Quiddich Stadium

The Quiddich stadium plays hosts to all inter-house Quiddich games at Hogwarts.

The stadium has an unusual design consisting of numerous towers that contain wooden, bleacher-style seating at the top.

Store Room

A large store room located directly behind the Great Hall.

It's used to store decorations and items for events such as House Cup Ceremonies, Christmas celebrations, and school parties.

Entrance Courtyard

The Entrance Courtyard is a paved area outside of Hogwarts main entrance.

It's the smallest of the Hogwarts courtyards and is mainly used to sort and search the students after Hogsmeade trips.

Great Hall

The Hogwarts Great Hall is the main gathering place at Hogwarts for all meals and special events. It is large enough to comfortably accommodate all professors, students, and guests. The ceiling is spectacularly enchanted to mirror like the sky above.

The raised head-table is used by the professors and overlooks four long tables, one for each of the school houses.

Ground Floor Classrooms

Several comfortable classrooms surround the Quad Courtyard that aren't used for any specific subject.

The last time these classrooms were regularly used was when a Centaur named Firenze became an interim Defence Against the Dart Arts professor.

Entrance Hall

The cavernous entrance hall is dominated by the a wide marble stairway that leads to the Grand Staircase Tower.

Two large oak doors leading to the Great Hall stand to the right of the main entrance.

Caretakers Office

The caretakers office is a miserable, windowless room that smells vaguely of fried fish.

Argus Filch, the longstanding caretaker, uses the office to complete any paperwork he is required to do amongst his other duties.

Transfiguration Courtyard

The Transfiguration courtyard, also known as the Middle Courtyard, is one of the cloisters in the inner part of Hogwarts castle.

The open courtyard is grass-covered with a large,
centuries old tree in the centre.

Transfiguration Classrooms

The ground floor contains several Transfiguration classrooms.

The most commonly used classroom is room 1B, a large, high-ceilinged room with tall windows that face the courtyard.

Quad Courtyard

The Quad is a paved courtyard with four towers, one at each corner.

The main feature of The Quad courtyard is a talking stone gargoyle.

Herbology Store

All herbology supplies are stored haphazardly in a large store room near the greenhouses.

Shelving covers all sides of the room and are filled with pots, equipment, bags and assorted items that have been crammed in wherever any space can be found.

Portrait Room

A small room located off the Grand Staircase that is used to house many portraits on it's walls.

It's not known how the portraits are assigned to be displayed in the Grand Staircase, the Portrait Room, or the castles many corridors.

Training Grounds Entrance

One of the smaller entranceways at Hogwarts that opens onto the schools training grounds and playing fields.

The entrance extends via a corridor through to the Transfiguration Courtyard.

Training Grounds

A large field where students are taught to fly in their first year. Many students use the grounds to practice Quidditch throughout their time at the school.

The lush green grass is kept in immaculate condition.

Grand Staircase

A massive stairway that spans ell floors of the castle that are above ground. The stairways are known to move periodically so students need to pay extra attention when they are travelling around the castle.

The walls are filled with portraits and tapestries,
some of which conceal secret passages and shortcuts to other parts of the castle.

Owlery

The Owlery is a short tower that is completely detached from the main castle.

It is used to house both the school owls along with pets brought in by students. As such the tower is open to the elements allowing the owls to fly in and out as they please.

Greenhouses

Hogwarts has six long, thin greenhouses at the north-east side of the castle.

Several of the greenhouses are used for practical Herbology lessons and are home to a fascinating collection of magical plants and creatures, some of which are incredibly rare.

Staffroom

The staffroom is a long, cosy, panelled room filled with mismatched furniture that was presumably brought by previous professors at the school.

The entrance is guarded by two talking gargoyles to stop mischievous students sneaking in.

Ground Floor Lavatories

The girls and boys lavatories are located on opposite sides of a corridor in the East Wing.

While the facilities are kept clean and tidy by the House Elves there is often a cold breeze coming from the nearby entrance hall, therefore these lavatories are only used by students that are caught short. Most students choose to use the warmer facilities on the upper floors.

Viaduct Entrance

A vast entrance chamber with a huge arched doorway that opens out towards the Hogwarts viaduct.

Viaduct

The viaduct is a large stone bridge that connects the East Wing and the West Wing of Hogwarts castle. The walls are lined with many tall iron torches.

The viaduct spans across a deep chasm over the Great Lake.

