Guidebook for Thessaloniki
Sightseeing
White Tower of Thessaloniki
An area full of restaurants and bars. The name means "oil-trading district". The area survived the fire which ravaged the city in 1917 so you can find interesting architectural specimens.
280 locals recommend
Ladadika
An area full of restaurants and bars. The name means "oil-trading district". The area survived the fire which ravaged the city in 1917 so you can find interesting architectural specimens.
first Pier
The tiny byzantine church is impressive but so are the views of the city. Bonus attraction: The peacocks.
48 locals recommend
Vlatadon Monastery
64 EptapirgiouThe tiny byzantine church is impressive but so are the views of the city. Bonus attraction: The peacocks.
Rotunda
5 Pl. Agiou Georgiou RotontaVery interesting and atmospheric roman building.
An unusual, eclectic style building that architecture buffs must see. The exhibitions hosted here are usually very interesting, too.
17 locals recommend
Yeni Mosque
30 Archeologikou MousiouAn unusual, eclectic style building that architecture buffs must see. The exhibitions hosted here are usually very interesting, too.
The best way to experience Thessaloniki is from the sea! Pick one of the three boats (Arabella, Argo and Cleo) and enjoy a short cruise along the Gulf of Thessaloniki. Grab a jacket because the sea breeze tends to be cool even in the summer.
10 locals recommend
Κλειώ Cruise Bar
Λευκού ΠύργουThe best way to experience Thessaloniki is from the sea! Pick one of the three boats (Arabella, Argo and Cleo) and enjoy a short cruise along the Gulf of Thessaloniki. Grab a jacket because the sea breeze tends to be cool even in the summer.
Food Scene
Food and pastries at a very central location; no smoking allowed; family friendly
Sempriko
2 FragkonCreative Greek cuisine in a casual setting
Great for seatfood tapas-style dishes washed down with Tsipouro; English-language menus
11 locals recommend
Agora
KapodistriouGreat for seatfood tapas-style dishes washed down with Tsipouro; English-language menus
El Burrito "Ο μικρός γαιδαρος"
5 Chrisostomou SmirnisThe food is meh but the cocktails are good
Piece of Cake
19 Chrisostomou SmirnisGreat coffee, good cupcakes
Café Palermo
4 AristotelousEnjoy your coffee amid antiques
Delectable cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pastries. The window is always a work of art.
20 locals recommend
Sugar Angel
1 LassaniDelectable cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pastries. The window is always a work of art.
Pízza Poselli
2 VilaraPizza by the slice
Katsamaka
18-20 AthonosIt looks touristy but isn't. Good, honest food. Try the kokoretsi!
You cannot come to Thessaloniki without having bougatsa. Yiannis stays open until the early hours.
27 locals recommend
Bougatsa Giannis
106 MitropoleosYou cannot come to Thessaloniki without having bougatsa. Yiannis stays open until the early hours.
Legendary spot for patsas (tripe soup), traditionally enjoyed after a night of drinking to settle the stomach!
12 locals recommend
TSAROUCHAS RESTAURANT
78 OlimpouLegendary spot for patsas (tripe soup), traditionally enjoyed after a night of drinking to settle the stomach!
Restaurant and grocery store showcasing high-quality, Greek traditional products.
97 locals recommend
ERGON Agora
42 P. MelaRestaurant and grocery store showcasing high-quality, Greek traditional products.
Νέα Φωλιά
4 AristomenousA hidden gem, serving excellent Greek cuisine.
Oinohoos
39 Kon/nou MelenikouPerfect for a budget-friendly romantic dinner
Unusual, theatrical atmosphere; great for coffee or drinks; try sitting on the balcony overlooking Tsimiski St.
Πρώτο Πάτωμα | art café théâtral
97 TsimiskiUnusual, theatrical atmosphere; great for coffee or drinks; try sitting on the balcony overlooking Tsimiski St.
A gem of a coffee shop in a peaceful neighborhood, overlooking a Byzantine church | Exceptionally good coffee and home-made pastries | Great music, too
Η μικρή Φρίντα Κοιν.Σ.Επ. (La nina Frida)
4 AchiropiitouA gem of a coffee shop in a peaceful neighborhood, overlooking a Byzantine church | Exceptionally good coffee and home-made pastries | Great music, too
Amazing space for coffee, drinks or food. A must for design and architecture fanatics.
45 locals recommend
ΥΨΙΛΟΝ
5 EdessisAmazing space for coffee, drinks or food. A must for design and architecture fanatics.
Home-style Greek cuisine. You can walk up to counter and check out the food offered before ordering.
