Why go
- City in Thessaly, Greece.
- Served by Larissa Air Base (LRA).
History
Larissa is the capital and largest city of the Thessaly region in Greece. It is the fifth-most populous city in Greece with a population of 148,562 in the city proper, according to the 2021 census. It is also the capital of the Larissa regional unit. It is a principal agricultural centre and a national transport hub, linked by road and rail with the port of Volos and the cities of Thessaloniki and Athens. The municipality of Larissa has 164,095 inhabitants, while the regional unit of Larissa has a population of 268,963.
Where to stay
Asklipiou 27, Larisa 412 22, Greece · hotelshellenic.com
Venizelou &, Dimitras 1, Larisa 412 21, Greece · gagossuites.gr
Οδός Υγείας Μεζούρλο, Larisa 411 10, Greece · comfortlarissa.gr
Chrisochoou 53, Larisa 412 21, Greece · booking.com
182, Farsalon Street, Larisa 413 35, Greece · grecotel.com
Al. Papagou 36, Giannouli 415 00, Greece · olympus-terra.gr
31is Avgoustou, Ogl 1, Larisa 412 21, Greece · parkhotellarisa.gr
23is Oktovriou 30, Larisa 412 23, Greece · dionissoshotel.gr
Papanastasiou 19, Larisa 412 22, Greece · divanilarissahotel.com
Πλατεία ΟΣΕ 4, Larisa 412 22, Greece · pantheonhotellarisa.gr
Kentavron 10, Larisa 412 22, Greece · achillionhotel.gr
Rousvelt 14, Larisa 412 22, Greece · hotelmetropol.gr
28is Oktovriou 13, Larisa 412 23, Greece · helena.gr
Venizelou 142 Α, Larisa 412 22, Greece · hotelacropollarissa.gr
Papakiriazi 16, Larisa 412 22, Greece · grandhotel.focusgreece.gr
Meg. Alexandrou 31, Larisa 412 22, Greece
Ammochostou 19, Larisa 413 35, Greece
Al. Papagou 44, Giannouli 415 00, Greece
Kanari 8, Larisa 412 23, Greece · booking.com
Indoor
Ptolemeou 9, Larisa 412 23, Greece
Papakiriazi 61, Larisa 412 22, Greece
Athinas 4, Larisa 412 22, Greece · hotelshellenic.com
Str. Fragkou 3, Larisa 412 21, Greece
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 70 Κύπρου, Λάρισα, 41222 · coffeeisland.gr
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 00:00-24:00; Mo-Th,Su 08:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.gr
Pasta, Fine Dining, Deli, Mediterranean, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-02:00 · 6 Πρωτοπαπαδάκη, 41222 · justwinebar.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-03:00 · 9 Σκυλοσόφου, Λάρισα, 41221 · nonnarossa.gr
Fast Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:30-02:00 · 19 Ιωαννίνων, Λάρισα, 41500 · apokentrosi.gr
Crepe, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-03:00; Su 13:00-03:00 Features: takeaway · 30 Παπακυριαζή, Λάρισα · boem.gr
Greek, Barbecue, Souvlaki, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-02:00 · 36 Δαβάκη, Λάρισα
Barbecue, Souvlaki, Burger, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-01:00 · 40 Δαβάκη, Λάρισα, 41334
Kebab, Greek, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 7 Τρικάλων, Λάρισα, 41222
Seafood, Tsipouradiko, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-19:00 · 5 Νιρβάνα, Λάρισα
Tea, Sandwich, Pasta, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 8 Πρωτοπαπαδάκη, 41222 · bookali.eu
Souvlaki, Greek, Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 15 1ης Μεραρχίας, Λάρισα · to-paradosiako.eu
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-02:00; Su 10:30-01:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 135 Ελ.Βενιζέλου, Λάρισα, 41222 · facebook.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-03:00 Features: outdoor seating · Platykampos, 400 09 · niavis.eu
Ice Cream · ice cream · 23 Φιλελλήνων, Λάρισα · softicecream.gr
Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 49 Χατζημιχάλη, Λάρισα, 41334
Friture, International, Greek, Fish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Gyros, Souvlaki, Fast Food · Gyros/Souvlaki fast food · 52 23ης Οκτωβρίου, Λάρισα, 41223
Ouzeri, Restaurant · Ouzeri restaurant · 53 Χατζημιχάλη, Λάρισα, 41334
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery
Sandwich, Souvlaki, Gyros, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
No, Cafe · No cafe · Δημητρίου Καραολή, Γιάννουλη, 41500
Brunch, Restaurant · Brunch restaurant
Pie, Fast Food · Pie fast food
Dessert, Fast Food · Dessert fast food
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Bougatsa, Fast Food · Bougatsa fast food
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · Μανδηλαρά
Food Court · food court
Burger, Italian, Greek, Pasta, Risotto, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-01:00 · 161 Καρδίτσης, Λάρισα, 41335
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 02:00-2:00 · 8 Βύρωνος, Λάρισα, 41221
Crepe, Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 24 Φιλελλήνων, Λάρισα
Greek, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-17:30; Sa 11:00-15:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 21 1ης Μεραρχίας, Λάρισα
Barbecue, Greek, Chicken, Burger, Sandwich, Souvlaki, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-07:00 Features: takeaway · 23 Μανδηλαρά, Λάρισα, 41222
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Seafood, Fast Food · Seafood fast food · 64 Φιλελλήνων
Souvlaki, Barbecue, Burger, Crepe, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 186 Ιωαννίνων, Λάρισα
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 47 Χατζημιχάλη, Λάρισα, 41334 · franklin.gr
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00 · 27 Μακρυγιάννη, ΛΑΡΙΣΑ, 41334 · facebook.com
Ice Cream, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 3 Σκυλοσόφου, Λάρισα, 41221
Gyros, Fast Food · Gyros fast food · 30 Παπακυριαζή
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 70 Κουμουνδούρου
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Airports
Terpsithea Airfield 6.6 km to the centre
Larissa, E, GR
Skotina Airfield 42 km to the centre
Dion-Olympos, B, GR
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Larissa Air Base (LRA); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Larissa, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.