Max. capacity for gala dinners: 1,200
There's nothing like dinner somewhere truly unusual. This seven hectare former rail yard is an exciting location not just for lovers of veteran locomotives. Situated in the centre of this interactive park, the spacious former workshop can host atmospheric dinners for up to 1,200 people.
Those wishing to see more are free to explore the locomotives and other railway relics positioned all over the open-air museum, among them the dining car from the Orient Express dating back to 1912. There is a direct railway connection to the park from Budapest's Nyugati (Western) Station and the 20-minute journey in a restored carriage sets the scene for an unforgettable evening of nostalgia.
Max. capacity for gala dinners: 950
This lavish neo-classical building is located on the iconic Heroes' Square, just a few minutes from the Budapest city centre. More than 100,000 works of art are held at the museum from the renaissance period right up to the 20th century. In addition to a well known collection of antiques, it is home to paintings by a number of Spanish, Italian, French and German masters.
The large collection includes such influential artists as Velasquez, El Greco, Dürer and Cranach, with the museum's founding stock including the extensive Eszterházy collection acquired in by the Hungarian government in 1870.
The Great Market Hall is one of Budapest's key tourist attractions and is located right on the banks of the River Danube. Brisk business has been done here ever since the middle ages, thanks to the site's prime position along one of Europe's most significant waterways. Here, you can immerse yourself in a world of colour, sound and aromas. The hall was opened in 1897 as a shining example of neo-gothic architecture with a floor space exceeding 10,000 square metres. The roof is an impressive steel construction supporting beautiful ceramics made by the famous Zsolnay porcelain factory.
Max. capacity for gala dinners: 600
The unique ambiance and variety of spaces offered by the largest conference ship in Central Europe makes it a fabulous venue for events of all kinds. You and your guests will be spoilt with superb cuisine in a stylish atmosphere, including a casino, cocktail bar and smoking rooms. Smaller boats of the same high standard are also available if required.
Max. capacity for gala dinners: 600
The former royal palace in the heart of Budapest occupies a picturesque perch above the Danube and provides a breathtaking panorama of the city below. Inside, a collection of more than 100,000 works of art includes items dating back to before the arrival of the Magyar's right up to the modern day. Permanent exhibitions include art from the middle ages and renaissance period, stone sculptures and Gothic woodcarvings and tryptichs, as well as the finest examples of Hungarian painting and sculpture from the 19th and 20th centuries, representing a broad palette for all tastes. The impressive rooms of the image gallery provide a spacious and elegant environment for stylish events of every conceivable type.
Max. capacity for gala dinners: 500
Just 35 km from Budapest and not far from the Royal Palace in Gödöllő, this Equestrian Park was opened by the Lázár brothers in 2001. The world champions in coach-driving fulfilled a long-standing dream in building this riding paradise, combining the atmosphere of a Hungarian village with top-quality cuisine and a riding centre to match the best in Europe. Their spectacular riding show breathes new life into Hungary's rich equestrian traditions.
The centrepiece of the nine hectares of stunning natural countryside is the Hungarian farmhouse, the stables and the hall of champions, all of which are open to visitors. Together, they make the perfect environment for a relaxed get-together at the end of a tough day's meetings.
Max. capacity for gala dinners: 450
This neo-renaissance palace, built at the turn of the last century, was formerly the seat of the Ministry of Justice. Prior to a gala dinner among the marble pillars, statues and frescos of the museum, we recommend a tour of the highly decorative parliament building directly opposite. If you are looking for a venue oozing glitz and glamour, this is just the place.
Max. capacity for gala dinners: 200
Imagine enjoying an elegant evening meal as the world goes by your carriage window. The Hungarian railways have a large fleet of well maintained historic steam locomotives and elegant restaurant and passenger carriages from the 1920s and 30s, in which dinner becomes something truly unforgettable. In the course of a two- or three-hour trip through the outskirts of Budapest, your guests will be invited to sample the authentic feeling of luxury travel in Hungary's golden age. If you so wish, the evening's entertainment can begin in the authentic environs of the Royal Waiting Room in the Nyugati (Western) Station, built by Gustave Eiffel in 1875.
Max. capacity for gala dinners: 150
This lavish building rises majestically above the shore of the Danube near the head of the Chain Bridge. Both monuments were erected on the initiative of Count Széchenyi in the mid 19th century and rank among Budapest's architectural highlights. The finest architects and artists of the day were commissioned to complete the building. Since 1870, the academy has served as the centre of scientific life in Hungary and these historic walls have contributed greatly to the work of many of Hungary's most famous natural and social scientists.
Inside, the rooms are richly decorated with frescos and paintings, providing the perfect surroundings for meetings and gala dinners. The academy is easily accessible by foot from all of the five-star hotels in the city centre.
Max. capacity for gala dinners: 150
A short walk down Andrássy Boulevard from Heroes' Square, tradition and modernity are in perfect symbiosis at the Kogart Villa. The urban palace built in the late 19th century originally functioned as a summer residence for the Landauer family, before being acquired by Baron Ohrenstein. Following the change of regime in 1990, the impressive building was renovated at great expense. It now serves as a cultural hub and gallery.
Max. capacity for gala dinners: 100
The Festetics Palace is located in the heart of Budapest's former palace and mogul district behind the National Museum. Completed in 1865, the building is listed as a national monument having recently been restored to its former splendour. The historical rooms and decorative halls have all been lovingly renovated, while modern lecture theatres and an auditorium have been installed on the ground floor, allowing the palace to provide a home for the German-language Andrássy Gyula University.
The blend of modern infrastructure and refined elegance of the rooms makes the palace an attractive location for high-quality events. Several other aristocratic palaces are also available for rent in the neighbourhood, such as the Wenkheim Palace, the Csekonics Residence and the Károlyi Palace.
Max. capacity for gala dinners: 100
This is without doubt the most elegant and exciting building on Budapest's Grand Boulevard ring road. The neo-renaissance architecture of the palace is in perfect harmony with the Italian high-design of the interiors. Until WW2, the eclectic four-storey building was headquarters to the New York Life Insurance Company and a bastion of Hungarian culture.
The New York Café was once the definitive meeting place for famous artists, writers and journalists. Following extensive renovations, the edifice now houses an elegant five-star hotel and plays host to sparkling gala evenings.
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