Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands and one of the largest Greek Islands. It is a very popular tourist destination with its magical old town in Rhodes city, historic sites, warm weather, fantastic beaches, clean waters and colorful night life. It is easily accessible from Athens, other Greek Islands and Turquoise Coast of Turkey by ferry and there are many airlines flying to Rhodes International Airport from major Greek cities, and many European cities by RyanAir and Transavia (flies from Amsterdam). Many also visit Rhodes as a part of Greek Island cruise trip or Mediterranean cruises offered in summer months. Cruise ships arrive to the port which is right next to the old town.
Rhodes City in Rhodes Island is the most important town of the island. Rhodes Old Town here is the oldest and one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe and most of the Rhodes historic attractions are here. Rhodes City also offers a colorful night life but may be quite noisy and expensive to stay in.
Many visits Rhodes for sun, sand and sea. For those there are many small beach-side towns in Rhodes offering a seafront stay in Rhodes with many waters sports and activities but also a calm and almost rural environment for those who looks for a relaxing Mediterranean holiday. Some of the most beautiful beaches of Rhodes are Lindos, Kalithea, Faliraki and Ladiko.
If you choose to stay outside Rhodes City, there is an efficient bus network on the island and if needed there are taxis. If you need a taxi make sure that the taximeter is opened because some drivers conveniently forgets to open it and overcharge their customers.
Rhodes is also very nice base to see other Dodecanese islands from where you can take daily boat tours to them.
Where to stay in Rhodes? Here we will introduce some most popular places to stay in Rhodes and a few details about them so you can choose the location of your Rhodes hotel wisely. For orientation in Rhodes, refer to the Rhodes map below.
Rhodes City and Old Town
Rhodes City is the largest town in Rhodes and where the historic old town of Rhodes is. The town is just magical and when you step inside the protective walls you feel like you time traveled to medieval times. This is a lively place and you will stay in the same buildings and walk in the same streets where Knights of St. John lived 600 years ago. You need one full day to see old town and if you are specially interested in history, you may need to spend 2 days.
Rhodes City is one of the most popular places to stay in Rhodes. The Rhodes City hotels inside the walls are popular but they are expensive and the place can be noisy especially in the night. A better option may be to stay in a Rhodes City but just outside the walls.
For hotels in Rhodes city, their price comparisons and customer reviews, you can check Rhodes City hotels page.
Faliraki, Kalithea and Reni
12 kilometer away from Rhodes City, on the north-east coast of Rhodes, Faliraki is the most “happening” resort town in Rhodes and also offers some of the best beaches in Rhodes. People usually store energy in the beaches in the day and then when the sun sets, they pursuit fun and pleasure in the narrow streets full of bars, night clubs and restaurants. Faliraki also houses the largest waterpark in Europe, Faliraki Water Park which has a section specially designed for children.
Kalithea sits nicely between Rhodes Town and Faliraki. There are many water sports you can enjoy here like snorkeling in Kalithea’s underwater caves and is a quiet, laid-back place to stay while being very closed to Faliraki and Rhodes Town. The beaches are not the best here though. Reni is some 2.5 Km from the village Koskinou and offers nice beaches and many hotels and rented rooms to stay in.
For hotels in these towns with their price comparisons and customer reviews, you can take a look at Rhodes Faliraki hotels and Kalithea hotels pages.
Lalysos and Ixia
On the north-west coast of Rhodes, Lalysos is the second largest town in Rhodes and offers an endless beach, clear-blue waters and large hotels ans resorts. The town also offers restaurants, shops and a colorful night life. Open to winds from the north, Lalysos is “the” place to head if you are in windsurfing. Ixia between Lalysos and Rhodes City is also known as a windsurfing location and has large number and variety of hotels extending as far as your eye can see.
For hotels in Lalysos and Ixia with their price comparisons and customer reviews, you can take a look at Rhodes Lalysos hotels and Ixia hotels pages.
Lindos and PefkosLindos is a small village in Rhodes but offers the most impressive archaeological site on Rhodes. The acropolis and interesting ruins scattered within the town plus the dramatic natural landscape makes Lindos a must see in Rhodes. The hotels, villas and apartments here also offer fantastic sea view. The place is crowded by tourists in the morning but in the afternoon gets calmer. Hotels are outside the village so if you want to stay in this interesting village, you need to rent apartments.
Almost a nice kept secret Pefkos is a small resort near Lindos with a blue flag sandy beach and a laid back nightlife.
For hotels in Lindos and Pefkos with their price comparisons and customer reviews, you can take a look at Rhodes Lindos hotels and Pefkos hotels pages.
Archangelos, Kolymbia and Afandou
Located almost midway between Lindos and Faliraki, Archangelos offers a nice family holiday location in Rhodes with very nice beaches. Afandou between Faliraki and Archangelos is near Rhodes golf course (Afandou golf). Kolymbia offers a a kilometer-long beach of sand and pebble, a handful of cafés, bars and restaurants.
