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A steep cobbled lane between pastel traditional houses with tiled roofs, a distant view down to the city and Thermaic Gulf

Ano Poli

The old upper town, with Ottoman-era houses, city walls and views over the bay.

Greece › Thessaloniki › Ano Poli

Digimad score

7.6

Very good

Best for Views + Quiet

About

Ano Poli is Thessaloniki's historic upper town, a maze of narrow lanes, old wooden houses, Byzantine walls and small tavernas looking down over the city and the sea. It is quiet, charming and authentic, but the climb back from the centre is steep and some houses lack modern comforts.

ViewsQuiet

Ano Poli at a glance

Internet

Good fibre and VDSL coverage in the centre, and reliable mobile data. Coworking spaces are fewer than in Athens but well connected.

Monthly budget

$1,350/mo comfortable, $900 lean

Best months

Apr, May, Jun, Sep

Community

Medium nomad density, fair English

Key points

  • Panoramic views over the city and the Thermaic Gulf

  • Byzantine walls, old houses and small tavernas

  • Calm evenings away from the busy centre

Suits you if

Historic, quiet and picturesque

  • You want character and views and do not mind climbing

Neighbourhood character

Noise levelQuiet
Walkabilitygood

Cost of living

USD

Lean

$900/mo

Shared housing, local food

Comfortable

$1,350/mo

Private one-bed, coworking

Premium

$2,250/mo

Central, frequent dining

Local currency

EUR

Can offer more space for the money than the centre, but check heating, insulation and access by car or bus.

Internet & connectivity

Fixed line

Not verified

Mobile

Not verified

eSIM

Supported

Reliability

Good

Public Wi-Fi

Fair

Power stability

Good

Good fibre and VDSL coverage in the centre, and reliable mobile data. Coworking spaces are fewer than in Athens but well connected.

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Nomad community

Nomad density

Medium

English

Fair

Meeting people

A friendly community of students, remote workers and young professionals, with coworking events and language exchanges.

Younger people speak good English, and the large student population makes it easy to meet people.

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Safety

Emergency 112

At night

Good

Solo female

Good

Petty crime

Good

Common scams

  • Pickpockets at busy squares and on buses, and taxi drivers taking long routes

Thessaloniki is safe and relaxed. Watch your belongings on crowded buses and at nightlife areas late at night.

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Healthcare

Pharmacies

Good

Public system

Residents registered with EOPYY use public hospitals such as AHEPA. Visitors usually go private.

Private care

Private clinics and hospitals in the city offer quick appointments and English-speaking doctors.

Insurance

Choose a policy that covers private hospitals in Thessaloniki.

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Getting around

Walkability

Good

Public transport

Fair

Airports

  • SKGThessaloniki Airport

The new metro line opened in late 2024 and buses cover the city. The centre is walkable, and the airport is around half an hour away.

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Climate & seasons

Mediterranean

Best months
AprMayJunSepOct

Hot summers and colder winters than southern Greece, with occasional strong north winds (the vardaris). Heating matters from November to March.

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All ratings

Food scene
9.4
Mobile connectivity
8.6
Family friendliness
8.0
Nature access
7.8
English friendliness
7.6
Solo female safety
7.6
Nightlife
7.4
LGBTQ+ friendliness
7.4
Healthcare
7.2
Walkability
6.8
Air quality
6.8

Watch out for

  • Steep streets and a long climb from the centre

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Sources

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Last reviewed 2026-10-07