Rhodes

Medieval Old Town Boutique Hotel

A restored knights-era stone house within the UNESCO walls, steps from the Street of the Knights, with car-free cobbled lanes right outside the door.

Mandraki Harbour Hotel

A harbourfront hotel facing the windmills and the deer statues marking the legendary site of the Colossus of Rhodes, walkable to both Old and New Town.

Faliraki Beach Resort

A large family resort on the sandy Faliraki beach strip, close to the water park and lively evening promenade, about 14 km south of Rhodes Town.

Lindos Village Guesthouse

A traditional captain's house guesthouse in Lindos village, beneath the ancient Acropolis, with whitewashed courtyards and rooftop sea views.

Ixia Beachfront Hotel

A modern beachfront hotel along the windy Ixia coast north of Rhodes Town, popular with windsurfers and families wanting a pool-and-sea combo.

Rhodes New Town Family Apartment

A self-catering apartment in the New Town near the shopping streets and Elli Beach, offering a kitchen and flexibility for younger children.

Diagoras Airport Transfer

Rhodes International Airport (RHO) is about 14 km southwest of Rhodes Town; book a shared shuttle or private transfer, or take the KTEL airport bus.

Old Town — Pedestrian Only

Cars cannot enter the Medieval Old Town's walled core — the cobbled lanes around the Street of the Knights are explored entirely on foot.

KTEL Bus to Lindos & Beaches

Public KTEL buses run from Rhodes Town's New Market station to Lindos, Faliraki, and other coastal towns — affordable but not highly frequent.

Rental Car for Island Exploration

Renting a car for a day or two is the most flexible way to reach Kamiros, Petaloudes, Prasonisi and Lindos on your own schedule.

Rhodes Town Taxis

Metered taxis wait at ranks near Mandraki Harbour and the New Market, a convenient option for evenings or families with young children.

Day Boat to Symi

Daily excursion boats depart Mandraki Harbour for the pastel-colored island of Symi, a popular half-day or full-day trip from Rhodes.

Romeo Restaurant

Romeo Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience. It boasts an impressive 4.6-star rating from 7181 reviews.

📍Menekleous 7, Rodos 851 00, Greece · View on map

La Veranda

La Veranda is a Greek restaurant, highly rated at 4.7 from 4820 reviews.

📍Πλατεία Εβραίων Μαρτύρων, Rhodes 45Ζ Evreon Martyron SQ, Mikro Syntrivani, Παλια πολι, Aristotelous 46, Rodos 851 00, Greece · View on map

ONO

ONO is a vegetarian restaurant, highly rated at 4.8 from 2072 reviews.

📍28 october street & amarndou corner, Rodos 850 00, Greece · View on map

Yachting Club Cafe

Yachting Club Cafe is a popular cafe, highly rated at 4.5 stars from 2050 reviews.

📍Mandraki Μανδράκι, Rodos 851 00, Greece · View on map

PANERI Restaurant, Creative Mediterranean Cuisine

PANERI Restaurant serves Creative Mediterranean Cuisine, boasting an impressive 4.8 rating from 1195 reviews.

📍Pithagora 22, Rodos 851 00, Greece · View on map

Decan Bistro and 7 Grams Breakfast Brunch (same place)

Decan Bistro and 7 Grams Breakfast Brunch is a highly-rated bistro, boasting 4.9 stars from 973 reviews.

📍Pithagora 37, Rodos 851 00, Greece · View on map

Rhodes Aquarium (Hydrobiological Institute)

A compact aquarium at the northern tip of the island displaying Mediterranean sea life in an atmospheric 1930s stone building, including sharks and turtles.

Water Park Faliraki

A large water park near Faliraki beach with slides, wave pools and a dedicated children's play area, popular for a full family day out.

Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes)

A shaded forest valley where thousands of Jersey Tiger moths gather each summer along a stream-side walking trail, cool even in peak heat.