Broom Cupboard

A large broom cupboard used to store both old and broken flying brooms that are in need of repair.

Quiddich Supplies

Hogwarts has a large collection of Quiddich supplies such as broomsticks, quaffles, bludgers, and servicing kits that students can use.

Second years and above are permitted to bring their own Quiddich equipment with them to Hogwarts.

Boathouse

It's a longstanding Hogwarts tradition that first-year students arrive at the castle by boat, no matter the weather.

First years arrive at the boathouse before ascending two flights of stairs to the Entrance Hall.

Hospital Wing

The Hospital Wing at Hogwarts is located over two floors. Most of the day-to-day cases are handled in the room above.

Discover more about the Hospital Wind and it's Matron on the first floor.

West Wing Classrooms

Some of the grandest classrooms at Hogwarts are the the ground floor rooms in the West Wing.

These aren't exclusively used be any particular subject and are often play host to teachers meetings.

Chamber of Reception

The Chamber of Reception is a small room near the Entrance Hall. The first year students wait here for a short while before they are invited into the Great Hall for the Sorting ceremony and the Welcoming Feast.

Great Hall Chamber

A small chamber off the Great Hall. Its original purpose is unclear.

The last known use of the room was to temporarily host the school champions during the selection ceremony for the Tri-Wizard Tournament at Hogwarts.

Suspension Bridge

A wooden suspension bridge is used to connect the East and West wings at the school.

The bridge extends over a deep chasm, and even though the bridge strong and secure crossing the bridge can be unsettling. Many students choose to go the longer route via the stone viaduct instead.

Gamekeepers Cottage

A small thatched cottage in the school grounds that is occupied by the Hogwarts Gamekeeper, a role that has belonged to the loveable half-giant Rubeus Hagrid for many years.

Library

The library of Hogwarts contains an unrivalled collection of magical books and resources, stored on thousands of ceiling-high bookshelves.

The volumes are cataloged and managed meticulously by the Madam Irma Pince, the school librarian.

The library strictly closes at 8pm sharp. Any students found in the library after closing time find themselves in detention with the caretaker Argus Filch.

Hospital Wing

The Hospital Wing spans two floors at Hogwarts, with the large room on the first floor serving as the primary hospital.

The room is well lit by tall stained glass windows on three of the walls. Beds are located around the outside of the room, each has a foldable screen to provide privacy when needed.

Matrons Office

The office and living quarters of the school matron. The role has been occupied for a long period of time by Poppy Pomfrey.

DADA Classrooms

The primary Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom is a long room with arched windows along one side. It's main feature is the skeleton of a dragon that hands from the high ceiling.

Several other Defence Against the Dark Arts are located on the first floor but are rarely used.

Arithmancy Classrooms

Arithmancy is currently taught by Professor Septima Vector and involves predicting the future using numbers.

The first floor contains several other Arithmancy classrooms. Hogwarts also teaches Advanced Arithmancy classes, again lead by Professor Vector.

Muggle Studies Classroom

The Muggle Studies classroom is a large, round, welcoming classroom on the first floor of Hogwarts.

No magic or magical equipment is permitted in this room to ensure a muggle-like atmosphere for studying.

Duelling Classrooms

Several unused rooms n the first floor have been converted into duelling classrooms.

Students use these rooms to practice duelling with hexes and spells. A professor must always be present when the room is in use. There are many marks on the walls from missed and rebounded spell-work.

Rear Hall

The Rear Hall is a large, open, and accessible room on the first floor.

The room is one of few in the castle that is fully carpeted. Various portraits adorn on the walls and the room is often filled with the sound of the many portraits in conversation.

Detention Chamber

A cold, dark room used by Argus Filch to put misbehaving students in detention.

The room is empty aside from a small desk in the centre which is surrounded by several uncomfortable wooden chairs.

Passage of the Fouls

Part of the large corridor surrounding the Transfiguration Courtyard is known as the Passage of the Fouls.

The origin of the name is currently unknown by students.

First-Floor Corridor

The main corridor on the first floor of the castle.

It's rumoured that there is a secret staircase to the third floor that is accessible from this corridor.

Boys Lavatory

The boys toilets on first floor. Nothing interesting or noteworthy to add.

Girls Lavatory

The girls toilets on the first floor were ruined by a mountain troll that had been let into the castle by disgraced former professor Quirinus Quirrell.

The toilets have been fully repaired since the incident.

Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom

This bathroom has been out of order since a student, Myrtle Warren, was killed there by the Heir of Slytherin. Her ghost, Moaning Myrtle, still haunts the bathroom.

This bathroom contains the hidden entrance to the Chamber of Secrets. Anyone wishing to access the chamber needs to speak the word "open" in Parseltongue to the tap with an engraved snake.

Temporary Classrooms

The second floor contains a number of temporary classrooms that are rarely used.

The classrooms are kept neat and tidy by the schools house elves so that are ready whenever they are needed.

Second Floor Corridor

The largest corridor on the second floor.

As the second floor classrooms are rarely utilised the corridor is mainly used by students travelling from the Bell Tower entrance to the West Wing.

Restricted Section

Part of the schools library, and located directly above the main chambers, the restricted section is home to all Hogwarts books that contain sensitive material. This is often information on dark magic.

To access the restricted section students need a specially signed note from one of the teachers.

Second Floor Balcony

A spacious balcony that is inaccessible via the castle itself.

The balcony has spectacular views of the grounds and Dark Forest. It's a secret treasure at Hogwarts, known only to adventurous students that explore the grounds via broomstick.

Professors Store Rooms

The entirety of the West Wing on the second floor contains professors private storage rooms.

No student has access to any of the store rooms in this wing, but it is presumed that both personal and subject-related items are stored here.

Prefect Study Area

School prefects have access to a private, well-stocked, and conveniently located study room.

The room not only contains all the study material and supplies that students need, but also an assortment of free drinks and snacks too.

Guest Accommodation

The second floor of the East Wing contains a number of guest rooms.

It's believed these were last used by the families of students competing in the Tri-Wizard Tournament.

Librarians Office

The librarians office is currently occupied by Madam Irma Pince.

The layout and features are unknown as no student has been inside the office while Madam Pince has lived there.

Armoury

A large, long room with suits of amour lined up along each wall.

During the Battle of Hogwarts Minerva McGonagall summoned all suits of armour to come to the defence of the school.

Trophy Room

The Trophy Room is a room that moves between the third and sixth-floors at Hogwarts.

To discover more about this room head to is most common position the sixth floor.

Third Floor Corridor

A high, well-lit corridor with large arched windows along the west-side wall.

The corridor is seldom used as there are few rooms in this part of the castle.

Fluffy / Trapdoor

This large empty room is out-of-bounds for students and is constantly guarded by a suit or amour.

Once home to a large three-headed dog called Fluffy, the room contains a trapdoor that descends deep into the dungeons.

Charms Classroom 1

A large, long room with tiered student seating on each side.

The class is currently taught by Professor Flitwick who often stand on this desk when addressing the class due to his short stature.

Charms Classroom 2

The secondary Charms classroom is only used when students are practicing spells and charms that need a lot of space.

The room contains only one desk which is used by the professor.

Charms Classroom 3

The third charms classroom is only used for examinations.

The room is filled with individual desks that are widely spread out to avoid cheating.

One-Eyed Witch Passage

A statue of a One-Eyed Witch conceals a secret passage way that heads to the cellar of Honeydukes Sweetshop in Hogsmeade.

To access the passage the password 'Dissendium' must be given. Once the password is spoken the hump on the witch's statue opens to reveal a short slide into the passage.

Broom Cupboard

A cupboard full of old, well-used brooms.

Most of them look in need of repair. It's not clear whether these are used for flying or for cleaning purposes.

Study Area

A large, well-equipped study area filled with comfortable chairs and desks.

The room features a fireplace on the far wall that is constantly lit and keeps the room at a comfortable temperature.

History of Magic Classroom

The History of Magic classroom is an old-fashioned room filled with individual wooden desks and chairs that all face a prominent teachers desk at the front of the classroom.

A huge blackboard fills most of the wall behind the teachers desk. The class is currently taught by the ghost of Cuthbert Binns who begins each lesson by drifting in through the blackboard.

Bell Towers

The Bell Towers are large square towers that overlook the north entrance near the greenhouses.

Girls Lavatory

One of the most frequently used lavatories in the castle is kept impeccably clean by the house elves.

Large, clean, and with a stained glass window through which the viaduct entrance can be seen.

Boys Lavatory

One of the most frequently used lavatories in the castle is kept impeccably clean by the house elves.

Large, clean, and with a stained glass window through which the viaduct entrance can be seen.

