THESSALONIKI HOTELS DIRECTORY 2012-13
take a stroll. in peace. this is Thessaloniki.
Walk! Don’t rush. Walk. Thessaloniki’s chilled-out attitude is your passport to true relaxation: admire the magnificence of the sea while drinking a coffee at one of the local cafés; catch impro jazz sounds or alternative beats at the hip downtown bars; sample delicious Mediterranean dishes at one of the many picturesque tavernas... Just take your time and enjoy!
LIVELY NIGHTLIFE City-break lovers will be amazed by the great choice of nightlife on offer, mixing traditions, cultures, the past and the present. Traditional Greek music halls, live music bars, buzzing new venues showcasing the best live acts every night of the week, whatever you’re after, you are sure to find it here. Have a late-night seafood feast at Perea and Aretsou by the seaside, indulge in an oriental sweet at Ano Poli (the old citadel) or wander down to Valaoritou street -the city’s latest hotspot- where you can hang out with people from all walks of life till the small hours.
sounds nice!
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Thessaloniki shimmers with its own brand of easy-living spirit -all you need to do is let yourself go and have fun. An impressive mix of gastronomic cultures, a rich and varied nightlife, a great history to explore on every step of the way. Do not forget to try the wines!
yeah!
ALL KINDS OF TUNES Cozy little coffee shops and bars in the city centre and the Ladadika port district welcome their guests with all kinds of tunes –from jazz to house, to pop and balkan ethnicthe beats just keep on coming.
Life must be lived as a play. PLATO
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Breathe. This is the place up north for you to unwind. People’s kindness –their eagerness to help you whenever you need it– will embrace you, making you feel at home, as though among loved ones. The city itself puts you at ease, connecting you to all the places you want to explore via a modern airport, a central railway station, buses and taxis, taking you –within minutes– to the location of your choice: to the city centre for some shopping therapy or to one of the local malls offering a wealth of entertainment venues.
5 COMMON WORDS YOU will HEAR ON THE STREET
kalimera:
good morning ta leme: see you tzami: cool! frappé: instant iced coffee (invented here, in 1957) me aresi: I like it
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WARMTH It is about having fun with friends and family on a week night –even though you have an early start the next day, talking to people you have never met before, letting your hair down.
you bet!
TRANSPORT OPTIONS Everything is on your doorstep. You can explore the city from east to west in about 30 minutes. Thessaloniki has a convenient bus system, connecting all areas to the city centre, while plenty of taxis are available for those needing to get somewhere faster. The “Makedonia” airport is located on the east side of Thessaloniki, the railway station is close to the city centre, and the coach station is located to the west.
SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP! Thessaloniki is a paradise on earth for eternal style lovers! The city centre shops in Tsimiski street, Proxenou Koromila street, Mitropoleos street, Egnatia street as well as the two City Centre Shopping Malls, offer a great variety of clothing, shoes and accessories, the creations of international and local brands. A favourite destination among locals is also the Mediterranean Cosmos mall, in Pilea, which combines shopping with recreation in its restaurants, coffee-shops, cinema and bowling alleys. Do not forget to cross the street and explore the Magic Park theme park which boasts roller coasters, rides, a flight simulator, a bungee trampoline, a carousel and much, much more!
To do nothing is sometimes a good remedy. HIPPOCRATES
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The city is a treasure trove filled with an amazing variety of tastes. Enjoy the local delicacies, bougatsa, koulouri and galaktoboureko, to get a delicious insight into the city spirit. Eastern and western cultures mix in traditional Greek dishes -for lunch or dinner- ideally enjoyed at a local taverna, while gourmet cuisine is also on offer in sumptuous city centre restaurants. No matter where you are in Thessaloniki and what time of day it is, the choices are there for you to explore!
koulouri
Start your day with a koulouri. Koulouri -Thessaloniki’s famous bread ring- is a popular treat, made with sesame, mostly enjoyed for breakfast. Find it in all the local bakeries in the city centre.
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TASTE THE DELICIOUS
bougatsa
Bougatsa is a traditional pastry consisting of semolina custard, cheese, or minced meat filling between layers of filo pastry. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack at any time of day. EXPERIENCE THE SWEET GALAKTOBOUREKO Galaktoboureko is a traditional Greek dessert of semolina-based custard in filo pastry. It is served coated with syrup. Find it in all the major patisseries of Thessaloniki.
Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued. SOCRATES
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WINE ROUTES The wine roads are a series of suggested routes that give you the chance to experience the production process of local wines, taste them and meet their creators! Take one of the eight organized routes that cross Macedonia, Thessaly, Epirus and Thrace, stop at the suggested vineyards, enjoy a glass of wine and admire the majestic natural scenery. It is an aromatic voyage of discovery for the taste buds -one you should not miss out!
eat, drink, be merry!
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INTERNATIONAL TASTES Gourmet restaurants are very popular. The city’s chefs whip up international delights with a contemporary twist scaling new heights in European haute cuisine. Explore the tastes the city is proud of in the city centre, or along Aristotelous street and down its side streets.
taste’s good!
LOCAL CUISINE Search out small local tavernas while wandering around the picturesque side streets of Athonos square and Ladadika, in the city centre, or while admiring the monuments of Ano Poli, and order ouzo and meze, to savour a fully authentic local experience. Do not miss out on local “gyros” or the famous “souvlaki” (succulent meat slow-roasted and sliced from the spit or skewered and grilled). You will find them on sale at every turn!
