A no-frills budget hotel in central Thessaloniki, convenient for the railway station and city center. Clean rooms, friendly staff, and very competitive rates make this a popular choice for backpackers and budget travelers.
Hotel Aris Thessaloniki occupies a prominent position on Egnatia Street — the ancient Roman Via Egnatia that bisects Thessaloniki east to west and remains the city's principal arterial road — at number 133, placing it approximately midway between the city center and Thessaloniki's main railway station about 500 metres to the east. The location is practical above all else: the Arch of Galerius (Kamara) and the Rotunda are within a 10-minute walk west, the Roman Agora is similarly close, and Aristotelous Square with its seafront views is reachable on foot via pedestrian streets heading south. The White Tower and the Thermaic Gulf promenade are approximately a 15-minute walk.
Hotel Aris represents the honest end of Thessaloniki's accommodation spectrum: clean, functional budget accommodation in a genuinely central location at rates that remain competitive as the city has grown increasingly popular with international visitors. The property is a multi-story city hotel with serviceable rooms equipped with air conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms, free WiFi, and television. Rooms facing Egnatia Street are bright but can be noisy given the traffic volume on this major road; rooms on the quieter interior side are preferable for light sleepers and should be requested at booking.
The hotel has no restaurant, but Egnatia Street and the surrounding blocks are densely lined with traditional Greek breakfast spots, bakeries, souvlaki stalls, and kafeneions — guests are never more than a few minutes from an inexpensive and typically excellent meal. The 24-hour front desk is a practical feature for travellers arriving on late-night intercity buses or early-morning trains. Luggage storage is available for those arriving before rooms are ready or departing after checkout.
Hotel Aris is popular with solo backpackers, budget-conscious travellers, and those catching onward trains to Athens or north to Skopje via the Thessaloniki railway station, walkable from the hotel. For visitors using Thessaloniki as a day-trip base across Central Macedonia — to Halkidiki, Vergina, Pella, and Mount Olympus — the hotel's Egnatia Street location provides straightforward bus and taxi connections to city terminals.
Amenities
- wifi
- 24-hour reception
- luggage storage
Location
Egnatia 133, Thessaloniki 546 35
40.6396, 22.9437 View on map
Highlights
- On Egnatia Street, 500 metres from Thessaloniki's main railway station
- Budget-friendly private en-suite rooms with free WiFi in the city center
- 24-hour reception for late-night train or bus arrivals
- Walking distance to the Arch of Galerius, Roman Agora, and Rotunda
- Strong city-bus connections along Egnatia Street to all major Thessaloniki terminals
Tips for visiting
- Request a courtyard-facing room to avoid Egnatia Street traffic noise, especially on weekdays.
- The hotel is a short walk from the railway station — practical for early-morning or late-night train connections to Athens and northern Greece.
- Dozens of affordable breakfast and souvlaki options are available within a 2-minute walk on Egnatia Street and in the surrounding blocks.
- City bus lines along Egnatia and Tsimiski streets provide convenient connections across Thessaloniki's entire network.
- Contact the hotel directly by phone for last-minute availability if online booking shows limited options.
Accessibility
Hotel Aris Thessaloniki is a multi-story building on a major central thoroughfare. Lift availability and ground-floor room options should be confirmed directly with the hotel at +30 2310 524 475, particularly for guests with wheelchair or mobility requirements, as older urban buildings in Greece may have architectural limitations.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Hotel Aris to the railway station?
Thessaloniki's main railway station is approximately 500 metres east on Egnatia Street, about a 6–8 minute walk from the hotel.
Does the hotel serve breakfast?
The hotel does not have a restaurant or breakfast service. Numerous kafeneions, bakeries, and traditional breakfast spots operate on Egnatia Street within a very short walk.
Are rooms at the hotel noisy?
Rooms on the Egnatia Street side may experience traffic noise during peak hours. Requesting a courtyard-facing room at the time of booking will significantly reduce noise levels.
Is Hotel Aris suitable for budget travellers?
Yes, it is one of Thessaloniki's most affordable city-center options with private rooms and en-suite bathrooms, popular with backpackers, solo travellers, and budget-conscious visitors.
What is the nearest city bus stop?
Multiple OASTH city bus lines stop on Egnatia Street directly adjacent to the hotel, providing connections to Aristotelous Square, the KTEL terminals, and across the city.