Thinking about a unique trip next fall? Monostori Fortress (Monostori Erőd) in Komárom offers guided tours for individual visitors throughout 2025, with special dates in late October. You don’t need to book ahead if you’re coming on your own—just show up and join. However, if you’re part of a group, remember to register in advance. The fortress is also open for those who prefer to wander and explore at their own pace.
Tour Dates and Times
Guided tours for individuals are scheduled for October 23 at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, October 24 at 1:00 PM, October 25 at 11:00 AM, and October 26 at 1:00 PM, all in Komárom. Just a heads up: the organizers may change the dates or program details, so check before your trip.
Where to Stay: Spa Hotels and Cozy Apartments
There’s no shortage of accommodation options in Komárom, especially if you’re seeking spa rejuvenation. Directly beside the thermal baths, you’ll find two stylish, comfortable studio apartments with separate entrances. Perfect if you like a bit of privacy while still staying close to all the action.
Forrás Hotel is located in the city center on the grounds of the thermal bath. The hotel’s rear entrance opens directly onto the spa’s park, making it easy to go from your room to the relaxing pools. Room rates include a generous buffet breakfast and admission to the healing spa. There are plenty of cozy restaurants within walking distance, and sports lovers will find a wealth of activities nearby.
Het Vezér Apartmanhotel is right next to Komárom Healing Spa (Gyógyfürdő), with a private entrance to the spa property. Most apartments have private terraces overlooking crystal-clear pools just 65 feet away. Hotel guests enjoy unlimited access to all the spa facilities throughout the day—soak as long as you like!
Options for Every Taste
Aqua Hotel Komárom is just over half a mile from downtown and located right beside Brigetio Spa (Brigeti Gyógyfürdő). Whether you want rest, fun, healing, or an active holiday, you’ll find comfort in one of 31 rooms (including 2 suites, 29 doubles, and 3 singles), all combining traditional style with modern comforts. Suites offer separate living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms, and all rooms come with a new LCD TV, satellite channels, and fast internet. If camping is more your style, the fully refurbished 2009 campsite can accommodate up to 60 caravans and 10 tents.
On a quiet street near a spa fed by certified thermal water, Hotel Karát invites you to relax. The building includes a café, bar, a 50-seat air-conditioned restaurant with a shady, flower-filled terrace in the summer, a gym, and a separate conference room for business or family events. The buffet restaurant is open daily from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, serving two soups, 8-10 main dishes, salads, and desserts. The guesthouse section can sleep up to 12 guests in clean, quiet rooms.
Apartments are available with two or four beds, all featuring a bathroom and kitchenette—some have a shared kitchen and bathroom as well as meeting rooms.
Easy Access and Lots to Do
Komárom is just 4.3 miles from the M1 motorway, making it very easy to reach by car. The city is famous for its healing thermal waters and year-round spa complexes, drawing holidaymakers and wellness seekers alike. Tulipán Hotel, for example, is dedicated to quality and guest satisfaction, and makes a great starting point for trips to either Monostori Fortress (Monostori Erőd) or the Slovak side of Komárom.
Right at the base of the Hungarian-Slovak border bridge is the Vasmacska Restaurant and Guesthouse, the closest place to Monostori Fortress for a bite to eat after your tour. Expect a large selection of cultural, tourist, and sports activities, with 20 double rooms, two triple rooms, and two four-bed rooms—each with bathroom, color TV, fridge, and some with a mini kitchen. The thermal spa is a five-minute walk away and open year-round.
Coffee Breaks by the Danube
Craving a pick-me-up after exploring? The Danube Bastion Port Reception (Dunai Bástya) awaits with coffee, cappuccino, tea, mineral water, and soda during official opening hours. Sit out on the terrace from March to October or enjoy the cozy indoors if the weather isn’t cooperating.