Mikraki
2 Proxenou KoromilaHome-style Greek cuisine. You can walk up to counter and check out the food offered before ordering.
One of the few vegetarian and vegan places in the city. Their food is delicious.
20 locals recommend
rOOTS Vegetarian & Vegan Place
4 MpalanouOne of the few vegetarian and vegan places in the city. Their food is delicious.
Duck
3 ChalkisVery exclusive and quite expensive restaurant with exceptional cuisine
Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary twist; tiny eatery so reservations may be required.
20 locals recommend
Opsopoion Maganeiai
6 KomotinisMediterranean cuisine with a contemporary twist; tiny eatery so reservations may be required.
Clochard
23 MitropoleosGourmet Greek food in a luxurious setting; expensive
Fresh fish and seafood; tip: try the spectacular chocolate souffle dessert
21 locals recommend
MAREA sea spirit
13 Margariti LoriFresh fish and seafood; tip: try the spectacular chocolate souffle dessert
Εστιατόριο ΑΚΑΔΗΜΙΑ
3 Ag. MinaGreek cuisine, nice interior
Great for coffee but also for food; very popular with locals on weekends; the large, communal table is great for groups
75 locals recommend
LOCAL Thessaloniki
17 Paleon Patron GermanouGreat for coffee but also for food; very popular with locals on weekends; the large, communal table is great for groups
Ómikron
3 OplopiouGood value, simple but tasty recipes
The only feta bar in town; very creative dishes; small but good list of wine by the glass
15 locals recommend
MIA FETA feta bar
14 P. MelaThe only feta bar in town; very creative dishes; small but good list of wine by the glass
This is a simple restaurant where you would go for the seafood and other appetizers served tapas-style and washed down preferably with ouzo or tsipouro
20 locals recommend
Ουζερί Λόλα
10 AgapinouThis is a simple restaurant where you would go for the seafood and other appetizers served tapas-style and washed down preferably with ouzo or tsipouro
Tapas-style Greek dishes; live music usually on weekends; check out the neighboring, infamous Yenti Koule prison which operated until the 1980's; walk around to catch some stunning views of the city
Ουζερί - Το Γεντί
Tapas-style Greek dishes; live music usually on weekends; check out the neighboring, infamous Yenti Koule prison which operated until the 1980's; walk around to catch some stunning views of the city
Yok Balik (="no fish" in Turkish) is very popular with students from the neighboring universities. Excellent gyros, very good traditional Greek dishes (you can check them out at the counter before ordering)
26 locals recommend
Γιόκ Μπαλίκ
34 Eth. AminisYok Balik (="no fish" in Turkish) is very popular with students from the neighboring universities. Excellent gyros, very good traditional Greek dishes (you can check them out at the counter before ordering)
Pizza Hood
2 Ernestou EmprarNeapolitan-style pizza
The Last Slice
1 Proxenou KoromilaItalian pizza by the slice
Les Zazous
108 Themistokli SofouliSpectacular view over the Thermaic gulf
BOMBOLO Gelato Ice Cream
88 MitropoleosExcellent gelato
Taste Gallery
19 Agias SofiasBakery with good bread and pastries; lunch is also served
Τερκενλής
67 MitropoleosFamous for its challah-style bread; excellent pastries
LENA'S BISTRO
7 KatouniExcellent cocktails
To Elliniko
9 Str. KallariLarge variety of Greek dishes
Large variety of beers with views of the White Tower. The food is average.
27 locals recommend
DORÉ ZYTHOS
7 Str. TsirogianniLarge variety of beers with views of the White Tower. The food is average.
Choureál | Choux & Profiterole
9 Paleon Patron GermanouChoux and profiteroles to die for!
Possibly the best bougatsa (flaky pastry with custard filling) in town
Μπουγατσατζίδικο Μπαντής - Bougatsa Bantis
33 Panagias FaneromenisPossibly the best bougatsa (flaky pastry with custard filling) in town
Don't go for the food (not special); go for coffee or drinks with amazing views of the Thermaic Gulf
156 locals recommend
Tapas Bar
4 KatouniDon't go for the food (not special); go for coffee or drinks with amazing views of the Thermaic Gulf
Famous for its mille-feuille pastry but they also make the best oriental pastries (baklava etc.) with real butter
ΖΑΧΑΡΟΠΛΑΣΤΕΙΑ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΙΔΗΣ
7 P. MelaFamous for its mille-feuille pastry but they also make the best oriental pastries (baklava etc.) with real butter
Pastaflora Darling Cafe
6 ZefxidosGo for the 60's kitsch interior!
Famous for its creative brunch options and especially for "bougatsan", its iconic hybrid dessert.
