Guidebook for Thessaloniki
Sightseeing
The area around Valaoritou St. is an excellent destination if you want to feel the city’s rhythm and experience its nightlife like a true Thessalonian.
It is an old commercial area which has gotten new recognition with the numerous bars, beer houses and clubs that have flourished over the past decade in its old, often beautiful neo-classical buildings, making it a hotspot for the young population.
Among them, you’ll be sure to find your place no matter what your music taste: rock, pop, jazz, alternative, electronic, chill out. And if you’re lucky to be visiting Thessaloniki in the summer, you’ll have a wonderful experience in all the little streets of Valaoritou, Sygrou, Leontos Sofou and Fragon, filled with tables and people having fun as one big friendly crowd.
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Valaoritou
ValaoritouThe area around Valaoritou St. is an excellent destination if you want to feel the city’s rhythm and experience its nightlife like a true Thessalonian.
It is an old commercial area which has gotten new recognition with the numerous bars, beer houses and clubs that have flourished over the past decade in its old, often beautiful neo-classical buildings, making it a hotspot for the young population.
Among them, you’ll be sure to find your place no matter what your music taste: rock, pop, jazz, alternative, electronic, chill out. And if you’re lucky to be visiting Thessaloniki in the summer, you’ll have a wonderful experience in all the little streets of Valaoritou, Sygrou, Leontos Sofou and Fragon, filled with tables and people having fun as one big friendly crowd.
Ladadika is one of the most popular areas in the city of Thessaloniki. In fact the locals call it "the heart of entertainment" . The area is next to the port of the city, in the historic center. Its name was taken from the Greek word oil because in the past there were many shops trading olive oil here.
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Ladadika
Ladadika is one of the most popular areas in the city of Thessaloniki. In fact the locals call it "the heart of entertainment" . The area is next to the port of the city, in the historic center. Its name was taken from the Greek word oil because in the past there were many shops trading olive oil here.
Another popular destination especially when it comes to Thessaloniki's youth and college community is the old Bit Bazaar located north of Aristotelous plaza, about 300m east of the Roman Forum.
Unlike Athonos plaza and Ladadika area, Bit Bazaar is not an obvious, easy to find location.
On the contrary, although it has several different entrances, the main plaza is surrounded by tall buildings thus making it difficult to be seen. Don’t hesitate to ask some of the locals in order to explain you how to get there.
Bit Bazaar is relatively popular, especially among young people. Back in 1928 when thousands of immigrants from Asia Minor settled in this part of the city, a number of buildings were constructed in order for the housing needs to be covered. Most of them had small shops on the ground floor.
During the last decades several of them were used as antique shops as the whole place was being used as a market.
Today many traditional little taverns that serve wine, retsina and small dishes of delicacies (mezedes) have taken their place. Although a bit noisy sometimes, the atmosphere is warm and friendly. Having a little more wine than usual is essential in order to feel the spirit. Because of the low prices and its location it is mostly preferred by college students.
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Bit Bazar
7 TositsaAnother popular destination especially when it comes to Thessaloniki's youth and college community is the old Bit Bazaar located north of Aristotelous plaza, about 300m east of the Roman Forum.
Unlike Athonos plaza and Ladadika area, Bit Bazaar is not an obvious, easy to find location.
On the contrary, although it has several different entrances, the main plaza is surrounded by tall buildings thus making it difficult to be seen. Don’t hesitate to ask some of the locals in order to explain you how to get there.
Bit Bazaar is relatively popular, especially among young people. Back in 1928 when thousands of immigrants from Asia Minor settled in this part of the city, a number of buildings were constructed in order for the housing needs to be covered. Most of them had small shops on the ground floor.
During the last decades several of them were used as antique shops as the whole place was being used as a market.
Today many traditional little taverns that serve wine, retsina and small dishes of delicacies (mezedes) have taken their place. Although a bit noisy sometimes, the atmosphere is warm and friendly. Having a little more wine than usual is essential in order to feel the spirit. Because of the low prices and its location it is mostly preferred by college students.
Shopping
Tsimiski Street (Greek: Οδός Τσιμισκή, Odós Tsimiskí) is a major avenue in Thessaloniki. The most prominent features of Tsimiski street are the hundreds of various fashion shops, boutiques and high end international department stores
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Tsimiski
TsimiskiTsimiski Street (Greek: Οδός Τσιμισκή, Odós Tsimiskí) is a major avenue in Thessaloniki. The most prominent features of Tsimiski street are the hundreds of various fashion shops, boutiques and high end international department stores
TOMS Flagship Thessaloniki
22 TsimiskiAccessories shop & Café
Mitropoleos Avenue is almost parallel to Tsimiski Avenue but has lesser extent. This road, along with Ermou Street and Proxenou Koromila Street, are a much more expensive choice as it concerns fashion. On Mitropoleos Street the visitor will discover some of the city's known patisseries, branches of internationally known fashion brands and smaller boutiques. Most of the haute couture branches of the city centre though (Burberry etc) are located on Proxenou Koromila street, formerly known as The First Parallel.
