I have stayed three nights in Hotel Avra and I am amazed by the friendly staff and the cleanliness and the location of the hotel. The staff helped me to choose the tavernas and the clubs in the area. They helped me with the sightseeing in Thessaloniki and they are very nice and friendly. The hotel is located a few meters from anything, bus stations, shops, beach etc. The rooms are simple, but cozy and if you ask for you have one with seaview or kitchen. I would rather stay here than the noisy and hot Thessaloniki.