Chabad Thessaloniki: address, Shabbat meals, kosher restaurant and nearby hotel (2026)
Address, services, Shabbat meal registration, the kosher restaurant and the hotel next door: what you need for Shabbat in Thessaloniki.
- Chabad and the Hashalom kosher restaurant: Salaminos 9, central Thessaloniki.
- Shabbat and holiday meals by registration; dairy and meat catering and a mikvah.
- Hotel Astoria is next door. WhatsApp: +30 693 986 5991.
If you keep Shabbat in Thessaloniki, book a hotel within walking distance of Salaminos 9 and register for meals when you book your flight. Anyone can enjoy a kosher restaurant in the city centre.
Where is Chabad in Thessaloniki?
Chabad of Thessaloniki is at Salaminos 9, in the city centre, close to Tsimiski Street and the seafront. The Hashalom kosher meat restaurant is at the same address. According to the Chabad Thessaloniki website, Hotel Astoria is right next door, which is handy if you keep Shabbat.
What does Chabad Thessaloniki offer?
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Prayers | Weekday and Shabbat services |
| Shabbat and holiday meals | By advance registration on the website |
| Meat restaurant | Hashalom, Salaminos 9 |
| Dairy catering | Pizza, pasta and salads delivered |
| Meat catering | Including Ladino-style dishes |
| Mikvah | Yes, by appointment |
| Visitors' WhatsApp group | Via the website |
Contact: WhatsApp +30 693 986 5991. Times and registration on jewishthessaloniki.com.
Keeping Shabbat in Thessaloniki
- Register for meals early. Meals are by registration only and fill up in season and on holidays.
- Choose a hotel within walking distance. Hotel Astoria is next to Chabad, and the website lists more recommended places. Ask hotels in advance about mechanical keys or another solution for electronic key cards.
- Check Shabbat times on our Shabbat times & kosher in Greece page.
- Order Shabbat food to your room. Chabad's catering means you can eat kosher without going out.
Jewish Thessaloniki: what else to see
Thessaloniki was once the "Jerusalem of the Balkans", with a very large Jewish community until the Holocaust. Today you can visit the Monastirioton synagogue, the Jewish Museum and memorial sites. Details in our guide to the Jewish community of Thessaloniki.
Other Chabad houses in Greece
Besides Thessaloniki there are Chabad houses in Athens, Rhodes, Crete (Hersonissos) and, in summer, Mykonos. Full list in our Chabad in Greece guide. If you continue to Halkidiki, the nearest Chabad is Thessaloniki; Halkidiki has no kosher restaurant.
Getting to Thessaloniki from Israel
There are direct flights from Tel Aviv, and from Haifa in some seasons. Airlines and times in our flights to Thessaloniki guide. About the city: our Thessaloniki guide.
FAQ
Where is Chabad in Thessaloniki? At Salaminos 9 in the city centre. The Hashalom kosher restaurant is at the same address.
Is there a kosher restaurant in Thessaloniki? Yes, the Hashalom meat restaurant at Chabad, plus dairy and meat catering delivered.
Do I need to register for a Shabbat meal at Chabad Thessaloniki? Yes. Register in advance on the website, and early in high season.
Which hotel is close to Chabad in Thessaloniki? According to Chabad, Hotel Astoria is next door. The website also lists other places to stay.
Details checked on the Chabad Thessaloniki website in October 2026. Hours and services change, so contact them before you go.