Living well and beautifully and justly, are all one thing. PLATO
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a legendary past builds story after story in one city
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The streets you walk down today still echo with the gallop of ancient legends such as King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. This is the co-reigning city of the Byzantine Empire –in our thousand year old churches you will still hear the same hymns and psalms today. Go back to the Ottomans’ prime in the 16th century, and feel the tides of change as western ideas merge with eastern traditions in this major urban centre. Thessaloniki is the theatre in which the aweinspiring play of history is performed by a constant movement of cultures. Rejoice in it.
THE LAND OF MACEDONS The city was founded around 315 B.C. by King Cassander of Macedonia, who named it after his wife, Thessaloniki, the sister of Alexander the Great and princess of Macedonia. Under his reign the city was walled to protect itself from barbarian attacks -you can see these great walls in Ano Poli (the upper city). A trading post and harbour, Thessaloniki added strength and vitality to Vergina, the first capital of the Kingdom of Macedon, to Pella, the epicentre of Macedonian splendour, and to the city of Dion, the magnificent ceremonial centre. This land instilled the valour of Alexander the Great who led the epic campaign of the Asian conquest all the way to India.
bravo!
HERE COME THE ROMANS! The Roman period -2nd century B.C.- added a great number of magnificent monuments that we still admire today, such as the Rotunda, the Galerius Arch (Kamara) and the Ancient Forum (Agora). 14
THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE During the Byzantine era (from 324 A.C. to 1430), Thessaloniki grew even more, becoming the “co-reigning” city of the Byzantine Empire, in terms of wealth and size. This is the time of the great mosaics - an ancient art now developed to perfection. This is also the time of vibrant social life and flourishing trade, great architecture and of religious piety and churches, like the Church of Saint Sofia and Rotunda, being two of the fifteen World Heritage Monuments of UNESCO, located in Thessaloniki.
Byzantium rules!
Every perfect traveller always creates the country where he travels. NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS
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ENTER THE OTTOMANS A new era begins in 1432 with the fall of the Byzantines under the military might of the Ottomans from the East. Thessaloniki thrives as an economic centre, new housing and fortifications are built - among them the White Tower, the most famous landmark of Thessaloniki. People from different origins and nations, like the Sephardic Jews, feel at home here and add to the city’s multicultural identity.
great times!
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INDEPENDENCE DAY! In 1912, as the decaying Ottoman Empire retreated from the European continent, the city was incorporated into the newly founded Greek state following the glorious revolution of the Greeks in 1821. A few years later, Eleftherios Venizelos, the visionary Greek Prime Minister, formed a new government here and for a short period made Thessaloniki the base of his government.
Thessaloniki should highlight its Byzantine past… it is one of the things that the city needs to do as the first real “European” town. ELENI AHRWEILER
A NEW CITY ON THE WAY! The end of World War II inaugurated a period of reconstruction, which changed the city’s character, bringing it closer to the modern European reality.
A MULTICULTURAL HEART EMBRACES ALL The city’s unique spirit is a result of its multicultural heart. Greeks, Jews, Armenians and Ottomans lived together for almost 500 years, forming a city rich in different cultural values. Tastes, languages, traditions and beliefs were mixed in harmony, creating the colourful present you experience so many years later. The signs of this multicultural gift are visible today, wherever you look: the monuments, the arts, the recipes. That is why when exploring Thessaloniki you get the chance to uncover so many different and exciting stories.
love is the word!
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Thessaloniki’s legendary past and its unique mix of cultures shape a lively present; a strong student community and teams of young creatives keep the city spirit fresh –the reason Thessaloniki will be the host of the European Youth Capital 2014! New ideas are visible all around and it could not be any other way given that the city is part of the European Union’s Innovation Zone and a centre of major international institutions. The city of number ones –the first ever radio show and TV broadcast in Greece took place here– also hosts a great variety of international events –Thessaloniki International Film Festival brings together movies from all around the world– forming a place full of art.
A LIVELY STUDENT COMMUNITY Thessaloniki has the biggest student community in Greece with 1/10th of its population being students and university professors. Aristotle University -one of the oldest in Greece- and the University of Macedonia are the largest institutions of higher education in the country. Here also is the International Hellenic University, as well as the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki.
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CREATIVIVITY In recent years a great number of local groups have created a unique force of creativity, keeping the city spirit alive and kicking! Street performances, cultural events and innovative happenings -Aristotelous street transformed into a sandy beach for a whole day- reenergize the city streets, transforming everyday moments into unique experiences!
EUROPEAN YOUTH CAPITAL 2014! Thessaloniki will be the host of the European Youth Capital 2014, proving that apart from a great historic past, the city has a dynamic present and a promising future!
we made it!
Not what we have but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance. EPICURUS
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THE CITY OF NUMBER ONES! Thessaloniki has kept the best out of every culture that evolved in its core, becoming the city of number ones. It was the first city in Greece to transmit a radio show in 1926 (created by Christos Tsigiridis) and a TV show –back in 1961, in the course of the 25th International Trade Fair of Thessaloniki, and the first one to form a private TV station –Channel 3, in 1964. Thessaloniki Song Festival has its roots here too and so does the Thessaloniki International Film Festival. The State Theatre of Northern Greece –one of the oldest Greek institutes– is also to be found in Thessaloniki.
stay tuned! SCIENCE CENTRE AND TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM “NOESIS” It is one of the most hightech museums in Greece and Southeastern Europe, featuring a planetarium, a star theatre and a motion simulator with 3D projection, as well as several exhibition spaces.
