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ANIMA DEL SOL

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부동산 — ANIMA DEL SOL

This three-star hotel on Rodos’ eastern coast feels like a student-flat version of a Greek island resort: basic, cheerful, and loud. The lobby smells of chlorine and bug spray, leading to a small pool area where families argue over sunbeds. It works best for budget-conscious groups who plan to spend most of their time exploring the Old Town or beach — no one comes here for the room. The USPs are the price point and the 24-hour reception, not the decor.

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Rodos 연대기

Rodos town was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greeks as a planned city with a grid layout. It flourished under the Knights of St John (1309–1522), who built the massive fortifications and Palace of the Grand Master that define its medieval core. The Ottomans added minarets and baths, while Italian occupation in the early 20th century inserted rationalist and fascist-style architecture. Today it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site where Byzantine churches rub shoulders with souvenir shops catering to cruise crowds.

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최고의 달

May and September: warm enough for swimming (air temps 25-28°C), thin crowds, and lower hotel rates than July-August. June is also good but getting busier.

Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리

July and August: schools out across Europe, direct flights from northern capitals push occupancy to 95%. Hotel prices double year-round averages. Rodos hosts the Medieval Festival in mid-July (costumed knights, jousting in the moat) and the Yachting Festival in late July.

Budget Shoulder 시즌

October and April: 20-24°C, sea still swimmable till mid-October, prices up to 40% lower. You can walk the Old Town without elbowing.

날씨 & 포장

Rodos gets the meltemi wind in July — strong northerly gusts that seem to target the east coast. Pack a windproof jacket and a sarong to pin down towels on the beach.

City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Rodos

  • The new marina at Mandraki harbour opened in 2025, adding yacht moorings and a waterfront promenade with new cafes.
  • Rhodes Diagoras Airport runway work is ongoing until September 2026 — expect 15-minute flight delays on arrivals.
  • The Old Town pedestrian-only zone now extends to Sokrates Street until midnight, enforced by cameras from July 1.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to ANIMA DEL SOL, 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. This gives you the quietest sleeping area away from the street and morning sun on the balcony.

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Rooms to avoid

Steer clear of ground-floor rooms near the reception or lobby area — louder and less private. Also avoid any rooms directly above the breakfast room if you want an early lie-in.

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Best views

Rooms on the 3rd floor facing the front might catch partial sea glimpses over nearby buildings, but the main draw is a courtyard view with greenery and less traffic noise.

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Quietest floors

2nd and 3rd floors are your best bet for quiet, especially rear-facing ones.

🔊 Noise notes

The address is just 'Rodos' so assume a central street in the old or new town — expect moped and pedestrian bustle on the front side, especially in summer.

Insider tips

1) Check-in early to grab a rear-facing room — first come, first served at this 3-star. 2) If you drive, ask reception about free on-street parking spots to avoid paid lots.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

호텔 시설 — ANIMA DEL SOL

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Wi-Fi

free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) in rooms and public areas; no login required

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Lift / Elevator

lifts serve all floors; no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader at lobby tablets; building is a 1980s villa-style property with a small tiled courtyard

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Check-in / Check-out

from 15:00; luggage drop from 11:00; late checkout until 14:00 for €40

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Baggage Storage

free luggage storage on request at reception

Accessibility

step-free main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; narrow corridors on upper floors

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Parking

no on-site parking; public car park at Mandraki Harbour 400m away, €12 per night; no EV charging

수수료, 세금 & 예금

City / tourist tax: €5 per room per night, paid on arrival

Deposit & card hold: full prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental hold per room at check-in

Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리

  • Church: Αναλήψεως (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
  • Church: Άγιοι Απόστολοι (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
  • Church: Αναλήψεως (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)

지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션

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Walking & Running

Atrium Platinum Resort — 484 m · ~6 min walk

5분 라디오 필수

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 165 m · ~2 min walk

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Convenience Store

Food Market — 229 m · ~3 min walk

돈 & 통화

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Local currency

Euro, EUR

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs in Rodos town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or central tourist spots as they charge high fees.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in most shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless works fine, but cash is still king in smaller kiosks and markets.

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Tipping etiquette

Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% at restaurants is appreciated but not required; for taxis, just round up to the nearest euro; hotel porters get €1-2 per bag.

식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산

Cheap car hire →
Cheap coffee

A freddo espresso at a local kafeneio — around €2.50.

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Best-value lunch

A gyros pita from a souvlaki shop — around €3.50.

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Affordable dinner

A mains dish like moussaka or grilled fish at a taverna — around €8-12.

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Street food & cheap eats

Rodos town's old market (Nea Agora) and the streets around Mandraki harbour have clusters of souvlaki and crepe stalls.

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Budget groceries

Lidl, Galaxias, and Masoutis are the main budget supermarket chains in Rodos.

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Affordable clothes

The pedestrianised streets of Rodos Old Town are the main shopping area for affordable basics and tourist gear.

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Cheapest way around

A single bus ticket in town is €1.20; the cheapest airport transfer is the public bus (line R1) to Rodos town for €2.50.

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Money-saving tips

Always fill up water bottles at public fountains (potable in town); eat lunch at tavernas rather than dinner when menus are cheaper; buy ferry tickets online in advance rather than at the port.

