Venue & Accommodation

CLEF 2023 will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece. The conference will take place at the Grand Hotel Palace.

The venue is located near the city centre and is easily accessible by public transport and also by taxi.

  • -- Bus from the city centre: One of the most accessible routes starts from Aristotelous Square where you have the option to take any of the following bus numbers: 12, 2K, or 01X. Once on the bus, you'll need to get off at Omospondia bus stop. And from there, it is just a short walk of approximately 2 minutes to reach The Grand Hotel Palace. The route takes around 20 minutes in total and the bus ticket costs 1.80 or 2 euros depending if you buy it on the ticket stand near the bus stop or inside the bus.Further information can be found at the Thessaloniki Urban Transportation Organisation.
  • -- Taxi from the city centre: Taking a taxi from the city centre would take approximately 12 minutes to get you there with a cost of around 10 euros.

Some rooms have been pre booked at the Conference venue Grande Hotel Palace.

For availability and reservations, at special rates, please contact the hotel at the e-mail: reservations@grandhotelpalace.gr, indicating the conference name : CLEF 2023 in the subject field.

Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, situated in Greece, stands as the country's second-largest city, surpassed only by Athens, with a population of nearly one million residents, including the surrounding suburbs. The city serves as a modern hub for culture and commerce, commanding a pivotal position in the Balkans, where it connects numerous bordering states.

With a rich history spanning thousands of years, Thessaloniki bears the imprints of ancient times through to the present day, shaped by armed conflicts and natural disasters that have left an indelible mark on the Mediterranean city.

Exploring Thessaloniki reveals a plethora of remarkable monuments, each serving as a symbol of the city's essence. The iconic White Tower, the Church of Saint Dimitrios, and the heights of Eptapyrgio Castle are a few example of places that offers breathtaking views and captivating experiences for visitors

However, Thessaloniki's allure extends beyond its renowned landmarks. The city's vibrant streets are adorned with a melange of architectural styles, blending Ottoman influences with neoclassical grandeur.

Thessaloniki thrives as a cultural epicentre, boasting world-class museums, galleries, and theatres that showcase the rich artistic heritage of the region…

Travel Information

Thessaloniki offers a wide range of means of transport for getting around the city efficiently, bus being the most popular.

Airplane

All flights land at Makedonia Airport (SKG) in the south, 13 km away from the city centre.

From there, you can either take a 30-minute taxi ride into the city ( €25.00 - €40.00 depending on the destination) or the bus for about 40 minutes (bus fare is €1.80 when bought on the ticket stand next to the bus stop or €2.00 when bought on the bus - exact change only).

Further Information can be found at SKG airport website.

Train

Thessaloniki has also a train station located at 28 Monastiriou Street not far away from the centre. As with the airport, many bus options are available at the same price that provide connections to any point in the city.

Train ticket can be booked directly from the website - https://www.hellenictrain.gr


Accommodation in Thessaloniki

The conference will take place at the Grand Hotel Palace. The venue is located near the city centre and is easily accessible by public transport and also by taxi (see above).

Some rooms have been pre booked at the Conference venue Grande Hotel Palace. For availability and reservations, at special rates, please contact the hotel at the e-mail: reservations@grandhotelpalace.gr, indicating the conference name : CLEF 2023 in the subject field.

Alternative hotel suggestions are provided below. In any case, we strongly recommend to stay close to the city centre (in the area surrounding Aristotelous Square) to better experience Thessaloniki.

4 stars Hotels:

  • -- Noah Hotel, Kountouriotou 7
  • -- City Hotel Thessaloniki, Komninon 11
  • -- Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki, Tsimiski 13
  • -- Anatolia Hotel, Lagada 13
  • -- The Modernist Thessaloniki, Ermou 32
  • -- Imperial Plus Urban Smart Hotel Thessaloniki, Egnatia 8
  • -- Teight Hotel, Mitropolitou Iosif 8

3 stars Hotels:

  • -- Davitel - Tobacco Hotel, Agiou Dimitriou Street 25
  • -- Hotel Luxembourg, Komninon 6
  • -- Park Hotel, Ionos Dragoumi 81
  • -- Le Palace Hotel, Tsimiski 12
  • -- Icon Urban Living, Ipirou 25
  • -- Egnatia Hotel, Antigonidon 16
  • -- Augustus, Elenis Svoronou 4

For further information, please visit the Thessaloniki travel website.