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 Private Walking Tour with Guide

Thessaloniki : Highlights & hidden gems walking tour

NZ$76
per adult
Thessaloniki : Highlights & hidden gems walking tour
Thessaloniki: e-Bike Tour

Thessaloniki: e-Bike Tour

NZ$91
per adult
Thessaloniki: e-Bike Tour
Shared Biking City Tour in Thessaloniki

Scenic e-Bike Tour in Thessaloniki

NZ$91
per adult
Scenic e-Bike Tour in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Thessaloniki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras

NZ$30
per adult
City Sightseeing Thessaloniki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Thessaloniki Highlights Walking Tour

Thessaloniki : Must-See attractions walking tour

NZ$76
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

NZ$76
per adult
Thessaloniki Bike Tour, the best way to explore the city
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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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$394 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$394
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"the staff was always available with helpful information. they were very friendly and curteous."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Electra Palace Thessaloniki
Makedonia Palace
Makedonia Palace
5 out of 5
2, Megalou Alexandrou Avenue, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
The price is NZ$410 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$410
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
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! (1,001 reviews)
"One of the best (if not THE best) hotel in Thessaloniki. Large hallways & rooms with great service."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Makedonia Palace
Daios Luxury Living
Daios Luxury Living
5 out of 5
Nikis Avenue 59, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
The price is NZ$410 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$410
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (676 reviews)
"Location: clean, nice, large room with a large balcony. Excellent breakfast. We loved the view from this corner room. Thomas at reception was exceptional, he helped us with a last-minute taxi as our pick-up pre paid service did not show as agreed. If you visit Thessaloniki, this is the place to ..."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Daios Luxury Living
Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki
Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki
4 out of 5
13 Tsimiski Street, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$170 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (534 reviews)
"The hotel itself is very unique and has a certain charming quirkiness to it. The staff is very nice and friendly. The reason I’m only giving it 4 stars is because the mattresses were very stiff and uncomfortable. The other thing to note, we had a street view on a Friday night, so it was rather noisy ..."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki
ON Residence
ON Residence
5 out of 5
5 Leof. Nikis, Thessaloniki
The price is NZ$409 per night from 18 May to 19 May
NZ$409
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)
"great view great area great decorations"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

ON Residence
Imperial Plus Urban Smart Hotel Thessaloniki
Imperial Plus Urban Smart Hotel Thessaloniki
4 out of 5
8 Egnatia, Thessaloniki
The price is NZ$208 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Aristotelous Square and White ...
9/10 Wonderful! (134 reviews)
"Amazing stay, clean and big rooms."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Imperial Plus Urban Smart Hotel Thessaloniki
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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 Aristotelous Square, 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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