A METROPOLIS OF INNOVATION As an attractive metropolis, the city belongs to the European Union’s Innovation Zone, meaning an area designed to house innovative enterprises and research organizations, contributing to the economic growth of the entire region. Also, Thessaloniki is the centre of Cedefop, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training and Black Sea Trade and Development Bank, BSTDB.
THE MOSAIC OF OUR HEARTS! Mosaic is the technique of creating images with small pieces of coloured glass or stone. This specific form of art is valuable knowledge passed on by ancient Greece, the Macedon legacy, Byzantium and the Romans. Today the word mosaic is used to express Thessaloniki’s multicultural character –small bits of many cultures, shaping one multicultural heart. Thessaloniki’s new city logo can also be viewed as a mosaic, bringing together the city’s numerous features. 20
This is what I want: Thessaloniki to become the most beautiful European Capital of Culture. Melina Merkouri 21
To fully capture the city’s essence means to explore all its cultural elements -such as the Folklife and Ethnological Museum of Macedonia-Thrace, the Museum of Photography, the Thessaloniki Concert Hall and the National Theatre of Northern Greecein order to form the whole puzzle and reveal the city’s truest image. Walk the little city streets, listen to the street musicians performing on the pavement, admire the graffiti on the walls and make time to visit the International Film Festival; only then will you be able truly to understand what the Thessaloniki spirit is all about.
A THRIVING STREET CULTURE! The streets are buzzing with energy. Youthful spirit is the strength that keeps the city going. Graffiti is one of the city’s funkiest, most distinctive elements and a modern art form blooming on every corner. Found down alleyways, on the pavements or on state buildings, the graffiti of Thessaloniki gives the city a dynamic rhythm, a colourful urban vibe and a fresh voice. This fresh voice is also expressed by the street orchestras! Walking around the city you get the chance to listen to the local street musicians producing traditional melodic sounds such as “chalkina”.
alive and kicking! THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL A magnificent celebration of art in the form of cinematography takes place in Thessaloniki every year, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world. The Thessaloniki International Film Festival –now running for 52 consecutive years– is the top film festival in South Eastern Europe, presenting selected Greek and international productions as well as a movie competition. Better known as the Week of Greek Cinema, the festival is a spectacular feast of cultures, enjoyed by the locals and international cinema lovers, bringing together an audience that discovers fresh ideas.
movie time!
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I don’t need the money, dear. I work for art. MARIA CALLAS
MUSEUM OF BYZANTINE CULTURE It is one of the biggest museums in the world for Byzantine heritage, housing an impressive 2900 artifacts of the early Christian period and the middle and late Byzantine period –its permanent exhibition. The museum accommodates temporary exhibitions from all over the world, while continuing to organize a variety of special educational activities. THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM It presents elements of ancient Macedonia via an exhibition of sculptures, mosaics, paintings and pottery items that narrate the story of the period of the great Kingdom of the Macedons. MACEDONIAN MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART A glimpse of Thessaloniki’s pulsating contemporary culture awaits you at the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, presenting local and international art collections in all forms of art, such as photography, painting, engraving, mixed media and video installations.
A history written by so many cultures creates a present that reminds us of an orchestra: many sounds complement one another, offering a fascinating melodic experience, worth discovering for yourself.
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a place at the centre of everything
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Thessaloniki is ideally located for a range of activities –go climbing on Mount Olympus or play golf at Porto Carras– but you can also chill out at one of the magnificent beaches of Chalkidiki –the most popular holiday destination in the Balkans. In less than an hour you have the chance to unveil the glorious legacy of the Kingdom of the Macedons, admiring the findings at the Petralona Cave, or the spiritual view of Mount Athos –a precious gift of the Byzantine culture we are still able to enjoy today. ADMIRE MOUNT ATHOS It is a mountain and the easternmost peninsula of Chalkidiki. Home to 20 Orthodox monasteries, it forms a self-governed monastic state within the Greek Republic. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Mount Athos is famous for its stunning natural beauty and the distinctive Byzantine architecture of the monasteries. Only men may visit Mount Athos, while women are able to admire its breath-taking vistas from a cruise boat.
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PEREA, AGIA TRIADA, ASPROVALTA WORTH A VISIT! While exploring Thessaloniki, do not miss out on its beautiful suburbs. Perea, Neoi Epivates, Epanomi, Nea Michaniona and Agia Triada are ideal places for one-day excursions that have it all -picturesque beaches and traditional tavernas offering delicious local dishes! To the east, on the Strymonian Gulf, 30-40 minutes away from Thessaloniki, you will find Asprovalta, Vrasna and Stavros. The combination of “Blue Flag” beaches, amazing natural environment, lively nightlife and the proximity to the city of Thessaloniki almost compels you to spend your holidays here!