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Mitropoleos
MitropoleosMitropoleos Avenue is almost parallel to Tsimiski Avenue but has lesser extent. This road, along with Ermou Street and Proxenou Koromila Street, are a much more expensive choice as it concerns fashion. On Mitropoleos Street the visitor will discover some of the city's known patisseries, branches of internationally known fashion brands and smaller boutiques. Most of the haute couture branches of the city centre though (Burberry etc) are located on Proxenou Koromila street, formerly known as The First Parallel.
Agia Sofia Street should not be missed when it comes to shopping. Some less expensive fashion stores selling stylish clothes and accessories and one or two modern cafes and patisseries lie in this area. On the crossroad of Agia Sofia Str. and Ermou Str. you will encounter the well known Agia Sofia church which was one of the few buildings left intact by the Great Fire of 1917.
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Agias Sofias
Agias SofiasAgia Sofia Street should not be missed when it comes to shopping. Some less expensive fashion stores selling stylish clothes and accessories and one or two modern cafes and patisseries lie in this area. On the crossroad of Agia Sofia Str. and Ermou Str. you will encounter the well known Agia Sofia church which was one of the few buildings left intact by the Great Fire of 1917.
Egnatia Avenue is the place for those with a strict budget. The street is home to many small fashion and accesories' boutiques and shoe shops and a few bookstores and newstands. Egnatia Str. also hosts many low cost ovens and bakeries where you can buy a small snack or pie and coffee. The street is quite busy during morning hours, by passing drivers and students from the neighboring Aristotle University.
Egnatia 31
31 EgnatiaEgnatia Avenue is the place for those with a strict budget. The street is home to many small fashion and accesories' boutiques and shoe shops and a few bookstores and newstands. Egnatia Str. also hosts many low cost ovens and bakeries where you can buy a small snack or pie and coffee. The street is quite busy during morning hours, by passing drivers and students from the neighboring Aristotle University.
Essentials
BAZAAR DISCOUNT MARKET
23 Karaoli ke Dimitriou Ton Kiprioncheap supermarket near the apartment
Drinks & Nightlife
"2 Concept store" is a great antiques/furniture/cafe/bar concept shop! you can enjoy your coffee and shop for coffee tables too :) It is a "must visit" for their affordable design objects you can buy. Just go by for a coffee or an early drink and admire that unique place. I just Love it.
R2 Rebelou 2 - The Art Store Cafe
6 Ioustinianou"2 Concept store" is a great antiques/furniture/cafe/bar concept shop! you can enjoy your coffee and shop for coffee tables too :) It is a "must visit" for their affordable design objects you can buy. Just go by for a coffee or an early drink and admire that unique place. I just Love it.
a very good bar. Alternative music & various djs. Stop by for late drinks at weekends. You must enter the arcade to find the place. This area in Thessaloniki is full of arcades. Many of them are now transformed into bars, art galleries etc.
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Bord de l'eau
45 Egnatiaa very good bar. Alternative music & various djs. Stop by for late drinks at weekends. You must enter the arcade to find the place. This area in Thessaloniki is full of arcades. Many of them are now transformed into bars, art galleries etc.
If you wanna enjoy a good cocktail, go there. I love their decoration. The area does not have many bars nearby but it's one of the best in town. Totally recommended.
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Cocktail Bar Misirlou
17 PolitechniouIf you wanna enjoy a good cocktail, go there. I love their decoration. The area does not have many bars nearby but it's one of the best in town. Totally recommended.
Good choice of Greek beers and wines. Friendly & helpful staff. Light snacks included with drinks like in most bars in Greece. You should stop for a drink after your meal (the neighborhood is full of taverns and restaurants)
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LENA'S BISTRO
7 KatouniGood choice of Greek beers and wines. Friendly & helpful staff. Light snacks included with drinks like in most bars in Greece. You should stop for a drink after your meal (the neighborhood is full of taverns and restaurants)
Nice tiny little craft beer bar in the middle of downtown. The best selection of craft beers in the city anyway. Few rarities could be found on tap and in the fridge. The imports seemed a bit overpriced though. Only snacks, no real food here. Friendly staff. Try Greek crafts here instead of imports, more value for money. (from tripadvisor :) )
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The Hoppy Pub
6 Nikiforou FokaNice tiny little craft beer bar in the middle of downtown. The best selection of craft beers in the city anyway. Few rarities could be found on tap and in the fridge. The imports seemed a bit overpriced though. Only snacks, no real food here. Friendly staff. Try Greek crafts here instead of imports, more value for money. (from tripadvisor :) )
A true PUB in Thessaloniki. I remember this one still when i was a student in this city. If you like pubs and rock bars come here for a beer. You can find mostly greek beer variety at good prices.
