Orestias Kastorias is the budget pick, a simple two-class hotel at 14 Agnostou Stratiotou in Thessaloniki. It offers the basics that make a short city break easy: free wifi, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning, a front-desk safe and coffee and tea in the lobby. Rooms have sound-insulated walls, rainfall showers, flat-screen televisions with satellite channels, a refrigerator and a desk, and housekeeping is daily. There are three room types, so the choice is simple. The hotel also offers tour and ticket assistance, room service and a small meeting room. It suits travellers who plan to spend their days out and want a clean, quiet place to sleep without paying for facilities they will not use, and it works well for solo visitors and short stays.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 14 Agnostou Stratiotou. As with any budget hotel, check its position on a map against the sights you plan to visit, and decide whether you want to walk or take a taxi or bus. Concierge and tour assistance can help with transport and day trips. The hotel does not offer parking, and one guest said that guests used a nearby garage because there was no safe overnight parking, so leave the car behind if you can.
The rooms
Three room types are available, with sound-insulated walls, which is a practical feature in a lively city. Rooms have rainfall showers, a refrigerator, a desk, air conditioning and free wifi, and housekeeping is daily. Do not expect a lot of space or fashionable design, since some guests describe the facilities as a bit dated, though one guest mentioned a renovated room.
Who it suits
Budget travellers, solo visitors, friends travelling together and anyone who values a quiet bed over hotel extras. It is not the place for a spa, a pool or a big breakfast.
Good to know
Breakfast is not listed among the amenities, so plan to eat at a bakery or cafe, and Thessaloniki is excellent for that, with bougatsa, koulouri and coffee on almost every street. Coffee and tea are available in the lobby. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage, which is useful on early arrivals and late departures.
Why stay here
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Sound-insulated rooms
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Concierge services
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Coffee and tea in the lobby
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
Good questions
Is breakfast available at Orestias Kastorias?+
Breakfast is not listed among the hotel amenities, though coffee and tea are available in the lobby. Plan to eat at a nearby bakery or cafe.
Are the rooms quiet?+
The rooms have sound-insulated walls, which helps in a busy city. Ask for a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.
Does the hotel have parking?+
No, the hotel does not offer parking, and one guest reported using a nearby garage. Leave the car behind if you can.
