Stay at a luxury hotel in Thessaloniki with Small Luxury Hotels of the World to explore a cosmopolitan city with a fascinating past. Gasp in wonder at the domed ceilings and dark orange frescoes of 6th-century Byzantine churches and savour Ionian Island red wine at an ivy-wrapped taverna.
Luxury things to do in Thessaloniki
Explore the olive-coloured ruins of the city’s ancient agora and the mosaics of the downtown Church of St. Demetrius depicting the eponymous patron saint. Gold and silver reliquaries glisten within the White Tower of Thessaloniki, a cylindrical fort built by the Ottomans. Climb to the top to see the snow-capped peak of Mount Olympus. From your eco-catamaran you can dive into the turquoise waves of the tranquil Gulf of Thessaloniki.
Luxury shopping in Thessaloniki
Style-conscious Greeks lunch at the pavement cafés of Tsimiski Street where one-of-a-kind boutiques sell fashionable threads by Greek designers like Sophia Kokosalaki. Browse for fine bronzes in the sculpture gallery boutiques of Kalamaria. At boutique atelier workshops, artisans craft delicate gold necklaces inspired by ancient Byzantine jewellery.
Gourmet Thessaloniki
The scent of fresh oregano fills the air as a starter of sizzling baked aubergines is delivered to your table at an exclusive restaurant overlooking Thessaloniki Harbour. Complement delicate herb flavours with a glass of chilled white Lagorthi wine before a rich main course of creamy béchamel-laden lamb moussaka. For a luxurious taste of traditional Greek life, visit Modiano Market, where huge terracotta bowls are stacked high with locally produced walnuts and crumbly feta cheese.
Book a luxury hotel in Thessaloniki with Small Luxury Hotels of the World to soak up two thousand year old culture. Holiday in an ultra-modern hotel surrounded by landscaped gardens or an elegant Art Deco structure in the heart of the city.