Let me stop here. Let me, too, look at nature awhile. The brilliant blue of the morning sea, of the cloudless sky, the yellow shore; all lovely, all bathed in light. CONSTANTINE P. CAVAFY
THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE CHALKIDIKI! The birthplace of the great ancient philosopher Aristotle -Stagira was his hometown- combines a great history, amazing beaches and lively nightlife. Chalkidiki is the most popular resort in Northern Greece, with visitors from all around the world enjoying a place that has it all: magnificent natural scenery, crystal clear waters, tall pine trees, sandy beaches and a great variety of exciting entertainment. About an hour away from Thessaloniki, there is a beach for everybody -for those who love tranquillity, for socialising or for water sports. Some of the most famous beaches are Siviri, Fourka, Potidea, Kavourotripes, Nikiti, Agios Ioannis, Hanioti and Kalithea.
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THE PETRALONA CAVE Located in Chalkidiki, the Petralona Cave is one of the most important archaeological sites worldwide. Human remains dated as being 700,000 years old have been discovered here, as have traces of fire dating from one million years ago. These are considered to be the earliest human findings in Europe. Most of the findings are being exhibited in the Anthropological Museum, situated right next to the Petralona Cave.
a must!
THERMAL SPRINGS Pause a moment. This is the place to embrace tranquility at one of the thermal spas found near the city, such as in the Lagadas region, Sidirokastro area, or the municipality of Apollonia, all less than half an hour away from Thessaloniki. Enjoy a super relaxing experience that will calm and rejuvenate you. This is what you are here for!
GOLF ANYONE? The Porto Carras Golf Course is located in Porto Carras Grand Resort, in Chalkidiki -less than an hour outside the city of Thessaloniki- and is open all year round. Redesigned in 2003, the course covers 77 hectares and offers an 18 hole, par 72 course with 4 par 5, 4 par 3 and 10 par 4 holes. Ideal for experienced golf lovers, it is also the perfect place to learn this amazing sport for the first time!
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No wind ever shakes the untroubled peace of Olympus; HOMER - ODYSSEY
CLIMB MOUNT OLYMPUS! The beauty of wild nature welcomes you at Mount Olympus, less than an hour from Thessaloniki. In mythology, Olympus was the home of the 12 Greek gods, being the highest mountain in Greece. Today, it is one of the most popular destinations for hiking, offering an amazing view at the top!
what a view!
SKI IS IN! Thessaloniki is near the most popular ski locations in Greece, such as Elatochori in Pieria, 3-5 Pigadia in Naousa, Seli in Imathia and Kaimaktsalan in Edessa. With slopes in perfect condition and various cozy chalets, these four ski resorts will excite all ski fans!
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You have it all, just a stone’s throw away! Less than half an hour outside of Thessaloniki you have the chance to unveil the glorious history of the Kingdom of the Macedons and Alexander the Great: walk in Vergina, Pella and Dion and admire the legendary tombs, the amazing pebble mosaic paving, the ancient columns and statues reflecting an era of grandeur. Yet it’s not just the history that will wow you: nature of immense beauty welcomes visitors to the National Park of AxiosLoudias-Aliakmon as well as the picturesque lakes of Volvi and Koronia.
PELLA The Pella region is rich in archaeological sites of great importance. Visitors are able to admire large tombs of noble ancient Macedonians as well as temples dedicated to ancient Greek goddesses. Archaeological digs in the late 1950s have uncovered a small part of the ancient city, bringing to life pebble mosaic floors and paintings, important pieces in the Macedonian culture. DION The archaeological site of Dion (meaning “the city of Zeus” in Greek) is located in the Pieria region, about 30 minutes from Thessaloniki. It boasts a large temple dedicated to Zeus, a series of other smaller temples and a 2,200 year-old exquisite statue of the Greek goddess Hera. It was in Dion that Alexander the Great assembled his army before he began his conquests to the west. VERGINA The Vergina region was the capital of ancient Macedonian civilization. Today it is one of most important archaeological sites accommodating the magnificent tomb of Philip II, King of the Macedons as well as other precious findings of worldwide significance. The site is located in Imathia, less than 30 minutes from Thessaloniki.
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marvellous!
I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well. ALEXANDER THE GREAT
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A FAVOURITE LOCATION FOR NATURE LOVERS! The National Park of Axios-Loudias-Aliakmon as well as the lakes Volvi and Koronia come together to form a landscape of outstanding natural beauty. Suggested eco routes along coastal areas as well as through the forests create great opportunities for walking and bird watching. The idyllic natural environment is the ultimate place for tranquility and a relaxed mini-break from the city buzz.
get away from it all!
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In all things of nature there is something of the marvellous. ARISTOTLE
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discover!
a meeting point for new business ventures
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Here, great opportunities arise every day. As the second biggest city in Greece, with a population of more than a million, Thessaloniki is a business centre of enormous European and international interest. The city hosts the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair, has an active commercial port and boasts strong local industrial activity, as well as a strong academic and research community.
THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR The Thessaloniki International Trade Fair has been held here since 1926. It is the apex of a series of commercial exhibitions held here throughout the year organized by HELEXPO, presenting products, services and innovations to the local public and global visitors. As the major exhibition centre in South East Europe, Thessaloniki hosts a range of opportunities in various fields, connecting people and mixing ideas while creating fresh business ventures.
it’s a deal!
