With a stay at Arabas - Hostel in Thessaloniki (Ano Poli), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Aristotelous Square and Government House. .This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Roman Forum of Thessaloniki and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Yeni Hamam.
Roman Forum of Thessaloniki - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Church of Saint Demetrius - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Aristotelous Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Tsimiski Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Church of Hagia Sophia - 18 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
Thessaloniki Railway Station - 11 min drive
Dimokratias Metro Station - 13 min walk
Macedonia Airport (SKG) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Γυρίσματα (Girismata) - 10 min walk
Asterix - 3 min walk
Μαρίνης (Μαρίνης Ιωάννης) - 9 min walk
Tsinari - 5 min walk
Το Ανότερον - 8 min walk
About this property
Arabas - Hostel
Arabas - Hostel offers 10 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Arabas - Hostel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Motorcycle parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite motorcycle parking only
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Library
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Shower
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board on request
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I had the private twin room and really enjoyed my stay. The welcome was warm with friendly and professional staff. The cooking facilities in the room were basic but adequate, and with a supermarket only 5 minutes away, eating was affordable and comfortable. The sunset view from the balcony was great. The room was nice and quiet and I slept well. Shame I could only stay one night, would definitely recommend.
Good hostel in the old town.
Good views. Nice restaurants close by. Bus
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Becky
Jun 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No elevator to get up to the rooms on the upper floors and imthos property is up a steep set of hills so walking could be challenging. Nothing is really close by as it's fairly residential so you'll need to drive or walk for a bit of a distance.
Air conditioning didn't seem to work or maybe was not even existent but the heater works.
I really enjoyed my stay here.The location is lovely.The staff is excellent.The rooms are very clean and the matresses are comfortable.Very good value for money.Totally recommended
Very quiet and the views were excellent. Liked the fact that the oldest part of Thessaloniki is being vitalized. The hostel was very well looked after, by the management especially, Samuele
Probably the best hostel I have stayed at. Safe, clean, great hang out areas, awesome staff, prime location. I couldn’t believe how sweet the beds were as well! Somehow it’s so close to the heart of Thessaloniki but it’s super quiet,cause it's located in the beautiful upper town
Best place to stay in Thessaloniki if you’re wanting some peace and quiet as well as going for walks in the upper town.It feels like a home away from home. It is comfy and clean. They are so accommodating and will go out of their way to help you with anything you need. We wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Very beautiful and comfy hostel! The room was very spacious and clean, with a lot of storage space provided. The hostel is located in a nice area in the upper town of Thessaloniki- within walking distance to major points of interest. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended!
Clean and lovely room.Great value for money.
Located in the upper town where parking is still free of charge.The staff is really helpful.Totally recommended
It wasn't so bad as it was a hostel. But the twin bed which was on the other bed was so high. I was scared to fall off. A Bunk Bed Guardrail would be great. And lastly toilet and bath was not so good.
A really special hostel, it felt like home.It's clean and comfortable.The host Kosta is amazing and really makes you feel welcome. Very social atmosphere-easy to meet people Every room has individual bathrooms and toilets too which is great for hostels.Rooms have their own key.Mattresses are latex-foam. The location couldn't be better-right in the upper town-with a seas view. If I come back I'll stay here and I recommend you to stay here too :)
Gal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Thomas
Jul 21, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Air-conditioning is on a timer and shut off while I was out in the heat so that when I came back it was to a hot room instead of being able to cool off, it is also limited to 24° which in my opinion isn't right if someone is paying for the room and expects it to actually be comfortably cool. All in all it's suitable if you're just looking for a place to lay your head for a couple nights, you don't have a family with you, and you don't mind being a little warm in the summer months. They also water down there dish and hand soap which which not only neutralizes the suds but also the continued addition of tap water to an old bottle can actually cause bacterial growth which defeats the purpose. The restroom is TINY and the shower water goes all over the floor. The bedding while clean had stains and when I pulled back the linens to check for bed bugs there was dirt and debris on the mattress but thank God no bed bugs. I guess I'm probably describing a typical hostel but I wouldn't know as I've never stayed in on before. While parking was available just a short walk away the on-site parking listing is a stretch of the truth and it's a very steep uphill walk on cobblestone if you have luggage. The staff was the best thing about the place and everyone I had an interaction with was pleasant. I'm sure some Europeans will look at this and laugh at the bougie American and wonder why the negativity but I would call it honest and not negative.
Thomas
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Linda
Oct 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Near ruins of the city wall
Tucked away on narrow/ steep streets, was still east to find. However parking, if u have a car, could be tricky. They lock the common area from about 11pm to 9am, so no way to get food out of fridge/ use kitchen if you leave early. Big lockers for luggage in room, individual electrical outlets at each bed . Bathroom only had 1 weak lightbulb over the sink. I don’t think there was a/c but the ceiling fan was good for October.
Very dirty place, small and awful bathroom and bad smell. The fridge door is full of mold. Dirty floor, room full of dust. The cleaning is a joke here!
Good internet and nice staff.
Considering what you get for your money this is the most expensive place in Thessaloniki.
Never go back again. I don't recommend
Everything was great. The only downside is that it's on a slight hill, so it might be a bit challenging if you're on foot, but it's worth it. The staff were very sweet and friendly. The rooms were clean.
Mon sejour sest bien passé. Accieil sympa et proposition dun cage ou the non compris dans la reservation.
Eliane
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Despina
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
:-)
Despina
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Morten
Oct 5, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Fin og budget venlig hostel
Rigtig fin og budget venligt hostel, men det ligger på en bakke som man lige skal op af.
Meget imødekommende personale, men sengene var ret hårde og bruseren skulle man holde i hånden.
Er ellers meget tilfreds og ville klart tør at booke igen
Es war super dort unter zu kommen. Mega entspannte Atmosphäre. Das es am Rande der Albstadt gelegen ist ist auch ein Vorteil, es ist nicht so hektisch und laut. Abends im Hof ist es echt angenehm mit den anderen Gästen und Besuchern zusammen zu sitzen.
Struttura semplice ed informale. Personale gentile. Posizione a 15 minuti a piedi dal centro. Ho utilizzato la struttura per una sola notte, in quanto di passaggio.