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Greece’s second city: Byzantine churches, seafront and an outstanding food scene.

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Overview

Why go to Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is a lively, student-filled port city with Roman and Byzantine monuments, a long waterfront promenade and some of Greece’s best food. It is cheaper than Athens and less touristy.

City breakCulture & historyFood & drinkNightlife

Where
Central Macedonia, Greece
Recommended stay
2–3 nights
Best time to go
April–June and September–October.
Approx. daily budget
£50–100 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.

What does Thessaloniki cost?

Full cost guide
  • Budget traveller£45–65a day
  • Mid-range traveller£90–130a day
  • Luxury traveller£180+a day

Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.

Things To Do

Top picks in Thessaloniki

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Must See~£4

White Tower

Waterfront

The city’s symbol, a tower on the harbour with a museum and rooftop view.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers · Photographers

Daily, roughly 8:30–18:00; longer summer hours

Must See~£4

Rotunda and Arch of Galerius

Kamara

A Roman rotunda later turned church and mosque, with an ornate victory arch nearby.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Closed some days; check hours

Local FavouritesFree

Aristotelous Square

Centre

A grand open square lined with cafés, opening onto the sea.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples

Open-air; always accessible

NightlifeFree

Ladadika District

Ladadika

Restored warehouses now filled with tavernas, ouzeries and bars near the port.

  • Suggested time: 2h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples · Nightlife fans

Bars and restaurants open evenings until late
Hidden Gems

Beyond the checklist

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ViewpointsFree

Ano Poli Upper Town and Byzantine Walls

Ano Poli

Steep lanes of Ottoman-era houses inside old walls, with views over the city.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Photographers

Open-air; always accessible

Day Trips~£30

Mount Olympus Day Trip

Mount Olympus (90 km)

Greece’s highest mountain and the mythical home of the gods, with hiking trails and villages.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Photographers

Tours run mostly in summer

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Hidden GemsFree

Bit Bazaar

Old Town

A small flea market and neighbourhood of antique shops, music stores and cafés, with a bohemian feel.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Food lovers

Daily; busiest on Sundays

Hidden Gems~£5

Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki

Centre

A museum telling the story of the city’s once-large Jewish community.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Closed Mondays
Hotels

Best-value hotels in Thessaloniki

Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.

All 3 hotels
Thessaloniki (illustrative photo: example hotel)
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Aristotelous Grand

Centre, Thessaloniki

8.5Guest rating 8.5/10 · Excellent

Very good valueValue score 77 out of 100

Rated 8.5/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Thessaloniki, in a central location.

From £80 per night · check current availability
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Thessaloniki (illustrative photo: example hotel)
Best Budget Choice
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Ladadika Boutique

Ladadika, Thessaloniki

8.6Guest rating 8.6/10 · Excellent

Good valueValue score 66 out of 100

Rated 8.6/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Thessaloniki, in a central location.

From £60 per night · check current availability
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Food & Restaurants

Where to eat

Food guide

  • Bougatsa

    A flaky custard or cheese pastry for breakfast

  • Koulouri Thessalonikis

    A sesame bread ring sold on street corners

  • Trigona Panoramatos

    Cone-shaped syrupy pastries filled with custard

A suggested Thessaloniki itinerary

3 nights Couple

Thessaloniki · Highlights

Thessaloniki in 3 nights

A balanced first-visit plan built from our Thessaloniki picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.

  1. Day 1 · Modiano Market, Aristotelous Square, Rotunda and Arch of Galerius, Ladadika District
  2. Day 2 · Mount Olympus Day Trip, White Tower
  3. Day 3 · Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Bit Bazaar, Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, Waterfront Promenade
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