Thessaloniki Travel Guide
Discover Thessaloniki,
Beyond the Guidebooks
Local stories, authentic experiences, food, culture, and hidden corners of Greece's most vibrant city.
Welcome to Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city and one of the country’s best destinations for travellers interested in food, history and urban culture. Roman monuments, Byzantine churches, Ottoman-era buildings, markets and waterfront neighbourhoods sit within a relatively compact centre, making much of the city easy to explore on foot. The main planning questions are usually how many days to stay, which area to use as a base and how to balance the major sights with the city’s food and nightlife.
This Thessaloniki travel guide brings together our practical advice on the best things to do, where to stay, museums, restaurants, neighbourhoods, transport and suggested itineraries. Whether you are visiting for a weekend, using Thessaloniki as the starting point for a Northern Greece trip or combining the city with Halkidiki, our guides will help you plan your time realistically.