Aranybástya
Castle District · Csónak utca 1, 1015 Budapest
350 guests standing in the whole venue; 8 event spaces; Hanging Garden 340 m², 180 standing, 130 seated
Buda Castle Wedding Venues in Budapest
Buda Castle offers ceremony locations and reception spaces ranging from an intimate private room for 30 guests to the Royal Riding Hall for 300, or Aranybástya, which accommodates up to 350 guests for a standing reception. You can send a single enquiry through this site to receive direct replies from the venues.
Where can you hold a civil ceremony?
- Aranybástya: on the 28 m² Private Terrace of the Hanging Garden, facing Parliament and the Chain Bridge.
- Fisherman's Bastion Restaurant: on the Danube Terrace, or on the Margaréta Terrace for up to 50 guests.
- Hilton Budapest: on request, the District I registrar conducts the ceremony in the hotel.
- Royal Palace courtyards: the Lion Courtyard, Hunyadi Court and the Turkish Garden can be hired for weddings.
Church weddings in the Castle
- Matthias Church: Catholic weddings. Apply at least five months ahead; one partner must be Catholic, and only the couple can book the date.
- Buda Castle Lutheran Church: a wedding service after the civil ceremony. Apply about six months ahead.
- Royal Chapel in the Castle Museum: a consecrated space with about 18 seats and room for 40 standing.
Getting Married in Budapest as a Foreign Couple
In Hungary, only a civil ceremony is legally binding. You do not need a Hungarian address to marry here. You must give notice of marriage together, in person, at least 31 days before the wedding. All foreign documents require a certified Hungarian translation. Read our step-by-step guide for full details on required documents, notice periods and fees.
Wedding dinner by guest numbers
- Above 300 guests: the Royal Riding Hall, a 640 m² hall for up to 300; Aranybástya as a whole house, 350 at a standing reception.
- 100 to 300 guests: the Royal Guard, above 200 in the building; the Aranybástya Hanging Garden, 130 seated; the Knights' Hall of the Fisherman's Bastion Restaurant, 95.
- Under 100 guests: the Aranybástya Panorama Terrace, 80 seated; the Lipót Room of the Royal Guard, 80 seated; the Aranybástya Library Room, 30 at round tables.
What to check for a Castle wedding
- For a terrace ceremony, ask for a wet-weather space in the same building. Aranybástya, for example, pairs the Hanging Garden with the Exhibition Space in summer, and the Panorama Terrace with the restaurant all year.
- Plan guest parking early. A lift runs from the Castle Garage up to Csikós Court; other venues are reached by bus or the electric castle bus.
- Ask whether you can bring your own cake, drinks or caterer. Many Castle venues cook in-house and do not allow outside food or drink, and at Várkert Bazár only exclusive partners may cater.
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Royal Guard Restaurant & Café (Főőrség)
Royal Palace, Hunyadi udvar, 1014 Budapest
Over 200 guests in the building; Café 100, Lipót Room 80 seated, Miklós Room 30
Royal Riding Hall
Royal Palace · Budavári Palota, Csikós udvar, 1014 Budapest
Up to 300 guests; a 640 m² hall nearly 15 m high; cloakroom for 300
Weddings (13)
Arany Hordó
Hotels and restaurants in the Castle District · Tárnok utca 16, 1014 Budapest
Knights' Hall 60; 15th-century wine cellar 40
Aranybástya
Castle District · Csónak utca 1, 1015 Budapest
350 guests standing in the whole venue; 8 event spaces; Hanging Garden 340 m², 180 standing, 130 seated
Castle Museum (Budapest History Museum)
Royal Palace and institutions · Royal Palace, Building E, 1014 Budapest
Baroque Hall 400 m², 250 standing, 150 to 180 seated; Gothic Hall 150 standing
De la Motte-Beer Palace
Royal Palace and institutions · Dísz tér 15, 1014 Budapest
No published capacity. Baroque rooms with frescoes.
Fisherman's Bastion Restaurant
Hotels and restaurants in the Castle District · Fisherman's Bastion, 1014 Budapest
Danube Terrace 150 standing, 88 seated; Knights' Hall 95 seated; the spaces can be opened up together
Hilton Budapest
Hotels and restaurants in the Castle District · Hess András tér 1-3, 1014 Budapest
Ballroom A+B+C: 503 m²; 500 theatre style, 330 classroom style, 360 banquet style. Dominican Courtyard: 380 for a reception, 190 for a banquet.
IDA Bistro
At the foot of Castle Hill and nearby · Ybl Miklós tér 6, 1013 Budapest (Várkert Bazár)
Garden 350 standing, 180 seated; indoors 250 standing, 130 seated
Márai Sándor Cultural Centre
At the foot of Castle Hill and nearby · Krisztina tér 1, 1013 Budapest
Ceremonial room 119 m², 50 guests in wedding layout
Pest-Buda Bistro
Hotels and restaurants in the Castle District · Fortuna utca 3, 1014 Budapest
49 inside in winter, 57 in summer
Pierrot
Hotels and restaurants in the Castle District · Fortuna utca 14, 1014 Budapest
70 to 110 guests indoors; walled garden 60 to 80
Royal Guard Restaurant & Café (Főőrség)
Royal Palace, Hunyadi udvar, 1014 Budapest
Over 200 guests in the building; Café 100, Lipót Room 80 seated, Miklós Room 30
Royal Palace courtyards and terraces
Royal Palace and institutions · Royal Palace, 1014 Budapest
The operator does not publish capacities. Available: Lion Courtyard, Hunyadi Court, Csikós Court, Turkish Garden, Savoy Terrace, Fishing Children Terrace.
Royal Riding Hall
Royal Palace · Budavári Palota, Csikós udvar, 1014 Budapest
Up to 300 guests; a 640 m² hall nearly 15 m high; cloakroom for 300
Frequently asked questions
Can you get married in Buda Castle?
Yes. The District I registrar also travels to a venue within the district. Civil ceremonies are held for example on the Aranybástya Private Terrace and at Hilton Budapest, religious ones at Matthias Church, the Lutheran church of Buda Castle and the Royal Chapel of the Castle Museum.
How many guests can a Buda Castle wedding have?
From a private room for 30 to a standing reception for 350. The Royal Riding Hall takes up to 300 guests, the eight spaces of Aranybástya 350 at a standing reception, and the Royal Guard building above 200.
How early should you book Matthias Church?
At least five months before the wedding. One partner must be Catholic, and only the couple can make the booking.
Do we need a permit for a civil ceremony at our venue?
Buda Castle is located in District I of Budapest. To hold your ceremony at a venue outside the local register office, you must obtain a permit from the district notary.
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