Αύγουστος Bar
2 MavrokordatouA true PUB in Thessaloniki. I remember this one still when i was a student in this city. If you like pubs and rock bars come here for a beer. You can find mostly greek beer variety at good prices.
Here you can choose to have dinner or a great cocktail. I suggest their amazing cocktails. Love the decoration and i love it as a bar but i wouldn't choose to eat something here.
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Habanera
29 Geor. PapandreouHere you can choose to have dinner or a great cocktail. I suggest their amazing cocktails. Love the decoration and i love it as a bar but i wouldn't choose to eat something here.
This is a Rock bar. Go there for late beers or drinks. I really like the inside balconies of the place.
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Rover
6 SalaminosThis is a Rock bar. Go there for late beers or drinks. I really like the inside balconies of the place.
Food Scene
ERGON AGORA is probably the best Greek deli/restaurant in Thessaloniki. They redefined Greek recipes around the long-standing tradition of “meze” – bite-sized servings of exceptionally good food to be shared by everyone around the table. Dimitris Skarmoutsos is one of the new generation of innovative Greek chefs who embody and develop the new Greek cuisine, always pushing culinary boundaries without losing sight of the food’s origin.
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ERGON Agora
42 P. MelaERGON AGORA is probably the best Greek deli/restaurant in Thessaloniki. They redefined Greek recipes around the long-standing tradition of “meze” – bite-sized servings of exceptionally good food to be shared by everyone around the table. Dimitris Skarmoutsos is one of the new generation of innovative Greek chefs who embody and develop the new Greek cuisine, always pushing culinary boundaries without losing sight of the food’s origin.
best patisserie in town. Deli style thus a bit more expensive than other places but it's fabulous
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Taste Gallery
19 Agias Sofiasbest patisserie in town. Deli style thus a bit more expensive than other places but it's fabulous
Italian pizza restaurant. A true italian recipe. Quality in a very good price.
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Pízza Poselli
2 VilaraItalian pizza restaurant. A true italian recipe. Quality in a very good price.
Indian restaurant. One of the best i've tasted in whole country.
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Nargis
18 Καπετάν ΠατρικήIndian restaurant. One of the best i've tasted in whole country.
"Derlikatesen"
A place to eat an authentic Greek souvlaki with fresh side dished potatoes. You can sit there or take your food to go.
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Derlicatesen all Souvlaki
7 John Kouskoura"Derlikatesen"
A place to eat an authentic Greek souvlaki with fresh side dished potatoes. You can sit there or take your food to go.
Here you can find greek delicacies from all over the country. You can either buy for your home or sit for lunch and enjoy some of the best local dishes. You can only find locals there cause it's not a touristic place, but totally recommended.
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Salumeria
82 OlimpouHere you can find greek delicacies from all over the country. You can either buy for your home or sit for lunch and enjoy some of the best local dishes. You can only find locals there cause it's not a touristic place, but totally recommended.
second best (in my opinion) burger house in town. very good one.
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Pax Homemade Burgers
8 Kalapothakisecond best (in my opinion) burger house in town. very good one.
Greek unique restaurant with delicacies based on feta cheese. You can buy your feta cheese for home too...
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MIA FETA feta bar
14 P. MelaGreek unique restaurant with delicacies based on feta cheese. You can buy your feta cheese for home too...
"Munchies" is a tasty greek sandwich place. This is the neighborhood of bars and crazy nightlife, so usually after a long night of drinks me and my friends go at that place to eat a sandwich before sleep. It's near the apartment too so it's a last-stop-to-bed place :)
Munchies
29 Valaoritou"Munchies" is a tasty greek sandwich place. This is the neighborhood of bars and crazy nightlife, so usually after a long night of drinks me and my friends go at that place to eat a sandwich before sleep. It's near the apartment too so it's a last-stop-to-bed place :)
"Kits ke s'Efaga" The place is decorated like an Almodóvar "kitsch" movie: a bit naughty and playful. The food is excellent, always well prepared and extremely tasty. Huge portions in most plates for less than decent prices. Traditional and creative greek cuisine. The girls that run the place really do a great job. A "must go" restaurant. You should prefer this place for dinner.
