Palais Hoyos

Palais Hoyos is a three-story palace in Secession style, featuring wrought-iron balconies, stucco decorations, and a prominent cornice running along the facade. The architecture blends ornamental details with clean lines, typical of the transition period between older styles and modern early 20th-century design.

Architect Otto Wagner designed and built the palace in the 1890s as part of his innovative urban planning work in Vienna. After Countess Marie Hoyos purchased it in 1903, it later served as Yugoslavia's embassy from 1957 onward and now houses the Croatian diplomatic mission.

The palace now serves as the Croatian embassy and shapes the appearance of Rennweg with its refined facade. Visitors can observe from outside the delicate details of Secession architecture that distinguish it from older neighboring structures.

The building is located at Rennweg 3 in Vienna's third district and is easily accessible by public transport. The palace is currently undergoing renovation to serve as an embassy and interior visits are not possible, but the exterior architecture can be admired from the street.

Composer Gustav Mahler lived from 1898 to 1909 in the adjacent building at Rennweg 5, which Wagner also designed and which is now a museum. This ensemble demonstrates Wagner's ability to shape entire streetscapes in the new style.

Location: Vienna

Location: Landstraße

Architects: Otto Wagner

Architectural style: Art Nouveau

Address: Rennweg 3

GPS coordinates: 48.19800,16.37830

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:23