Votre séjour — CAPTAIN SUN
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La propriété — CAPTAIN SUN
Captain Sun is a straightforward, no-frills 3-star on Kos’s south coast at Kardamena, built in a low-rise whitewashed style with blue trim. The lobby feels like a functional island hub: tiled floors, a small reception desk, a bar area opening onto a garden terrace, and a faint smell of sunscreen. It’s geared towards package holidaymakers wanting a reliable base near the beach and nightlife, not couples seeking romance or luxury. The USP is its beachfront position and a good-sized outdoor pool, with rooms that are clean but dated.
Chroniques de Kos
Kos Town was founded in the 4th century BC as a Dorian settlement and grew rich on medicine, thanks to Hippocrates’ school. The Knights of St John built the harbour fortress in the 14th century, and earthquakes have repeatedly reshaped the town’s fabric, blending Hellenistic ruins, Roman villas, Ottoman mosques and Italian rationalist blocks from the 1930s. Today the city is a lively ferry port and tourist hub, its tree-lined main square (Plateia Eleftherias) a mix of cafés, souvenir shops and archaeology. The identity remains distinctly Greek, despite the summer crowds, with a strong local fishing and farming base.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Kos →Meilleurs mois
May, June, September – warm 25–30°C seas, clear skies, but fewer families and peak prices haven’t yet hit.
Peak / Festival surge
July and August – temperatures hit 35°C+, schools out, ferries packed; hotel rates double. Melina Mercouri festival in July brings free concerts to the castle.
La saison des épaules
October and April – rooms 30–40% cheaper, 20–25°C, empty beaches, but shorter daylight hours and some tavernas closed.
Météo & Emballage
Kos has a strong Meltemi wind from the north in July – it can whip up sand on south coast beaches but also keeps nights cooler. Pack a light windbreaker and a sarong or towel clip, plus a reusable water bottle.
Briefing de la ville — Kos
- Kos Town’s main market on Akti Miaouli is under renovation until late 2026 – temporary stalls are set up near the castle, so expect less shade and more dust.
- New direct flights from Manchester and Berlin started in 2026, increasing arrivals at Kos Airport – hire cars are harder to find, book online in advance.
- Seasonal note: the Kardamena water taxi to the Volcanic island of Nisyros runs daily in July, but last departure is 14:00 – check the harbour noticeboard for weather cancellations.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to CAPTAIN SUN, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2–4 facing the courtyard or side street, away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still accessible by stairs if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street — they pick up traffic and pavement noise from Kos town. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as the mechanism can be audible.
Best views
South-facing rooms on floors 3–4 offer a glimpse of the Aegean and harbour, with less traffic noise than north-facing ones.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–4 are the quietest, being above street level and below the roof (which may host maintenance or A/C units).
🔊 Noise notes
Main street (likely Leof. Vasileos Georgiou or similar) delivers morning delivery trucks and late-night moped traffic. The lift clanks on older buildings — a mid-floor room puts distance from it.
Insider tips
1) Park in the free municipal lot two blocks north rather than paying for the hotel's limited spaces. 2) Ask for a room with a balcony that has a drying rack — useful for beach gear. 3) Check-in after 15:00 to avoid wait times during coach drops.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — CAPTAIN SUN
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas, sufficient for browsing and messaging; less reliable for streaming or video calls.
A single lift serves all four floors (rooms 101–408). No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary digital newsstand or physical newspapers. A small rack of free local tourist maps and brochures in the lobby.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop allowed from 12:00 (subject to luggage storage). Late check-out until 14:00 costs €30, after 14:00 charged for an extra night.
Free baggage storage after check-out for same-day departures; no overnight storage.
Step-free access via a side ramp to the main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms. Lift is narrow (80 cm door). Pool area and restaurant have a single step.
Limited free on-site parking (about 10 spots, first-come-first-served). Nearest public car park is at Eleftherias Square (€8 per night). No EV charging.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: €0.50 per person per night for 3-star hotels (collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full amount due at booking; €50 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Παναγία Προσκυνήτρα (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Ναυτικό Μουσείο Καρδάμαινας — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Καρδάμαινα — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Kos Town for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaus at the airport and tourist spots which charge high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops in Kos Town, though smaller villages and street stalls may prefer cash; contactless is common.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants for good service. Tipping taxi drivers by rounding up is fine, and hotel staff might expect €1-2 per bag or per day for cleaning.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek frappe or iced cappuccino at a local cafe costs around €2.50-3.50.
A gyros pita from a takeaway spot is about €3-4.
A main course at a modest taverna, like moussaka or grilled fish, is around €8-12.
Gyros and souvlaki shops are everywhere along the waterfront and main streets of Kos Town for quick, cheap eats.
Supermarket chains like Lidl, AB Vassilopoulos, and Sklavenitis are common and affordable in Kos Town and major villages.
