Thessaloniki Guidebook
Food scene
Great places to get a bite.
Enjoy your meal there, take away (and probably eat it by the sea) or get it delivered. You'll get to enjoy national and local flavors in reasonable prices whlie sightseeing all over the city.
Enjoy the view of Thessaloniki's waterfront while enjoying your morning coffee or meal.
156 locals recommend
Tapas Bar
4 KatouniEnjoy the view of Thessaloniki's waterfront while enjoying your morning coffee or meal.
Enjoy a panoramic view of our city with your coffee during the day or with your meal during the evening.
Extra tip: The sunset looks great from this cafeteria/restaurant
13 locals recommend
Villa Luna
40 AnalipseosEnjoy a panoramic view of our city with your coffee during the day or with your meal during the evening.
Extra tip: The sunset looks great from this cafeteria/restaurant
A world renowned restaurant that is famous for their brunch. Get there a bit earlier t because it’s full most of the time.
Try out their “bougatsan” a mix of bougatsa and croissant!
71 locals recommend
Estrella World Street Food
48 P. MelaA world renowned restaurant that is famous for their brunch. Get there a bit earlier t because it’s full most of the time.
Try out their “bougatsan” a mix of bougatsa and croissant!
A great restaurant and groceries shop, by the Agia Sofia. We suggest to sit outside for the full Thessaloniki vibe.
Also, you should take a walk around to understand the history of your sights.
12 locals recommend
ERGON Agora
42 Pavlou MelaA great restaurant and groceries shop, by the Agia Sofia. We suggest to sit outside for the full Thessaloniki vibe.
Also, you should take a walk around to understand the history of your sights.
Sightseeing
Get around the city and explore cultural and historical places!
The famous landmark of our city. Get inside and explore the city’s history. Each floor shows a historic period and how the city changes over the centuries! It’s one of my favorite places and as a bonus, the top of the tower doubles as a cafeteria (COVID may affect it though).
Don’t leave our city without going there!
540 locals recommend
White Tower of Thessaloniki
The famous landmark of our city. Get inside and explore the city’s history. Each floor shows a historic period and how the city changes over the centuries! It’s one of my favorite places and as a bonus, the top of the tower doubles as a cafeteria (COVID may affect it though).
Don’t leave our city without going there!
Coffee and more
Have this places in mind to get your coffee or something to eat.
Great place to get your coffee or drink. The patio by the catacombs of Thessaloniki is a great place to relax.
25 locals recommend
Cin Cin
22 IktinouGreat place to get your coffee or drink. The patio by the catacombs of Thessaloniki is a great place to relax.
The tallest building in Thessaloniki has a cafe-bar that rotates! Get your coffee or drink there and enjoy the city in the morning or at night!
Just so you know, it’s is a bit expensive.
48 locals recommend
OTE Tower
The tallest building in Thessaloniki has a cafe-bar that rotates! Get your coffee or drink there and enjoy the city in the morning or at night!
Just so you know, it’s is a bit expensive.
Neighbourhoods
Walk the famous Ladadika and live the pulse of Thessaloniki. It has a lot of nice places to eat or party but you should probably make a reservation to ensure that you’ll get a table.
280 locals recommend
Ladadika
Walk the famous Ladadika and live the pulse of Thessaloniki. It has a lot of nice places to eat or party but you should probably make a reservation to ensure that you’ll get a table.
Get your swimsuit, a towel (we provide you towels) and some sunscreen and enjoy a beautiful day at the beach!
In the summer period busses leave daily to beach bars so you can make it a day trip!
Try out Freddo Espresso or Frappe for the ultimate Greek way of leaving. (Frappe may get you to a toilet sooner that you expect).
44 locals recommend
Halkidiki
Get your swimsuit, a towel (we provide you towels) and some sunscreen and enjoy a beautiful day at the beach!
In the summer period busses leave daily to beach bars so you can make it a day trip!
Try out Freddo Espresso or Frappe for the ultimate Greek way of leaving. (Frappe may get you to a toilet sooner that you expect).
Traveler advice
Getting around
City Bus (OASTH)
The city’s only public transport is the city bus and you can’t find it on Google Maps. OASTH has its own app. Search for “OASTH bus” in your App Store to get it. Last but not least, OASTH has a dedicated city tour bus (line 50) with a guide that shows you that city!
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Emergencies
If you are in an emergency call 112 and us at 6974560116.
Some services also have separate lines (in parallel with 112)
Police 100
Ambulance 166
Fire department 199
Useful phrases
All Greek you need to know
Good morning - Kalimera
Good evening- Kalispera
Good night - Kalinihta
Thanks you - Efharisto
You’re welcome - Parakalo
What to pack
Must haves in Greece
Don’t forget your sunglasses! Greece is sunny all year round and you’ll want to look around without any problems.
A swimsuit is useful even if you don’t plan a trip to Halkidiki (although you should).
You don’t need to bring your own towels we provide them.