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.
Netherlands
Very nice city with friendly population, easy going and very good history.
France
City rich in history, lots to discover but quite dirty.
France
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Thessaloniki
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
The teachers, their competence, helpfulness and friendliness
4 July 2023
Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 4 weeks
Student age: 61 years
The lessons and teachers were great.
22 March 2023
Course: Bildungsurlaub Program - 2 weeks
Student age: 52 years
The warm welcome, the human and pedagogical qualities of our teacher, Christos, his method of progression which is not too rapid to consolidate the basics, the emphasis on oral expression and written homework to check whether you have understood correctly.
4 November 2022
Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 4 weeks
Student age: 70 years
Very good class with a dedicated teacher. It was fun and educational. Anastasia responded to all questions and adapted the level to the learners. Since nobody was on site with my level, private lessons and additional exercises were added so that everyone learns as much as possible.
28 October 2021
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Student age: 36 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
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