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

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

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

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
Thessaloniki featuring heritage architecture and views

Rotonda of St. George

The rather plain exterior of this building belies its importance as one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in the city of Thessaloniki.

Rotonda of St. George

Activities

Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Thessaloniki

Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Thessaloniki

AU$28
per adult
Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Thessaloniki
Picture 1 for Activity Thessaloniki: Halkidiki Beach-Hopping with Swimming

Thessaloniki: Halkidiki Beach-Hopping & Swimming

AU$139
per adult
Thessaloniki: Halkidiki Beach-Hopping & Swimming
Thessaloniki: OTE Tower Rotating Experience with Light Meal

Thessaloniki: OTE Tower Rotating Experience with Light Meal

AU$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Thessaloniki: OTE Tower Rotating Experience with Light Meal
Thessaloniki Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Thessaloniki Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

AU$28
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Thessaloniki Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour
From Thessaloniki: Sithonia Beaches and Scenic Villages Tour

From Thessaloniki: Sithonia Beaches and Scenic Villages Tour

AU$151
per adult
From Thessaloniki: Sithonia Beaches and Scenic Villages Tour
Thessaloniki: Open Market Food Tour with Tasting

Thessaloniki: Open Market Food Tour with Tasting

AU$79
per adult
Thessaloniki: Open Market Food Tour with Tasting
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Our pick of the best Thessaloniki City Centre Hotel Deals

City Hotel Thessaloniki

City Hotel Thessaloniki

4 out of 5
11 Komninon Street, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
The price is AU$204 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$204
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (615 reviews)
"Consistent hospitality. Great location with easy walking to shops, cafes, restaurants and waterfront"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

City Hotel Thessaloniki
Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki

Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki

4 out of 5
13 Tsimiski Street, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
The price is AU$143 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$143
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (619 reviews)
"My husband and I loved the convenience of its location. 1.5 blocks to the port. Where you can go for a morning walk, exercise, most restaurants, cafe's are all around. It's on the main shopping street. Easy to catch a taxi or walk anywhere you'd like. This place is very clean, and quiet and the staff ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki
MonAsty, Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection

MonAsty, Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
45 VASSILEOS IRAKLEIOU ST, Thessaloniki
The price is AU$283 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$283
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (154 reviews)
"Stunning hotel, will stay here every time I'm in Thessaloniki"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

MonAsty, Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection
NYX Hotel Thessaloniki

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki

4 out of 5
1 Tsimiski, Thessaloniki
The price is AU$213 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$213
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Aristotelous ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
"Great hotel, great location. Breakfast was very good. No complaints at all. Comfortable bed and pillows. Clean and new. Highly recommend. Valet parking available for 30€. Walking distance to all the areas you al want to go to. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki
Electra Palace Thessaloniki

Electra Palace Thessaloniki

5 out of 5
9, Aristotelous Square, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
The price is AU$336 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$336
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
"This is my go-to place when I’m in Thessaloniki. Modern, convenient, walkable, safe with EXCELLENT STAFF at all levels. You can’t go wrong"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Electra Palace Thessaloniki
Makedonia Palace

Makedonia Palace

5 out of 5
2, Megalou Alexandrou Avenue, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
The price is AU$388 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$388
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Makedonia Palace
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Other neighbourhoods around Thessaloniki City Centre

Thessaloniki which includes a church or cathedral and heritage elements

Kamara

If you're spending some time in Kamara, Ataturk Museum and Church of Saint Demetrius are top sights worth seeing.

Kamara
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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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Valaoritou

While there might not be top attractions in Valaoritou, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki and Aristotelous Square.

Valaoritou
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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 Vlatadon Monastery or Eptapyrgio Castle.

Ano Poli
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Chinatown

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

Chinatown

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