Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
At the foot of Castle Hill and nearby · Krisztina körút 41-43, 1013 Budapest
300 theatre style, 120 banquet
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Royal Riding Hall
Királyi Lovarda
Royal Palace, Csikós Court · Hunyadi udvar, 1014 Budapest
300guests at most
The Royal Riding Hall was designed by Alajos Hauszmann when the Royal Palace was extended. It was demolished after the war, rebuilt under the National Hauszmann Programme and reopened in September 2021. Daylight falls into the hall, the roof timbers are open, and the upper-floor box overlooks the whole space.
Key facts
| Address | Royal Palace, Csikós Court · Hunyadi udvar, 1014 Budapest |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 300 guests standing, at round tables or in theatre style; 640 m² hall, ceiling almost 15 m; U-shape for 80 |
| Views and outdoor space | Csikós Court overlooks the Tabán. A lift runs up from the Castle Garage. |
| Recommended for | galas, awards, year-end events, conferences, balls, product launches, protocol events, weddings |
| Event types | Galas and awards, Corporate events, Christmas parties, Conferences, Product launches, Weddings |
Spaces and layouts
| Space | m² | Standing | Seated | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standing reception | 300 | |||
| Round-table dinner | 300 | |||
| Theatre style | 300 | |||
| U-shape | 80 |
Catering and technical
Catering is by the Főőrség and Lovarda in-house kitchen: welcome drinks, seated dinners, standing receptions, coffee breaks, Hungarian menus and drinks packages. Basic sound and a microphone are included; lighting, projector, LED wall, stage, interpreting equipment and live streaming on request. A hussar show in Csikós Court and sabrage can be arranged.
Good to know
Events above 300 guests are assessed individually by the venue. Csikós Court can host outdoor receptions and a hussar show.
Events held here
- Effie Awards Hungary gala, 300 guests (2023, 2024, 2025)
- EASA conference dinner (2024)
- ERRA annual conference gala dinner (2023)
- BeneFit PRIZE awards (2025)
- MBH Bank Corporate Conference (2023)
- Companies for the Future Award gala (2024 to 2026)
Getting there
By car to the Castle Garage under the Royal Palace, with a lift straight up to Csikós Court. Two large lifts also run up from Palota út. More: Getting to Buda Castle.
Questions
How many guests does Royal Riding Hall hold?
300 guests standing, at round tables or in theatre style; 640 m² hall, ceiling almost 15 m; U-shape for 80.
What is Royal Riding Hall recommended for?
Galas, awards, year-end events, conferences, balls, product launches, protocol events, weddings.
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Last checked: 18 September 2026 · Source: the venue's public information
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