Pool day passes in Thessaloniki
Compare pool day passes at Thessaloniki hotels, from Heaven Hotel’s €8 pass to The Met Hotel’s rooftop pool and spa access. Prices, hours, and booking details.
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Thessaloniki's pool scene runs on rooftops rather than resort decks. The Met Hotel looks over the Thermaikos Gulf from its top floor, Heaven Hotel keeps things simple with a semi-saltwater pool at street level, and Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki claims the highest rooftop pool in the city. There's no waterpark sprawl here, just a handful of hotels that open their pools to non-guests for a fee.
Prices split into two clear tiers. Budget options at Heaven Hotel and Capsis run about €8 to €11 per person, while upscale passes at The Met Hotel and Makedonia Palace cost €15 to €35 and bundle in spa or wellness access. Most passes include sunbeds, towels, and pool bar access, and some throw in a drink.
Book direct by phone or email. No aggregator like ResortPass or Dayuse operates in Thessaloniki yet, so every booking runs through the hotel itself. Pools open seasonally, roughly May or June through September, and a few properties don't publish exact pricing online, so call ahead to confirm rates before you go.
- The Met Hotel — from €25/person weekday, rooftop pool with full spa access
- Heaven Hotel — €8, the cheapest confirmed pass in the city
- Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki — about €10-11, highest rooftop pool in Thessaloniki
- Avalon Hotel Thessaloniki — open to visiting guests daily, call to confirm price
- Makedonia Palace — from about €15/person weekday, seafront outdoor pool
- Mediterranean Palace — indoor lagoon-style pool with gym and sauna
- Electra Palace Thessaloniki — rooftop pool overlooking Aristotelous Square
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How much does a pool day pass in Thessaloniki cost?
A pool day pass in Thessaloniki costs anywhere from €8 to €35 per person, depending on whether you want a bare-bones pool ticket or a rooftop pass bundled with spa access. Weekday rates run cheaper than weekends at most hotels, and kids typically get a discount or free entry under a certain age.
| Hotel | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Heaven Hotel | €8/person | Budget pool day out |
| Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki | About €10-11/person | Highest rooftop pool in the city |
| Makedonia Palace | From about €15/person weekday, €25 weekend | Seafront outdoor pool |
| The Met Hotel | €25/person weekday, €35 weekend | Rooftop pool plus full spa access |
| Avalon Hotel Thessaloniki | Call to confirm | Long daily opening hours, June-Sept |
| Mediterranean Palace | Call to confirm | Indoor lagoon-style pool and gym |
| Electra Palace Thessaloniki | Call to confirm | Rooftop pool over Aristotelous Square |
Can non-guests use hotel pools in Thessaloniki?
Yes. Every hotel on this list opens its pool to non-guests for a fee, which is how the pool day pass market works in Thessaloniki. Avalon Hotel Thessaloniki states this directly on its site, welcoming both hotel guests and visiting guests daily from 11am to 7pm through the summer. Heaven Hotel and Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki are the two most popular non-guest options, both well-reviewed by locals and travelers who don't have a room booked.
Do you need to book a Thessaloniki pool day pass in advance?
It depends on the hotel. The Met Hotel and Heaven Hotel both take online bookings through their reservation systems, so you can lock in a spot in advance, especially useful on summer weekends when rooftop pools fill up fast. Smaller properties like Mediterranean Palace and Electra Palace Thessaloniki don't list a pricing or booking page, so a phone call the day before is the safer route. Walk-ins are generally possible outside of peak weekend afternoons.
Where to stay in Thessaloniki
The city center around Aristotelous Square is the easiest base, putting you within walking distance of the White Tower, the Roman Forum, and the Modiano and Kapani markets. The Excelsior sits right in this stretch, a neoclassical building with balcony rooms overlooking the city, and it's the pick if you want something upscale without leaving the center.
If you'd rather wake up by the water, the Nikis Avenue stretch runs along the 3.5km seafront promenade and stays walkable to everything else. ON Residence is a restored 1920s building steps from the water, while Blue Bottle Boutique Hotel is a solid mid-range option with more character than the chain hotels nearby.
The Met Hotel
The Met Hotel sits in the city center, and its rooftop pool looks out over the Thermaikos Gulf and the Thessaloniki skyline. It's one of the few places in the city where a pool day pass comes with a genuine view, not just a place to swim.
The Pool Ticket costs €25 per person on weekdays (€45 for two) and €35 per person on weekends (€65 for two). Kids aged 0-5 swim free, and ages 6-12 pay half price. The pass also includes complimentary use of the indoor spa, which has a heated pool, jacuzzi, steam room, and gym, so it's worth the higher price if you want a full wellness afternoon rather than just a swim.
The rooftop pool runs seasonally through the summer months. Book by phone, email, or online through the hotel's reservation system, and expect weekends to fill up faster than weekdays.
Book direct: themethotel.gr/wellness — or call +30 2310 017 000
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Heaven Hotel is a smaller property away from the city center, built around a semi-saltwater pool that's become one of the best-value pool day outs in Thessaloniki.
