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
Tsimiski Street

Tsimiski Street

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

Tsimiski Street
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
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
Nikis Avenue

Nikis Avenue

Find out about the history of Thessaloniki with a stop at Nikis Avenue.

Nikis Avenue

Activities

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
Halkidiki Day Tour in Arnaia and Ierissos Beach

Halkidiki Day Tour in Arnaia and Ierissos Beach

AU$70
per adult
Halkidiki Day Tour in Arnaia and Ierissos Beach
Thessaloniki: Open Market Food Tour with Tasting

Thessaloniki: Open Market Food Tour with Tasting

AU$80
per adult
Thessaloniki: Open Market Food Tour with Tasting
Thessaloniki: Vergina and Pella Day Trip

Thessaloniki: Vergina and Pella Day Trip

AU$88
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Thessaloniki: Vergina and Pella Day Trip
Skyline Cafe Bar and Restaurant in OTE Tower

Skyline Cafe Bar in OTE Tower

AU$32
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Skyline Cafe Bar in OTE Tower
Thessaloniki: Private Sea Kayak Adventure at Epanomi

Thessaloniki: Private Sea Kayak Adventure at Epanomi

AU$169
per adult
Thessaloniki: Private Sea Kayak Adventure at Epanomi
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Our pick of the best Thessaloniki City Centre Hotel Deals

Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki

Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki

4 out of 5
13 Tsimiski Street Thessaloniki Central Macedonia
The price is AU$156 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$156
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (633 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki
City Hotel Thessaloniki

City Hotel Thessaloniki

4 out of 5
11 Komninon Street Thessaloniki Central Macedonia
The price is AU$167 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$167
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (624 reviews)
Everything was ok, staff, room , food , location is one of thw best affordable hotels

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

City Hotel Thessaloniki
Electra Palace Thessaloniki

Electra Palace Thessaloniki

5 out of 5
9, Aristotelous Square Thessaloniki Central Macedonia
The price is AU$256 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
AU$256
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Excellent, much more than expected

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Electra Palace Thessaloniki
NYX Hotel Thessaloniki

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki

4 out of 5
1 Tsimiski Thessaloniki
The price is AU$200 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$200
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Aristotelous Square ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
It was nice to have a family room, two rooms connected, at a reasonable price. Location was a little loud because it was across the street from the bar scene.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki
MonAsty, Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection

MonAsty, Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
45 VASSILEOS IRAKLEIOU ST Thessaloniki
The price is AU$285 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$285
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
Stunning hotel, will stay here every time I'm in Thessaloniki

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

MonAsty, Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection
ON Residence

ON Residence

5 out of 5
5 Leof. Nikis Thessaloniki
The price is AU$240 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$240
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Thessaloniki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
Great location, really nicely done with reasonable pricing and very accommodating staff.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

ON Residence
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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 Place Katouni and Nikis Avenue 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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