For budget clothes, head to the main shopping streets in Kos Town (like Vironos or Ethnikis Antistaseos) for market stalls and chain stores.
The local bus network is the cheapest way to get around; a single ticket from Kos Town to Kefalos costs about €2.50-3. From the airport, take the local bus to Kos Town for about €3, rather than a taxi (€25-30).
Buy water and snacks from supermarkets rather than minimarkets or beach kiosks. Eat lunch at tavernas serving the daily specials rather than dinner. Use local bakeries for cheap breakfast pastries (€1-2).
Bon à savoir — Kos
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Emergency Contacts
KosFor all emergencies dial 112. Tourist police in Kos Town: +30 22420 24444. Coastguard: 108 or +30 22420 27333. For non-urgent medical advice, call 115 (Kos Health Centre). Emergency numbers work from any landline or mobile in Greece.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at CAPTAIN SUN
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Kos Town bus station (Megalou Alexandrou) → Sunrise Apartments, Psalidi
💡 Flag the bus down anywhere on the coast road. Tell the driver 'Sunrise' or 'Psalidi' – they know the stop. Cash only, exact change preferred.
Kos Airport bus stop (outside arrivals) → Kos Town central bus station
💡 From the town bus station, walk 15 mins east along the coast road to Psalidi, or take another local bus (line 1) towards Lambi – driver will drop you near the apartments.
Kos International Airport (KGS) → Sunrise Apartments, Psalidi area
💡 Agree on the fare before getting in. Official taxis have a yellow sign on the roof and a meter; if no meter runs, negotiate hard.
Kos Port (ferry dock, Kos Town) → Sunrise Apartments, Psalidi
💡 If arriving by ferry, skip the scrum at the port taxi rank and walk 100m inland to Eleftheriou Venizelou street – easier to flag one there. Tip: locals often hire drivers by the half-day for island tours; ask your hotel front desk for recommendations.
À propos de Kos
Wikipedia ↗
Kos or Cos (; Greek: Κως [kos]) is a Greek island, part of the Dodecanese island chain in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese, after Rhodes and Karpathos; it has a population of 37,089 (2021 census), making it the second most populous of the Dodecanese afte...
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at CAPTAIN SUN?
Request a room on floors 2–4 facing the courtyard or side street, away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still accessible by stairs if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at CAPTAIN SUN?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street — they pick up traffic and pavement noise from Kos town. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as the mechanism can be audible.
Is CAPTAIN SUN noisy?
Main street (likely Leof. Vasileos Georgiou or similar) delivers morning delivery trucks and late-night moped traffic. The lift clanks on older buildings — a mid-floor room puts distance from it.
Which rooms have the best views at CAPTAIN SUN?
South-facing rooms on floors 3–4 offer a glimpse of the Aegean and harbour, with less traffic noise than north-facing ones.
What are insider tips for staying at CAPTAIN SUN?
1) Park in the free municipal lot two blocks north rather than paying for the hotel's limited spaces. 2) Ask for a room with a balcony that has a drying rack — useful for beach gear. 3) Check-in after 15:00 to avoid wait times during coach drops.
What time is check-in at CAPTAIN SUN?
Check-in at CAPTAIN SUN is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does CAPTAIN SUN have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas, sufficient for browsing and messaging; less reliable for streaming or video calls.
Is there a city or tourist tax at CAPTAIN SUN?
€0.50 per person per night for 3-star hotels (collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near CAPTAIN SUN?
A gyros pita from a takeaway spot is about €3-4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from CAPTAIN SUN?
The local bus network is the cheapest way to get around; a single ticket from Kos Town to Kefalos costs about €2.50-3. From the airport, take the local bus to Kos Town for about €3, rather than a taxi (€25-30).
When is the best time to visit Kos?
May, June, September – warm 25–30°C seas, clear skies, but fewer families and peak prices haven’t yet hit.
Principales attractions à Kos
💡 Don't bother with the overpriced tourist shops around it. Instead, grab a coffee from the nearby café on Plateia Platanou and sit on the steps watching the locals walk by.
💡 The castle grounds are free to enter but the interior isn't. Go at sunset for the best light, and climb the short ramp just inside the main gate for a panoramic photo without the ticket.
💡 Visit early morning before the heat and crowds. The shaded paths near the plane trees give you clear views of the mosaic floors without paying for the adjacent museum.
💡 If you're here the first Sunday, arrive just before 10:00 when it opens — it's small and fills up fast. The garden courtyard has nice shade and a few benches. Otherwise, the museum is not worth the full price unless you're very keen.
💡 Take the local bus from Kos Town central station (€1.80, runs every 30 mins) to Marmari village, then walk 15 mins north. Bring your own food and water — the tavernas are 10 mins inland.