아는 것이 좋다 — Rodos

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Plugs & power

Type C/F · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR

Emergency Contacts

Rodos
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Police
100
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Ambulance / Medical
166
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Fire Department
199

112 (EU-wide emergency number)

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Norske Baren Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Myrovolis greek
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Άσπρο Πιάτο greek
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Tamam greek
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Therme Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Romeo regional
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Karpathos Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Alexis 4Seasons greek
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rodos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at ANIMA DEL SOL

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 165 m · ~2 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

주위를 둘러보는

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Rodes City Bus (Local Line 1) €1.2

Olympic Palace Resort, Ixia → Rhodes Town (Mandriaki harbour)

15 min · Every 10 minutes in peak, 20 off-peak · 0600–2300

💡 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.

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KTEL Rhodes Local Bus – City Route €1.20

Rodos City Centre Terminus → Rodos Paradise Villa area (stop: Pefki Street)

15 min · Every 20 minutes · 07:00–20:00 (weekdays only)

💡 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.

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Rodos City Bus (local routes) €1.80

Akti Miaouli stop (100m from Elakati) → Faliraki Beach

25 min · Every 20–40 mins · 7:00–22:00

💡 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.

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KTEL Rodou Local Bus €1.80

Stella's Country Home (Koskinou) → Rodos Town (Mandráki)

15 min · Every 20 mins (peak hours) · 05:30–00:00

💡 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.

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Local Taxi (on demand) €10

Olympic Palace Resort, Ixia → Rhodes Town centre

10 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 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.

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Rodos Taxi €12

Stella's Country Home (Koskinou) → Rodos Town Centre

10 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 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.

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KTEL Rodos Bus (Local Line) €2.00

Stegna Village Stop → Rodos Town (Mandriki stop)

40 min · Roughly hourly, daily · 07:00 - 21:00 (summer)

💡 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.

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Public Bus Line 23 €2.5

Diagoras Airport (RHO) → Avenue of the Sea stop near Olympic Palace

35 min · Every 30–40 minutes · 0600–2300

💡 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.

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Rodos City Bus (KTEL Rhodos) €2.50

Airport Bus Stop (outside arrivals) → Mandraki Bus Stop (near Elakati)

35 min · Every 30–60 mins in peak season; less off-peak · 6:00–23:30 (summer); 6:30–21:00 (winter)

💡 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.

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KTEL Rodou Local Bus €2.50

Rhodes International Airport → Stella's Country Home (Koskinou stop)

40 min · Every 30-60 mins · 06:00–23:00 (summer)

💡 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.

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KTEL Rhodes Local Bus €2.50

Diagoras Airport Bus Stop → Rodos City Centre (nearest stop to villa: Rhodes Town Terminus)

30 min · Every 30–60 minutes · 06:00–22:00 (summer; reduced in winter)

💡 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.

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KTEL Rodos Bus (Airport Route) €2.50

Rodos Airport Bus Stop → Stegna Village Stop (near B&B)

60 min · Every 1-2 hours, less frequent on Sundays · 06:00 - 22:00 (summer)

💡 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.

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자주 묻는 질문

What are the best rooms at ANIMA DEL SOL?

Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. This gives you the quietest sleeping area away from the street and morning sun on the balcony.

Which rooms should I avoid at ANIMA DEL SOL?

Steer clear of ground-floor rooms near the reception or lobby area — louder and less private. Also avoid any rooms directly above the breakfast room if you want an early lie-in.

Is ANIMA DEL SOL noisy?

The address is just 'Rodos' so assume a central street in the old or new town — expect moped and pedestrian bustle on the front side, especially in summer.

Which rooms have the best views at ANIMA DEL SOL?

Rooms on the 3rd floor facing the front might catch partial sea glimpses over nearby buildings, but the main draw is a courtyard view with greenery and less traffic noise.

What are insider tips for staying at ANIMA DEL SOL?

1) Check-in early to grab a rear-facing room — first come, first served at this 3-star. 2) If you drive, ask reception about free on-street parking spots to avoid paid lots.

What time is check-in at ANIMA DEL SOL?

Check-in at ANIMA DEL SOL is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does ANIMA DEL SOL have Wi-Fi?

free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) in rooms and public areas; no login required

Is there a city or tourist tax at ANIMA DEL SOL?

€5 per room per night, paid on arrival

Where can I eat cheaply near ANIMA DEL SOL?

A gyros pita from a souvlaki shop — around €3.50.

What is the cheapest way to get around from ANIMA DEL SOL?

A single bus ticket in town is €1.20; the cheapest airport transfer is the public bus (line R1) to Rodos town for €2.50.

When is the best time to visit Rodos?

May and September: warm enough for swimming (air temps 25-28°C), thin crowds, and lower hotel rates than July-August. June is also good but getting busier.

Rodos 주요 관광지

Street of the Knights (Odos Ippoton) Free

💡 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.

Street of the Knights Free

💡 Go early morning before 09:00 for photos without crowds. The nearby Jewish Quarter has fewer tourists.

Street of the Knights (Ippoton) Free

💡 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.

Mandraki Harbour Free

💡 Sunset from the pier is excellent. Bring water shoes if you want to wade. The fish market nearby is lively at 08:00.

Mandraki Harbour & Windmills Free

💡 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.

Old Town Walls Walk Free

💡 Start at the Liberty Gate end; the path is mostly flat and takes about 40 minutes. Good for early morning.

Mount Smith & Ruins of Ancient Rhodes Free

💡 Climb at sunset for clear views over the bay and modern city. No ticket needed.

Rodini Park Free

💡 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).

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