Valaoritou Travel Guide
Thessaloniki
Popular places to visit
Aristotelous Square
Visit Thessaloniki’s main square, a busy gathering place for locals and the site of major events throughout the year.
Tsimiski Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tsimiski Street during your stay in Thessaloniki.
White Tower of Thessaloniki
This distinctly shaped tower has evolved alongside Thessaloniki over the centuries and now houses a museum dedicated to the city’s history.
Thessaloniki Port
Explore the waterfront in Thessaloniki with a trip to Thessaloniki Port. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Church of Hagia Sophia
See the city’s largest Byzantine church to discover a centuries-old religious site and the striking artwork found in its interior.
Church of Saint Demetrius
Pay homage to Thessaloniki’s patron saint, the Roman martyr Dimitrios, whose relics are held in this ancient church, which is considered one of the most important in the city.
Things to do
Kavala and Philippi Full Day Tour with Swim from Thessaloniki
Day Trip to Meteora Monasteries from Thessaloniki
Single day rail trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora
Thessaloniki Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Waterfalls Trip
Halkidiki Day Tour in Arnaia and Ierissos Beach
Thessaloniki: OTE Tower Rotating Experience with Light Meal
Top hotels in Valaoritou
Elisabeth Boutique Hotel
Very clean room. Super friendly and helpful staff .
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Electra Palace Thessaloniki
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Stand out is the rooftop restaurant for breakfast. Front desk were extremely helpful in arranging parking that wasn’t on site. Only minor gripe is the lack of access for kids to the indoor pool (3h per day) which seems to be common in Greece
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
COLORS Urban Hotel Thessaloniki
The hotel is on a very busy street in Thessaloniki, coming and leaving by car is quite a hassle. Parking is only 500 meters but takes 15-20 minutes to circle back due to busy one way streets. The hotel is okay, with friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast. Our rooms were a bit strange, as in both ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hebrard Industrial Suites
Laundry room was very convenient, just takes extra time for clothes to dry in the dryer.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Teight Hotel
Every thing was good at the hotel
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
City Hotel Thessaloniki
Very clean, very nice place
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valaoritou
Ladadika
Travellers come to Ladadika for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Nikis Avenue and Place Katouni while you're in town.
Chinatown
When in Chinatown, you can plan a visit to Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki and Aristotelous Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vardaris
Vardaris is positively reviewed for its shopping, bars and spas, and you can quickly pop around to sights in the larger Thessaloniki area at New Railway Station Metro Station or Dimokratias Metro Station.
Thessaloniki City Centre
If you're spending time in Thessaloniki City Centre, check out sights like Tsimiski Street or Aristotelous Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Agias Sofias Metro Station or Venizelou Metro Station.
Kamara
If you're spending some time in Kamara, Ataturk Museum and Church of Saint Demetrius are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Thessaloniki
Travellers like the historical sites in Old Town Thessaloniki, and Vlatadon Monastery is a top attraction you might want to visit.
