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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece 1
Population
The 2021 census counted 319,045 people in the municipality, 802,572 in the urban area and 1,091,424 in the metropolitan area. 1
Internet Speed
Average 100-200 Mbps (Fiber available via Cosmote/Nova)
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate was 1 euro = 1.1205 US dollars, about 0.8925 euro per US dollar. 4
Tap Water
Tap water is drinkable in most tourist areas; taste varies on small islands, and bottled water is widely sold. 3
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 3
SIM Card
Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova are the main networks, and a prepaid SIM needs a passport or ID. Vodafone Combo 9GB is 14.50 euro for 30 days, with 9 GB, unlimited national calls and 100 SMS. Vodafone Data Day is 1.20 euro for 15 GB for 24 hours. 5 3
Banking for Expats
Piraeus Bank, National Bank of Greece (NBG), Revolut (widely used by nomads).
Accommodation
Airbnb, Blueground (furnished), Spitogatos.gr (long-term rentals).
Cashless Friendly
Cards are widely accepted in shops, hotels and transport, and are not accepted in some restaurants. 3
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, Zeustra Rentals (approx. €800-€1,200/month center).
Budget Accommodation
Stay Hybrid Youth Hostel is at Ionos Dragoumi 61, 54630, phone +30 2311 244600. The operator does not publish a fixed nightly rate. 10
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Ladadika and Aristotelous Square for proximity to nightlife and landmarks. 2 1
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Ano Poli (Upper Town) for views/quiet or Toumba/Ano Toumba for local prices and community.

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
coho hub is at Napoleontos Zerva 10, 546 40, and coho city is at Ptolemeon 29A, 546 30. A flex desk is from 15 euro a day (09:00-17:00) or from 150 euro a month, both before 24% VAT. OK!Thess, the municipal innovation hub, is at 2 Komotinis Street, 546 55, and does not publish a day-pass price. 8 11 9
Best Cafe for Work
Ypsilon (Edessis 5), Local Coffee & Spirits (Palaion Patron Germanou 17).
Networking Events
Thessaloniki Digital Nomads Meetup, TechTalks at OK!Thess.
Social Events for Expats
InterNations Thessaloniki, Expats in Thessaloniki Facebook Group.

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
FreeNow (Uber is available but largely summons licensed taxis). 2
Bike/Scooter Rental
ThessBike (various stations on the promenade), Rise Scooters.
Best Beach Nearby
Peraia, Nea Michaniona and Agia Triada are Blue Flag beaches about 20 km southeast of the centre. Ferries from the port and the White Tower reach Peraia, Neoi Epivates and some sailings to Agia Triada in about 40 minutes. Chalkidiki is the beach peninsula farther southeast. 1 2
Top Regional Airline
Aegean Airlines / Olympic Air. 2
Top International Airline
Ryanair has a base at Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) and the most connections. EasyJet and Wizz Air also fly. Star Alliance carriers on the travel-guide list include Aegean, Olympic, Austrian, Turkish and Swiss. 2
Highway Access
Thessaloniki is on the A1/E75 toward Athens and North Macedonia, the A2/E90 Egnatia Odos from Igoumenitsa to the Turkish border, and the A25 toward Bulgaria. The inner ring road joins them. The A24 runs south to the airport and Chalkidiki. 1
Main Train/Transit Hub
Thessaloniki Railway Station (Monastiriou St). 1
Public Transport Passes
OSETH buses: a 70-minute urban ticket is 0.60 euro, a peri-urban ticket is 0.80 euro, and a 30-day unlimited pass is 16 euro, including the airport lines. Metro Line 1 opened on 30 November 2024 and Line 2 on 27 August 2026. The travel guide lists a 0.60 euro metro fare. 6 1 2
Regional Travel
KTEL intercity buses use the Macedonia terminal west of the centre, and Halkidiki buses use a station in Pylaia. Hellenic Train runs to Athens via Larissa. After the 2023 floods the travel guide puts the Athens trip at about 5 hours. 2 1

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Papageorgiou General Hospital is a public hospital in the national health system, on the Thessaloniki ring road in Efkarpia. 12 13
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Shakti Yoga Studio (Ethnikis Amynis 26), Zen Yoga.
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Warehouse 7 (Port area), Holmes Place (Center). Approx. €45-€70/month.
Laundry Services
EasyWash Self Service (Egnatia 144), approx. €5 per load.

