Thessaloniki: city of light, flavours and inspiration.

Updated: Oct 21

Hotel: NYX Thessaloniki — Leonardo Hotels

Thessaloniki is a city where everything is alive, warm, and genuine . A city where mornings begin with coffee by the sea, and evenings with the sounds of bouzouki in small taverns. It doesn't try to please—it simply lives. And that's what captivates.

When you first find yourself here, the city seems to glow from within: the façades with worn plaster, the smell of fresh bougatsa and spices from the Modiano market, voices, music, the sea, the fog – everything is intertwined into a single rhythm.

✦ Where to stay

In the heart of Thessaloniki, near Aristotelous Square, lies NYX Thessaloniki —a boutique hotel by Leonardo Hotels designed for those who live beautifully and with passion. More than just a place to sleep, it's a stylish urban retreat where art meets comfort.

Vibrant art pieces, panoramic city views, perfect breakfasts, and evening cocktails on the rooftop overlooking the Thermaic Gulf—everything here is designed to inspire.

✦ What to see

— The White Tower is the symbol of the city, its heart and memory.— Ano Poli is the old upper town with cobbled streets, where time flows slowly.— The Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda are a reminder of Roman splendor.— Ladadika is an old quarter that has become a modern art space with bars and live music.— Nea Paralia promenade is a place where sunset becomes a holiday.

✦ Aromas and flavors

It's impossible to imagine Thessaloniki without its cuisine. Try warm bougatsa with cream, sesame koulouri, homemade wine, and chargrilled lemon fish. Here, food isn't just a taste, it's part of the city's soul.

✦ Day and night

During the day, stroll through museums and shops; in the evening, wine at the NYX rooftop bar, the city's light reflected in the glass, and a gentle sea breeze. Thessaloniki knows how to be different: philosophical and bustling, ancient and ultra-modern. And everyone will find their own light here.