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THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY The city is the largest research centre in Greece. Its 120,000strong community of academics innovates by forming spin-off companies and institutions, acting as incubators for new enterprises and participating actively in the city’s economic growth.
a wealth of ideas
Millions do not always add up to what a man needs out of life. ARISTOTLE ONASSIS
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CONVENTION CENTRES The city is buzzing with energy and fresh business ventures and hosts a great number of conferences, seminars and important business events all year round. Thessaloniki is a well-known host of international conventions due to its strategic location and its great range of conference spaces, accommodating small or large meetings perfectly. Ioannis Vellidis Conference Centre, inside HELEXPO, is the largest venue available, ideal for major business and scientific conventions, while Thessaloniki Concert Hall is also able to hold special business and cultural events.
business time!
THE PORT Everything starts here! The city is the gateway for cargo shipping all over South Eastern Europe. Thessaloniki’s commercial port connects the Balkans and the whole of Europe to other major Mediterranean ports, as well as to international locations of great business interest. 38
Success is dependent on effort. SOPHOCLES
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experience
a warm hospitality, that makes you feel at home
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Every experience in Thessaloniki starts with a “kalimera” (good morning) and a big bright smile! One thing you will always remember of your time here is the warm hospitality. The hotels offer top-class accommodation, while the people of Thessaloniki are always there to help new city-explorers! The convenience of our urban transport –buses and the metro that is coming soon– adds that extra something that makes you feel at home and allows you to experience all the joys Thessaloniki has to offer.
PEOPLE WITH A BIG HEART! The people create the warmth reflected by Thessaloniki. Smiley, good natured, carefree and always there to help, the people of the city surround you with warmth so you do not feel like a stranger but an old friend coming back to their hometown. Everybody, from the hotels’ concierges, the bus drivers, the restaurant staff or people on the street, will always welcome you with a big bright smile.
sunny attitude!
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HIGH QUALITY HOTEL EXPERIENCE! It’s a fact! Thessaloniki has almost the same number of five-star hotels as Athens –the Greek capital and a city 5 times bigger than Thessaloniki! The city offers a great variety of accommodation options at exemplary hotels, conveniently located in the city centre, near the railway station, the airport or the beach (Perea, Agia Triada). High quality service and the warm, hospitable atmosphere created by the hotel staff result in an unforgettably luxurious and comfortable accommodation experience.
True friendship’s laws are by this rule express’d, Welcome the coming, speed the parting guest. HOMER, THE ODYSSEY
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TASTE THE CITY’S WINES! The region around Thessaloniki produces a great variety of delicious local wines full of aromas that will make an ideal accompaniment to your meal. Discover the local vineyards as well as the wine routes of Thessaloniki and find out how the people of the city produce these tastes of wonder! INNOVATIVE TASTES! The city has a tradition of presenting innovative tastes. The local cuisine never stops celebrating the birth of fresh ideas that inspire and excite. Many pastry shops all around the city serve up delightful recipes that you need to explore!
yummy!
A CONVENIENT URBAN TRANSPORTATION There is no place you cannot visit! Although the city is easy to explore on foot, a convenient urban transportation system is also on hand. The local buses connect key locations so you can visit your destination in a fast yet cost efficient way. The city metro, soon to be up and running, will also offer another speedy method of transport within Thessaloniki.
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What is there more kindly than the feeling between host and guest? Aeschylus
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In hospitality, the chief thing is the good will. Greek proverb
