The Ambassador Hotel in Thessaloniki – Greece, is the ambassador for ideal hospitality.
Ambassador Hotel is a neo-classical style building based on the boutique hotel philosophy. With its unique panoramic view of the city and the Thermaikos Bay, the Ambassador Hotel is strategically located just 5 minutes from Thessaloniki’s Macedonia International Airport SKG and the Thessaloniki Regency Casino, 7 minutes from the Interbalkan Medical Centre, IKEA and the Mediterranean Cosmos Shopping Centre and 15 minutes from the heart of bustling Thessaloniki.
View the historical city centre or one of the numerous shopping malls located just a hair’s breadth from the hotel to enjoy your shopping, or lose yourself in the narrow winding lanes of the old upper city, enjoy Thessaloniki’s thriving night life or take a tour of Macedonia’s countless monuments.
Do I have to wear a mask in transports – inside taxi or private hired vehicles – in Greece?
(2022 guidance on the use of face masks in Greece – Covid19 update)
TAXIS / PRIVATE TRANSFERS / MINIVANS / MINIBUSES / CITY BUSES – AMBASSADOR HOTEL
Our staff will wear a face covering inside the taxis and all private-hired cars for the duration of your journey. Our driver will use hand satinizer before and after any transaction or contact with your luggage etc. In Greece, it is the law that you must wear either a face covering or face mask even if you are vaccinated inside the taxis or private hired cars. Exemptions include people who have medical issues (trouble breathing, unability to wear a mask properly etc), children under the age of three (3) or you have any other legitamate reason not to – however please note that proof maybe requested by local authorities. Our drivers treat everyone with respect and compassion and understand if it is not immediately obvious that some people are not able to wear face covering for medical reasons.
AIRPORTS / AIRPLANES / TRAINS / INTERCITY BUSES:
From Wednesday 1st of June 2022 and after, Greek state decided and it is the law now that masks are not mandatory.
SHIPS / FERRYBOATS
From Thursday 2nd of June 2022 and after Greek state decided and it is the law now that masks are not mandatory, but it is strongly reccomended.
Where do I have to wear mask in Greece?
(in use after 1st of June 2022 for summer/autumn period – Covid19 update)
From Wednesday 1st of June 2022 and after, Greek state decided and it is the law now that:
– Masks are NOT mandatory anymore INDOORS. This means that you DON’T have to wear a facemask anymore, if you want to visit a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar, a shop, hotel or supermarket.
– You MUST wear a mask, if you visit the following places: public hospital, pharmacy, private clinic, doctor’s office, medical centre, retirement and nursing home. You must also wear a mask, when using public transportation (public bus, taxi, chauffeurred-driven vehicles etc)