Thess Hostel

I stayed three nights at the Thess Hostel. The entrance is colorful, and easy to spot on Agion Panton street. The hostel is in a good location for travelers: near the train station and the bus depot. It is a couple of km from central Thessaloniki and the harbor, but there are several buses available on Monasteriou, a nearby main street. The family that runs the hostel are helpful, and speak excellent English. My room had twin beds, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, air-conditioner, small desk and chair. The WiFi signal was strong. A small balcony looked out over other buildings, and was useful for drying clothing/towels. The bathroom (shared) was tiled with large sink, bathtub/shower and toilet. There was also a shared kitchenette, with small refridge, hot plate, sink, a few pots, pans, plates and cutlery. Everything was clean. Although breakfast was not included, there was a local bakery a few doors along Agion Panton street which was open 24 hours and had superb bougatsas (a filled flaky pastry), crepes and other freshly-baked pastries. There was some noise from occasional trains, but the streets and trains quieted down at night. My bed was comfortable. The Salonica Mall (large multi-floor, lots of shops and large grocery store) was 750m to the west, an easy walk. The lobby of Thess Hostel had hot coffee/tea and cold drinking water available when it was open (most of the day). Bikes were available for rent. I thought it offered very good value for the price of a room.