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Wolt, efood (The most popular locally).
Best Local Dish to Try
Bougatsa, a cream pie eaten at breakfast, is the dish Thessaloniki is known for. Soutzoukakia, minced-meat rolls grilled or cooked in tomato and cumin, is the other local plate. 2
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
rOOTS (Balanou 4), Tarantula (Olimpou 86).
Best Dessert Spots
Choureal (Paleon Patron Germanou 7), Terkenlis (Aristotelous Sq).
Affordable Shopping Spots
Kapani is the oldest market, for produce and small shops. 2
E-commerce/Online Store
Skroutz.gr (The Greek Amazon), Public.gr.
Grocery Delivery
Sklavenitis via efood or Wolt Market.
Bar/Nightlife Area
Valaoritou Street and Ladadika district. 24 2
Local Brewery
Sulla Terra (local craft), SKNIPA (Thessaloniki microbrewery).
Wine Bars
Souel Wine Concept Bar (Pavlou Mela 2), Chotzas Wine Bar.
Street Food Stalls
Derlicatessen (Kouskoura 7) for 'souvlakia'.
Popular International Cuisine
Ngon (Vietnamese), Tris kai Exi (Creative Greek/Modern).

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
White Tower (Lefkos Pyrgos), Rotunda, Arch of Galerius (Kamara). 1
Museums & Art Venues
The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and the Museum of Byzantine Culture are the main museums. MOMus Museum of Modern Art, Costakis Collection, is at Moni Lazariston in Stavroupoli. 1
Historical Sites
Roman Agora, Walls of the Old City (Heptapyrgion). 1
Religious Sites
Hagios Demetrios (Patron saint's church), Agia Sophia. 1
Annual Events
Thessaloniki International Film Festival (November). 20
Cultural Districts
Ano Poli (UNESCO World Heritage area). 1
Theater Venues
National Theatre of Northern Greece (Moni Lazariston). 1
Local Markets
Modiano Market was restored and reopened on 5 December 2022. Kapani, beside it, is the older market. 21 2
Music Scene
Mylos (Geogiou Andreou 56), Eightball Club (Ladadika).
Street Art
Mural cycle at the Port and around Navarinou Square.
Cooking Classes
Marmita Cooking Lab (Pantazidou 55).
Art Galleries
Zina Athanassiadou Gallery (P.P. Germanou 5).
Historic Buildings
Villa Bianca, Casa Bianca, Government House (Konake).
Local Heritage
Strong Byzantine and Ottoman architectural fusion. 1

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Seich Sou forest is about 3.5 km from the centre, with hiking paths, mountain-bike trails and a view over the gulf. 1
National Parks Nearby
Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park was established in 2009 on the west side of the city, where the Axios meets the gulf. 22 1
Cycling/Walking Paths
Nea Paralia, the new waterfront, runs about 3 km from the White Tower to the concert hall. Its newest section opened in January 2014. 1
Scenic Viewpoints
Trigoniou Tower in Ano Poli at sunset. 2
Birdwatching Locations
Kalochori Lagoon (Flamingos and varied migratory birds).
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Greece bans outdoor fires from 1 May to 31 October, including campfires, bonfires and barbecues. Call 112 if you see a fire. 3

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
ACS Courier, Geniki Taxydromiki, ELTA (Greek Post).
Tech Repair Services
iRepair (Tsimiski 87), Plaisio.
Table Tennis Spots
YMCA (XAN) Thessaloniki.
Language Classes
Aristotle University Modern Greek Language School.
Libraries & Study Spots
Thessaloniki Municipal Central Library (Ethnikis Amynis 27).
Community Centers
ActionAid Hellas Youth Center (Palaion Patron Germanou).
Gaming Lounges
Inspot (many locations), Battlenet Gaming Stations.
Casino & Gaming Halls
Regency Casino Thessaloniki is on Aerodromiou in Thermi, on the road toward the airport. 23

