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About Karstens

Creating inspiring spaces for Australia’s leading organisations.

For over two decades, Karstens has been trusted by Australia’s business community to host their most important meetings and events. With more than 80% of clients returning to Karstens each year, we’ve built a national reputation for venues that are elegant, functional, and effortless to manage.

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About Karstens
Karstens was founded with a single idea: that corporate events and conferences should feel as welcoming as a five-star hotel stay.

What began as one venue in Melbourne in 2006, we’ve since expanded to five major CBDs, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth, all designed to deliver the same premium experience.

While each venue combines luxury design, modern technology and thoughtful amenities, what has truly sets us apart over the years is our people, who work alongside you from planning to execution of your event, ensuring every detail reflects your organisation’s professionalism and purpose.

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The Karstens Journey: Hospitality with Purpose

In 2006, Hendrik Karsten transformed two decades of hands-on hospitality experience across Amsterdam and Melbourne into a bold new venture; Karstens. With a background that spanned high-end European catering to managing premier dining and event spaces in Melbourne, Hendrik had a clear understanding of what modern business professionals were missing in corporate venues: genuine hospitality.

He saw the limitations of hotels and multi-use buildings, where business meetings were often squeezed between tourist traffic and noisy lobbies. Determined to create something better, Hendrik envisioned a space that felt tailored, calm, and wholly dedicated to business success.

National reach.

Karstens operates across every major capital city. Each venue is located in the heart of the CBD, close to transport, hotels, and dining, making it easy for delegates to attend and easy for organisers to manage. Our national network allows businesses to host events consistently across states, with one central point of contact and a team that understands your organisation’s standards and preferences.

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Karstens booking includes everything you need to host a professional quality event

Your Karstens booking includes everything you need to host a professional, high-quality event.

From Wi-Fi and projectors, to AV systems, whiteboards, catering, and coffee, you’ll have everything you need from the moment you walk in. Our venues feel calm, considered, and ready for business. Every detail, from the lighting to the layout, is designed to remove friction and help your day flow effortlessly.

But what truly defines the Karstens Experience is our service. Every event has a dedicated account manager who understands your goals, checks every detail, and stays one step ahead, ensuring rooms are perfectly prepared, catering arrives exactly on schedule, and last-minute adjustments are handled with confidence and care.

Our mission is to provide exceptional
conference and meeting venues for memorable
events across Australia.

Meticulous attention
to detail.
Professional and
personalised service.
Simple and
innovative systems.
Consistency across
every location.
Premium venues
in CBD locations.

Hear it from our clients.

With over 208 five-star Google Reviews and a loyal client base
that keeps coming back, Karstens continues to redefine what
professional event hospitality feels like.

The event was a complete success and thank you to Karstens and your friendly team. All willing to help where needed. Food was amazing as well. Looking forward to our next event at Karstens in the near future.

 

Seamus Gay

Rio Tinto

The booking process and communication with Stephanie was great and the changes I requested were not a problem. I have booked a number of events with Karstens and it’s always an easy process.

Tracie Rindfleish

Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development

I just want to pass on a heartfelt thank you for hosting the COS training last week for the 4 day event. Sam, Kira and Hannah were so accommodating and helpful to every request or question I had for them.

Natalie van Winckel

Manager, Education and Virtual Health Services

Over the past four years, I’ve presented education programs at Karstens venues around Australia and the support from their team has been second-to-none. Everything is always set up and ready to go, so I can walk in, present, and focus entirely on my program with no stress. Their professionalism makes my sessions run smoothly and look even better, which is always noticed and appreciated by attendees. After presenting in venues all over the country, coming back to Karstens genuinely feels like returning to a second home.

Gary Bain

Nurse Consultant & Educator, Principal at The Wound Guy

Thanks so much for reaching out – everything was great! Phil and Shay (pardon any spelling errors) made everything really easy and seamless and we also loved meeting Stephanie on the first day who showed us all the rooms etc. All the conference guests really liked the open and bright spaces you offered – thank you so much for everything!

Shruti Bengani

Asia Pacific Operations Lead, Teach For All

Karstens is proud to support some of Australia’s leading organisations across finance, government, education, healthcare, and professional services.

Trusted by Australia's leading companies

At Karstens, our people are our greatest strength
At Karstens, our people are our greatest strength.

Each meeting and conference venue is led by experienced professionals who blend precision with genuine hospitality, anticipating your needs, solving problems, and taking pride in every detail. United by a shared commitment to service excellence, our team ensures every event feels personal, seamless, and unmistakably Karstens.

Need a hand with your next event

Need a hand with
your next event?

Let us take the stress out of organising. Discover why
Karstens is Australia’s most trusted provider of conference
and meeting venues. To book:

  • 01
    Choose your location
  • 02
    Select your room size and catering package
  • 03
    Confirm instantly (no deposit required under $5k)

Your dedicated account manager will take it from there. If you would like more information, speak to our team today.

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