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New in Thessaloniki, or simply looking for new people? With S'Up you can spontaneously find friends, events and connection in Thessaloniki — from game nights to sports to the semester party. No dating, just real meetups.
Thessaloniki is Greece's second-largest city and, with over 100,000 students, one of the biggest university cities in Southeastern Europe. The Aristotle University alone counts around 88,000 enrolled, so more than one in ten residents is a student — and it visibly shapes city life. From the Valaoritou bar district and the tavernas in Ladadika to the Nea Paralia seafront promenade, the student nightlife here is in constant motion.
The best spots and tips for students in Thessaloniki
Valaoritou
A bar district packed with pubs and a student crowd
Ladadika
A former harbour quarter with tavernas, live music and wine bars
Nea Paralia
A 4.5 km seafront promenade with cafés for meeting up by the water
Navarinou Square
A central student meeting point with cafés, buzzing around the clock
Thessaloniki has around 100,000 students at 3 universities — in theory the perfect setup to meet new people. And yet the start in a new city often feels lonely: the uni groups have long since formed, and spontaneous meetups die in endless WhatsApp groups where nobody ever commits.
That is exactly why S'Up exists. Instead of sitting alone in Thessaloniki, you see what is happening near you today, join spontaneous events or start your own — from a casual meetup to Valaoritou. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Thessaloniki.
The easiest way is through shared activities. With S'Up you see which spontaneous events and meetups are happening in Thessaloniki today — from sports to game nights to the semester party — and join with a single tap. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Thessaloniki, with zero dating pressure.
Thessaloniki has plenty to offer students: Valaoritou, Ladadika or Nea Paralia are popular spots. On S'Up you keep finding new events and people to explore them with.
With around 100,000 students at 3 universities, Thessaloniki is ideal for finding your people fast through S'Up. The app is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline.
Plan spontaneous meetups, discover local events and invite your friends — all in one app. Free and without the chaos.