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 Buda Castle you can hold a civil ceremony on a terrace, in a palace courtyard or in a hotel, and a church wedding in Matthias Church, the Lutheran church or the Royal Chapel. Wedding dinners range from 30 guests in a private room to 350 at Aranybástya or IDA Bistro.
Where can you hold a civil ceremony?
- Aranybástya: on the Private Terrace facing Parliament and the Chain Bridge, or at the lookout of the Hanging Garden.
- 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.
- IDA Bistro: in the riverside garden of Várkert Bazár.
- 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.
Wedding dinner by guest numbers
| Guests | Venues |
|---|---|
| Up to 50 | Pest-Buda Bistro, Arany Hordó Knights' Hall (60), Márai Sándor Cultural Centre, Aranybástya Library Room (30 seated), Royal Guard Miklós Room (30) |
| 50 to 120 | Royal Guard Lipót Room (80), Fisherman's Bastion Knights' Hall (95), Fekete Holló (86), Pierrot, Aranybástya Exhibition Space (100) and Panorama Terrace (80) |
| 120 to 200 | Aranybástya Hanging Garden (130 seated), IDA Bistro garden (180 seated), Castle Museum Baroque Hall (150 to 180 seated), the whole Royal Guard building (up to 200) |
| 200 to 350 | Aranybástya whole venue (350 standing), Royal Riding Hall (300 at round tables), IDA Bistro garden (350 standing) |
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 (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, Csikós Court · Hunyadi udvar, 1014 Budapest
300 guests standing, at round tables or in theatre style; 640 m² hall, ceiling almost 15 m; U-shape for 80
Venues for 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 510 m², 600 guests per the room list; 23 rooms; Dominican Courtyard 400. LÁNG restaurant 200; Faust Wine Cellar 40 to 45 standing.
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 for weddings of 50
Pest-Buda Bistro
Hotels and restaurants in the Castle District · Fortuna utca 3, 1014 Budapest
55 guests plus 40 on the terrace
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 (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, Csikós Court · Hunyadi udvar, 1014 Budapest
300 guests standing, at round tables or in theatre style; 640 m² hall, ceiling almost 15 m; U-shape for 80
Frequently asked questions
Can you get married in Buda Castle?
Yes. Civil ceremonies are held at Aranybástya, the Fisherman's Bastion Restaurant, Hilton Budapest, IDA Bistro and in hired courtyards of the Royal Palace. Church weddings take place in Matthias Church, the Buda Castle Lutheran Church and the Royal Chapel.
How many guests can a Buda Castle wedding have?
From an intimate dinner for 30 up to 350 guests. Aranybástya takes 350 at a standing reception, the Royal Riding Hall seats 300 at round tables, and the IDA Bistro garden holds 350 standing or 180 seated.
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.
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