Danube Palace

Danube Palace is a neo-Baroque concert hall in Budapest's Inner City district featuring ornate interior details throughout its spaces. The building contains several function rooms, including the Theatre Hall with 294 seats, the Brown Salon for conferences, and the Széchenyi Room for private events.

The building was completed in 1897 under architect Vilmos Freund, originally serving as the casino of the Lipótváros district. After World War II, it was nationalized and transformed into a public cultural space.

The palace hosted performances by renowned composers like Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály, connecting it to Hungary's musical heritage. Audiences gathered here to experience works by some of Central Europe's most important musical figures.

The location is easy to reach by public transport and sits in Budapest's downtown area, making visits convenient. The various rooms differ in size, so visitors experience different settings depending on the event or tour they attend.

The Theatre Hall features the only cupola-topped performance space in Hungary, equipped with an antique cooling system similar to the Parliament Building. This engineering approach was ahead of its time and helped maintain comfort indoors.

Location: Budapest District V

Inception: 1897

Architects: Vilmos Freund

Official opening: 1897

Architectural style: baroque revival

Capacity: 294

Website: http://dunapalota.hu

GPS coordinates: 47.50028,19.04917

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06