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Porto Palace Hotel & Conference Center constitutes a unique hospitality choice in Thessaloniki. Housed in a historical building of 1913 and preserving its industrial architecture, Porto Palace Hotel stands out among other hotels in town.
The initial reference to the construction of the building that now hosts the Porto Palace Hotel dates back to 1913. Actual construction commenced in 1914 with the creation of two stone ground-floor structures along the seafront. Additionally, the coastal railway line established in 1893 had a stop at this location, and remnants of the train tracks were discovered in the Grand Pietra Hall.
The park was located on Bech Tsinar Street (meaning “5 plane trees” in Turkish). Bech Tsinar, also known as Princes Park, was a vast area that was connected with eastern Thessaloniki via tram. Within the park, there were restaurants, beer shops, taverns, cabarets, a theater, and even an ice-skating rink. However, in the 1920s, its popularity waned, and by the 1930s, it was significantly downgraded due to the industrial development in the surrounding area.
In 1920, the second phase of constructing the three-story building commenced, facing 26th Octovriou Street.
Moses Marpurgo, the original owner, transfers the property to Georgiou Bros, who convert it into a tannery. The company goes bankrupt in 1932, and the National Bank and the Ionian Bank take ownership of the building. Subsequently, the bank, for the following 50 years, rents it out periodically to private individuals, using it as a storage facility for grains or leathers, with no one showing interest in its maintenance.
The current owners obtain the building and utilize it as a leather warehouse. In 1994 the building is designated as a preservable structure and recognized as a modern monument.
The transformation of this industrial space into a five-star hotel took several years, and the hotel officially opened on September 9, 2005.
The initial reference to the construction of the building that now hosts the Porto Palace Hotel dates back to 1913. Actual construction commenced in 1914 with the creation of two stone ground-floor structures along the seafront. Additionally, the coastal railway line established in 1893 had a stop at this location, and remnants of the train tracks were discovered in the Grand Pietra Hall.
The park was located on Bech Tsinar Street (meaning “5 plane trees” in Turkish). Bech Tsinar, also known as Princes Park, was a vast area that was connected with eastern Thessaloniki via tram. Within the park, there were restaurants, beer shops, taverns, cabarets, a theater, and even an ice-skating rink. However, in the 1920s, its popularity waned, and by the 1930s, it was significantly downgraded due to the industrial development in the surrounding area.
In 1920, the second phase of constructing the three-story building commenced, facing 26th Octovriou Street.
Moses Marpurgo, the original owner, transfers the property to Georgiou Bros, who convert it into a tannery. The company goes bankrupt in 1932, and the National Bank and the Ionian Bank take ownership of the building. Subsequently, the bank, for the following 50 years, rents it out periodically to private individuals, using it as a storage facility for grains or leathers, with no one showing interest in its maintenance.
The current owners obtain the building and utilize it as a leather warehouse. In 1994 the building is designated as a preservable structure and recognized as a modern monument.
The transformation of this industrial space into a five-star hotel took several years, and the hotel officially opened on September 9, 2005.
Choose among its 175 rooms, including Comfort, Superior Rooms and its luxurious suites, Business, Executive, Presidential or Vice Presidential. All rooms offer numerous comforts, a working desk and free WiFi connection. Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki hosts the largest business events, local or international congresses as well as social events (wedding or baptism receptions, anniversary dinners etc.). It features 4 fully equipped meeting rooms and 6 large conference halls. Porto Palace Hotel is the only one in Thessaloniki which can host a 2500 participants meeting. The historical Grand Pietra Hall is the biggest conference hall in Northern Greece. Porto Palace Hotel serves the best Greek breakfast in Thessaloniki and its menus are an experience you must taste! Visit our P-Bar and Zaytinya Restaurant.
Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring every aspect of your stay is nothing short of perfection. From the warm welcome at check-in to the meticulously prepared rooms, every detail is crafted with your comfort and happiness in mind.
65, 26th Octovriou Avenue,
Port 54628,
Thessaloniki – Greece
+30 231 050 45 04
Porto Palace Hotel is a member of the following chambers and associations: ΣΒΕ, THESSALONIKI CONVENTION BUREAU, SETE, SEVE, AMERICAN-HELLENIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CAMERA DI COMMERCIO ITALO-ELLENICA, HAPCO
© 2025 PORTO PALACE HOTEL THESSALONIKI. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
65, 26th Octovriou Avenue,
Port 54628,
Thessaloniki – Greece
+30 231 050 45 04
info@portopalace.gr
© 2025 PORTO PALACE HOTEL THESSALONIKI. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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