Conference Venue & Accommodation

Makedonia Palace

Thessaloniki, Greece

The 2027 EC³ & CIB W78 Conference will be held at the Makedonia Palace in Thessaloniki, Greece, from 11-14 July 2027.

Often described as the most iconic hotel in Thessaloniki, the Makedonia Palace sits right on the city’s seafront, with sweeping views across the Thermaic Gulf. Since its grand opening in 1971, it has been a landmark of Thessaloniki’s waterfront, and following a complete renovation in 2017 it combines its long heritage of hosting major events with modern conference facilities.

The hotel is set on the city’s seafront promenade, around a 10-minute walk from the city centre, putting delegates within easy reach of Thessaloniki’s museums, Byzantine monuments, restaurants and nightlife.

Conference facilities

The Makedonia Palace is one of Thessaloniki’s leading conference venues, with 11 conference and meeting halls hosting events from 10 to 2,000 people. Its spaces are known for their natural daylight, sea views and spacious terraces, making them ideal for keeping the conversation going between sessions.

Facilities for delegates

Rooms and suites: 276 rooms and suites, many with views over the Thermaic Gulf, ranging from Premium and Executive rooms to Deluxe, Junior, Executive and Grand Deluxe Suites
Comfort: COCO-MAT natural mattresses, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service
Dining: Salonika Restaurant & Bar, Navona, the Pool Bar, and breakfast with a view of the sea
Pool: an outdoor pool set between the hotel gardens and the sea, with its own bar (open May to September)
Spa: a spa with hammam, for unwinding after a full conference day
Parking: paid on-site parking and valet service
Check-in and check-out: check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00

Accommodation and booking

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Makedonia Palace at a preferential rate for conference delegates. July is peak season in Thessaloniki, so we strongly recommend booking early to secure your room.

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Getting to the venue

Address: Makedonia Palace, 2 Megalou Alexandrou Avenue, 546 40 Thessaloniki, Greece

From Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” (SKG): the airport is around 15 km from the hotel, approximately 20 minutes by taxi. The airport bus also runs to the city centre.
From Thessaloniki railway station: approximately 4 km, or around 5-6 minutes by taxi.
By Metro: the “Efkleidis” metro stop is 1 km from the Makedonia Palace.
By bus: the “Faliro” bus stop is the is located less than 150m away from the Makedonia Palace.
On foot: the hotel sits on the seafront promenade, which runs past the White Tower into the city centre, so many of the city’s highlights are a pleasant walk along the water.

For more on flights, trains, buses and getting around, see our Travel page.

Distances from the hotel

Approximate distances: please check each one against the media pack or a map before publishing

Seafront promenade (Nea Paralia): on the doorstep
Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre (HELEXPO): 1 km
Museum of Byzantine Culture: 1 km
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki: 1 km
Thessaloniki Concert Hall: 2.3 km
White Tower: 1.2 km
Rotunda and Arch of Galerius: 2 km
Aristotelous Square: 2.1 km
Ladadika district: 2.6 km
Ano Poli (Upper Town) and the city walls: 3.2 km
Thessaloniki railway station: 4 km
Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” (SKG): 15 km