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 Árpád híd  M3  by  34  or  106  to 🌍 Aquincum.

To Békásmegyer from the center:

  • From Batthyány tér  M2  by  H5  to 🌍 Békásmegyer.
  • From Árpád híd  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, e-mail: . 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.
  • 🌍 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: 86.5×75.5 meters. It can be classified as earth amphitheater. The arena itself was surrounded by three-meter high stage wall. Free to visit (from outside).
  • 🌍 Aquaeductus (Aqueduct, Vízvezeték), III, Szentendrei út (Záhony utca  106  / Aquincum  H5 ). Free to visit.
  • 🌍 Graphisoft Park, III, Záhony utca 7 (Záhony utca  106 ), +36 1 815-3400, e-mail: . 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".
  • 🌍 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, e-mail: . Built in 1865.
  • 🌍 Mocsáros-dűlő (Rómaifürdő  H5 ). Nature reserve with marshy habitat.

In Békásmegyer:

  • 🌍 Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church (Szent József római katolikus templom), III, Templom utca 13/a (Templom utca  186 ), +36 1 454-0571, e-mail: . Built in 1764.
  • 🌍 Saint Joseph House (Szent József-ház), III, Templom utca 20 (Templom utca  186 ). Former school, now community house, one storey romantic building. Built around 1865.
  • 🌍 Dwelling Houses (Lakóházak), III, Templom utca (Templom utca  186 ). 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.
  • 🌍 Quarry on Róka Hill (Róka-hegyi kőfejtő) (Csillaghegy  H5 ). Nature reserve, nice view to Békásmegyer.

Do

Culture

Remains of civil town from Roman age in Aquincum Museum

Parks

  • 🌍 Római Coastal Promenade (Római-part) (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ). 4.7-km-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.
  • 🌍 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.
  • 🌍 Lake Gőtés (Gőtés-tó) (Zemplén Győző utca  186 ). Small park around the lake. Free to visit.

Baths

  • 🌍 Csillaghegy Árpád Bath (Csillaghegyi Árpád forrásfürdő), III, Pusztakúti út 2-6 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), +36 1 242-0754, e-mail: . 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: 2400–2600 Ft; senior, student: 1900–2000 Ft, children: 1200 Ft.
  • 🌍 Rómaifürdő Bath (Római strandfürdő), III, Rozgonyi Piroska utca 2 (Rómaifürdő  H5 ), +36 1 388-9740, e-mail: . 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: 2500–2800 Ft; senior, student: 1900–2000 Ft. Discounts on wednesday and on weekdays after 16:00.
  • 🌍 Pünkösdfürdő Bath (Pünkösdfürdői strandfürdő), III, Királyok útja 272 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), +36 1 388-6665, e-mail: . 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: 1900–2000 Ft; senior, student: 1500 Ft. Discounts on wednesday and on weekdays after 16:00.

Sport

Indoor exhibition in Aquincum Museum

Events

  • Floralia, +36 1 430-10-81, e-mail: . In May. Spring festival revives the Roman ages in Aquincum Museum. Adult: 1900 Ft; senior, student: 850 Ft.
  • Gyerek Sziget, e-mail: . Sa Su 10:00–18:00. In June. Programs for kids on Óbuda Island. Free entrance.
  • 🌍 Sziget Festival, +36 1 372-0650, e-mail: . In August. One of the largest music and cultural festival in Europe. It is Central Europe's most popular summer festival attracting more than 300,000 visitors. Young and old, Hungarian and foreigner can find his/her entertainment. Day ticket: 23,500 Ft, 7-Day Pass: 104,900 Ft.

Buy

View from Róka Hill

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.
  • 🌍 Nánási Yard (Nánási udvar), III, Nánási út 47-49 (Nánási út  106  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), +36 30 942-0163, e-mail: . Small Farmers' Market: Sa 08:00–13:00; Gombro'c Restaurant: Tu–F Su 11:00–21:00, F–Sa 11:00–22:00; Bagetto Cafe: 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. Traditional restaurant with special balls filled with sweet or savoury flavours. Bakery and cafe. Pub with various craft beers. Average meal in the restaurant: 1890 Ft.
  • 🌍 Spar, III, Köles utca 1 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), +36 20 823-7770, e-mail: . M–F 06:30–21:00, Sa 06:30–20:00, Su 08:00–14:00. Supermarket.

