Electra Palace is the splurge pick in this list and the hotel most closely tied to the postcard view of Thessaloniki, on Aristotelous Square at the centre of the city. It has 138 rooms and is described as a luxury property, with an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool with a sun deck, an on-site spa called Aegeo Spa, and a 24-hour gym. The rooftop restaurant, Orizontes, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and lighter food, and a lounge bar sits on the ground floor. A free breakfast buffet is included, and guest reviews praise it. Free wifi is available in public areas, check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM. It is a good fit for couples marking an occasion, for travellers who want to walk to the main sights from the front door and for anyone who values a spa and a pool after a day of museums.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands on Aristotelous Square, the main public space of the city, which opens onto the seafront at one end and runs up towards Egnatia Street at the other. From here you can walk to the waterfront, the White Tower, the covered markets and the Roman and Byzantine monuments in the centre without taking a taxi.
Taxis are easy to find for longer trips, and the meeting points for many day trips are within walking distance of the square. The hotel page lists car rental on site but does not list parking, so if you arrive with a car, ask the hotel in advance what it can arrange.
The rooms and facilities
With 138 rooms, the hotel is large enough to offer several room types, across several room types, and the facilities are the main reason to choose it. The indoor pool and spa are open to guests through the cooler months, whereas the outdoor pool is closed seasonally from 1 October to 30 April, so in winter you should plan on the indoor pool.
The gym is open round the clock and has free weights. Late check-out is available subject to availability and a fee, and contactless and express check-in and check-out are offered.
Who it suits
Couples, business travellers and anyone who wants to be at the centre of the city with full hotel services. Families can use the spa and pool, but those on a budget will find better value elsewhere on this list.
Good to know
Breakfast is included, which saves time and money on a busy sightseeing morning, and the rooftop restaurant is a good place to see the city lights in the evening. The minimum age for check-in is 18. Because the square is lively and central, ask for a room on a higher floor or away from the street if you are a light sleeper.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Aegeo Spa
- ✓Rooftop restaurant and lounge bar
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Free wifi in public areas
- ✓Contactless check-in and check-out
- ✓On-site car rental
Good questions
Is the outdoor pool open in winter?+
No, the outdoor pool is closed seasonally from 1 October to 30 April. The hotel also has an indoor pool and a spa that guests can use in the cooler months.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free breakfast buffet is included, and guest reviews describe it as a highlight. The rooftop restaurant also serves other meals.
Does the hotel have parking?+
The hotel page does not list parking, only on-site car rental. Ask the hotel directly about parking options if you arrive by car.
