Thessaloniki City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Church of Hagia Sophia showing a church or cathedral
Thessaloniki City Centre
Arch of Galerius featuring heritage elements
Thessaloniki featuring heritage architecture and views
White Tower of Thessaloniki showing heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Aristotelous Square featuring general coastal views, a square or plaza and a coastal town

Aristotelous Square

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Visit Thessaloniki’s main square, a busy gathering place for locals and the site of major events throughout the year.

Aristotelous Square
White Tower of Thessaloniki showing heritage elements

White Tower of Thessaloniki

4.5/5(14 reviews)

This distinctly shaped tower has evolved alongside Thessaloniki over the centuries and now houses a museum dedicated to the city’s history.

White Tower of Thessaloniki
Tsimiski Street

Tsimiski Street

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tsimiski Street during your stay in Thessaloniki.

Tsimiski Street
Church of Hagia Sophia showing a church or cathedral

Church of Hagia Sophia

5/5(6 reviews)

See the city’s largest Byzantine church to discover a centuries-old religious site and the striking artwork found in its interior.

Church of Hagia Sophia
Thessaloniki featuring outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Alexander the Great Garden

An enormous statue of the leader of Macedonia atop his famous horse overlooks the water in a square filled with monuments.

Alexander the Great Garden
Arch of Galerius featuring heritage elements

Arch of Galerius

4.5/5(9 reviews)

See one of Thessaloniki’s most famous monuments, a symbol of the city and an intriguing example of 4th-century Roman architecture.

Arch of Galerius

Activities

Thessaloniki: e-Bike Tour

Thessaloniki: e-Bike Tour

AU$81
per adult
Thessaloniki: e-Bike Tour
Thessaloniki : Private Welcome Walking Tour with a local

Thessaloniki : Private Welcome Walking Tour with a local

AU$67
per adult
Thessaloniki : Private Welcome Walking Tour with a local
Thessaloniki Private Walking Tour with Guide

Thessaloniki : Highlights & hidden gems walking tour

AU$67
per adult
Thessaloniki : Highlights & hidden gems walking tour
Thessaloniki Highlights Walking Tour

Thessaloniki : Must-See attractions walking tour

AU$67
per adult
Thessaloniki : Must-See attractions walking tour
Thessaloniki Bike Tour, the best way to visit the city

Thessaloniki Bike Tour, the best way to explore the city

AU$67
per adult
Thessaloniki Bike Tour, the best way to explore the city
Shared Biking City Tour in Thessaloniki

Scenic e-Bike Tour in Thessaloniki

AU$80
per adult
Scenic e-Bike Tour in Thessaloniki
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Our pick of the best Thessaloniki City Centre Hotel Deals

Electra Palace Thessaloniki
Electra Palace Thessaloniki
5 out of 5
9, Aristotelous Square, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
The price is AU$303 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$303
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Problems of parking for short period of time ! But overall staff friendly and accommodating ! Great place at heart of city !"

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2025

Electra Palace Thessaloniki
Daios Luxury Living
Daios Luxury Living
5 out of 5
Nikis Avenue 59, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
The price is AU$270 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$270
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (672 reviews)
Greece getaway
"The hotel it is excellent, great location in front of the sea, walking distance to many restaurants and stores. Historical sites are also nearby. Parking is very limited although the hotel takes your vehicle and park it for you for a minimal fee… you might not need a vehicle at all."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Daios Luxury Living
Teight Hotel
Teight Hotel
4 out of 5
8 Mitropolitou Iosif, Thessaloniki
The price is AU$211 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
New Years Stay in Thessaloniki
"The Teight Hotel is a pleasant hotel. It is very clean, and the front desk staff are very hospitable, helpful and courteous. I highly recommend this hotel. The Breakfast buffet is okay. Not spectacular"

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Teight Hotel
Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki
Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki
4 out of 5
13 Tsimiski Street, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
The price is AU$125 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (528 reviews)
Awesome!
"Luxurious. Very helpful front desk. Solved any problems."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki
Makedonia Palace
Makedonia Palace
5 out of 5
2, Megalou Alexandrou Avenue, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
The price is AU$350 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$350
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"superb hotel near the sea. the food in the restaurant was great."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Makedonia Palace
MonAsty, Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection
MonAsty, Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
45 VASSILEOS IRAKLEIOU ST, Thessaloniki
The price is AU$262 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$262
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
"Fantastic location all modern amenities top restaurants amazing staff..exceptional"

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

MonAsty, Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Thessaloniki City Centre

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Ladadika

5/5(5 area reviews)

Travellers come to Ladadika for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Nikis Avenue and Place Katouni while you're in town.

Ladadika
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Old Town Thessaloniki

Travellers like the historical sites in Old Town Thessaloniki, and Vlatadon Monastery is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Old Town Thessaloniki
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Ano Poli

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Ano Poli. You might want to make time for a stop at Eptapyrgio Castle or Vlatadon Monastery.

Ano Poli
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Chinatown

When in Chinatown, you can plan a visit to Port of Thessaloniki Passenger Terminal and Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Chinatown
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Vardaris

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Vardaris is positively reviewed for its shopping, bars and spas, and you can quickly pop around to sights in the larger Thessaloniki area at New Railway Station Metro Station or Dimokratias Metro Station.

Vardaris
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Charilaou

While you're in Charilaou, take in top sights like Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium and jump on the metro at Nea Elvetia Metro Station to see more of the city.

Charilaou

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