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 Rómaifürdő Bath (Római strandfürdő), III, Rozgonyi Piroska utca 2 (Rómaifürdő  H5 ), ☏ +36 1 388-9740, . Jun–Aug: 09:00–20:00. Children pool, swimming pool, beach pool. Leisure pool with slide, neck shower and effervescing. Sauna, steam Room. Water is composed: low solute concentration of calcium, magnesium, hydrogen-carbonate, karst, lukewarm water. Adult: 2500 Ft–2800 Ft; senior, student: 1900 Ft–2000 Ft. Discounts on wednesday and on weekdays after 16:00. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 Pünkösdfürdő Bath (Pünkösdfürdői strandfürdő), III, Királyok útja 272 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), ☏ +36 1 388-6665, . Jun–Aug: M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–20:00. Children's pool, adventure pool, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, value storage, catering units. Adult: 1900 Ft–2000 Ft; senior, student: 1500 Ft. Discounts on wednesday and on weekdays after 16:00. (updated Apr 2019)

Sport

Events

Buy

In Aquincum:

  • 🌍 Auchan Aquincum, III, Szentendrei út 115 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), toll-free: +36 80 109-010. M–Sa 05:00–22:00, Su 08:00–20:00. Hypermarket. Services: bank, optics, pharmacy, post office, food bar. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 🌍 Nánási Yard (Nánási udvar), III, Nánási út 47-49 (Nánási út  106  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), ☏ +36 30 942-0163, . Small Farmers' Market: Sa 08:00–13:00; Trió Bistro: 11:00–18:30; Gombro'c Restaurant: Tu–F Su 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–22:00; Omega3 Trout Bistro: 10:00–22:00; Bagetto Bakery: M–Sa 07:00–20:00, Su 08:00–18:00; Sörminta Pub: Tu–F 16:00–22:00, Sa 09:00–22:00, Su 14:00–21:00. Small farmers' market on Saturdays. Bistro with fast food and lunch. Traditional restaurant with special balls filled with sweet or savoury flavours. Bistro with trout dishes. Bakery, cafe and breakfast. Pub with various craft beers. Average meal in the bistro and the restaurant: 2890 Ft, lunch menu: 1490 Ft. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 Spar, III, Köles utca 1 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), ☏ +36 20 823-7770, . M–F 06:30–21:00, Sa 06:30–20:00, Su 08:00–14:00. Supermarket. (updated Feb 2019)

In Békásmegyer:

  • 🌍 Békásmegyer Market, III, Heltai Jenő tér 1 (Békásmegyer  H5 ), ☏ +36 1 388-9131. M 07:00–17:00, Tu–Th 07:00–18:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–14:00. Services: grocery store, butcher, bakery. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 🌍 Csillag Center, III, Rákóczi utca 36 (Czetz János köz  134 ), ☏ +36 20 503-7049. M–F 10:00–20.00, Sa 10:00–18.00, Su 10:00–16:00. Shopping center. Services: clothes store, indoor playground, optics, drugstore, pet food, office supplies, bookstore, post office, pharmacy, beauty salon, flower shop, fitness studio, travel agency. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 🌍 Spar, III, Csobánka tér 3 (Békásmegyer  H5 ), ☏ +36 20 823-7106, . M–F 06:30–22:00, Sa 06:30–20:00, Su 08:00–16:00. Supermarket. (updated Feb 2019)

Eat
This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
BudgetUnder 1700 Ft
Mid-range1700 Ft–2200 Ft
SplurgeOver 2200 Ft

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Drink

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Pubs

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Bars and nightclubs

In Aquincum:

  • 🌍 Két Rombusz, III, Római part 45 (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), ☏ +36 20 942-7392. Apr–Oct: M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–01:00, Sa 11:00–01:00, Su 11:00–23:00. Bar. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 🌍 Miamor Rómaim, III, Római part 47 (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), . Food bars, beach volleyball courts, live concerts. Th 15:00–23:00, F 14:00–23:00, Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 10:00–22:00. (updated Dec 2020)
  • 🌍 Pók Cafe, III, Szentendrei út 155 (Aquincum  H5 ), ☏ +36 1 242-0554. 16:00–03:00. Bar. (updated Apr 2019)

In Békásmegyer:

  • 🌍 Fellini Római Kultúrbisztró, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart 5 (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), . May–Sep: M–Th 14:00–00:00, F 12:00–00:00, Sa Su 10:00–00:00. Bar on the riverside. Free entrance. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 🌍 Garden Placc, III, Királyok útja 33 (Szent János utca  34 ), ☏ +36 30 435-4518, . May–Sep: 12:00–23:00. Open-air bar. Hamburger: 1290 Ft. (updated Aug 2021)
  • 🌍 Nap bácsi, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart 9 (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), ☏ +36 30 171 2367. May–Sep: M–Th 14:00–23:00, F 14:00–00:00, Sa Su 10:00–00:00. Bar on the riverside. Free entrance. (updated Feb 2019)

Sleep
This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
BudgetUnder 13,000 Ft
Mid-range13,000 Ft–20,000 Ft
SplurgeOver 20,000 Ft

Budget
  • 🌍 Duna-Party Guesthouse, III, Királyok útja 93 (Szamos utca  34 ), ☏ +36 1 250-3667, . Double bedrooms with shower-bath, flush-toilet and air conditioning, internet, telephone satellite TV, bar and parking. Double room: 9945 Ft. (updated Mar 2019)
  • 🌍 Irisz Guesthouse, III, Szentendrei út 341 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), ☏ +36 1 240-2597, fax: +36 1 454-1012, . Scandinavian-style guesthouse for 20 people in 10 rooms. Single room: 9900 Ft, double room: 11,900 Ft. (updated Mar 2019)
  • 🌍 Római Camping, III, Szentendrei út 189 (Rómaifürdő  H5 ), ☏ +36 1 250-0426, . Places for 1500 tents and caravans. Cold-hot water, electricity, car parking and taxes are included. Free children under age of 3. Pets are free, Free wifi. Bungalow for one person: 3000 Ft, for two persons: 6000 Ft. (updated Mar 2019)

Mid-range

Splurge
  • 🌍 Alfa Art Hotel, III, Királyok útja 205 (Sinkovits Imre utca  34 ), ☏ +36 1 453-0060, fax: +36 1 240-8150, . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 3-star. All 42 rooms are equipped with telephone, TV, mini bar, Internet-access, safety-box and bathroom. Single room: 22,090 Ft, double room: 25,290 Ft. (updated Mar 2019)
  • 🌍 Holiday Beach, III, Piroska utca 3-5 (Sinkovits Imre utca  34 ), ☏ +36 1 436-7160, fax: +36 1 436-7161, . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 4 star. 68 rooms and suites and secure parking area. With its own yacht port. Single room: 28,915 Ft, double room: 32,060 Ft. (updated Mar 2019)
  • 🌍 OTP Hotel, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart 136 (Békásmegyer, Újmegyeri tér  34 ), ☏ +36 1 250-1419, . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 15,000 Ft, double room: 24,000 Ft. (updated Mar 2019)

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