Venue
Conference Venue
The PRO-VE 2009 conference will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece, in the Piraeus Bank Congress Centre, 12-14 Katouni St., 54625.
Accomodation
Below is a list of accomodation options near the conference venue that you may want to consider, sorted according to distance from the conference venue location (click here to view all locations on Google Maps). You could also use various hotel reservation websites to compare and read reviews: e.g. HRS,
Booking.com,
Gtahotels.com,
HotelClub,
Hotels combined.
Some hotels have announced special offers for the participants of the conference who will make reservations under the name "PRO-VE09".
| Hotel |
Address |
Distance from venue |
Special offer (incl. taxes and breakfast) |
| Capsis Bristol Hotel (*****) |
2 Oplopiou & Katouni St., 54625 |
1 minute walk |
- |
| City Hotel (****) |
11 Komninon St., 54624 |
5 min. |
Single: €95, Double: €105 |
| Le Palace Hotel (***) |
12 Tsimiski, 54624 |
5 min. |
Single: €80, Double: €96 |
| Luxembourg Hotel (***) |
6 Komninon St., 54624 |
5 min. |
- |
| Tourist Hotel (**) |
21, Mitropoleos Str. 546 24 |
5 min. |
Single: €55, Double: €75 |
| Electra Palace Hotel (*****) |
Aristotelous Square, 54624 |
7 min. |
- |
| Kinissi Palace Hotel (****) |
41 Egnatia St. & 17 Siggrou St., 54630 |
7 min. |
Single: €65, Double: €85 |
| Minerva Premier Hotel (****) |
12 Syngrou & 44 Egnatia St., 54625 |
7 min. |
Single: €70, Double: €80 |
| Aegeon Hotel (***) |
Egnatias 19 St., 546 30 |
10 min. |
Single: €45, Double: €55 |
| Egnatia Hotel (***) |
16 Antigonidon St., 54630 |
10 min. |
Single: €65, Double: €78 |
| El Greco Hotel (***) |
23 Egnatia St., 54630 |
10 min. |
Single: €55, Double: €69 |
| Hotel AD Imperial Palace (****) |
13 Antigonidon St., 54630 |
10 min. |
Single: €80, Double: €90, Triple: €115 |
| Park Hotel (***) |
81 Ionos Dragoumi, 54630 |
10 min. |
Single: €60, Double: €70 |
| Egnatia Palace Hotel (****) |
61 Egnatias St., 54631 |
15 min. |
Single: €84, Double: €97 |
| Hotel Olympia (***) |
65 Olympou, 54631 |
15 min. |
Single: €79, Double: €92 |
| Zaliki Hotel (****) |
6 Grigoriou Zaliki St., 54631 |
15 min. |
- |
| Daios Luxury Living Hotel (*****) |
59 Nikis Avenue, 54622 |
20 min. |
- |
The city of Thessaloniki
| Thessaloniki is one of the oldest cities in Europe, the second largest city in Greece, and the capital
of Macedonia, the second largest region in Greece. It was founded in 315 B.C. by Cassander, King of Macedonia,
and was named after his wife Thessaloniki, sister of Alexander the Great. Today Thessaloniki is considered
to be one of the most important trade and communication centers in South East Europe and the Mediterranean.
The city presents a great number of Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, many of which are included
in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites, and is home to a great number of museums of history,
arts, sports, and sciences. Further information about Thessaloniki and its surroundings can be found in the following links:
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Travel Information
International flights to Thessaloniki:
The easiest way to get to Thessaloniki is by direct flight to the city's airport (Makedonia International Airport), which is well connected to major cities around Europe. The airport is located 15 km away from the city centre. You can get to the city centre by taxi (approx. cost €18, arround 30 minutes) or a bus (€0.50, arround 45 minutes).
Travelling to Thessaloniki from Athens:
If you are coming to Thessaloniki via Athens, you can choose to travel:
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By Airplane (55 minutes):
More information on the websites of major airline companies, such as Aegean Airlines and Olympic Airlines. Indicative ticket price: €100 (one way).
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By Train (4-6 hours):
More information on the website of the national railway company (OSE). We suggest you to take the Intercity Express train (~4 hours) or Intercity (~5 hours). Indicative ticket price: €40 (one way).
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By Bus (6 hours):
More information on the website of the national bus company / branch of Thessaloniki (KTEL Thessaloniki). Indicative ticket price: €35 (one way).
Useful telephone numbers:
- Emergency police line: 100
- Medical emergency aid: 166
- Telephone directory inquiries: 11888
Climate in Thessaloniki:
Thessaloniki enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and very hot, dry summers.
The temperature during October ranges from 12° to 21°C.
