Hotel

Electra Palace Thessaloniki

Name: Electra Palace Thessaloniki
Address: 9 Aristotélous, Thessaloniki, 546 24, GR
Telephone: 231 029 4040
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.6

Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece, Greece20–150 guests$$$4.6(5,455)

Type:Hotel

Capacity:20–150 guests

Budget:$$$

Airport:Thessaloniki International Airport 'Makedonia' (SKG), 20 minutes by car

Best months:June, July, August, October

Electra Palace Thessaloniki sits on Aristotélous Square, Greece's largest plaza, giving you a built-in backdrop for arrivals and photo sessions without needing to travel elsewhere. This 4-star hotel operates its own event spaces across multiple levels, meaning your ceremony, cocktail, and dinner can flow seamlessly without vendor coordination headaches. With a 4.6/5 Google rating, it's proven reliable for the logistics that actually matter on wedding day.

Highlights

Located on Aristotélous Square, one of Europe's largest public squares—ideal for guest arrivals and outdoor photography
On-site event spaces accommodate 20–150 guests across banquet halls and terraces
Direct waterfront views of Thermaic Gulf available from upper-floor event rooms
Hotel provides accommodation for 164 guest rooms, allowing most attendees to stay under one roof
4-star property with in-house catering, sommelier services, and dedicated wedding coordination team

Quick facts

Capacity20–150 guests

Venue typeHotel

Price range$$$

LocationGreece

Nearest airportSKG

Phone231 029 4040

Visit venue website

Best time to get married at Electra Palace Thessaloniki

The ideal months for a wedding at Electra Palace Thessaloniki in Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece are June, July, August, and October. These months balance warm daytime temperatures, low rainfall, and the highest sunshine hours of the year — the best window for outdoor ceremonies and reception dining. Expect daytime highs around 88°F (31°C) during the peak season.

Plan your wedding at Electra Palace Thessaloniki

Getting there

Thessaloniki International Airport 'Makedonia' (SKG)

20 minutes by car to venue

Hotel transfer service

Typically €25–40/person one-way, negotiate group rates

20 min · Electra Palace arranges shuttle buses or private cars for guest airport pickups; pre-arrange with wedding coordinator

Taxi/Uber

€20–30 fixed fare to city center

20 min · Available from airport rank; standard metered taxi or app-based ride

Rental car

€30–60/day depending on vehicle

20 min drive · Major companies at airport; city center parking available near Aristotélous Square

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

€500–1,500 (venue rental for ceremony space; often waived if reception booked)

Reception (per guest)

€65–95 (food, beverage, service; premium packages €95–130)

Accommodation (per night)

€100–150 (negotiated group rate for 20+ rooms)

Estimated total

€8,000–18,000 for 80-guest wedding (ceremony + reception + accommodation for 50 guests, 2 nights)

Final pricing depends on menu selection, beverage package, room block size, and season (May–September is peak). Request a formal quote through the hotel's wedding coordinator on their website.

Sample wedding weekend

Day 1 (Friday)

3:00 PM–6:00 PMGuest arrivals; check-in at hotel; welcome cocktail on Aristotélous Square or lobby terrace

7:00 PM–11:00 PMRehearsal dinner in private dining room (optional; 30–50 guests)

Day 2 (Saturday)

4:00 PM–5:00 PMCeremony in ballroom or square-side venue

5:30 PM–6:30 PMCocktail hour with canapés and sparkling wine (terrace or adjacent hall)

6:30 PM–11:30 PMReception dinner, toasts, dancing (main ballroom)

Day 3 (Sunday)

10:00 AMFarewell breakfast (hotel restaurant); guest checkout by noon

This is a sample itinerary. Your wedding weekend can be fully customized.

Weather

April

Temperature

74°F

Low: 53°F

Rainfall

8 days

58mm total

Sunshine

11.5 hrs

per day avg

Best months for outdoor weddings: June, July, August, October

4.6

5,455 Google reviews

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Andreas Markakis

What an amazing stay. So happy we booked our holiday stay at this hotel. Very friendly and helpful local staff. From the front desk to the breakfast and housekeeping. A truly 5star experience. Newly restored rooms, super comfy beds and twice a day room service. The location is in the heart of Thessaloniki with all main attractions within walking distance. And the breakfast buffet is delicious. Includes local specialties and well known flavors prepared with quality food. We couldn't wait to go every day. . A real gem Highly recommended for business trips, couples or families. . My only side note if you have a rental car and directed to use the recommended parking is to pay at the parking main office to get the hotels discount. I wasn't properly instructed and simply paid at the automated machines and didn't get the hotel discount. 35 Euro a day vs 18 Euro a day. Bummed but done

2 months ago

Sak An

Very clean and well organised management! In a very heart of Thessaloniki, 2nd biggest city in Greece. Beautiful view on Aristotelis Square. Close to shopping area and all general highlights of the city. Great menu in a restaurant and our favourite rooftop terrace restaurant. We had a shampagn and sweets and some food and salads. All tasty !!!! Highly recommended!

2 months ago

Andrey Asenov

Location is great, rooms are very small and very old and noisy, but not because of locatuon. No parking and no solution from hotel for such...only forwarding to private parkings around. Breakfast is good on rooftop restaurant with nice view. Service is ok, people are polite, but hotel is very outdated.

a month ago

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Frequently asked questions

Can we have both ceremony and reception here?

Yes. The hotel has multiple event spaces including ballrooms and outdoor terraces on Aristotélous Square. Most couples hold ceremonies in a ground-floor hall or on the square itself, then move to reception spaces on upper floors with Gulf views.

How many guests can the venue accommodate?

Capacity ranges from 20 to 150 depending on the space configuration. The main ballroom seats approximately 120–140 for dining.

Is accommodation included or discounted?

The hotel blocks rooms at negotiated rates for wedding parties. Typical guest room rates start around €100–150/night, but your wedding coordinator secures group pricing. Most of your 50–150 guests can stay on-site.

What's included in the catering package?

Menu options range from buffet to plated service. The in-house kitchen handles all food, beverages, and bar service. Packages typically include reception cocktails, multi-course dinner, dessert, coffee, and premium spirits.

What's the nearest airport?

Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) is 15 km southeast, roughly 20 minutes by car. The hotel can arrange airport transfers for your guests.