Your stay — The Caravan
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Hotel Facilities — The Caravan
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 20 Mbps) with room login; premium tier (50 Mbps, no throttling) at €5 per 24 hours.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader (100+ papers) via QR code in lobby; no printed newspapers.
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00. Early bag drop available from 08:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs €30.
Free for day-of-arrival and day-of-departure; longer storage €5 per bag per day.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift is 80 cm wide (standard wheelchair fits); no adapted rooms or roll-in showers.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parko Palia (5 min walk) at €15 per 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night (collected at check-in).
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment for non-refundable rates; otherwise a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Ι.Ν. Αγίου Ιωάννου του Ελεήμονος (462 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Ιερό Μετόχι Αγίου Χαραλάμπους (914 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Αγίασμα Αγίας Ζώνης (936 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Παναγία Ελεούσα (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Attica — 994 m · ~12 min walk
Εθνική Χαρτοθήκη — 776 m · ~10 min walk
Ροΐδη — 558 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 492 m · ~6 min walk
Μάττα — 103 m · ~1 min walk
4all — 111 m · ~1 min walk
ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ — 296 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Banks and ATMs give the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and central tourist spots, which have poor rates and high fees.
Cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted in shops, cafés, and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work at most terminals. Cash is still expected at smaller kiosks and markets.
Leave small change (5–10%) for good service in restaurants; round up the fare in taxis; tip hotel porters a couple of euros.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A freddo espresso or cappuccino at a downtown kafenio: around €2.50–3.00.
A gyros pita from a street vendor or casual takeaway: roughly €3.50–4.50.
A main course at a modest taverna (moussaka, grilled meat): around €9–12.
The Ladadika district and Navarinou Square are lined with gyros and souvlaki joints; also look for börek and koulouri from street carts.
Super Market Masoutis and AB Vassilopoulos are common budget supermarkets in central Thessaloniki.
The Ermou shopping street (from the Arch of Galerius to the harbour) has international high-street chains; for bargains head to the Kapani market or the Modiano market area.
A single bus ticket is €1.10; a 24-hour pass costs €2.80. The airport bus (line X1) costs €1.80 – the cheapest way into the city.
Eat where locals queue (Ladadika and the upper town for cheaper tavernas); buy a multi-trip bus card instead of single tickets; avoid bottled water in tourist shops – the tap water is fine and free.
Good to know — Thessaloniki
Type C/F · 230V
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Thessaloniki, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Caravan
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 492 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Μάττα — 103 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Platia Eleftherias (near hotel) → City centre connections
💡 Hotel Olympia is steps from Egnatia street, a main bus axis. Routes 3, 5, and 12 run east–west. Validate your ticket on board—inspectors do check. Buy a pack of 10 tickets from any kiosk to save.
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) → Ionos Dragoumi stop (5-min walk to Hotel Olympia)
💡 Buy a ticket at the airport kiosk (cash only). The bus drops you near the train station; from there, walk 5 mins east along Egnatia. Cheapest option, but no night service.
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) → Hotel Olympia (Egnatia 25, city centre)
💡 Use the official taxi queue outside arrivals; avoid drivers who approach you inside. Confirm the fare to city centre before getting in—€25 is standard. For return trips, your hotel can call a reliable cab.
Hotel Olympia → Any city destination (e.g., Ano Poli, port)
💡 Short hops cost €5–7. Use the 'Beat' app for digital booking and fare estimate—avoids language hassle. For the old town (Ano Poli), ask the driver to go via Syngrou; it’s quicker than the steep steps.
About Thessaloniki
Wikipedia ↗
Thessaloniki (; Greek: Θεσσαλονίκη [θesaloˈnici] ; also known by various spellings and names) is the second-largest city in Greece. It is the largest city of Northern Greece, with slightly over one million inhabitants in its metropolitan area, the capital of the geographic region of Macedonia, the a...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Caravan?
Check-in at The Caravan is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Caravan have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 20 Mbps) with room login; premium tier (50 Mbps, no throttling) at €5 per 24 hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Caravan?
€1.50 per room per night (collected at check-in).
Where can I eat cheaply near The Caravan?
A gyros pita from a street vendor or casual takeaway: roughly €3.50–4.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Caravan?
A single bus ticket is €1.10; a 24-hour pass costs €2.80. The airport bus (line X1) costs €1.80 – the cheapest way into the city.
Top Attractions in Thessaloniki
💡 Grab a coffee from a kiosk and sit on the steps facing the sea. Early mornings are quiet for photos; evenings are lively with street performers.
💡 Start at the Eptapyrgio fortress (free) for the best view of the city. Wear comfortable shoes—steep hills and uneven paths.
💡 Buy the combo ticket (€3) that includes the Arch of Galerius next door. The interior is dimly lit—use a torch to see the mosaics clearly.
💡 Free entry on some national holidays (check ahead). Budget 1.5–2 hours. The cafe under the trees is a good break spot.
💡 Go just before sunset to see the city change colours. Skip the queue by buying a combo ticket for multiple sites if you plan to visit other museums.