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €112,000)
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,900 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €66,500)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €2,900 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €159,500)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,700 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €93,500)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €2,700 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €229,500)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €136,000)
Corporate Tax
The standard rate is 22%. Credit institutions in the deferred-tax-asset regime pay 29%. 15
Dividend Withholding Tax
5% 16
Tax System
Permanent residents are taxed on worldwide income. You are tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in Greece in any 12-month period, or if your centre of vital interests is here. 7 14
Highest Income Tax Bracket
44% on employment, pension and business income above 60,000 euro for tax year 2026. Income from 40,000 to 60,000 euro is taxed at 39%. 7
VAT
24% standard; 13% on basic food, restaurant meals and hotel stays; 6% on medicines, books and electricity. On Chios, Kos, Lesvos, Leros, Samos and other listed Aegean islands with up to 20,000 people, those rates are reduced by 30%. 17
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Undistributed income of a foreign entity is attributed when control exceeds 50%, foreign tax is under half the Greek tax, and more than 30% of income is passive, with an EU and EEA substance exception. 18
Property Tax
ENFIA is the annual property tax. From 2025 an insured home is reduced by 20% when its taxable value is at most 500,000 euro, or by 10% above that, if the policy covered the previous year for at least three months. 17
Property Transaction Tax
3% real estate transfer tax, plus a municipal surcharge, 3.09% in total, on transfers that are not charged VAT. Notary and lawyer fees are extra. 17
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Article 5C exempts 50% of employment or business income earned in Greece for seven years. You must work for a Greek employer or a foreign company permanent establishment in Greece, or run a business in Greece, and you must not have been a Greek tax resident in five of the previous six years. It does not exempt foreign remote-work income. Article 5A is a 100,000 euro annual lump sum on foreign income for people who invest at least 500,000 euro. Article 5B taxes a pensioner foreign income at 7%. 19

