Venue
Grand Hotel Palace
★★★★★
Facilities
The Venue features modern conference facilities equipped with state-of-the-art AV technology and high-speed WiFi
Inclusive
The Venue is committed to accessibility, offering step-free access with wheelchair ramps and lifts, accessible restrooms, and a policy for service dogs.
Easy Accessible
The Venue enjoys a strategic location with easy access to the city centre, public bus services, and bicycle lanes.
Directions
Address
By Bus
The journey from Thessaloniki Airport to the city centre by bus takes approximately 40–50 minutes, depending on traffic. Airport bus fares are approximately €2.00, while standard city bus and metro tickets are also available for inner-city journeys. Daily and longer-duration travel cards may also be purchased depending on the needs of each passenger.
Bus 01X / 01N route: Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” – City Centre – New Railway Station – KTEL Macedonia Intercity Bus Station.
Bus 2X route: Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” – Nea Elvetia Metro Station.
Full airport bus route details, live timetable information and transport updates can be found here: OASTH Airport Bus Routes & Timetables
By Car
From “Macedonia” Airport – Via the A25
Take the Airport-Thessaloniki Provincial Road, and then the Thessaloniki Airport-Moudania Road. Then follow K. Karamanli Avenue, and travel via Egnatia until you reach Monastiriou Street. You will find the Grand Hotel Palace after about 2 km on your left-hand side.
Via Thessaloniki centre
Take Georgikis Scholis Avenue heading towards Thessaloniki. Travel through the city’s centre via Tsimiski Street, and continue straight ahead towards Giannitson Street. At the junction of the New Railway Station, turn left on Monastiriou Street heading towards Menemeni. You will find the Grand Hotel Palace after about 1.5 km on your left-hand side.
From Thessaloniki Railway Station
Go to Monastiriou Street, passing in front of the Railway Station, and head straight to the exit of the city, where, at about 1.5 km you will find the Grand Hotel Palace.
From Athens
From Athens-Lamia National Road take the exit to the “Centre” and follow the sign to “Monastiriou Street”. Go under the overpass near the KTEL Intercity Coach Station. Follow the first exit to Dendropotamou Avenueand turn right to Monastiriou Street. In about 400 meters, you will find the Grand Hotel Palace on your right hand.
By Subway
Thessaloniki also has a metro system, offering a fast and convenient way to travel within the city. The metro can be used for central city journeys and connections to key areas, while passengers arriving from the airport may connect to the metro network via the relevant bus routes. The closest metro station is at Thessaloniki Railway Station about 1.5 km from the Venue.
Facilities
The hotel features 243 rooms, including 24 suites, available in both modern and classic designs, distributed across the six floors of this uniquely architectural neoclassical building. ‘Seros Restaurant’ and ‘The Bar’ offer refined flavors and moments of relaxation, while ‘The Garden’, a specially designed courtyard area, creates an oasis of tranquility within the urban environment. The hotel offers both indoor and outdoor parking spaces, as well as a complimentary taxi transfer service to and from the city center at scheduled times upon request. The hotel is equipped with 4 electric vehicle charging stations.
Conference Facilities
Grand Hotel Palace, Thessaloniki’s largest award-winning 5-star conference hotel, offers a total of 2,500 sq.m. of event and meeting space. Their 13 fully renovated, multifunctional conference halls feature abundant natural daylight and advanced technology, providing the ideal setting for every occasion—from international conferences and business meetings to elegant social events. Complemented by beautifully refreshed event spaces and the impressive outdoor venue, The Garden, Grand Hotel Palace creates the ideal backdrop for successful and unforgettable events.
| Meeting Room | Floor | Capacity |
| GRACE HALL | Ground Floor | 1000 |
| GRAND BALLROOM A | Lower Ground Floor 2 | 290 |
| GRAND BALLROOM B | Lower Ground Floor 2 | 280 |
| CELESTE | Mezzanine Floor | 130 |
| ORION | Mezzanine Floor | 68 |
| GAMMA | Ground Floor | 22 |
| DELTA | Ground Floor | 25 |
| EPSILON | Ground Floor | 28 |
| THETA | Ground Floor | 40 |
About Thessaloniki
Discover the host city beyond the conference venue and make the most of your visit. Explore its iconic landmarks, cultural attractions, local cuisine, and unique experiences, and enjoy everything the destination has to offer during your stay.
Accommodation
Participants can conveniently book their accommodation online by selecting from the registration system. A range of hotels has been carefully chosen to suit different preferences and budgets, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay throughout the conference.