Little Big House Hostel

Little Big House Hostel is a small hostel at Andokidou 24 in Ano Poli, the walled Upper Town of Thessaloniki, in the Central Macedonia region of northern Greece. Ano Poli is the oldest surviving residential quarter of the city, a hillside neighbourhood of narrow lanes, Ottoman-era houses, small churches and Byzantine walls that survived the great fire of 1917 and gives a very different impression from the modern centre below. The hostel sits among these streets, with views over the rooftops towards the Thermaic Gulf from many points nearby. The Byzantine walls, the Heptapyrgion fortress and the Eptapyrgio viewpoint are within walking distance, and the lower centre, including Aristotelous Square and the waterfront, is reached by descending the hill on foot or by bus. Accommodation consists of 4-bed and 6-bed dorms and a private 2-bed apartment, which allows both solo travellers and couples to be served. Dorm beds cost about EUR 17 to EUR 19 per night, making this one of the cheapest places to stay in the city. The hostel provides free city maps and recommendations, a useful service for first-time visitors who want advice on routes, food and sights. Reception is staffed from 08:00 to midnight and check-in runs from 13:00 to midnight, so late arrivals after midnight should arrange access in advance. The service character is informal and social, typical of small independent hostels, with an emphasis on local knowledge and a friendly atmosphere rather than on facilities. The published information does not list a restaurant, pool or spa. Thessaloniki's food scene is easily explored from the hostel, with tavernas in Ano Poli and the centre below offering local dishes. The hill location is quieter at night than the lower town. Phone reservations can be made on +30 231 301 4323, and the hostel has its own website at littlebighouse.gr.