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. English Wikipedia, Thessaloniki: 2021 census, motorways, metro, museums and the waterfrontSecondary
  2. Wikivoyage Thessaloniki: airport, buses, taxis, trains, markets and foodSecondary
  3. Wikivoyage Greece: plugs, tap water, prepaid SIM identification, cards and the fire banSecondary
  4. European Central Bank 90-day euro reference ratesOfficial
  5. Vodafone Greece prepaid tariff, February 2026Official
  6. OSETH Thessaloniki bus fares, including the 30-day passOfficial
  7. PwC Greece personal income tax, reviewed 8 September 2026Professional
  8. coho coworking desk prices in ThessalonikiOfficial
  9. OK!Thess contact page, Komotinis Street addressOfficial
  10. Stay Hybrid Youth Hostel address and phoneOfficial
  11. coho hub and coho city street addressesOfficial
  12. Papageorgiou General Hospital, a public hospital in the national health systemOfficial
  13. OpenStreetMap: Papageorgiou General Hospital on the ring road in EfkarpiaReference
  14. PwC Greece tax residence, reviewed 8 September 2026Professional
  15. PwC Greece corporate income tax, reviewed 8 September 2026Professional
  16. PwC Greece withholding taxes, reviewed 8 September 2026Professional
  17. PwC Greece VAT, ENFIA and transfer tax, reviewed 8 September 2026Professional
  18. PwC Greece controlled foreign company rules, reviewed 8 September 2026Professional
  19. PwC Greece inbound tax regimes, reviewed 8 September 2026Professional
  20. English Wikipedia: Thessaloniki International Film Festival is held every NovemberSecondary
  21. English Wikipedia: Modiano Market reopened on 5 December 2022Secondary
  22. English Wikipedia: Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park, established 2009Secondary
  23. OpenStreetMap: Regency Casino Thessaloniki on Aerodromiou in ThermiReference
  24. Stay Hybrid location page: Ladadika and ValaoritouOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Affordable Shopping Spots Kapani Market (Vlali Market) for fresh local produce. Kapani is the oldest market, for produce and small shops.
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Greece offers a 50% income tax break for 7 years for digital nomads relocating there. Article 5C exempts 50% of employment or business income earned in Greece for seven years…
    • Best Beach Nearby Agia Triada (25km) or Peraia Beach. 1 hour drive to Halkidiki (Sani, Afytos). Peraia, Nea Michaniona and Agia Triada are Blue Flag beaches about 20 km southeast of the…
    • Best Coworking Space OK!Thess (Komotinis 2), Coho (Laskaratou 7). Day pass approx. €15. coho hub is at Napoleontos Zerva 10, 546 40, and coho city is at Ptolemeon 29A, 546 30. A…
    • Best Hospital Papageorgiou General Hospital, Interbalkan Medical Center (Private). Papageorgiou General Hospital is a public hospital in the national health system, on the…
    26 more changes
    • Best Local Dish to Try Bougatsa (sweet or savory pastry at Giannis, Mitropoleos 92). Bougatsa, a cream pie eaten at breakfast, is the dish Thessaloniki is known for…
    • Bonfire-Friendly Spots Not permitted in public parks; restricted to organized camps in Halkidiki. Greece bans outdoor fires from 1 May to 31 October, including campfires, bonfires and…
    • Budget Accommodation Stay Hybrid Hostel (Ionon Dragoumi 43), approx. €25-€35/night. Stay Hybrid Youth Hostel is at Ionos Dragoumi 61, 54630, phone +30 2311 244600. The…
    • Cashless Friendly Yes, cards accepted almost everywhere by law (POS required). Cards are widely accepted in shops, hotels and transport, and are not accepted in some…
    • Casino & Gaming Halls Regency Casino Thessaloniki (near the its airport). Regency Casino Thessaloniki is on Aerodromiou in Thermi, on the road toward the airport.
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, applicable under EU ATAD guidelines. Yes. Undistributed income of a foreign entity is attributed when control exceeds 50%…
    • Corporate Tax 22% The standard rate is 22%. Credit institutions in the deferred-tax-asset regime pay 29%.
    • Currency & Banking Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Euro (EUR). On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate was 1 euro = 1.1205 US…
    • Cycling/Walking Paths Nea Paralia (New Waterfront) – a 5km coastal promenade. Nea Paralia, the new waterfront, runs about 3 km from the White Tower to the concert hall…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 44% (for income over €40,000) 44% on employment, pension and business income above 60,000 euro for tax year 2026. Income…
    • Highway Access A1 (Egnatia Odos) connecting East to West Greece. Thessaloniki is on the A1/E75 toward Athens and North Macedonia, the A2/E90 Egnatia Odos…
    • Local Markets Modiano Market (recently renovated luxury food hall). Modiano Market was restored and reopened on 5 December 2022. Kapani, beside it, is the…
    • Museums & Art Venues MOMus–Museum of Contemporary Art, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and the Museum of Byzantine Culture are the main…
    • National Parks Nearby Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park (25km away). Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park was established in 2009 on the west side of…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Seih Sou Forest (Paupaio) for hiking/biking overlooks. Seich Sou forest is about 3.5 km from the centre, with hiking paths, mountain-bike trails…
    • Population 815,000 (Metropolitan Area) The 2021 census counted 319,045 people in the municipality, 802,572 in the urban area and…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax ENFIA (Annual tax based on location/size). ENFIA is the annual property tax. From 2025 an insured home is reduced by 20% when its…
    • Property Transaction Tax 3% Real Estate Transfer Tax + Notary/Legal fees. 3% real estate transfer tax, plus a municipal surcharge, 3.09% in total, on transfers that…
    • Public Transport Passes OASTH Bus system. Single ticket €0.90, monthly pass €27. OSETH buses: a 70-minute urban ticket is 0.60 euro, a peri-urban ticket is 0.80 euro, and…
    • Regional Travel KTEL Buses (Makedonia Station) for regional travel; Train to Athens (4.5 hours). KTEL intercity buses use the Macedonia terminal west of the centre, and Halkidiki buses…
    • SIM Card Cosmote (best coverage), Vodafone, Nova. Prepaid 30GB roughly €15-€20. Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova are the main networks, and a prepaid SIM needs a passport or…
    • Tap Water Potable and safe to drink, though some prefer bottled or filtered for taste. Tap water is drinkable in most tourist areas; taste varies on small islands, and bottled…
    • Tax System Resident-based taxation on worldwide income. Permanent residents are taxed on worldwide income. You are tax resident if you spend more…
    • Top International Airline Ryanair, EasyJet, Lufthansa (Thessaloniki Airport 'Makedonia' SKG). Ryanair has a base at Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) and the most connections…
    • VAT 24% (Standard), 13% (Food/Public Transport) 24% standard; 13% on basic food, restaurant meals and hotel stays; 6% on medicines, books…

    Fix pass. Aligned Tap Water and SIM Card with the shared Greece prep wording; added the country prep and tax profile’s 183-day threshold to Tax System; replaced the city-specific VAT sentence with the shared national bands and island exceptions. Rechecked sources for Best Coworking Space and Budget Accommodation without changing their values; recorded the unresolved OK!Thess address and unpublished prices under Not verified. Updated research attribution and verification date (en.wikivoyage.org, taxsummaries.pwc.com, taxsummaries.pwc.com, coho.gr, coho.gr, okthess.gr, thestay.gr).

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