The stay at Dimitra's place was A-MA-ZING!
THE ROOM: room was exactly as advertized, is very nice and clean, very cosy and sunlit and airy. The flat is on the third floor so it is really safe. It has its own balcony exit. I would always open the balcony door to let the fresh air in. I stayed for a month, so from time to time Dimitra would ask if I'd like to have my bed sheets and towels changed. There is nice view to the city from the room.
THE HOUSE: The house is really big, there are 3 other bedrooms in the house and 1 of them is also rented off of Airbnb. The flat is on the 3rd floor so you've got plenty of air and sunlight. The bathroom, living room, and kitchen are shared with other people in the house and Dimitra keeps them really clean. The neighbours are really quiet. Also the house is located off of the big streets so it is really quite at nights.
THE HOST: Dimitra is a very hospitable and helpful; she gave some local tips about the area, about local market and buses to get to the city center. I'm also studying Greek so Dimitra taught me a lot of words I'd have never learned if I stopped at a hotel. She also shared some traditional recipes and prepared some local dishes for her guests which were delicious. While staying, I happened to have some health issues, so Dimitra did some first aid for me which I really appreciate. She also speaks English pretty well in case you don't speak Greek.
THE AREA: The area is very close to the city center. There are several bus stops nearby with several bus routes going to the city center. It is about 25-30m to the square of Aristotle, about 10min by bus from the place. There are supermarkets, a pharmacy nearby and every Saturday there is a local food market 3m away from the house. It is about 5 EUR to get to the place by taxi from the city center.
THE STAY: I really enjoyed the stay, I met lots of Dimitra's relatives and friends and they even invited me to do some cooking one day with them and I learned how to make some local dishes. Dimitra is really caring and helpful. I felt like home at her place. Thank you so much Dimitra, I will certainly come to stay with you again and I do recommend this place as the best place in Thessaloniki, so far one of the best experiences I've had on Airbnb (and I travel a lot). If you are coming to Thessaloniki and not staying with Dimitra, you're missing a lot!