Thessaloniki on a backpacker budget
Thessaloniki costs a backpacker about €40 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€40per day
€17dorm bed
€46twin room
€57day all-in
What to see
White Tower, Ano Poli, Roman forum.
Eating
Bougatsa €2; mezedes €10.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| STAY Hybrid Youth Hostel & Common Place | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Jetpak Alternative | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Hotel Kastoria | guest house | 0.2 km |
| Egnatia Hotel | hotel | 0.0 km |
| Antigon Urban Chic Hotel | hotel | 0.0 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Λαϊκή αγορά Νεάπολης Πέμπτη | market | 0.6 km |
| Let Eat Be | market | 0.9 km |
| Valentino Crèpe | market | 1.3 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης | emergency | 2.9 km |
Next stops on the network
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AthensGreece · 303 km
NafplioGreece · 342 km
Common questions
How much does Thessaloniki cost per day?
Budget about €40 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €17, a twin room about €46, and a small guesthouse room about €62. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Thessaloniki?
White Tower, Ano Poli, Roman forum.
Where do you eat cheaply in Thessaloniki?
Bougatsa €2; mezedes €10.
Build a route that runs through Thessaloniki, costed end to end.
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