Mediterranean Palace Hotel is the facilities pick among the central luxury hotels, at Salaminos 3 and Karatassou in the lively centre of Thessaloniki. It has 118 rooms across many room types, an indoor pool with a lifeguard and a hot tub, a full-service spa with massages and body treatments, a health club and gym, a garden, a bar and the Mediterranean restaurant Cookoo, which serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The position is very convenient: the port is about two minutes away on foot, Tsimiski Street about three, the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki about three, Aristotelous Square about eight and Venizelou metro station about eight. Rooms have smart televisions, free toiletries and electric kettles, and the hotel holds a Green Key certification. Free wifi and air conditioning are included, and breakfast is a buffet for an extra charge. It suits couples and families who want an indoor pool and a spa after a day of sightseeing.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the entertainment district of the city centre, so the waterfront, the shopping streets, the markets and the museums are all within a short walk. The railway station is about sixteen minutes on foot, and the airport is about a half hour away by car. Valet parking is available for a nightly fee with limited spaces, and the hotel also offers electric car charging and car rental, so arrivals by car are possible but should be arranged in advance.
The rooms and facilities
With 118 rooms across many room types, there is a wide choice of size and layout. The indoor pool has set hours with a lifeguard, the spa is a small, full-service spa, and the gym is a health club. Guest reviews describe the staff and the cleanliness as strong points, while some mention that the gym could be upgraded, that the spa is small and that some rooms feel dated, so ask for a recently refreshed room if you are particular.
Who it suits
Couples, families and travellers who value an indoor pool and a spa and who want a central address within walking distance of the port and the shopping streets. Pets are not allowed, and the property is smoke free.
Good to know
The area is lively in the evening and some guests mention street music that runs late, so ask for a room on a higher floor or at the back of the building if you sleep lightly. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM, with late check-out available for a fee. Free cancellation is offered on some rates, so read the terms when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool and hot tub
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Health club and gym
- ✓Mediterranean restaurant Cookoo
- ✓Bar and garden
- ✓Free wifi and air conditioning
- ✓Buffet breakfast (surcharge)
- ✓Valet parking and EV charging
Good questions
Does Mediterranean Palace have a pool?+
Yes, it has an indoor pool with a lifeguard and a hot tub, open at set hours. A full-service spa and a gym are also on site.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge. The Cookoo restaurant also serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
How far is it from the main sights?+
The hotel page gives about two minutes on foot to the port, three to Tsimiski Street and eight to Aristotelous Square and the Venizelou metro station.