The halls Thessaloniki’s hotels present a great range of comfortable ballrooms and fully-equipped conference rooms, ideal to accommodate formal or casual events of any capacity. International conventions, business meetings, social gatherings and wedding receptions are fully organized by the hotels’ specialized venue-teams. Flexibility, highquality tailor-made services, high-end technology and teams of professionals that take care of everything, guarantee the success of all venues.
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in the city of Thessaloniki
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five star hotel directory Bristol Hotel
Holiday Inn Thessaloniki
Rooms 20 | Beds 48 | LUX TRADITIONAL
Rooms 178 | Beds 335
2 Oplopiou & Katouni St, GR 546 25 T +30 231 0506500 F +30 231 0515777 E bristol@bristol.gr bristol.gr
8 Monastiriou St, GR 546 29 T +30 231 0563100 F +30 231 0563101 E info@hithessaloniki.gr hithessaloniki.gr
Daios Luxury Living
Hyatt Regency
Rooms 49 | Beds 99
Rooms 152 | Beds 304
59 Nikis Av, GR 546 22 T +30 231 0250200 F +30 231 0250900 E info@daioshotels.com daioshotels.com
13 Km Thessaloniki-Peraia, Thermi, GR 570 01 T +30 231 0401234 F +30 231 0401100 E hotel@hyatt.gr thessaloniki.regency.hyatt.com
Electra Palace
Les Lazaristes
Rooms 138 | Beds 258
Rooms 74 | Beds 147
9 Aristotelous Sq, GR 546 24 T +30 231 0294000 F +30 231 0294001 E infoskg@electrahotels.gr electrahotels.gr
16 Kolokotroni St, Moni Lazariston, GR 564 30 T +30 231 0647400 F +30 231 0647484 E leslazaristes@domotel.gr domotel.gr
Grand Hotel Palace
Makedonia Palace
Rooms 266 | Beds 453
Rooms 283 | Beds 530
305 Monastiriou St, GR 546 28 T +30 231 0549000 F +30 231 0549149 E sales@grandhotelpalace.gr grandhotelpalace.gr
2 Megalou Alexandrou Av, GR 546 40 T +30 231 0897197 F +30 231 0897211 E mkp@classicalhotels.com classicalhotels.com
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Mediterranean Palace
A.D. Imperial Palace
Rooms 118 | Beds 225
Rooms 72 | Beds 129 | A TRADITIONAL
3 Salaminos St, GR 546 26 T +30 231 0552554 F +30 231 0552622 E info@mediterranean-palace.gr mediterranean-palace.gr
13 Antigonidon St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0508300 F +30 231 0548698 E imper10@otenet.gr ad-imperial-hotel.gr
Nikopolis Thessaloniki
Anatolia Thessaloniki
Rooms 99 | Beds 198
Rooms 68 | Beds 99
16-18 Asklipiou St, PO Box 60019 Pilea, GR 570 01 T +30 231 0401000 F +30 231 0401030 E info.nikopolis@hotel-nikopolis.com hotel-nikopolis.com
13 Lagada St, GR 546 29 T +30 231 0522422 F +30 231 0512892 E thessaloniki@anatoliahotel.gr anatoliahotels.gr
The Excelsior
Capsis
Rooms 34 | Beds 67 | LUX TRADITIONAL
Rooms 407 | Beds 708
10 Komninon St & 23 Mitropoleos Av, GR 546 24 T +30 231 0021020 F +30 231 0021030 E info@excelsiorhotel.gr excelsiorhotel.gr
18 Monastiriou St, GR 546 29 T +30 231-0596800 F +30 231-0510555 E capsishotel@capsishotel.gr capsishotel.gr
The Met Hotel
City
Rooms 212 | Beds 398
Rooms 125 | Beds 178
48, 26th October St, GR 546 27 T +30 231 0017000 F +30 231 0017100 E themethotel@chandris.gr themethotel.gr
11 Komninon St, GR 546 24 T +30 231 0269421 F +30 231 0274358 E city@cityhotel.gr cityhotel.gr
Di Tania
Minerva Premier
Rooms 59 | Beds 118
Rooms 36 | Beds 73 | A TRADITIONAL
Simahiki Odos Diavata- Oreokastro Oreokastro, GR 570 13 T +30 231 0788786/0574967 F +30 231 0574966 E info@hotelditania.gr hotelditania.gr
44 Egnatia St, GR 546 25 T +30 231 0566440 F +30 231 0550684 E info@minervapremier.gr minervapremier.gr
Egnatia Palace
Panorama
Rooms 54 | Beds 93 | A TRADITIONAL
Rooms 50 | Beds 85
61 Egnatia St, GR 546 31 T +30 231 0222900 F +30 231 0222197 E reservation@egnatiapalace.gr egnatiapalace.gr
26 Analipseos St, Panorama, GR 552 36 T +30 231 0344871 F +30 231 0344872 E info@hotelpanorama.gr hotelpanorama.gr
Golden Star Rooms 44 | Beds 82 73 Aktis St, Perea, GR 570 19 T +30 2392 022755 F +30 2392 026046 E reservations@goldenstarhotel.com goldenstarhotel.com
Kinissi Palace Rooms 52 | Beds 110 41 Egnatia St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0508081 F +30 231 0523904 E info@kinissipalace.gr kinissipalace.gr
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Royal
Zaliki Hotel
Rooms 60 | Beds 124
Rooms 21 | Beds 50 | A TRADITIONAL
17 Km Thessaloniki-Perea, Plagiari, GR 575 00 T +30 2392 021144 F +30 2392 021127 E info@royal-hotel.gr royal-hotel.gr
6 Gr. Zaliki St, GR 546 31 T +30 231 0226400 F +30 231 0226402 E info@zalikihotel.gr zalikihotel.gr