Elli Beach Family Swimming

A blue-flag sandy beach on the New Town's edge with calm, shallow water, sunbeds and beach bars, an easy walk from most hotels.

Boat Trip to Symi

A scenic day boat from Mandraki Harbour to the pastel-hued harbour town of Symi, with time to explore and swim in a clear bay.

Ancient Kamiros Exploration

Often called the 'Pompeii of Rhodes', this excavated ancient Doric city on the west coast lets kids walk real streets, cisterns and temple ruins.

Palace of the Grand Master

The imposing 14th-century fortress-palace of the Knights of St. John within the Old Town walls, with mosaic floors and armor-filled halls.

Street of the Knights (Ippoton)

A cobbled medieval street lined with the stone inns of the Knights' Hospitaller Order, one of Europe's best-preserved Gothic streets.

Mandraki Harbour & Deer Statues

The old harbour entrance marked by two columns topped with bronze deer statues, traditionally believed to mark where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood.

Ancient Kamiros

One of Rhodes' three ancient Doric cities, excavated to reveal an agora, temple and residential streets on the island's quieter west coast.

Lindos Acropolis

An ancient acropolis with a Temple of Athena Lindia perched on a dramatic clifftop above Lindos village, reached by a steep path or donkey ride.

Old Town Evening Entertainment

Old Town squares fill with live Greek music, outdoor tavernas and street performers on summer evenings, especially around Hippocrates Square.

Filerimos Monastery

A hilltop monastery built over an ancient acropolis west of Rhodes Town, with a shaded cypress avenue, chapel and panoramic island views.

Kahal Shalom Synagogue

The oldest surviving synagogue in Greece, located in the Old Town's former Jewish Quarter, with an adjoining museum on Rhodes' Sephardic history.

Church of Our Lady of the Castle

A 14th-century Gothic church near the Palace of the Grand Master, originally the Knights' cathedral, later converted to a mosque and now a museum.

Suleymaniye Mosque

A pink-hued Ottoman mosque on the Old Town's main street, built to commemorate the 1522 Ottoman conquest, its minaret visible across the skyline.

Tsambika Monastery

A small hilltop monastery above Tsambika Beach on the east coast, reached by a steep uphill path, traditionally visited by couples seeking fertility blessings.

Panagia Filerimou Chapel Frescoes

Inside the Filerimos monastery grounds, a small chapel preserves faded but striking Byzantine-era frescoes depicting religious scenes.

Rhodes Palace Congress Center

Rhodes' main convention center on the Ixia coast hosts international conferences, trade fairs and tourism-sector events year-round.

CAIR Wine Industry

Greece's oldest wine cooperative, founded in 1928, anchors Rhodes' wine export industry with vineyards across the island's interior.

Rhodes Port Shipping Hub

A key Eastern Mediterranean ferry and cruise port connecting Rhodes to the Dodecanese islands, Crete, Athens and Turkey.

New Town Coworking Spaces

A small but growing number of coworking spaces in the New Town offer desks and WiFi for remote workers extending a Rhodes stay.

Rhodes Chamber of Commerce Events

The local chamber of commerce hosts trade events and networking sessions tied to the island's tourism, wine and agriculture sectors.

Agriculture in Rhodes' Interior

Inland villages support olive groves, citrus orchards and vineyards that supply much of the island's tavernas and export markets.

Emergency Number 112

Dial 112 for life-threatening emergencies anywhere in Greece, including Rhodes.

General Hospital of Rhodes

Rhodes' main public hospital, located in the New Town, handles emergencies 24/7 for both residents and visitors.

Pharmacy (Farmakeio) Locator

Green cross pharmacy signs are found throughout Rhodes Town and Lindos; a rotating on-duty pharmacy stays open overnight.

Old Town Cobblestone Footwear Safety

The Old Town's medieval streets are paved with smooth, uneven stones — sturdy closed shoes are essential, especially for children and evening walks.