The Pool Day Pass costs just €8 per person, the cheapest confirmed rate on this list. It includes a sunbed, umbrella, towel, use of the changing rooms, access to the pool bar and restaurant, and parking, which is a rare and useful inclusion for a hotel this size.
Book online through the hotel's reservation system or by phone or email. The low price and semi-saltwater pool make it popular with families and budget travelers, so arriving earlier in the day gives you a better pick of sunbeds.
Book direct: heavenhotel.gr/en/hotel-pool-thessaloniki — or call +30 23920 72701
Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki
Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki holds the highest rooftop pool in the city, a 12 by 6.3 meter pool with depths from 1.2 to 2.45 meters, set well above the rooftops of the city center.
Reviewers and local blogs cite a day pass of about €10 to €11 per person, which typically includes a soft drink, water, and a towel. The hotel's own site describes the pool itself in detail but doesn't publish day-pass pricing directly, so confirm the current rate before you go.
The rooftop pool is one of the most-reviewed non-guest options in Thessaloniki and draws a mixed crowd of locals and travelers through the summer season.
Book direct: capsishotels.gr — or call the hotel directly to confirm pricing
Avalon Hotel Thessaloniki
Avalon Hotel Thessaloniki runs a pool that's explicitly open to both hotel guests and visiting guests, with a lifeguard on duty and a poolside bar and café for the day.
The pool operates daily from 11am to 7pm, June through September. No price is listed on the hotel's own page, so call ahead to confirm the current day-pass rate before making the trip.
The long daily hours make this one of the more flexible options in the city if you don't want to plan your visit around a strict booking window.
Book direct: avalonhotel.gr/services/pool — or call the hotel directly to confirm pricing
Makedonia Palace
Makedonia Palace sits directly on the Thermaikos Gulf waterfront, and its outdoor pool is one of the most established non-guest options in Thessaloniki.
Local blogs cite a day-pass rate of about €15 per person (€25 for a couple) Monday through Thursday, rising to €25 per person (€45 for a couple) Friday through Sunday. Kids aged 0-6 swim free, and ages 6-12 pay half price. These figures aren't shown on the hotel's own gallery page, so confirm before you book.
The seafront location and pool deck make it a good pick if you want space to spread out rather than a compact rooftop setup.
Book direct: makedoniapalace.com — or call the hotel directly to confirm pricing
Mediterranean Palace
Mediterranean Palace offers a smaller, indoor lagoon-style pool through its BONSAI Lagoon & Spa wellness area, a different setting from the rooftop and seafront pools elsewhere on this list.
The pool measures about 15 square meters with a depth of 1.45 meters, paired with a gym, jacuzzi, and sauna. The hotel doesn't publish day-pass pricing and notes the wellness programme is subject to change, so contact the hotel directly to ask about current rates and non-guest access.
This is the best option if you want an indoor, year-round setting rather than a seasonal outdoor pool tied to summer weather.
Book direct: mediterranean-palace.gr/en/wellness/bonsai-lagoon-spa — or contact the hotel directly to confirm pricing
Electra Palace Thessaloniki
Electra Palace Thessaloniki sits right on Aristotelous Square, and its rooftop pool is one of the most central spots in the city to swim with a view over the square and the gulf beyond.
The rooftop pool operates in summer from 10am to 7pm, serviced by the hotel's Orizontes restaurant and bar, while an indoor pool runs from 11:30am to 8:30pm. No day-pass pricing or non-guest policy is listed on the hotel's page, so call ahead to confirm whether non-guests can book.
The central location makes this an easy add-on if you're already spending the day around Aristotelous Square.
Book direct: electrahotels.gr — or call the hotel directly to confirm pricing
Frequently asked questions
Does the Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki offer a pool day pass?
The hotel has a large outdoor pool near the airport in Thermi, and editorial sources mention an entrance fee, but no confirmed price is published online. Call +30 231 040 1234 directly if you want to check availability and current rates.
What should I bring to a Thessaloniki hotel pool?
Most hotels supply sunbeds, umbrellas, and towels as part of the pass, but bring your own swimwear, sunscreen, and a phone case if you plan to bring your phone poolside. Cash is useful as a backup at smaller properties like Heaven Hotel where card payment isn't always guaranteed poolside.
Are Thessaloniki pool day passes available in winter?
No. Nearly every rooftop and outdoor pool in the city runs seasonally, typically opening in May or June and closing by late September or early October. Mediterranean Palace's indoor lagoon-style pool is the exception, since it's housed inside the hotel's wellness area and isn't weather-dependent.
More pool day passes near Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki's pool day pass scene is smaller and more rooftop-focused than what you'll find on the Greek islands. In Corfu, day passes lean toward cruise-passenger packages bundled with meals, while Zakynthos and Athens both offer a wider spread of hotel pools with published pricing. If you're looking further afield in the eastern Mediterranean, Kusadasi on Turkey's Aegean coast has a similar mix of rooftop and seafront hotel pools open to non-guests. See the Greece country page for the full list of cities with pool day pass options.