Saint George Rooms 29 | Beds 56 12 Davaki St, Asprovalta, GR 570 21 T +30 2397 023999 F +30 2397 023712 E asprovalta@stgeorge.gr stgeorge.gr
Sun Beach Rooms 124 | Beds 238 10 Thessaloniki St, Agia Triada, GR 570 19 T +30 2392 051221 F +30 2392 051245 E sunbeachth@otenet.gr sunbeach.gr
The Tobacco Hotel Rooms 57 | Beds 102 | A TRADITIONAL 25 Agiou Dimitriou St, GR 546 32 T +30 231 0515002 F +30 231 0530711 E info@davitel.gr davitel.gr
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three star hotel directory ABC
Anessis
Rooms 100 | Beds 157
Rooms 49 | Beds 84
41 Aggelaki St, GR 546 21 T +30 231 0265421 F +30 231 0276542 E info@hotelabc.gr hotelabc.gr
20 26th October St, GR 546 27 T +30 231 0520200 F +30 231 0520259 E info@hotelanessis.gr hotelanessis.gr
Aegeon
Assembly Hotel
Rooms 50 | Beds 80
Rooms 88 | Beds 176
19 Egnatia St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0522921 F +30 231 0522922 E info@aegeon-hotel.gr aegeon-hotel.gr
17 Km Thessaloniki-Edessa, Agios Athanasios, GR 570 03 T +30 231 0710000 F +30 231 0722130 E info@assemblyhotel.gr assemblyhotel.gr
Alexandros
Astoria
Rooms 76 | Beds 163
Rooms 97 | Beds 185
12 Km Thessaloniki - Edessa, Aghialos, GR 570 11 T +30 231 0722297 F +30 231 0722590 E info@hotel-alexandros.gr hotel-alexandros.gr
9 Salaminos St.& Tsimiski St, GR 546 26 T +30 231 0505500 F +30 231 0531564 E astoria@papcorp.gr papcorp.com
Ambassador
Augustos
Rooms 50 | Beds 100
Rooms 18 | Beds 40 | B TRADITIONAL
18 Km Thessaloniki-Epanomi, Plagiari, GR 575 00 T +30 2392 021200/3 F +30 2392 021204 E reception@ambassador.gr ambassador.gr
4 E.Svoronou St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0522550 F +30 231 3018114 E info@augustos.gr augustos.gr
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Avalon
Filippos
Rooms 49 | Beds 98
Rooms 76 | Beds 135
Airport Area Thessaloniki, PO BOX 60191 Thermi, GR 570 01 T +30 231 0462700/465853 F +30 231 0463898 E info@avalonhotel.gr avalonhotel.gr
1st Km Road Halkidona-Veria Halkidona, GR 570 07 T +30 2391 022125 F +30 2391 022198 E info@hotel-filippos.gr hotel-filippos.gr
Byzantio
Four Seasons
Rooms 30 | Beds 62
Rooms 38 | Beds 81
West Ring Road / Papageorgiou Hospital, GR 565 10 T +30 231 0690000 F +30 231 0681222 E byzhotel@otenet.gr byzantio.com
Trilofos, GR 575 00 T +30 2392 071591 F +30 2391 071520 E info@fourseasons.gr fourseasons.gr
Egnatia
Galaxy Art
Rooms 50 | Beds 92
Rooms 30 | Beds 63
16 Antigonidon St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0530675 F +30 231 0531761 E reservation@egnatia-hotel.gr egnatia-hotel.gr
1 Merkouri St, Oreokastro, GR 570 13 T +30 231 0696142 F +30 231 0697588 E info@galaxyarthotel.gr galaxyarthotel.gr
El Greco
La Maison
Rooms 90 | Beds 162
Rooms 43 | Beds 89
23 Egnatia St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0520620 F +30 231 0520612 E info@hotelelgreco.gr hotelelgreco.gr
1st Km Road Halkidona-Parthenio, Halkidona, GR 570 07 T +30 2391 021080 F +30 2391 021081 E info@maisonhotel.gr maisonhotel.gr
Le Palace
Nea Metropolis
Rooms 56 | Beds 113
Rooms 35 | Beds 66 | B TRADITIONAL
12 Tsimiski St, GR 546 24 T +30 231 0257400 F +30 231 0256589 E info@lepalace.gr lepalace.gr
22 Sigrou St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0530363 F +30 231 0539910 E info@neametropolis.gr neametropolis.gr
Luxembourg
Olympia
Rooms 41 | Beds 71
Rooms 97 | Beds 180
6 Komninon St, GR 546 24 T +30 231 0252600 F +30 231 0252605 E info@hotelluxembourg.gr hotelluxembourg.gr
65 Olympou St, GR 546 31 T +30 231 0366466 F +30 231 0276133 E welcome@hotelolympia.gr hotelolympia.gr
Mandrino
Olympic
Rooms 72 | Beds 136
Rooms 52 | Beds 90
2 Antigonidon St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0526321/4 F +30 231 0526321 E mandrino@otenet.gr mandrino.gr
25 Egnatia St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0566870/1 F +30 231 0555353
Metropolitan Rooms 118 | Beds 224 65 Vasilisis Olgas St, GR 546 42 T +30 231 0824221/4 F +30 231 0849764 E metropolitan@metropolitan.gr metropolitan.gr
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Park
Rotonda
Rooms 56 | Beds 98
Rooms 79 | Beds 142
81 Ionos Dragoumi St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0524121 F +30 231 0524193 E info@parkhotel.com.gr parkhotel.com.gr
97 Monastiriou St, GR 546 27 T +30 231 0517121/2/3 F +30 231 0524159 E info@hotelrotonda.com hotelrotonda.com
Perinthos Sivris
Telioni
Rooms 48 | Beds 99
Rooms 86 | Beds 169
