Thessaloniki ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Thessaloniki
What our students said about Thessaloniki
The city has stolen my heart. It is a very large and busy city, but I could live there as long as it is outside the center. I did not take advantage of the nightlife. I rarely or never do in NL. I felt safe there, but of course I have not been in the middle of the center at night or in probably also existing lesser neighborhoods. There were beggars (handicapped and elderly) and gypsies selling or begging. For a city of this size, there were extremely few. Public transport is cheap and frequent, but a taxi is only slightly more expensive, so that is my preference. You have to speak Greek, because drivers hardly speak anything. I did manage well and never once in the city felt that I was being dropped off. The museums in the city are worth a look, but important museums like the ethnographic are not open at the specified times. Unfortunately, the musical instrument museum is completely closed to the public. You can enjoy excellent food in Thessaloniki for a very reasonable price, somewhere between 6-20 euros including drinks. The shops are expensive. Buying clothes is not a good idea, the prices are excessively high. Supermarkets have a Dutch or higher price level.
Interesting city with international flair and appealing nightlife. No hustle and bustle and friendly people. I had my bike with me and was able to ride through the city without any problems, even in heavy traffic.
Very nice city with friendly population, easy going and very good history.
City rich in history, lots to discover but quite dirty.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Thessaloniki
![Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/hellenic-language-school-alexander-the-great-thessaloniki_1461307220936.jpg)
This is the assessment of the school in Thessaloniki:
Very professional,
Very competent,
Very good learning atmosphere.
Again and again.
4 June 2024
Course: General Greek - 4 weeks
Student age: 74 years
![Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/hellenic-language-school-alexander-the-great-thessaloniki_1461307220936.jpg)
The teaching quality, knowledge and sense of humour of our teacher Christos. The fact that we were in a small group (3 other students), each more friendly than the last.
27 May 2024
Course: General Greek - 1 week
Student age: 73 years
![Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/hellenic-language-school-alexander-the-great-thessaloniki_1461307220936.jpg)
1. I had great chemistry with the teacher in private lessons! 2. the director of the school was nice.
12 September 2023
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 1 week
Student age: 67 years
![Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/hellenic-language-school-alexander-the-great-thessaloniki_1461307220936.jpg)
The teachers, their competence, helpfulness and friendliness
4 July 2023
Course: General Greek - 4 weeks
Student age: 61 years
![Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/hellenic-language-school-alexander-the-great-thessaloniki_1461307220936.jpg)
The lessons and teachers were great.
22 March 2023
Course: Bildungsurlaub Program - 2 weeks
Student age: 52 years
Information about Thessaloniki
Key Facts about Thessaloniki
- Price index excluding rent: 65* (35% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 39* (61% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:52* (48% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Greece average):
4.45 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Thessaloniki
What to do in Thessaloniki
![The White Tower](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1170.jpg)
![Church of Agios Dimitrios](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1172.jpg)
![Ladidaka Quarter](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1176.jpg)
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 35 minutes.
Main stops: Thessaloniki Airport, Platia Aristotelous (City Centre), Neos Sidirodromikos Stathmos, Macedonia Intercity Bus Station (KTEL)
Taxi: 20 minutes drive to city center of Thessaloniki