Il tuo soggiorno — Alkmini Hotel
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La proprietà — Alkmini Hotel
The Alkmini Hotel is a straightforward, whitewashed three-star on the quiet side of Rhodes Town, five minutes' walk from the beach and a 15-minute stroll from the Old Town walls. The lobby is cool tile and a front desk that actually knows the bus timetable; no frills, just clean rooms with a balcony, a pool that’s never overcrowded, and an honest breakfast buffet. It’s for independent travellers who want decent budget lodging within walking distance of both sand and medieval ramparts, not for those expecting resort treats.
Cronache di Rodos
Rhodes Town was founded in 408 BC by the Greek city-states of Ialysos, Kamiros and Lindos, built on a grid plan by Hippodamos. Its medieval glory came when the Knights of St John ruled from 1309 to 1522, fortifying it into a Crusader stronghold with cobbled streets, a Grand Master’s Palace, and the formidable fortifications that still encircle the UNESCO-listed Old Town. After Ottoman and Italian rule, the city was unified with Greece in 1947; today it’s a living palimpsest of Hellenistic, Byzantine, medieval and neoclassical layers, with a summer buzz of tourism, ferries and café chatter along Mandraki Harbour.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Rodos →I migliori mesi
May, June and September: sea warm enough to swim, temperatures hitting 27–30°C, and the Old Town’s alleyways are pleasantly busy without being packed.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August: temperatures regularly exceed 35°C, and tourists crowd both Old Town and beaches, especially during the Wine Festival (late August) and the Medieval Rose Festival (June–September). Hotel prices double or triple; the Alkmini typically charges around €120–150 per night in peak.
Stagione di spalla
April and October: rooms drop to €60–90, the Meltemi wind moderates the heat, and you often get whole beaches or museum galleries to yourself.
Meteo e imballaggio
Rhodes gets a powerful summer meltemi wind from the north that can blow sand and cool you down fast. Pack a light windbreaker or sarong for evenings, plus sturdy sandals for the polished marble streets in Old Town.
Briefing della città — Rodos
- The new Rhodes Municipal Market in Old Town's Plateia Evreon Martyron is finished, with local producers rather than tourist tat – worth a morning browse.
- Beach access at Elli Beach, just north of the hotel, remains free but the municipal sunbed pricing rose by 20% in 2025; expect €15 for two beds and an umbrella.
- A new bike-lane pilot along the coastal road between the New Marina and the Aquarium is operational this summer, making cycles from the hotel to the Old Town safer.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Alkmini Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request an upper-floor room (3rd or 4th floor) facing the rear of the building, away from the main street. These rooms are quieter and get better breeze off the sea in summer.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the entrance or service area — likely to be noisy from foot traffic and staff cleaning early morning. Also avoid any room overlooking the front street: Rodos town centre streets can carry scooter and bar noise late into the night.
Best views
Rooms at the back offer a partial sea view over the rooftops and a quieter cityscape. Front-facing rooms look onto the street — not scenic, and you'll see bins and parked scooters.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are your best bet for quiet — higher up reduces street-level clatter, and the lack of a lift means few guests will pass your door at night.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Rodos town centre traffic (scooters, delivery vans) and bar music until late. The lift is a manual one (if present) so motor hum and clanking from floors below carries up. Service entrance at the side adds early-morning clatter from deliveries.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the 4th floor at the rear when booking — quieter and less foot traffic. 2. If you're arriving by car, the nearest public parking is on the ring road a 5-min walk away; don't try to park right outside the hotel — it's pedestrianised or tight streets. 3. Bring earplugs even for back rooms; the stone walls echo internal noise.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Alkmini Hotel
Free WiFi throughout, speed approx 20 Mbps; login via room number and surname, no time limit
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical papers; digital news not provided
Check-in from 14:00 to 00:00; bag drop allowed from 11:00; late check-out until 14:00 for 20 EUR, after 14:00 charged one night
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; longer storage on request, up to 5 EUR per day
No step-free entry — two steps at main entrance; lift is standard width (80 cm); no adapted bathrooms
Free, unreserved on-site parking for about 15 cars; no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: 0.50 EUR per room per night, paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; 50 EUR incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Amphitheatre — 727 m · ~9 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Alpha Bank — 147 m · ~2 min walk
Yannis — 158 m · ~2 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Rodos town for decent rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots as they add hefty margins.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops; contactless works at most terminals; some smaller tavernas and market stalls prefer cash.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill at restaurants (5–10% for good service), leave small change for taxis, and give a few euros to hotel cleaners.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A plain Greek coffee (freddo espresso or freddo cappuccino) at a local kafeneio or bakery—usually €2–€3.
A gyros pita from a takeaway joint—€3.50–€5—is a filling and affordable lunch.
A portion of moussaka or souvlaki at a family-run taverna—€8–€12 for a main.
Rodos old town (especially around Sokratous Street and the New Market) is lined with souvlaki and crepe stalls; also look for bakeries selling cheese pies (tiropita) for €2–€3.
Lidl and AB Vassilopoulos are the main budget supermarket chains in the Rodos area.
High-street chains like Zara and H&M in the town centre; for cheaper options, try the shops on Orfanidou Street near the New Market.
The cheapest way around the island is the local bus network (KTEL)—a single ride within Rodos town costs around €1.30; from the airport, take the public bus (€2.50) into town, not a taxi (€25+).
Eat away from the old town’s main tourist drag for better value; fill a reusable bottle at public fountains (the tap water is fine); buy wine in local supermarkets rather than at tavernas to save €5–€10 a bottle.
Buono da sapere — Rodos
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rodos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Alkmini Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Alpha Bank — 147 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Olympic Palace Resort, Ixia → Rhodes Town (Mandriaki harbour)
💡 This line runs right along the coast road. Get off at 'Akti Miaouli' for the old town walls or 'Plateia Eleftherias' for the main shopping. Pay the driver, no ticket needed.
