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Professional Meeting Venues in Melbourne CBD

Karstens provides premium meeting room hire in Melbourne for businesses seeking a professional, reliable and centrally located venue for corporate events, workshops and training sessions.

Karstens provides premium meeting room hire in Melbourne for businesses seeking a professional, reliable and centrally located venue for corporate events, workshops and training sessions.

Unlike generic coworking spaces or hotel function rooms, Karstens is purpose-built for business meetings and corporate learning environments. Our conference and meeting venues are designed to support productivity, collaboration and seamless event delivery.

Located at 123 Queen Street in Melbourne CBD, the venue is within walking distance of Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station, with convenient access to Collins Street tram services and nearby parking facilities.

Whether you are organising:

  • Corporate training sessions
  • Executive board meetings
  • Staff workshops
  • Leadership seminars
  • Client presentations
  • Hybrid events
  • Strategy sessions

Karstens offers flexible meeting venues Melbourne businesses can rely on.

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Why Choose Karstens for Meeting Room Hire Melbourne

Flexible Room Configurations

Karstens provides flexible room layouts designed to suit everything from small executive meetings to large-scale corporate workshops.

Available configurations include:

  • Boardroom
  • Classroom
  • U-shape
  • Cabaret
  • Theatre
  • Workshop pod layouts

Karstens also offers the flexibility to adjust room allocations based on final attendee numbers, helping businesses avoid paying for oversized spaces.

This flexibility makes Karstens ideal for:

  • Training workshops
  • Leadership sessions
  • Team planning days
  • Professional development seminars
  • Multi-day courses
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Included AV & Technology

Every conference room rental includes professional audiovisual equipment and onsite support to ensure smooth presentations and hybrid collaboration.

Included features:

  • Ceiling-mounted projectors or LCD screens
  • HDMI connectivity
  • Sound systems for presentations
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi in breakout areas
  • Onsite technical support

Additional hybrid conferencing and fibre internet options are also available.

Karstens is ideal for businesses requiring:

  • Virtual workshops
  • Hybrid meetings
  • Training webinars
  • Live-streamed presentations

Multi-location collaboration 

Everything you need

Premium Corporate Environment

Karstens is designed specifically for corporate events and business meeting facilities.

Features include:

  • Natural light in all rooms
  • Ergonomic seating designed for all-day comfort
  • Spacious breakout areas
  • Air-conditioned conference rooms
  • Professional reception experience
  • Quiet, distraction-free environment

The venue combines premium presentation standards with practical functionality for corporate teams.

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Catering for All-Day Meetings & Workshops

Karstens provides fresh in-house catering tailored for corporate events and training sessions.

Options include:

  • Working conference packages
  • Healthy conference menus
  • Buffet lunch options
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Dietary-friendly catering
  • Continuous Nespresso coffee and tea stations

Popular inclusions:

  • Fresh salads
  • Wraps and baguettes
  • Sushi
  • Healthy snacks
  • Hot buffet lunches

Continuous tea and Nespresso coffee are included with room hire.

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Dedicated Event Support

Karstens provides a highly responsive service model with dedicated onsite support throughout your event.

Support includes:

  • Meet and greet services
  • Technical assistance
  • Room setup
  • Signage
  • Course material handling
  • One point of contact for bookings

Every event is supported by an experienced operations team to ensure a seamless experience for presenters and attendees.  

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Meeting Rooms & Conference Spaces

Small Meeting Rooms

Ideal for:

  • Interviews
  • One-on-one meetings
  • Consulting sessions
  • Small team discussions

Meeting rooms accommodate up to 4 participants and provide a quiet, professional environment.

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Boardrooms

Professional corporate meeting rooms suited for:

  • Executive meetings
  • Client presentations
  • Leadership discussions
  • Strategy planning

Boardrooms accommodate up to 8 participants, while XL Boardrooms accommodate 12 delegates. 

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Training Rooms

Purpose-built training rooms support:

  • Staff development
  • Corporate learning
  • Workshops
  • Certification courses

Layouts can be configured classroom, cabaret or U-shape style.

U-shape

Conference Rooms

Larger event spaces support:

  • Seminars
  • Conferences
  • Corporate presentations
  • Company-wide workshops

Melbourne conference rooms accommodate up to 100 delegates depending on layout.

Connect in-room delegates with remote participants

Hybrid Event Spaces

Karstens also offers hybrid conferencing solutions combining in-person and virtual attendance.

Ideal for:

  • National business meetings
  • Hybrid workshops
  • Online training sessions
  • Remote collaboration

karstens vs Co-working & Hotel Meeting Rooms

Feature

Karstens

Coworking Spaces

Hotel Venues

Purpose-built corporate venue

Yes

Limited

Mixed-use

Included AV equipment

Included

Often extra

Often extra

Dedicated onsite support

Yes

Limited

Varies

Flexible room resizing

Yes

Rare

Limited

Professional training setup

Yes

Casual environment

Event-focused

Natural light breakout areas

Yes

Varies

Varies

Hybrid conferencing

Yes

Limited

Additional costs

Consistent corporate service

Yes

Shared environment

Inconsistent
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Melbourne CBD Location & Accessibility

Benefits of the location include:

  • Walking distance to Flinders Street Station
  • Close to Southern Cross Station
  • Collins Street tram access
  • Nearby hotels and restaurants
  • Secure Parking in the building
  • Easy CBD access for attendees

Accessibility features include:

Assisted building access

Disabled facilities onsite  

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about hosting
your next meeting or conference with us. 

What is included in meeting room hire?

Meeting room hire includes AV equipment, projector/screens, whiteboards, onsite support, breakout areas, tea and Nespresso coffee stations, Wi-Fi in breakout areas and room setup assistance.

Can I hire rooms for training workshops?

Yes. Karstens specialises in corporate training rooms and workshop venues designed for professional learning environments. 

Is catering available?

Yes. Karstens offers healthy conference catering, buffet lunches, working lunch packages and dietary-specific catering options.

 

Is AV equipment included?

Yes. Standard AV inclusions include projector/screens, HDMI connectivity, sound and technical support.

Do you support hybrid meetings?

Yes. Karstens offers hybrid conferencing solutions suitable for virtual and in-person collaboration.

How close is the venue to public transport?

The venue is within walking distance of Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station, with tram access nearby.

Can room sizes change if attendee numbers change?

Yes. Karstens offers flexible room allocations based on final participant numbers where availability permits.

Is onsite support available during events?

Yes. Karstens provides onsite operational and technical support throughout events.

Hear it from our clients.

With over 250 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