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Κιτς και σ’ έφαγα...
89 Olimpou"Kits ke s'Efaga" The place is decorated like an Almodóvar "kitsch" movie: a bit naughty and playful. The food is excellent, always well prepared and extremely tasty. Huge portions in most plates for less than decent prices. Traditional and creative greek cuisine. The girls that run the place really do a great job. A "must go" restaurant. You should prefer this place for dinner.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Byzantine Culture. Landscape and memories
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Mużew tal-Kultura Bizantina
2 Leof. StratouMuseum of Byzantine Culture. Landscape and memories
The Contemporary Art Centre of Thessaloniki is an independent part of the State Museum of Contemporary Art.
It supports all forms and kinds of innovative artistic activity. It does not function merely as an intermediary along the linear progression of artist – work of art – public, but serves as an active enabler, facilitating and encouraging communication between the artist and the public.
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Contemporary Art Center of Thessaloniki
The Contemporary Art Centre of Thessaloniki is an independent part of the State Museum of Contemporary Art.
It supports all forms and kinds of innovative artistic activity. It does not function merely as an intermediary along the linear progression of artist – work of art – public, but serves as an active enabler, facilitating and encouraging communication between the artist and the public.
The Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art Thessaloniki was founded in 1979 by a group of visionary citizens of Thessaloniki.
At present the MMCA's permanent collection comprises 2000 works by Greek and foreign artists, it is constantly being augmented by gifts from collectors, artists, gallery owners, and private individuals and constantly presented in the museum' s new wing.
Museum hours
MONDAY - TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: CLOSED
THURSDAY: 10:00 – 22:00
FRIDAY: 10:00 - 19:00
SATURDAY: 10:00 – 18:00
SUNDAY:11:00 – 15:00
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MOMus-Mużew tal-Arti Kontemporanju
The Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art Thessaloniki was founded in 1979 by a group of visionary citizens of Thessaloniki.
At present the MMCA's permanent collection comprises 2000 works by Greek and foreign artists, it is constantly being augmented by gifts from collectors, artists, gallery owners, and private individuals and constantly presented in the museum' s new wing.
Museum hours
MONDAY - TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: CLOSED
THURSDAY: 10:00 – 22:00
FRIDAY: 10:00 - 19:00
SATURDAY: 10:00 – 18:00
SUNDAY:11:00 – 15:00
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was born in this house in Apostolou Pavlou St in 1881. In 1935 the Thessaloniki city council decided to give the building to the Turkish State which afterwards converted it into a museum dedicated to the life and achievements of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
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Mużew Ataturk
17 Apostolou PavlouMustafa Kemal Ataturk was born in this house in Apostolou Pavlou St in 1881. In 1935 the Thessaloniki city council decided to give the building to the Turkish State which afterwards converted it into a museum dedicated to the life and achievements of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
http://www.thmphoto.gr/
The collection includes new donations, both from major collectors, such as Franz Geierhaas, and several other artists. This museum houses more than 2,000 works of painting, sculpture, engraving, and photography by Greek and foreign artists, such as Zouni, Mytaras, Fassianos, Delacroix, Emo, Raynaud, Skourtis, Vakalo, Moraïti, Moralis and more.
Several permanent, temporary or touring exhibitons are hosted in the museum. Many publications are available to the public related to contemporary art like painting, sculpture, photography and also monographs by Greek artists and major movements of the 20th century.
The ticket is also really cheap .2euros
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Museum of Photography Thessaloniki
http://www.thmphoto.gr/
The collection includes new donations, both from major collectors, such as Franz Geierhaas, and several other artists. This museum houses more than 2,000 works of painting, sculpture, engraving, and photography by Greek and foreign artists, such as Zouni, Mytaras, Fassianos, Delacroix, Emo, Raynaud, Skourtis, Vakalo, Moraïti, Moralis and more.
Several permanent, temporary or touring exhibitons are hosted in the museum. Many publications are available to the public related to contemporary art like painting, sculpture, photography and also monographs by Greek artists and major movements of the 20th century.
The ticket is also really cheap .2euros
Entertainment & Activities
wanna watch a movie? do it here. love their popcorn, their comfortable seating, their big screens, their sound.
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Cineplexx One Salonica
61 Giannitsonwanna watch a movie? do it here. love their popcorn, their comfortable seating, their big screens, their sound.
Odeon Πλατεία
43 Tsimiskidowntown cinemas