12 Km Thessaloniki-Edessa, P.O.Box 1446 Ionia, GR 570 08 T +30 231 0722410 F +30 231 0722401 E info@perinthoshotel.gr perinthoshotel.gr
16 Agiou Dimitriou St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0527825/6/7 F +30 231 0554274 E info@telioni.gr telioni.gr
Plaza Art Hotel
Vergina
Rooms 40 | Beds 74
Rooms 133 | Beds 256
5 Pagaiou St, GR 546 25 T +30 231 0520120 F +30 231 0502868 E info@hotelplaza.gr hotelplaza.gr
19 Monastiriou St, GR 546 27 T +30 231 0516021 F +30 231 0529308 E info@vergina-hotel.gr vergina-hotel.gr
Queen Olga Rooms 148 | Beds 261 44 Vasilisis Olgas St, GR 546 41 T +30 231 0824621 F +30 231 0868581 E info@queenolga.gr queenolga.gr
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two star hotel directory Amalia
Heaven
Rooms 66 | Beds 124
Rooms 41 | Beds 82
33 Ermou St, GR 546 24 T +30 231 0268321 F +30 231 0233356 E thess@hotelamalia.gr hotelamalia.gr
11th Tagarades St, P.O.Box 337 Tagarades, GR 570 01 T +30 2392 072701 F +30 2392 072703 E info@heavenhotel.gr heavenhotel.gr
Athina
Iris
Rooms 16 | Beds 35
Rooms 29 | Beds 58
24 Ethnikis Aminis St. Asprovalta, GR 570 21 T +30 2397 022914 F +30 2397 024577 E athina12@otenet.gr hotelathina.gr
Airport Area, P.O.Box 60430 Thermi, GR 570 01 T +30 231 0476206 F +30 231 0472344 E info@irishotel.net irishotel.net
Emporikon
Life
Rooms 33 | Beds 52
Rooms 24 | Beds 48
14 Sigrou St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0516666 F +30 231 0537779 E info@hotelemporikon.gr hotelemporikon.gr
14 Km Thessaloniki-Perea, Thermi, GR 570 01 T +30 231 0463620 F +30 231 0463620 E info@lifehotel.gr lifehotel.gr
Esperia Rooms 70 | Beds 132 58 Olympou St, GR 546 31 T +30 231 0269321 F +30 2310 269457 E info@hotelesperia.gr hotelesperia.gr 59
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Megas Alexandros
Pella
Rooms 82 | Beds 152
Rooms 79 | Beds 118
Loutra Lagada, Lagadas, GR 572 00 T +30 2394 022165/22902 F +30 2394 023090 E deeipl@otenet.gr loutralagada.gr
63 Ionos Dragoumi St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0524221/4 F +30 231 0524223 E pellahot@otenet.gr pella-hotel.gr
Oceanis
Prestige
Rooms 24 | Beds 45
Rooms 40 | Beds 81
49 N. Plastira St, Kalamaria, GR 551 32 T +30 231 0447789 F +30 231 0447811 E tsonos@hol.gr
20 Profiti Rafail St, Oreokastro, GR 570 13 T +30 231 0697354 F +30 231 0699355 E info@hotelprestige.gr hotelprestige.gr
Orestias Kastorias
Rex
Rooms 37 | Beds 75 | C TRADITIONAL
Rooms 58 | Beds 105
14 Agnostou Stratiotou St, GR 546 31 T +30 231 0269815/276517 F +30 231 0276572 E info@okhotel.gr okhotel.gr
39 Monastiriou St, GR 546 27 T +30 231 0517051/2 F +30 231 0539697 E info@rexhotelthessaloniki.gr rexhotelthessaloniki.gr
Pefka
Tourist
Rooms 50 | Beds 97
Rooms 37 | Beds 71
92 Analipseos St, Panorama, GR 552 36 T +30 231 0341282 F +30 231 0341035 E reservations@pefkahotel.gr, hotelmanager@pefkahotel.gr pefkahotel.gr
21 Mitropoleos St, GR 546 24 T +30 231 0270501 F +30 231 0226865 E info@touristhotel.gr touristhotel.gr
one star hotel directory Alexandria
Avra
Rooms 28 | Beds 53
Rooms 29 | Beds 57
18 Egnatia St, GR 546 26 T +30 231 0536185 F +30 231 0536154 E salalexa@otenet.gr alexandriahotel.gr
2 Ampelokipon St, Perea, GR 570 19 T +30 2392 024271 F +30 2392 026236 E info@avrahotelthessaloniki.gr avrahotelthessaloniki.gr
Argo
Cabo Verde
Rooms 22 | Beds 47
Rooms 9 | Beds 19
11 Egnatia St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0519770 F +30 231 0528786 E info@argo-hotel.com.gr argo-hotel.com
2 N. Guelou St. Agia Triada, GR 570 19 T +30 2392 052910 F +30 2392 052910 E caboverdehotel@yahoo.gr
Atlantis
Ilios
Rooms 25 | Beds 47
Rooms 59 | Beds 112
14 Egnatia St, GR 564 26 T +30 231 0540131 F +30 231 0540350 E info@atlantishotel.com.gr atlantishotel.com.gr
27 Egnatia St, GR 546 30 T +30 231 0512620 F +30 231 0512622 E ilioshotel27@gmail.com ilios-hotel.eu
Atlas
Ilisia
Rooms 31 | Beds 58
Rooms 25 | Beds 40
40 Egnatia St, GR 546 25 T +30 231 0537046 F +30 231 0543507 E h-atlas@otenet.gr
24 Egnatia St, GR 546 25 T +30 231 518618 F +30 231 0555628 E info@hotel-ilisia.gr hotel-ilisia.gr
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Kastoria Rooms 43 | Beds 89 17 Leondos Sofou St, GR 546 26 T +30 231 0536280 F +30 231 0536250 E kastoriahotel@gmail.com
Perea Rooms 21 | Beds 33 3 Aktis St, Perea, GR 570 19 T +30 2392 021315 F +30 2392 021317 E info@perea-hotel.gr egnatia-hotel.gr
Strimoniko Rooms 13 | Beds 26 49 Egnatia St, Asprovalta, GR 570 21 T +30 2397 022209 F +30 2397 022568 E info@hotel-strimoniko.gr
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