Thessaloniki
Greece's second city is arguably its finest food destination — a Byzantine-Ottoman port city of extraordinary seafood tavernas, bougatsa (custard pastry) bakeries open at dawn, and a university energy that keeps the city vibrant year-round. Twelve UNESCO-listed Byzantine churches, the White Tower, and the Old Town (Ano Poli) above make Thessaloniki far more than a transit stop to northern Greece.
Budget Breakdown by Tier
All prices are estimates for one person. Double for couples (hotels are often the same price for 1–2 guests).
Budget Smart
Hostels, ouzeries and street food, free Byzantine churches, waterfront walks
Business Class
Boutique hotels, meze restaurants, Vergina day trip, wine tasting
Luxury
Hyatt or Electra Palace, private Vergina and Pella tour, Halkidiki beach
Top Experiences
Where to Stay
Colors Rooms Thessaloniki
What guests say
“Best budget option in Thessaloniki — right in the Ladadika nightlife district with great food recommendations from the owner. The waterfront is 5 minutes walk.”
“Good location and price for a genuinely underrated Greek city. The food advice from staff was the best introduction to Thessaloniki cuisine I could have asked for.”
Excelsior Hotel Thessaloniki
What guests say
“The finest boutique hotel in Thessaloniki — a 1920s building beautifully restored with a rooftop bar and Aristotelous Square location. Excellent restaurant.”
“Beautiful historic hotel in the best location in the city. The rooftop bar at sunset with the Byzantine city below is wonderful.”
Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki
What guests say
“The finest modern hotel in northern Greece — excellent spa, rooftop pool, and a restaurant that takes Macedonian cuisine very seriously.”
“Outstanding service and the best hotel pool in Thessaloniki. Excellent for business or leisure with consistent five-star quality.”
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- ✓Thessaloniki has the finest food culture in Greece — eat as much as possible
- ✓Bougatsa at 7am from a traditional shop is the perfect Thessaloniki morning
- ✓The Ladadika district for evening meze is the authentic Thessaloniki evening experience
- ✓Vergina (Philip II's tomb) is one of the great archaeological discoveries of the 20th century — do not miss it
- ✓Thessaloniki is very affordable compared to Athens — budget travelers live very well here
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