The Best Hostels in Thessaloniki

Little Big House is a laid-back hostel in picturesque Ano Poli. It’s homely and serves a delicious Greek breakfast buffet, best enjoyed on the sunny rooftop café. There’s a colourful selection of dorms, mostly mixed, but there’s female-only, too, plus three private rooms with either a garden or a balcony. It’s all conveniently located about 15 minutes from Aristotelous Square and the main city attractions.

RentRooms Thessaloniki is next to the university campus and offers dormitory-style rooms, private rooms or apartments. The on-site bar is perfect for a morning cup of coffee with views over the Rotunda, the Arch of Galerius and the nearby park. Restaurants, cafés and bars are within walking distance.

A stay at Thess Hostel comes with free-to-use towels, in-room lockers and a free map of the area. There are no dorm-style rooms; instead, you’ll stay in private singles, doubles or triples. When you do want to mix, head to the rooftop – the standout space – for barbecues, parties and a come-together vibe. A quieter time is found in the lounge area, where you can make use of the coffee bar.

Studios Arabas, in the Old Town, offers five-bed dorms and private rooms in a traditional mansion. There’s a courtyard patio area smattered with a mish-mash of garden furniture and watched over by a street art-style wall mural. And, if you want to explore Thessaloniki, there’s a selection of beach and city tours.