Direct U2 metro connection to Messe Wien exhibition center. Self check-in, free WiFi workspace, kitchen, and a quiet base for your business trip. From €45/night.
Vienna consistently ranks among the world's top cities for international conferences, congresses, and trade fairs. The city hosts over 4,000 events annually, ranging from massive trade exhibitions at the Messe Wien to scientific congresses at the Austria Center Vienna, corporate events at the Hofburg, and specialized industry gatherings at venues throughout the city. Major recurring events include the Vienna Auto Show, the FEICON construction fair, the FIBO fitness trade show, and countless medical, technology, and academic conferences that draw thousands of international attendees.
The Messe Wien (Vienna Exhibition Center), located at Trabrennstrasse in the 2nd district, is the city's largest exhibition complex with over 60,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space and direct metro access via the Messe-Prater U2 station. It hosts the majority of Vienna's large-scale trade fairs and commercial exhibitions. The Austria Center Vienna (ACV), located nearby in the 22nd district, is Austria's largest conference center and hosts major international congresses with up to 20,000 participants.
Old Vienna Apartments at Herminengasse 12 is just one minute from Schottenring Metro station, which serves the U2 line. The Messe Wien has its own dedicated U2 station, Messe-Prater, making your commute to the exhibition center remarkably simple and fast.
By U2 metro: Walk one minute to Schottenring station. Take the U2 toward Seestadt. Exit at Messe-Prater station after approximately four stops. The total journey time from your apartment door to the Messe Wien entrance is about 12 to 15 minutes. During major events, trains run frequently, typically every 3 to 5 minutes during peak hours.
By taxi or rideshare: A taxi from Herminengasse 12 to Messe Wien costs approximately 8 to 12 euros and takes about 10 minutes. This can be useful when you are carrying heavy exhibition materials, product samples, or display equipment that would be difficult to manage on the metro.
To Austria Center Vienna: From Schottenring, take the U2 toward Seestadt and continue past Messe-Prater to the Kaisermuhlen-VIC station. The Austria Center Vienna is directly connected to this station. Total travel time is approximately 18 minutes.
To the Hofburg Congress Center: The Hofburg is within walking distance. Walk south from Herminengasse along the Danube Canal, cross the Ringstrasse, and reach the Hofburg in about 20 minutes on foot. Alternatively, take the U4 one stop from Schottenring to Schwedenplatz and walk from there.
Conference and trade fair hotels in Vienna are expensive, especially during major events. When a large exhibition is in town, hotel prices near Messe Wien can spike to 200 to 400 euros per night for standard rooms that offer little more than a bed and a bathroom. These inflated prices reflect the temporary surge in demand, not the actual value of the accommodation.
At Old Vienna Apartments, our rates start at 45 euros per night and remain consistent regardless of events happening in the city. You get substantially more space, a fully equipped kitchen, free high-speed WiFi, and a quiet residential environment, all at a price that makes your company's travel department very happy. For teams of colleagues attending the same event, our larger apartments provide an especially compelling alternative: the Quartett (4 guests, 70 euros per night) or Superior (6 guests, 90 euros per night) means significant savings compared to booking multiple hotel rooms.
The practical advantages go beyond cost. After a long day at a trade fair, standing on your feet for eight or ten hours, the last thing you want is a cramped hotel room. Our apartments give you space to spread out, review materials, prepare presentations, and decompress. The kitchen means you can prepare a quick breakfast before heading to the venue, saving you the 15 to 25 euro hotel breakfast charge and the time spent in a crowded hotel restaurant. The self check-in system means you come and go on your own schedule, whether that means leaving for an early setup call at 6 AM or returning late after a networking dinner.
Modern business travel rarely involves just attending the event itself. You need to prepare presentations, respond to emails, hold video calls with colleagues back home, and review documents between sessions. Our apartments provide an effective workspace environment that most hotel rooms cannot match.
Free high-speed WiFi is available in every apartment, reliable enough for video conferencing and large file transfers. The living areas in our Comfort, Quartett, and Superior apartments include table and chair setups suitable for laptop work. Unlike a hotel business center that may charge per hour or require you to work in a shared, noisy environment, your apartment is your private office for the duration of your stay.
For colleagues sharing an apartment, the living area serves as a natural meeting space. You can debrief after the day's sessions, plan your approach for the next day, and share observations over a home-cooked meal or a glass of Austrian wine from the supermarket. This kind of informal collaboration is far more productive than trying to find a quiet corner in a busy hotel lobby.
The area between our apartment and Messe Wien offers excellent options for business dining and after-hours networking. The Prater neighborhood around Messe Wien has several restaurants catering to business visitors, from casual Austrian cuisine to international options. However, you will find even better choices in the Leopoldstadt streets near our apartment.
Skopik and Lohn (Leopoldsgasse 17): One of Vienna's most acclaimed restaurants, just minutes from Herminengasse. The ceiling is famously covered in a sprawling black-and-white drawing. The kitchen serves modern European cuisine, and the atmosphere is sophisticated enough for a business dinner while remaining relaxed and unpretentious. Reservations are essential.
Leopoldstadt restaurant scene: The streets around Taborstrasse and the Karmelitermarkt are home to a growing number of excellent restaurants, wine bars, and craft beer establishments. These make ideal spots for informal networking dinners with colleagues or potential business partners, away from the crowded restaurants immediately adjacent to the exhibition center.
Inner city dining (15 minutes): Vienna's 1st district, with its concentration of fine dining restaurants, traditional Beisl, and historic coffeehouses, is just a short metro ride or a 15-minute walk across the Danube Canal. For a client dinner or a special business occasion, options like the Schwarzes Kameel, Plachutta, or the rooftop restaurants along the Ringstrasse provide impressive settings.
Throughout the year, Messe Wien and ACV host events across numerous industries. If you are planning to attend any of these, booking accommodation early is advisable, as Vienna hotel prices surge during large events. Some of the recurring annual events include automotive exhibitions, construction industry fairs, fitness and health conventions, technology summits, medical congresses, and educational conferences. The Vienna Tourist Board and Messe Wien websites publish complete event calendars well in advance, allowing you to plan your trip and secure affordable apartment accommodation before hotel prices escalate.
For solo business travelers, the Duett apartment (from 45 euros per night, 16 to 25 square meters) provides everything you need: a comfortable bed, kitchenette, WiFi workspace, and a quiet environment for rest and preparation. For pairs of colleagues or those wanting extra space for work, the Comfort apartment (60 euros per night, 30 square meters with separate bedroom) offers an excellent balance of space and value. For teams of three to six colleagues, the Quartett (70 euros per night for 4 guests) or Superior (90 euros per night for up to 6 guests) provides extraordinary value compared to booking multiple hotel rooms, with the added benefit of a shared space for team discussions and meal preparation.
Direct U2 to Messe Wien. From €45/night with WiFi, kitchen, self check-in. No surge pricing during events. Rated 8.4/10 on Booking.com.
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