Store Room

This old, disused classroom has been used as a relatively infrequently as a storage room for a number of years.

For a small period of time this room was used to house the Mirror of Erised, an ancient, ornate mirror that shows the observer the deepest desire of their heart.

Store Room

A store room often used by the house elves. It mainly contains cleaning products and equipment.

Teachers Lavatory

The only known teachers lavatory in at Hogwarts.

It is believed that each professors office has access to a personal bathroom but this is unknown to students.

Unused Classroom

A light and spacious classroom that is currently disused.

It is unclear what subject was taught here from the layout and equipment that remain. The room doesn't look like it's been in use for a long period of time.

Prefects Bathroom

A prefects-only bathroom that can only be accessed by providing the correct password.

The main feature of the room is a huge recessed bath surrounded by many golden taps containing every bathroom supply imaginable.

One side of the room is dominated by a huge stained glass window depicting a mermaid.

Art Classroom

Muggle and Non-Muggle art practices are taught at Hogwarts.

The school teaches a number of non-magic classes to ensure all students gain a full and proper education.

Music Classroom

A wide range of instruments are taught at Hogwarts, of both muggle and non-muggle design.

Girls Lavatory

The largest lavatory at Hogwarts is the girls toilets on the sixth floor.

It contains several armchairs near the entrance, and is often used when girls want to meet and talk without the prying ears of boys overhearing.

Wizard Card Collectors

The Wizard Card Collectors room, otherwise known as room 5B, is an old and disused classroom.

This room is now used frequently by the Wizard Card Collectors Club to collect, compare, and trade Wizard Cards.

Wizard Cards are acquired with every purchase of chocolate frog confectionary.

Muggle Studies Showroom

The Muggle Studies Showroom contains a large collection of muggle household items to teach wizards about life in the non-magic world.

East Wing

A large warm hall continually heated by a huge fireplace in the centre of the room.

Many portraits adorn the walls, along with several suits of armour which guard the room after sunset.

Ravenclaw Tower

Cozy, warm, and spacious accommodation for the Ravenclaw students.

This part of the tower is accessed via the Ravenclaw commonroom on the fifth floor.

Boys Lavatory

Moaning Myrtle is known to hang around this lavatory so boys only use it when they are in real need.

Runes Classroom

The Study of Ancient Runes Classroom is also known as room 6A.

Runology, currently taught by Bathsheda Babbling, involves translating and reading ancient symbols.

All desks face a large lectern at the front which allows the professor a clear view of the whole class.

Room of Rewards

A secret room that can only be accessed by persuading the portrait, Vindictus Viridian, to grant you access.

When inside the room displays records of all student achievements since Hogwarts began.

It's unknown why this room is secret and hidden.

Writing Supplies Room

If a student runs out of supplies during the school year they can find whatever they need in this well-stocked supply room.

The room is locked at all times and supplies need to be requested via the caretaker, Argus Filch.

Disused Bathroom

An old, disused bathroom.

The floor is often flooded. It's unknown whether this is due to a plumbing issue or Moaning Myrtle's tantrums.

Empty Classroom

Dust and cobwebs cover this room that hasn't been used for years.

A large bookshelf fills the curved wall. It's unknown which subject was taught here, it appears to be one that's no longer taught at Hogwarts.

Trophy Room

The Trophy Room moves between the third and sixth-floors at Hogwarts.

The room is home to all trophies, cups, and awards for special services to the school.

The most renowned Ravenclaw name found in the Trophy Room is Garrick Ollivander.

Hall of Hexes

The Hall of Hexes is currently inaccessible and guarded round-the-clock by a suit or armour who won't respond to any questions.

Divination Classroom

A dimly-lit, heavily-scented classroom filled with small, circular desks and fat little pouffes.

The divination classroom is the only classroom at Hogwarts accessed via a trap door.

The shelves are heavily stacked with teapots, candles, and crystal balls.

Astronomy Classroom

Most astronomy lessons are held one floor up, atop the tower.

During poor weather conditions or low visibility the lessons are conducted in this spacious classroom.

Room of Requirement

The Room of Requirement, also known as the Come and Go Room, only appears when a person is in great need of it.

This room can also reveal a secret passage to the Hog's Head Inn in Hogsmeade.

Advanced Arithmancy Classroom

The Advanced Arithmancy Classroom is a sparsely decorated room containing only the students desks, professors desk, and a single bookshelf crammed with subject books.

