The second largest city in Greece and also the cultural capital of the country, Thessaloniki is famous for its festivals, cultural events and rich history. The old city center, miraculously not damaged during the great fire of 1917, is today included in the UNESCO list as a place where the imprints of several civilizations - Ottoman, Roman, Byzantine and Jewish - have been preserved.
In Thessaloniki, the difference between the Old and the New City is especially acute, and the point is not in the number of attractions - this good is enough in both parts. It will take more than one day to inspect all the iconic places of the city, so it is better to immediately attend to the issue of booking a hotel so that nothing distracts you from contemplating various historical and cultural monuments.
Top tourist must-haves in Thessaloniki:
- The Old City with the Geptapyrgion Fortress, St. Nicholas Church and Vlatadon Monastery;
- Thessaloniki embankment;
- White Tower;
- Arch and Tomb of Galerius;
- Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum;
- Edessa Falls;
- Ancient city of Dion;
- Panagia Chalkeon;
- Alistrati Cave;
- Thessaloniki Central Market and others
Thessaloniki is a recognized tourist center of Greece, so the hotel base is well developed here. The city has luxurious 5-star hotels, modest budget hotels, and youth hostels. To save on accommodation, it is better to book a hotel in advance and via the Internet. The online service Hotelhunter will help you find the ideal accommodation option at an affordable cost. With it, everyone can compare hotels by prices, star rating, range of services and location, learn about discounts and promotional offers, with which you can save up to 80% of the original cost of housing.