Local information

Venue

The 14th Panhellenic Logic Symposium will take place in the building of the Aristotle University Research Dissemination Center (KEDEA), a distinctive red building on 3rd Septemvriou street.

The sessions will take place in Amphitheater I (ground floor).

The poster session will take place in the basement of the same building.

Address:

The conference dinner will be held at the Pyrgos restaurant (see map). There are various ways to go to the restaurant from the conference venue:

1. Walk all the way (about 1.5km, see directions).
2. Get on a bus on Egnatia Street, get off at Kamara bus stop, walk to the restaurant (about 600m).
3. Take a taxi (4-5 euros)

Travel information

You can reach Thessaloniki by airplane, inter-city train or inter-city bus.

Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)

The airport is located outside the city, about 17 km from the conference venue. You can get to the conference venue by bus, taxi, or shuttle bus.

Transportation from/to the airport:

• City buses. Line 01X runs from the airport to the Intercity Bus Terminal. The closest stop to the conference venue is called “University of Macedonia” (or “Panepistimio Makedonias”). You can buy a ticket on the bus, but you have to use coins. If you want to use credit/debit card, buy a ticket (or two) at the airport kiosk.

• Taxi. Taxis are always available outside Arrivals at the Thessaloniki airport. The price for a taxi from the airport to Thessaloniki is approximately €25 from 05:00 to midnight, and approximately €35 euro from midnight to 05:00.

• Shuttle buses. There are many companies that operate from Thessaloniki airport to Thessaloniki, but you have to pre-book them. The fare is usually 30-40 euros depending on the company, the number of people and how many suitcases they carry. It is a better option than a taxi for larger groups and/or if you are carrying a lot of suitcases that will not fit in a taxi.

Websites with useful information: [1], [2]

Intercity Train

The Thessaloniki train station is located on Monastiriou street about 4 km from the conference venue.

Train schedules and tickets may be obtained from the Hellenic Train website.

Intercity Bus

The Macedonia Bus Terminal Station is located about 6 km from the conference venue, but some buses also stop at the Thessaloniki Train Station on Monastiriou, which is closer to the conference venue.

Bus schedules may be found on the KTEL Makedonia website.

Transportation within Thessaloniki

The main transportation link in city buses.

Schedules and other information may be found on the OASTH website. Bus tickets are €0.90 (€0.45 for students and the elderly). The closest bus stop to the conference venue is right outside the conference venue:

• Bus Stop 01136: FITITIKI LESHI

Within walking distance are also the following bus stops:

• Bus Stop 01133: UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA
• Bus Stop 01137: UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA
• Bus Stop 01145: KAFTANZOGLIO
• Bus Stop 01146: KAFTANZOGLIO

Internet access

The following WiFi networks are available at the conference venue:

• Eduroam. It is expected that most participants will get Internet access through the Eduroam network. If your institution participates in the eduroam network, please apply for an account before you leave your home institution. There are certain restrictions on where eduroam credentials can be used.

• AUTh web connect. For members of the Aristotle University only.

• AUTh open. A limited number of guest passes will be available through the AUTh open network. Please ask at the registration table if you can not get access through the eduroam network. AUTh open provides limited access to the Internet (web browsing and emails only).

Other useful information

Hotels

Here are a few hotels that you may find convenient: see them on the map.
Also see more information, including special prices for PLS.

• ABC Hotel, 3*, Aggelaki 41, 54621 Thessaloniki.
• Egnatia Palace Hotel, 4*, Egnatia 61, 54631 Thessaloniki.
• Superior One Boutique Hotel, 4*, Ionos Dragoumi 28, 54625, Thessaloniki.
• Hotel Minerva Premier, 4*, Egnatias 44 & Syggrou 12, 54625, Thessaloniki.
• Modern Revival Luxury Hotel, 4*, Egnatia 41, 546 30, Thessaloniki.
• Pillow Urban Stay, 4*, Romanou 9, 546 21, Thessaloniki.
• Egnatia Hotel, 3*, Antigonidon 16, 546 30, Thessaloniki.
• Bahar Boutique Hotel, 4*, Edessis 10 Ano Ladadika, 54625, Thessaloniki.
• COLORS Urban Hotel, 4*, Tsimiski 13, 54624, Thessaloniki.
• The Modernist, 4*, Ermou 32, 54623, Thessaloniki.
• Grand Port Suites, Promitheos 41, 54629, Thessaloniki.
• Teight Hotel, 4*, Mitropolitou Iosif 8, 54622, Thessaloniki.

You can also consult online platforms such as booking.com, tripadvisor.com, or airbnb.com, for best prices and/or other options.

Restaurants

Most restaurants are located east of the university campus, while the conference venue is located west of the campus. Participants can either walk or take the bus to the closest restaurant.

Sightseeing around Thessaloniki

Further information on getting around in Thessaloniki may be found in any of the following sources:

• Municipality website
• Thessaliniki.travel
• Enjoy Thessaloniki
• Thessaloniki.com

Emergency numbers

• General emergency: 112
• Ambulance: 166
• Fire Department: 199
• Police: 100
• Coast Guard: 108
• Hospitals: 106
• Information: 11888

ATM

The closest ATMs are on Egnatia Street, by the University of Macedonia:

• Piraeus Bank
• Ethniki Bank

You are advised to check the currency conversion rates with your bank, as conversion fees can be quite steep in the Greek ATM network (up to 10%).

Weather

Information on the weather can be found on the website of the Hellenic Meteorological Service.

Pharmarcies and Hospitals

• List of hospitals with an on-duty emergency department (updated daily)
• List of pharmacies that are open after-hours (updated daily)

Visa Information

EU/EEA citizens do not need a passport to enter Greece, only a valid identity card.

US citizens need a passport but no visa to enter Greece - for a maximum of 90 days.

Country-specific visa information is provided on a travel information website by the Greek government.