City Hotel is a well-placed, full-service choice in the centre of Thessaloniki, at 11 Komninon Street and about a five-minute walk from Aristotelous Square. It has 125 rooms across seven room types on eight floors, with an elevator, and it describes itself as an upscale hotel. The facilities go beyond what most city hotels of its size offer: a spa with two treatment rooms, a health club and gym, a restaurant called Green Bar, a bar and lounge, a snack bar, a business centre and meeting rooms. Rooms have air conditioning, free wifi, a safe, a flat-screen television, rainfall showers and soundproofing. It suits couples, families and business travellers who want services and a central address without paying five-class prices.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Komninon Street, a short walk from the waterfront and the shopping streets of the centre. Tsimiski Street is about a minute away on foot, Nikis Avenue and the port about two minutes, and Aristotelous Square about five. The Church of Hagia Sophia is around eight minutes on foot, and Venizelou metro station about six.
The railway station is roughly ten minutes away by car and Macedonia Airport about 28 minutes by car, so a taxi is the easy way to arrive. Most of the old city sights can be reached on foot from here.
The rooms and facilities
Expect air conditioning, free wifi in every room, a safe, a coffee and tea maker, an espresso maker, free bottled water and free toiletries. Bathrooms have rainfall showers, and the rooms are soundproofed, which is a real help on a lively central street. The spa offers deep-tissue, hot stone and Swedish massages, and reservations are needed for the spa and for massages.
There is no pool. The hotel holds a Green Key sustainability certification, and breakfast is served at Green Bar, though it is worth checking whether it is included in your rate when you book.
Who it suits
Couples, families and business travellers. Children are welcome, though extra beds and rollaway beds are not available, so families should choose a room type that sleeps everyone. Cats and dogs are accepted for a fee, and the hotel is smoke-free. Guests who want a pool should look at other hotels in this list.
Good to know
Parking is offsite at about 20 euros a night, roughly 250 metres from the hotel, so check the details if you arrive by car. A city tax applies per night, at a lower rate from November to March and a higher one from April to October. Check-in starts at 3 pm, check-out is before 11 am, and the minimum check-in age is 18. Contactless check-in is available, and free cancellation applies on some rates, so check when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa with massage treatments
- ✓Health club and gym
- ✓Green Bar restaurant
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Free wifi in all rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Soundproofed rooms
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Does City Hotel have a pool?+
No, there is no pool. The hotel does have a spa with massage treatments and a health club and gym.
How far is it from Aristotelous Square?+
About a five-minute walk. Tsimiski Street is roughly a minute away and the port about two minutes.
Is there parking?+
Parking is offsite and costs about 20 euros a night, around 250 metres from the hotel. Check the arrangements when you book.
