Thessaloniki City Centre Travel Guide
Thessaloniki
![Church of Hagia Sophia which includes a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/80000/80940-Church-Of-Agia-Sophia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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Visit Thessaloniki City Centre
Popular places to visit
![Aristotelous Square featuring a square or plaza, general coastal views and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/80000/80931-Aristotelous-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Aristotelous Square
Visit Thessaloniki’s main square, a busy gathering place for locals and the site of major events throughout the year.
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White Tower of Thessaloniki
This distinctly shaped tower has evolved alongside Thessaloniki over the centuries and now houses a museum dedicated to the city’s history.
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Tsimiski Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tsimiski Street during your stay in Thessaloniki.
![Church of Hagia Sophia featuring a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/80000/80939-Church-Of-Agia-Sophia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Church of Hagia Sophia
See the city’s largest Byzantine church to discover a centuries-old religious site and the striking artwork found in its interior.
![Thessaloniki showing a statue or sculpture and outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/80000/80954-Alexander-The-Great-Statue.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Alexander the Great Garden
An enormous statue of the leader of Macedonia atop his famous horse overlooks the water in a square filled with monuments.
![Arch of Galerius which includes heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/80000/80930-Arch-Of-Galerius.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Arch of Galerius
See one of Thessaloniki’s most famous monuments, a symbol of the city and an intriguing example of 4th-century Roman architecture.
Top hotels in Thessaloniki City Centre
![Electra Palace Thessaloniki](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/20000/19966/194ef620_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025
![Mediterranean Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83400/83378/609203d2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Sep 2024
![Colors Urban Hotel Thessaloniki](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15600000/15591500/15591456/3b262685_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2025
![Domotel Olympia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2945300/2945273/258fa8bd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2025
![Zenith Premium Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100153200/100153121/b4ec13b6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2025
![Vanoro Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69350000/69346300/69346202/48611b86_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Thessaloniki City Centre
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Ladadika
Travellers come to Ladadika for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Nikis Avenue and Place Katouni while you're in town.
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Old Town Thessaloniki
Travellers like the historical sites in Old Town Thessaloniki, and Vlatadon Monastery is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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Ano Poli
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Ano Poli. You might want to make time for a stop at Eptapyrgio Castle or Vlatadon Monastery.
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Chinatown
When in Chinatown, you can plan a visit to Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki and Aristotelous Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Vardaris
Check out the shopping, bars and spas while spending some time in Vardaris. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki or Aristotelous Square.
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Charilaou
Though Charilaou may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium and Toumba Stadium.