Seeing a sightseeing map of Thessaloniki, it's clear that for a proper excursion, you'll have to drive from end to end, as active archaeological sites can be found on almost every street.
It's easy to get an interactive map of Thessaloniki - just open Google Maps, available at this link. A map of Thessaloniki with hotels and their room characteristics can be found on our website in the "Hotels" section.
Where to stay in Thessaloniki depends on the purpose of your trip and the makeup of your tour group. Active vacationers and nightlife enthusiasts will love the central and seaside districts, while families with children are better off renting inexpensive, quiet accommodation, even if it's in a typical dormitory.
When choosing a neighborhood in the center of Thessaloniki, it's worth deciding what's more important: peace and security or proximity to the main tourist trails. In addition to architectural monuments, the cosmopolitan, tourist-crowded city will reward vacationers with noise, hustle and bustle, and a fairly high crime rate. It is traditionally believed that the most dangerous areas of Thessaloniki are the central ones, where most people congregate.
The best neighborhoods for families with children in Thessaloniki are Kalamari, Panorama, and Pefka. There is a well-developed public transportation, many shops, but no crowds of tourists. The streets have lots of greenery and neat houses.
The highest real estate prices are in the Kalamari neighborhood. You can rent a townhouse in Hortiatis, but those who want to live here will need to take a rental car for a 20-minute drive to the city center.
