Il tuo soggiorno — Iris
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La proprietà — Iris
Standing in the small lobby of the Iris, you get a clean, no-fuss 3-star feel: white walls, blue accents, a rack of leaflets for Lindos and Faliraki. A block back from the beach and main strip of Ialysos, it’s aimed at couples and solos who want a quiet base with a pool, not a resort disco. The USP is price and position – a 200-metre walk to the sand and tavernas, but out of the late-night noise. It’s a solid, honest budget choice for a short stopover.
Cronache di Rodos
Rodos town was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greeks, who built a grid plan that still underpins the medieval Old Town. The Knights of St John took over in 1309, fortifying it with the Palace of the Grand Master and the Street of the Knights – now the best-preserved medieval city in Europe. In 1522 the Ottomans added mosques and baths, layers that survive alongside Italian fascist-era blocks from the 1920s. Today the city lives off tourism, with a vibrant mix of Byzantine, Ottoman and Venetian echoes in its cobbled alleys, and a contemporary Greek island identity that balances heritage with beach bars.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Rodos →I migliori mesi
May and September: high summer heat but not unbearable, sea swimming is fine, and crowds are half of July-August. June also works for long daylight hours.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are the absolute peak, driven by school holidays and direct charter flights from northern Europe. Hotel prices double from spring rates, and the main attractions – especially Lindos and the Old Town – are packed from 10am to 4pm. Santanasta, the village wine festival in late August, pulls extra domestic visitors.
Stagione di spalla
Late April, early May, and October offer discounts of 30–40% off high-season rates, with 20–25°C days and far fewer cruise-ship queues. The sea is still warm in October, and tavernas are open but relaxed.
Meteo e imballaggio
Rodos catches strong, dry meltemi winds from the north in July, making afternoons feel cooler than the thermometer says. Pack a thin windbreaker or a long-sleeved linen shirt for evening beach walks.
Briefing della città — Rodos
- A major road resurfacing project on the coastal road between Ialysos and Rodos town started in May 2025 and runs through summer 2026; expect 20-minute delays on bus Route 1 to the city centre.
- The Palace of the Grand Master reopened its upper floor in March 2026 after a two-year restoration, now showing a new collection of Knight-era armour and Byzantine icons.
- The city has introduced a 2 € tourist tax per room per night from June 2026, payable on check-in – cash or card accepted, but cash speeds things up at reception.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Iris, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard — these are higher than street level, reducing traffic noise from the main road, and the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (1st floor in Greek numbering) at the front of the hotel — they get street noise from the Rodos road and foot traffic, and rooms near the lift or staircase on lower floors can be noisy from lobby activity.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on upper floors (e.g., 3rd Greek floor and above) have views over the street and potentially the old town or sea glimpse, depending on the exact location in Rodos city; rear rooms overlook the courtyard or neighbouring buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (Greek 3rd and 4th) are the quietest — above street-level disturbance but below any rooftop, if present; the 1st floor (Greek 2nd) may still pick up some street sound.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road in Rodos city centre — expect traffic noise, especially at the front; morning delivery trucks and evening motorbikes are common. Lift machinery can be audible on adjacent rooms, particularly on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask reception about free on-street parking or a nearby municipal lot — the 3-star may not have dedicated parking. 2. Request a room away from the lift shaft if you’re a light sleeper; the lift is not soundproofed in older 3-star buildings.
- 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 — Iris
free throughout hotel, decent for browsing and email, one device per booking
single lift serves all three floors
no printed newspapers; free Greek daily via tablet at reception on request
check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs €30
free at reception if room not ready or after check-out
wheelchair-accessible ground-floor entrance; one ground-floor room; no grab rails in bathrooms; lift small – might not fit large power chair
free on-site parking for 10 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park at Ixia Marina (€5/night); no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €0.50 per room per night
Deposit & card hold: first night charged as deposit at booking; €50 card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Παναγιά Καθολική (931 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Ιερός Ναός Παμμέγιστων Ταξιαρχών (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 421 m · ~5 min walk
Xarteros Lefteris Pharmacy — 489 m · ~6 min walk
Politeknos corner — 503 m · ~6 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs are widely available in central Rodos town and major villages; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots due to poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and larger shops; smaller cafes and market stalls often prefer cash.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% is appreciated in restaurants; for taxis, rounding to the nearest euro is fine; hotel staff don't expect tips but a few euros for cleaning is polite.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A frappe (cold instant coffee) at a local kafeneio costs about €2–€3.
A gyros pita from a takeaway stand is €3.5–€5.
A main dish at a modest taverna, like moussaka or souvlaki, runs €8–€12.
Gyros and souvlaki pitas from stalls along the old town's main streets or the new market area by the marina.
Supermarkets include Lidl, AB Vassilopoulos and Sklavenitis, found in Rodos town and larger villages.
High-street chains like Zara and H&M are in the city centre, plus small boutiques selling affordable beachwear around the old town.
Local buses run from Rodos town to most villages for €1.5–€5 per trip; from the airport, public bus line 51 goes to the centre for €2.50.
Eat at tavernas away from the main tourist strips in the old town for lower prices; buy water and snacks at supermarkets not mini-markets; get a bus day pass (€5) if travelling multiple times in a day.
Buono da sapere — Rodos
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
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 Iris
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 421 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Xarteros Lefteris Pharmacy — 489 m · ~6 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 Iris?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard — these are higher than street level, reducing traffic noise from the main road, and the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Iris?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (1st floor in Greek numbering) at the front of the hotel — they get street noise from the Rodos road and foot traffic, and rooms near the lift or staircase on lower floors can be noisy from lobby activity.
Is Iris noisy?
The hotel is on a main road in Rodos city centre — expect traffic noise, especially at the front; morning delivery trucks and evening motorbikes are common. Lift machinery can be audible on adjacent rooms, particularly on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Iris?
Front-facing rooms on upper floors (e.g., 3rd Greek floor and above) have views over the street and potentially the old town or sea glimpse, depending on the exact location in Rodos city; rear rooms overlook the courtyard or neighbouring buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Iris?
1. If arriving by car, ask reception about free on-street parking or a nearby municipal lot — the 3-star may not have dedicated parking. 2. Request a room away from the lift shaft if you’re a light sleeper; the lift is not soundproofed in older 3-star buildings.
What time is check-in at Iris?
Check-in at Iris is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Iris have Wi-Fi?
free throughout hotel, decent for browsing and email, one device per booking
Is there a city or tourist tax at Iris?
€0.50 per room per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Iris?
A gyros pita from a takeaway stand is €3.5–€5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Iris?
Local buses run from Rodos town to most villages for €1.5–€5 per trip; from the airport, public bus line 51 goes to the centre for €2.50.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May and September: high summer heat but not unbearable, sea swimming is fine, and crowds are half of July-August. June also works for long daylight hours.
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).