Store Room

One of many store cupboards at Hogwarts, but this is amongst the largest and is often used by the current caretaker, Argus Filch.

North Tower Balcony

One of the largest balconies at Hogwarts.

due to it;s proximity to the Gryffindor commonroom it's often frequented by Gryffindor students during the summer months.

Seventh Floor Corridor

A large, spacious corridor with high arched windows.

This corridor was breached during the Battle of Hogwarts and is where Fred Weasley died in defence of the castle.

Secret Staircase

This secret staircase is hidden behind a large tapestry hung on the wall of the seventh floor corridor.

Many adventurous Gryffindors have discovered this staircase and use it as a shortcut when moving around the castle.

Disused Bathroom

Fred and George Weasley discovered an entrance to this disused bathroom in a secret room off the Gryffindor Common Room.

In their fourth year they turned it into their shop, selling products that would become part of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes.

A large amount of products still remain after they left Hogwarts suddenly before completing their seventh year.

Divination Tower

At the top of the tower is a small, disused loft in the circular roof.

Accessible via a ceiling-hatch in the divination classroom, it's a great secret hiding place.

Astronomy Tower

The balcony atop the Astronomy Tower is where the majority of the astronomy lessons are held, weather permitting.

The tower is the tallest at Hogwarts and offers a spectacular view of the castle, it's grounds, and the night skies.

Turrets

The turrets atop the East Tower contain a network of lofts that clearly haven't been used for decades.

Assorted dust-covered instruments, tools, and devices full up almost all available space.

Gryffindor Tower

Gryffindor Tower is only accessible via the Fat Ladies Portrait on the sixth floor and contains the Gryffindor commonroom and dormitories.

The dormitories are accessed via spiral staircases from the commonroom. Girls upstairs, boys downstairs.

Ravenclaw Tower

Ravenclaw Tower is only accessible via the fifth floor and contains the Ravenclaw commonroom and dormitories.

Access is only granted by correctly answering a riddle to the door with a bronze knocker in the shape of an eagle.

The dormitories are accessed via spiral staircases from the commonroom. Boys on the sixth floor, girls on the seventh floor.

Dark Tower

The Dark Tower, also known as the West Tower, is strictly off-limits to students.

The tower contains a number of old prison cells. There is no record of when or why these cells were used.

Central Tower

The Central Tower is the largest tower at Hogwarts School.

The tower was almost completely destroyed during the Battle of Hogwarts, but has now been fully restored to its former glory.

Kitchens

The kitchen is a huge room where the Hogwarts house elves prepare all meals for both students and professors.

The table layout exactly matches that of the Great Hall above. When food is prepared and arranges on the kitchen tables it is then magically transferred up to the hall.

A secret entrance allows adventurous students to access the kitchens. A doorknob is revealed by ticking the pair in the painting of a bowl of fruit.

House Elf Accommodation

The House Elves of Hogwarts have their own accommodation, located near the kitchens.

No student had ever seen the insides of their accommodation so the layout is unknown.

Store Rooms

There are four sizeable storage rooms in the basements use by the caretaker Argus Filch.

It's unknown what Filch stores in here as he is careful about never accessing these rooms when a student is around.

Unused Classrooms

No classes have been taught in these rooms within living memory.

It's possible that these used to be the Potions classrooms before a former Potions-Master relocated them the the dungeons.

Deathday Party Hall

One of the larger rooms below ground level at Hogwarts. The Deathday Party Hall is used by the ghosts each year to celebrate the anniversary of their deaths.

Dungeon Chambers

A series of chambers that can only be accessed via a trapdoor on the third floor.

These chambers were once home to a series of challenges used to guard the Philosophers Stone.

The Mirror of Erised still remains here but the Philosophers Stone has since been destroyed.

Former Potions Professors Office

This gloomy office was once occupied my Professor Severus Snape, a formar long-standing Potions Master at Hogwarts.

The room has been empty since Severus Snape began his short tenure as Headmaster at Hogwarts.

Potions Classrooms

The main Potions classroom is a cold, gloomy room with walls that are lined with pickled animals in glass jars.

The other Potions classrooms are rarely used, except to host the examinations each school year.

Aragog's Cupboard

An abandoned cupboard used by Rubeus Hagrid during his time as a student to house his pet Acromantula named Aragog.

Potions Store

This storeroom contains the resident Potion Masters private stock of ingredients, most of which that are extremely difficult to obtain.