Thessaloniki, Greece — solo travel guide

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About Thessaloniki for Solo Travelers

Greece's gastronomic capital and most underrated city — solo travelers find Thessaloniki's Byzantine monuments, waterfront promenade, and extraordinary food scene a more genuine Greek urban experience than Athens.

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Thessaloniki is Greece's most underrated city for solo travelers — the food scene is actually better than Athens (this is where souvlaki culture originated), the Byzantine walls and Rotunda are extraordinary solo cultural experiences, and the Aristotelous Square waterfront is one of Greece's great café-sitting spots. The White Tower at sunset is the classic solo moment. Far fewer tourists than Athens or the islands.

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$Budget

Language

Greek

Currency

EUR

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Great infrastructure, English-friendly, well-established solo traveler culture.

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Electra Palace Thessaloniki

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Thessaloniki's landmark hotel — a 1960s building opposite Aristotelous Square on the waterfront with a rooftop pool overlooking the White Tower and the Thermaic Gulf, excellent service, and the most prestigious address in the city. Walking distance to the Byzantine churches, the ANO POLI, and the finest tavernas.

📍Plateia Aristotelous 9, Thessaloniki

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