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Balkan Heart is a Multipurpose creativity space, located in Thessaloniki’s city center.

It was founded in 2018, by the youth non-profit organization “United Societies of Balkans“, and since then, it has assisted in the implementation of many educational, cultural, and artistic workshops and seminars.

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Balkan Heart’s spaces are easily adjustable to each project’s unique demands and are available to host multiple events, such as business meetings, or function as a co-working space (upon request).

Additionally, Balkan Heart offers online seminars on language learning and getting to know the country’s culture.

We would be more than happy to welcome you to our space and support your event!

Our Facilities

Balkan Heart is open to the public and is available to any organization or citizen who wants to put together educational, entertainment, or cultural events. Our spaces can also be leased for seminars, conferences, or meetings.

The rooms available for leasing are the following:

  • The green room on the ground floor with a capacity of 10 people and access to people with disabilities.
  • The purple room in the basement with a capacity of 40 people.

Pricing Policy

Leasing the green room costs 12€/hour (including VAT). Weekends and holidays 15€/hour
Leasing the purple room costs 15€/hour (including VAT). Weekends and holidays 18€/hour
Leasing the green and purple rooms together costs 21€/hour (including VAT). Weekends and holidays +2€/hour
The standard room availability hours are 09.00-18.00. If your event needs to extend beyond these hours, kindly let us know at least 10 days in advance.
If you would like to use our space for more than 8 hours per day, there is a discount of 10% on the daily charge.
If you lease our space for multiple days, or in case of a more continuous arrangement, a special lower charge can be negotiated.
Groups and organizations that offer social work and support the city and its vulnerable citizens are charged lower rates.
The aforementioned prices include seating, air conditioning and any technical means that Balkan Heart can provide, as analyzed in the next section.

Balkan Heart supports every event in the best way by offering seat availability, heating / cooling, logistical support, creation of promotional material, as well as the possibility for coffee breaks. The above are defined by consultation and depending on the needs arising from the respective action.

Equipment and Services

The Balkan Heart Multiuse Space can support your event or educational activity with the following equipment and services.

Technical Equipment

Our space is fully prepared to support your event. More specifically, the available technical equipment is as follows:

Complete audio-visual installation and e-learning support for conferences.

Computer networking capability

Cable and Wireless internet access throughout the premises

The audio-visual equipment already present is made available to you at no extra charge (cameras, video cameras, microphones etc.)

Projector and projector screen for presentations

Large work benches for artistic workshops. Wooden floor and large mirrors, ideal for theatrical and dance groups.

If you require some special equipment not mentioned or if you want to bring your own, contact us to discuss the needs of your event.

Services & Provisions

You can also make use of the following services and options to enhance your event:

In every room a refreshments buffet can be installed

Secretary at the entrance of our facilities and capability of secretarial support at each individual room

A fully equipped and functional kitchen on both floors of our facilities

Air conditioning and ventilation in all spaces of our facilities. The state standards regarding the criteria for excretion and ionization in the framework of prevention measures against coronavirus are met.

Possibility to offer coffee break

Preparation, provision and organization of materials necessary for each event (folders, stationary etc.) at extra cost, provided there is advanced notice

One restroom on each floor. There is no bathroom that can serve people with disabilities

We are at your disposal for any questions or information. You may also visit our facilities if you wish, so we can discuss first-hand the needs and requirements of your event.