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
Conference Venues in Buda Castle
The largest conference hall in Buda Castle is the Várkert Bazár event hall with 512 tiered seats. The Royal Riding Hall and Mercure Budapest Castle Hill take 300 in theatre style, Budai Vigadó 289, and the Budapest Congress Center's Patria Hall 2,000.
Theatre-style capacities
| Venue | Seats |
|---|---|
| Budapest Congress Center, Patria Hall | 2,000 |
| Várkert Bazár event hall | 512 tiered seats |
| Royal Riding Hall | 300 |
| Mercure Budapest Castle Hill | 300 |
| Budai Vigadó theatre | 289 |
| National Széchényi Library, Ceremonial Hall | 190 |
| Aranybástya Theatre Hall | 120, with a stage and motorised seating |
| Novotel Budapest Danube | 120 |
| National Széchényi Library, Council Room | 35 |
Congress gala dinners in the Castle
EASA, the EU Aviation Safety Agency, held its annual conference dinner at the Royal Riding Hall (2024), as did ERRA, the energy regulators' association (2023). The FIDE European law congress gala dinner, with over 400 lawyers, was at Várkert Bazár (2016), and the EAZA annual conference with 680 delegates at Hilton Budapest (2014).
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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 conferences (12)
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
Budai Vigadó (House of Hungarian Heritage)
At the foot of Castle Hill and nearby · Corvin tér 8, 1011 Budapest
Theatre with 289 seats
De la Motte-Beer Palace
Royal Palace and institutions · Dísz tér 15, 1014 Budapest
No published capacity. Baroque rooms with frescoes.
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.
Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
At the foot of Castle Hill and nearby · Krisztina körút 41-43, 1013 Budapest
300 theatre style, 120 banquet
National Széchényi Library
Royal Palace and institutions · Royal Palace, Building F, 1014 Budapest
Ceremonial Hall 225 m², 190 in theatre style; Council Room 35
Novotel Budapest City and Budapest Congress Center
At the foot of Castle Hill and nearby · Alkotás utca 63-67, 1123 Budapest
Patria Hall 2,000 in theatre style
Novotel Budapest Danube
At the foot of Castle Hill and nearby · Bem rakpart 33-34, 1011 Budapest
120 theatre style, 50 banquet
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
Virág Benedek House
At the foot of Castle Hill and nearby · Döbrentei utca 9, 1013 Budapest
110 standing
Várkert Bazár (Castle Garden Bazaar)
Royal Palace and institutions · Ybl Miklós tér 2-6, 1013 Budapest
Event hall 900 m², 512 tiered seats; Foundry Courtyard 305 seats
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest conference venue in Buda Castle?
Within the Castle, the Várkert Bazár event hall with 512 tiered seats. At the foot of Castle Hill, Mercure Budapest Castle Hill takes 300 and Budai Vigadó 289; for a 2,000-delegate congress, the nearby Budapest Congress Center's Patria Hall is suitable.
Is interpreting equipment available?
At the Royal Riding Hall, interpreting equipment and live streaming can be ordered on request. Ask each venue in your enquiry.
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