Thessaloniki, Greece

May 11-15, 2026


Registration

Register for the COST 2026 Meeting and Conference here!

A separate form must be completed for each registrant. 
Please contact Anna ([email protected]) before registering any children.

Registration Deadline: February 15, 2026


Where to Stay

Egnatia Palace Hotel & Spa ****
61, Egnatia Str.,546 31 Thessaloniki, Greece

Close to AGIAS SOFIAS Metro Station

+30 2310 222 900 www.egnatiapalace.gr | [email protected] 

All participants (receiving site coordinators see below) must contact the hotel directly via email at [email protected] and ask for your booking with special code COST26SKG. Booking window: until 31 JANUARY 2026.

Receiving site coordinators
: COST will cover four (4) nights' accommodation for the "primary" receiving site coordinator. Please do not contact the hotel directly. Please send your reservation request to Anna ([email protected]) with your room preference, check-in date, and check-out date by 9 JANUARY, 2026. 
 

The hotel will send the confirmation and will ask for guarantee of your booking. In case the hotel does not have available the room type asked, they will send an alternative option.
*The cost of the first night is required, within five days from the day of the confirmation. The payment can be done by card by a secure payment link.

Payment policyFinal payment will be made on spot by the guest. 

Cancellation Policy: Reservation may be cancelled 120 days before arrival without charges. For reservations cancelled 119 or less days before arrival the deposit amount will be charged.

For last minute cancellations (20 days or less prior 14.00 (2:00pm) on arrival date) the cancellation fee is 100% of the total amount.

Deposits cannot be refunded.  Early departures will be charged with the entire amount. No-shows will be charged the total amount of stay.

Room types and rates:

Room Type: Single room (double bed, 14 sq.m., photo gallery)
OR
Room Type : Double Room Interior View (double bed, 16 sq.m., photo gallery)
OR
Room Type : Twin room with balcony (Two single beds, 18 sq.m., photo gallery)

Room Rate: 95,00 € (per room, per night) for single use

Additional guest supplement (adult/child older than 7 yrs): +10,00 € (per person, per night) 

Please note that rooms will be allocated as run of the house depending on request
Information and rates for Suites available upon request

  • Above rates include Breakfast in buffet, service.
  • Check in from 15.00 & Check out until 11.00


Other amenities and services:

  • Use of Wellness Fitness Center (open 12.00-21.00) with € 5,00 special rate (1 hour / 1 person / day) for Single, Double & Twin rooms
  • Room Service 
  • Nearby garages with an extra daily rate paid by the guest.

Travel & Arrival

Fly into Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG)

It's recommended to take a taxi from the airport to the hotel.


Meeting Information

Detailed Program - Subject to Change

Date

Event

Location

Monday, May 11 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

COST Annual Meeting Welcome Reception

18:00 - 20:00 Meet and greet with heavy hors d'oeuvres

Egnatia Palace Hotel & Spa
Hotel Thessaloniki | Egnatia Palace | Stay in the center of Thessaloniki

Tuesday, May 12 | 8:00am - 4:00pm

COST Annual Business Meeting & School Tour

8:00 Meet in Lobby of Egnatia Palace Hotel
8:15 Coach bus will take us to Pinewood School

9:00 - 13:00 COST 2026 Business Meeting
13:30 - 14:30 Lunch at Pinewood
14:30 - 15:30 Tour of Pinewood School

15:30 - 16:00 Return to hotel

Pinewood American International School
Home - Pinewood The International School of Thessaloniki

Tuesday, May 12 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Free Schedule

16:00 - 17:30 Rest and Explore

list of nearby and recommended attractions coming soon

Tuesday, May 12 | 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Dinner & Rotunda Tour
17:30 - 18:00 20-minute walk to dinner (share a taxi if needed)

18:00 - 18:30 Tour of the Rotunda 
18:30 - 20:30 Dinner at Naftiliaki

The Rotunda of Galerius
Rotunda of Galerius

NAFTILIAKI

Wednesday, May 13 | 9:00am - 3:00pm

COST Annual Business Meeting

8:15 Leave hotel (metro/ taxi/ walk)

9:00 - 12:00 COST 2026 Business Meeting
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch at University
13:00 - 15:00 COST 2026 Business Meeting

Return to hotel (metro/ taxi/ walk)

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

10th floor
Faculty of Education at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Wednesday, May 13 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Free Schedule

15:00 - 18:00 Rest and Explore

list of nearby and recommended attractions coming soon

Wednesday, May 13 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Dinner & Tour of The White Tower

18:00 - 18:30 Tour of the White Tower (Lefkos Pyrgos)
18:30 - 20:30 Dinner at Dore Zythos

The White Tower (Lefkos Pyrgos)
The White Tower

DORE ZYTHOS
Zythos - Best of Thessaloniki

Thursday, May 14 | 9:00am - 4:00pm

Cultural Tour
9:00 - 10:00 Coach bus to Vergina
10:00 - 13:00 Guided tour of museum and archaeological site
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch in Vergina
14:00 - 15:00 Return to Thessaloniki

Museum of the Royal Tombs and Archaeological site of Aigai
Archaeological Site of Aigai (modern name Vergina) - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

 

Thursday, May 14 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Free schedule

15:00 - 18:30 Rest and Explore

list of nearby and recommended attractions coming soon

Thursday, May 14 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Dinner

18:30 - 20:30 Thessaloniki Concert Hall

Allegro at Thessaloniki Concert Hall
A spectacular view of Thermaikos sea

Friday, May 15 | 9:00am - 12:00pm

COST Annual Business Meeting

9:00 - 12:00 COST Annual Business Meeting

Egnatia Palace Hotel Conference Hall

Friday, May 15 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Optional Lunch based on interest

12:30 - 13:30 Gyros at the Ladadika (~20-minute walk from hotel)

 

The Ladadika
Thessaloniki Tourism - Ladadika



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