For hotels in Archangelos and Afandou with their price comparisons and customer reviews, you can take a look at Rhodes Archangelos hotels and Afandou hotels pages.
Rhodes City in Rhodes Island is the most important town of the island. Rhodes Old Town here is the oldest and one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe and most of the Rhodes historic attractions are here. Rhodes City also offers a colorful night life but may be quite noisy and expensive to stay in.
Many visits Rhodes for sun, sand and sea. For those there are many small beach-side towns in Rhodes offering a seafront stay in Rhodes with many waters sports and activities but also a calm and almost rural environment for those who looks for a relaxing Mediterranean holiday. Some of the most beautiful beaches of Rhodes are Lindos, Kalithea, Faliraki and Ladiko.
If you choose to stay outside Rhodes City, there is an efficient bus network on the island and if needed there are taxis. If you need a taxi make sure that the taximeter is opened because some drivers conveniently forgets to open it and overcharge their customers.
Rhodes is also very nice base to see other Dodecanese islands from where you can take daily boat tours to them.
Where to stay in Rhodes? Here we will introduce some most popular places to stay in Rhodes and a few details about them so you can choose the location of your Rhodes hotel wisely. For orientation in Rhodes, refer to the Rhodes map below.
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| Rhodes map and major towns and villages |
Rhodes City is the largest town in Rhodes and where the historic old town of Rhodes is. The town is just magical and when you step inside the protective walls you feel like you time traveled to medieval times. This is a lively place and you will stay in the same buildings and walk in the same streets where Knights of St. John lived 600 years ago. You need one full day to see old town and if you are specially interested in history, you may need to spend 2 days.
Rhodes City is one of the most popular places to stay in Rhodes. The Rhodes City hotels inside the walls are popular but they are expensive and the place can be noisy especially in the night. A better option may be to stay in a Rhodes City but just outside the walls.
For hotels in Rhodes city, their price comparisons and customer reviews, you can check Rhodes City hotels page.
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| Rhodes City Old Town |
12 kilometer away from Rhodes City, on the north-east coast of Rhodes, Faliraki is the most “happening” resort town in Rhodes and also offers some of the best beaches in Rhodes. People usually store energy in the beaches in the day and then when the sun sets, they pursuit fun and pleasure in the narrow streets full of bars, night clubs and restaurants. Faliraki also houses the largest waterpark in Europe, Faliraki Water Park which has a section specially designed for children.
Kalithea sits nicely between Rhodes Town and Faliraki. There are many water sports you can enjoy here like snorkeling in Kalithea’s underwater caves and is a quiet, laid-back place to stay while being very closed to Faliraki and Rhodes Town. The beaches are not the best here though. Reni is some 2.5 Km from the village Koskinou and offers nice beaches and many hotels and rented rooms to stay in.
For hotels in these towns with their price comparisons and customer reviews, you can take a look at Rhodes Faliraki hotels and Kalithea hotels pages.
Lalysos and Ixia
On the north-west coast of Rhodes, Lalysos is the second largest town in Rhodes and offers an endless beach, clear-blue waters and large hotels ans resorts. The town also offers restaurants, shops and a colorful night life. Open to winds from the north, Lalysos is “the” place to head if you are in windsurfing. Ixia between Lalysos and Rhodes City is also known as a windsurfing location and has large number and variety of hotels extending as far as your eye can see.
For hotels in Lalysos and Ixia with their price comparisons and customer reviews, you can take a look at Rhodes Lalysos hotels and Ixia hotels pages.
Lindos and PefkosLindos is a small village in Rhodes but offers the most impressive archaeological site on Rhodes. The acropolis and interesting ruins scattered within the town plus the dramatic natural landscape makes Lindos a must see in Rhodes. The hotels, villas and apartments here also offer fantastic sea view. The place is crowded by tourists in the morning but in the afternoon gets calmer. Hotels are outside the village so if you want to stay in this interesting village, you need to rent apartments.
Almost a nice kept secret Pefkos is a small resort near Lindos with a blue flag sandy beach and a laid back nightlife.
For hotels in Lindos and Pefkos with their price comparisons and customer reviews, you can take a look at Rhodes Lindos hotels and Pefkos hotels pages.
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| Main beach Of Lindos - Rhodes |
Located almost midway between Lindos and Faliraki, Archangelos offers a nice family holiday location in Rhodes with very nice beaches. Afandou between Faliraki and Archangelos is near Rhodes golf course (Afandou golf). Kolymbia offers a a kilometer-long beach of sand and pebble, a handful of cafés, bars and restaurants.
For hotels in Archangelos and Afandou with their price comparisons and customer reviews, you can take a look at Rhodes Archangelos hotels and Afandou hotels pages.
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