Sun & Heat Precautions

Rhodes summers are hot and dry with strong Aegean sun — apply high-SPF sunscreen, carry water and avoid midday sun between 12-4pm, especially at exposed sites like Lindos Acropolis.

Sea Conditions at Prasonisi

The southern tip of Rhodes where two seas meet can have strong currents and wind-driven waves — supervise children closely and check flag warnings.

Windsurfing at Prasonisi

The southern tip of Rhodes, where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet, is one of Europe's top windsurfing and kitesurfing spots.

Diving in Rhodes' Clear Waters

Dive centers around Kalithea and the Old Town offer reef, wreck and cave dives in warm, clear Aegean waters with visibility often over 20 meters.

Hiking Filerimos & Petaloudes Trails

Shaded forest trails around the Filerimos hill and the Valley of the Butterflies offer gentle family hiking away from the coastal heat.

Golf at Afandou

Rhodes' 18-hole championship golf course near Afandou beach, set among pine trees with sea views, is one of Greece's oldest golf courses.

Cycling the Coastal Road

A paved coastal path connects Rhodes Town to Ixia and Ialysos, suitable for family cycling with sea views along most of the route.

Sailing Day Trips

Chartered sailing and catamaran day trips depart Mandraki Harbour along the coast, often stopping at secluded swimming bays.

Private Guided Old Town Tour

A certified local guide leads a private family walk through the Street of the Knights and Palace of the Grand Master, adding context an audio guide misses.

Airport Fast Track & Private Transfer

Skip arrival lines at Diagoras Airport with a concierge fast-track and private door-to-door transfer to your hotel.

SIM Card & Travel WiFi

Greek SIM cards available at the airport and New Town shops — affordable EU data roaming for the whole trip.

Luggage Storage Near Old Town Gates

Store bags at a certified facility near the Old Town gates to explore freely before check-in or after checkout, avoiding cobblestone hauling.

Local Concierge Service

A dedicated local fixer for Symi boat bookings, Lindos guided tours, restaurant reservations and any last-minute request.

Family Photography Session

Local photographers offer sunset family photo sessions at Mandraki Harbour or the Old Town walls, capturing the medieval backdrop.

Best Family Months

April, May, June, September and October offer warm but manageable temperatures, ideal for both Old Town walking and beach days.

July-August Heat Warning

Peak summer brings temperatures over 35°C with intense Aegean sun — plan Old Town and Lindos visits for early morning and rest during midday.

Valley of the Butterflies Season

The Jersey Tiger moths that give Petaloudes its name are present only from roughly June through September — the valley is a quiet forest walk the rest of the year.

August Wine Festival

Rhodes' summer wine festival fills the Old Town moat with local wine tastings, food stalls and live music, typically running through August.

Winter Off-Season

From November through March many beach resorts and Faliraki businesses close, while the Old Town and museums remain open with far fewer crowds.

Shoulder Season Value

April, May, late September and October offer noticeably lower prices than peak summer along with comfortable temperatures for sightseeing and swimming.

Old Town Lodging Means No Car

Staying inside the medieval walls is magical but means wheeling luggage over cobblestones and parking outside the gates — weigh convenience against atmosphere.

Climb Lindos Before 11am

Lindos gets hot and crowded with cruise-ship groups by midday — leave early, climb the Acropolis first, then have lunch as the crowds arrive.

Rent a Car for a Day or Two

A rental car unlocks Kamiros, Petaloudes and Prasonisi on your own schedule — note the west coast is windier and rougher for swimming than the calmer east coast.

Check KTEL Bus Schedules Ahead

Public buses to Lindos and beach towns are cheap but not frequent — check the printed schedule at the New Market station the day before to avoid long waits.

Butterflies Only June Through September

Visiting the Valley of the Butterflies outside its June-September season means a pleasant shaded walk but no butterflies — set expectations accordingly.

Bring Water Shoes for Anthony Quinn Bay

This scenic pebble-and-rock bay named after the actor who filmed here has stunning turquoise water but a rocky shoreline — water shoes make entry far more comfortable.