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.
  • 🌍 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: cafe, clothes store, indoor playground, optics, drugstore, pet food, office supplies, bookstore, post office, pharmacy, beauty salon, flower shop, fitness studio, travel agency.
  • 🌍 Spar, III, Csobánka tér 3 (Békásmegyer  H5 ), +36 20 823-7106, e-mail: . M–F 06:30–22:00, Sa 06:30–20:00, Su 08:00–16:00. Supermarket.

Eat

This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
BudgetUnder 1600 Ft
Mid-range1600–2200 Ft
SplurgeOver 2200 Ft

Budget

In Aquincum:

In Békásmegyer:

Mid-range

Római Coastal Promenade

In Aquincum:

In Békásmegyer:

  • 🌍 E-mese Büfé, III, Pünkösdfürdő utca 2 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), +36 20 373-6515. Mar–Oct: 10:00–21:30. Food bar. 1490 Ft.
  • 🌍 Govinda Csillaghegy, III, Lehel utca 15-17 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), +36 70 316-6666, e-mail: . M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Sa 07:00–18:00, Su 12:00–17:00. Vegan food bar with Indian cuisine. 1650 Ft, hamburger: 750 Ft.
  • 🌍 Halterasz, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ). Apr–Sep: M 16:00–21:00, Tu–Su 11:00–21:00. Fish food bar. 1900 Ft.
  • 🌍 Rózsalugas Restaurant, III, Ezüsthegy utca 42 (Templom utca  186 ), +36 1 408-7786, e-mail: . 11:30–22:00. Buffet restaurant. 1390–1790 Ft for two hours.
  • 🌍 Tavacska Pizzeria, III, Pünkösdfürdő utca 3 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), +36 20 510-1001. Mar–Sep: 12:00–22:00. Self-service restaurant and pizzeria with international cuisine. 1790 Ft, pizza: 1790 Ft, hamburger: 1490 Ft.

Splurge

Óbuda Island

In Aquincum:

In Békásmegyer:

Drink

Cafe and breakfast

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In Békásmegyer:

Cafe and confectionery

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Pubs

Rómaifürdő Bath

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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.
  • 🌍 Pók Cafe, III, Szentendrei út 155 (Aquincum  H5 ), +36 1 242-0554. 16:00–03:00. Bar.

In Békásmegyer:

  • 🌍 Fellini Római Kultúrbisztró, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart 5 (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), e-mail: . 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.
  • 🌍 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.

Sleep

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
BudgetUnder 13000 Ft
Mid-range13000–20000 Ft
SplurgeOver 20000 Ft

Budget

  • 🌍 Duna-Party Guesthouse, III, Királyok útja 93 (Szamos utca  34 ), +36 1 250-3667, e-mail: . Double bedrooms with shower-bath, flush-toilet and air conditioning, internet, telephone satellite TV, bar and parking. Double room: 9945 Ft.
  • 🌍 Irisz Guesthouse, III, Szentendrei út 341 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), +36 1 240-2597, fax: +36 1 454-1012, e-mail: . Scandinavian-style guesthouse for 20 people in 10 rooms. Single room: 9900 Ft, double room: 11900 Ft.
  • 🌍 Római Camping, III, Szentendrei út 189 (Rómaifürdő  H5 ), +36 1 250-0426, e-mail: . 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.

Mid-range

Sziget Festival, one of the biggest concert events in all Europe

Splurge

  • 🌍 Alfa Art Hotel, III, Királyok útja 205 (Sinkovits Imre utca  34 ), +36 1 453-0060, fax: +36 1 240-8150, e-mail: . 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: 22090 Ft, double room: 25290 Ft.
  • 🌍 Holiday Beach, III, Piroska utca 3-5 (Sinkovits Imre utca  34 ), +36 1 436-7160, fax: +36 1 436-7161, e-mail: . 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: 28915 Ft, double room: 32060 Ft.
  • 🌍 OTP Hotel, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart 136 (Békásmegyer, Újmegyeri tér  34 ), +36 1 250-1419, e-mail: . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 15000 Ft, double room: 24000 Ft.

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