Frequently Asked Questions

This guide covers 36 venues for hire in the Castle District, the Royal Palace and at the foot of Castle Hill: palace courtyards, a ballroom, panoramic terraces and the 640 m² Royal Riding Hall.

The Hilton Budapest ballroom takes 600 according to the hotel's room list, the Várkert Bazár event hall has 512 tiered seats, Aranybástya takes 350 at a standing reception, and the Royal Riding Hall 300 standing, at round tables or in theatre style.

The District I registrar also travels to a venue within the district. The Aranybástya Private Terrace faces Parliament and the Chain Bridge, at Hilton Budapest the ceremony is held in the hotel on request, and the courtyards of the Royal Palace can also be hired for weddings.

Among others, Aranybástya, the Fisherman's Bastion Restaurant, LÁNG at Hilton Budapest, the Hungarian National Gallery terraces, the Castle Museum's Gothic Hall, the Savoy Terrace and the Várkert Bazár Danube Terrace.

By bus (16, 16A, 116, 216) to Dísz tér, by funicular from Clark Ádám tér, by the Várkert Bazár escalator, on foot or by car to the castle car parks.

Most venues give an individual quote based on the date, guest numbers and menu. Send one enquiry to several venues to compare prices easily.

It depends on the venue. Aranybástya, the Royal Guard and the Royal Riding Hall cook in-house, Várkert Bazár works with exclusive partners, and the Hungarian National Gallery recommends catering partners.

The venues reply to you directly. Aranybástya and the Royal Riding Hall reply within two working days.

Nothing. Enquiries are free, and the venues send their proposals directly to you.