Rodos City Centre Terminus → Rodos Paradise Villa area (stop: Pefki Street)
💡 The bus drops you 5 mins walk from the villa. Check the last departure time—return after 8pm requires a taxi. Timetables are posted at the terminus, rarely updated online.
Akti Miaouli stop (100m from Elakati) → Faliraki Beach
💡 The same bus continues to Anthony Quinn Bay and Ladiko Beach—get off at the 'Faliraki Center' stop for the main beach. Return buses tend to fill up by 17:00; catch one before 16:00 to get a seat.
Stella's Country Home (Koskinou) → Rodos Town (Mandráki)
💡 Catch the bus from the main road (Leoforos Kallitheas) — it's a 5-min walk from Stella's. Buses run later in summer; check the timetable at the stop as it changes seasonally.
Olympic Palace Resort, Ixia → Rhodes Town centre
💡 Call a taxi via 22410 24300 — they arrive in under 10 minutes. A ride from the hotel to the old town usually costs €10-12; confirm the fare before getting in.
Stella's Country Home (Koskinou) → Rodos Town Centre
💡 Use the 'Rodos Taxi' app or call +30 22410 65000 to flag one. For a flat rate, agree the fare before getting in — drivers often quote €15-18 for tourists, but locals pay €10-12.
Stegna Village Stop → Rodos Town (Mandriki stop)
💡 The bus runs along the coast road — sit on the left for sea views. It stops near the old town entrance, not the bus station.
Diagoras Airport (RHO) → Avenue of the Sea stop near Olympic Palace
💡 The bus stop is 150m left of arrivals. Buy a ticket from the kiosk at the stop or the driver if no kiosk; exact change helps. The hotel is a 5-min walk from the 'Rhodes City' side of the stop.
Airport Bus Stop (outside arrivals) → Mandraki Bus Stop (near Elakati)
💡 Buy a ticket from the kiosk inside arrivals—cash only. The bus drops you about 800m north of the hotel along the coast, so walk south along Akti Miaouli for 10 minutes.
Rhodes International Airport → Stella's Country Home (Koskinou stop)
💡 Bus number 01 or 02 from the airport stop outside arrivals. Get off at 'Koskinou Square' — Stella's is a 10-min walk uphill. Have small change ready, the driver doesn't give change.
Diagoras Airport Bus Stop → Rodos City Centre (nearest stop to villa: Rhodes Town Terminus)
💡 No direct bus to the villa—you’ll need a taxi from the terminus, which adds €10–15. The bus is cash only, exact change recommended. Buy ticket from driver.
Rodos Airport Bus Stop → Stegna Village Stop (near B&B)
💡 Get off at the Stegna signpost, not the main road — it's a 10-minute walk downhill. The bus can be crowded in July, so have coins ready for the driver.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Alkmini Hotel?
Request an upper-floor room (3rd or 4th floor) facing the rear of the building, away from the main street. These rooms are quieter and get better breeze off the sea in summer.
Which rooms should I avoid at Alkmini Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the entrance or service area — likely to be noisy from foot traffic and staff cleaning early morning. Also avoid any room overlooking the front street: Rodos town centre streets can carry scooter and bar noise late into the night.
Is Alkmini Hotel noisy?
Street noise from Rodos town centre traffic (scooters, delivery vans) and bar music until late. The lift is a manual one (if present) so motor hum and clanking from floors below carries up. Service entrance at the side adds early-morning clatter from deliveries.
Which rooms have the best views at Alkmini Hotel?
Rooms at the back offer a partial sea view over the rooftops and a quieter cityscape. Front-facing rooms look onto the street — not scenic, and you'll see bins and parked scooters.
What are insider tips for staying at Alkmini Hotel?
1. Ask for a room on the 4th floor at the rear when booking — quieter and less foot traffic. 2. If you're arriving by car, the nearest public parking is on the ring road a 5-min walk away; don't try to park right outside the hotel — it's pedestrianised or tight streets. 3. Bring earplugs even for back rooms; the stone walls echo internal noise.
What time is check-in at Alkmini Hotel?
Check-in at Alkmini Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Alkmini Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, speed approx 20 Mbps; login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Alkmini Hotel?
0.50 EUR per room per night, paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Alkmini Hotel?
A gyros pita from a takeaway joint—€3.50–€5—is a filling and affordable lunch.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alkmini Hotel?
The cheapest way around the island is the local bus network (KTEL)—a single ride within Rodos town costs around €1.30; from the airport, take the public bus (€2.50) into town, not a taxi (€25+).
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June and September: sea warm enough to swim, temperatures hitting 27–30°C, and the Old Town’s alleyways are pleasantly busy without being packed.
Principali attrazioni a Rodos
💡 Come at dawn or dusk for photos without crowds. The lanterns look magical after sunset, and the architecture is best seen without souvenir stalls in the way.
💡 Go early morning before 09:00 for photos without crowds. The nearby Jewish Quarter has fewer tourists.
💡 Walk it at dusk when the street lamps glow and most tourists have left. Look for the carved coats of arms above each inn doorway.
💡 Sunset from the pier is excellent. Bring water shoes if you want to wade. The fish market nearby is lively at 08:00.
💡 Best light for photos is just before sunset. Grab a cheap souvlaki from a harbour-side kiosk and sit on the rocks near the windmills.
💡 Start at the Liberty Gate end; the path is mostly flat and takes about 40 minutes. Good for early morning.
💡 Climb at sunset for clear views over the bay and modern city. No ticket needed.
💡 Bring bread for the peacocks – they'll follow you. It's a 20-minute walk from the centre or a cheap bus ride (€1.20).