Palais Ferstel

4.7(505)

Event Venue

About

Palais Ferstel is a grand 1850s mansion in Vienna’s 1st district, showcasing Venetian and Florentine Trecento architecture with ornate wood ceilings, marble staircases, and a glass-covered arcaded courtyard. Its historic ballrooms and elegant event spaces accommodate 80 to 700 guests, ideal for conferences, award ceremonies, and dinners.

Located steps from Freyung square and well connected by public transit, Palais Ferstel pairs its distinctive event venues with in-house catering that delivers refined service and cuisine. The landmark Café Central, housed within, offers a storied setting for business breaks or client meetings amid classic Viennese café culture.

Best for

Elegant award ceremonies & gala dinners
Product launches in historic ballrooms
Networking receptions in Venetian courtyard

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Venue Details

Standout features

Architecture

Venetian-Florentine Trecento Style Mansion

A grand 1850s mansion designed by Heinrich von Ferstel, showcasing unique Venetian and Florentine Trecento architectural elements rarely seen in Vienna. The building features ornate columns, a distinctive wooden ceiling, and a marble staircase under

Event Spaces

Diverse historic ballrooms and arcaded courtyard

Four versatile event rooms including the grand Ferstelsaal with a ship-bow inspired design and lavish chandeliers, a smaller Venetian pavilion-style room, and a Mediterranean-style arcaded courtyard with a glass roof. These spaces accommodate from

Historic Café

Café Central, a cultural landmark since 1876

Located within the Palais, Café Central has been a hub for Viennese intellectuals, artists, and revolutionaries since the 19th century. The café offers authentic Viennese culinary creations in a setting rich with cultural history, enhancing the

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