71 locals recommend
Estrella World Street Food
48 P. MelaFamous for its creative brunch options and especially for "bougatsan", its iconic hybrid dessert.
Caribbean flair and nice cocktails! (The adjacent Tellogleio Museum is also worth a visit.)
EnfantGâté in Guadeloupe
159Α Agiou DimitriouCaribbean flair and nice cocktails! (The adjacent Tellogleio Museum is also worth a visit.)
Creative Greek food in the western end of the picturesque old town area called "Tsinari".
13 locals recommend
Rediviva cucina povera
70 Alexandras PapadopoulouCreative Greek food in the western end of the picturesque old town area called "Tsinari".
Creative Greek cuisine using excellent ingredients. Servings are small so they are best shared tapas-style.
9 locals recommend
DEKA TRAPEZIA
4 Str. KallariCreative Greek cuisine using excellent ingredients. Servings are small so they are best shared tapas-style.
Ta Olympia/ Τα Ολύμπια
Home-style Greek food that you can choose through the display window.
Charoúpi
4 DoxisCretan cuisine at its best
Drinks & Nightlife
Urania
4 PaikouVogatsikou 3
3 VogatsikouAwesome cocktails; no smoking allowed
Famous (or maybe infamous) rock bar. The party continues until early in the morning.
7 locals recommend
Berlin bar
10 Chrisostomou SmirnisFamous (or maybe infamous) rock bar. The party continues until early in the morning.
Gorílas
3 verιasVery popular and trendy bar.
Mistral Seaside Bar
4 TinouAmazing sea view and cozy interior
Coq au Zen
37 ValaoritouGreat atmosphere
PARATY & LOFT multispace
8 PindouCozy space
SKYLINE cafe bar - dining
154 EgnatiaRevolving bar offers 360o views of the city.
;;enola
19 ValaoritouThe city's best-known gay bar and club.
Arts & Culture
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
6 Manoli AndronikouMuseum of Byzantine Culture
2 Leof. StratouMuseum of Photography Thessaloniki
Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki
11 Ag. MinaMOMus-Museum of Contemporary Art
It houses on of the best collections of Russian Avant-Garde art, the Costakis Collection.
18 locals recommend
MOMus-Museum of Modern Art-Kostakis collection
21 KolokotroniIt houses on of the best collections of Russian Avant-Garde art, the Costakis Collection.
St. Demetrius is the patron saint of Thessaloniki and his relics are here. Make sure you visit the crypt!
165 locals recommend
Church of St. Demetrios
Agiou DimitriouSt. Demetrius is the patron saint of Thessaloniki and his relics are here. Make sure you visit the crypt!
Hagia Sophia of Thessaloniki
Agias SofiasImpressive and huge byzantine church
An impressive sample of Eclectic Architecture by famous architect Vitaliano Poselli
17 locals recommend
Yeni Mosque
30 Archeologikou MousiouAn impressive sample of Eclectic Architecture by famous architect Vitaliano Poselli
Excellent exhibitions (also, the cafe & restaurant is very family-friendly)
12 locals recommend
TELLOGLEIO IDRYMA TEXNWN KAI TECHNOLOGIAS A.P.TH.
159Α Agiou DimitriouExcellent exhibitions (also, the cafe & restaurant is very family-friendly)
Essentials
All the essentials just a few meters from the building. Open until late in the evening and also on Sunday.
Το σημείο
78 MitropoleosAll the essentials just a few meters from the building. Open until late in the evening and also on Sunday.
easywash Self Service Laundry
3 Panagias DexiasClosest laundromat
ΑΒ ΒΑΣΙΛΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ
2-4 Kosma tou ΕtolouLarge, nice supermarket in a historical building.
Shopping
2nd Floor
50 Proxenou KoromilaDesign objects for the home
O Δρόμος του Τσαγιού
12 Chrisostomou SmirnisEvery kind of tea imaginable (ask to smell before buying!)
Modiano Market
33 KidoniatouTraditional market selling various foodstuffs
Kapani Market
VlaliTraditional market selling mostly foodstuffs
Bit Pazar
Area with antique shops selling mostly knick-knacks
Entertainment & Activities
Magic Park
15 Agias AnastasiasGreat for family evening outings in the summer.
WE
3 Leof. 3is SeptemvriouInline skating rink open Tue and Thu after 6 pm. (5€/hour including equipment)
BikeIT
2 Leof. Meg. AlexandrouBike rental (try the fun, family bikes!)
A science museum featuring exhibitions, movie showings, a simulator and a planetarium. Great for children of all ages.
34 locals recommend
Noesis
6 χλμ ΘεσσαλονίκηςA science museum featuring exhibitions, movie showings, a simulator and a planetarium. Great for children of all ages.