The North’s capital is an upcoming tourist force, as more and more people are visiting it, while at the same time it is the most popular stop & go destination in Greece. Accommodation in the city is an easy business, with dozens of hotels and Airbnb apartments offering pleasant and warm hospitality. Most accommodation sites are well-maintained and located close or inside the city center. Prices are normal, with the average cost per night being around 70-80€ (for a double room with breakfast). Avoid the sites located in the areas of Kassandrou, Olympiados and Hagios Demetrios’ Streets, as they are not safe enough at night.
No matter how many times you stay there, you are not going to get tired of it, as every room has a different theme/décor. But, the rooms, apart from the charming style, also have mini bars, satellite TV, bathroom amenities, hair-dryers, safes and autonomous heating/cooling systems. Their interior space is so pleasant and warm that it will be hard to say goodbye to it. We should also note that all rooms are spacious, while most of them offer a nice view of the neighborhood. Only a few of them, though, have a view of the hotel’s inner courtyard (!).
The hotel’s scarce disadvantages include the bad sound-proofing and the lack of parking space. (As far as the sound-proofing is concerned, the hotel bears no responsibility, as it is prohibited to intervene in a neo-classical building’s structure.)
The renovated apartment is very bright, with design and functionalism being the two words that describe it best. The apartment has a small living-dining room with a kitchen, a small but charming bathroom, and a resting area with earthly colors and modern details. The photographs on the website depict perfectly the cozy apartment, while the benefits may be even better than the ones mentioned. On the building’s 1st floor there is a cafeteria for snacks and beverages, which can come to your door with just one phone call (low prices). The apartment may not have a balcony, but from one of its sides it gives you the chance to admire the Thermaikos Bay. Concluding our description, we must highlight two more things. The first one is that the space is clean and ideal for two persons (30 m²) and the second one is that the owners are exceptionally polite and give solutions to any problem that may come up.
Leaving the common spaces, we go up to the rooms, which are high-ceilinged, spacious and clean, with satisfying benefits, considering its 3 stars. A few of said benefits are the safe, fridge, water boiler and beauty products. The beds are comfortable and suitable for many hours of rest, while in the colorful the bathroom you will find hot water any time of day. Finally, it is worth noting that many rooms have a view of the beautiful Hamza Bey Mosque.
Some of the very few disadvantages are the lack of parking space and work desk, as well as the mediocre breakfast. It could also be considered as a disadvantage the fact that the front desk, as well as the ground floor spaces close during the evening hours (after 22:00).