48 Hours in Thessaloniki Like a Local

Got two days in Greece’s second city? Perfect. Here’s how to spend 48 unforgettable hours in Thessaloniki — no tour bus required.

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🕒 Day 1 – Get Oriented, Get Fed, Get Views

Morning:

Start your day with coffee and bougatsa at Trigona Elenidis or a local bakery in Bit Pazar. From there, walk to Aristotelous Square and make your way along the promenade to the White Tower. Climb it — you’ve earned it.

White Tower on Google Maps

Midday:

Grab lunch at Karafaki Bit Pazar for authentic meze and ouzo. Want something trendier? Try Tsiz Bizz just around the corner.

Bit Pazar Area Restaurants

Afternoon:

Head up to Ano Poli (Upper Town) for the best panoramic views. Stop at a café with a view and breathe it all in.

Ano Poli on Google Maps

Evening:

Dinner at Favela Bit Bazar with live music and shareable dishes. Wrap the night up with a cocktail at Contrabando.

Favela Bit Bazar

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🕒 Day 2 – Culture, Flavor, and Chill

Morning:

Hit the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. Yes, early — it’s worth it. The ancient Macedonian artifacts are a must.

Archaeological Museum

Midday:

Try lunch at Stáfylos Gi — elevated Mediterranean in a quiet spot just off the center.

Stáfylos Gi on Google Maps

Afternoon:

Walk the Roman Agora, explore nearby boutique shops, or rest with coffee at a shaded square.

Roman Agora

Evening:

For your final night, treat yourself: Dinner at Kivotos ton Gefseon or a glass of wine at Akratos Oinos.

Akratos Oinos on Google Maps

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Where to Stay

Book our centrally located, stylish apartment near Bit Pazar. Walk everywhere, eat everything, sleep like royalty.