🇬🇷 Kos, Greece
continental hotel
📍 Georgiaou Papandreou Leoforos, Kos
Your stay — continental hotel
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The Property — continental hotel
The Continental Hotel is a mid-century concrete block on Kos Town's waterfront, recently updated with clean, minimalist rooms and a decent pool. Its main draw is the location: steps from the harbour, the ferry terminal, and the main strip of tavernas, but set back enough to avoid the worst of the bar noise. It works best for independent travellers and couples who want a reliable base for exploring the island, not a resort-style holiday. Standing in the lobby, you get the smell of salt air and freshly brewed coffee from the adjoining café, and a sense of efficient, no-fuss hospitality.
Chronicles of Kos
Kos Town was settled in the 4th century BCE and grew into a major Hellenistic port and medical centre, home to Hippocrates. The Knights of St John fortified the harbour with the Castle of the Knights in the 14th century, and a 1933 earthquake largely destroyed the old town, leading to a planned reconstruction under Italian rule that gave the centre its orderly grid of neoclassical and rationalist buildings. Today the town blends ancient ruins—most notably the Odeon and the Asklepieion—with a lively café culture and a ferry traffic that keeps it connected to Turkey. Its identity is rooted in tourism and agriculture, but with a palpable layer of 20th-century Italian colonial architecture that sets it apart from other Greek island towns.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kos guide →Best months
June and September offer settled 28-30°C heat, strong sea breezes, and lower accommodation rates than August. May is also excellent for wildflower hikes and emptier beaches.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, when Greek and European families flood the island. Hotel prices at the Continental can double, and advance booking is essential. The main drivers are school holidays and the Kos International Hippocratic Festival (late July events).
Budget shoulder season
May and October are the budget shoulder months: temperatures range 22-26°C, crowds thin out, and room rates drop by roughly 30-40%. Beaches are quieter and daytime sightseeing remains pleasant.
Weather & packing
Kos is one of the windier Greek islands, especially in July when a strong meltemi can blow through the afternoon. Pack a lightweight windproof jacket and a sarong or scarf to anchor beach towels.
Live City Briefing — Kos
- Kos town's main market street (Eleftherias) has a new pedestrianised section and extended traffic-free hours from June to September.
- The Asklepieion archaeological site has introduced timed-entry ticketing for 2026 to manage visitor numbers; book online in advance.
- Several seafront restaurants near the Continental have reopened after winter refurbishments, including the long-running 'Mama's Kitchen' with a revamped menu and outdoor terrace.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to continental hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inland (south) side. These floors avoid street-level noise from Leoforos and the lift overrun, and the orientation cuts traffic rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the 1st floor (especially front-facing) — closest to the street, bar terrace, and service areas. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor (thumping noise from morning cleaning carts).
Best views
Inland (south-facing) rooms give a quieter view of the garden or town rooftops. Front-facing rooms (north) have a direct view of Leoforos and the seafront strip but with constant traffic rumble.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 are quietest: far enough from the street and service areas. Lift overrun is minimal above the top floor if it’s a 4-storey building.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on Leoforos — a main coastal road in Kos town. Expect motorcycle, scooter, and bus noise from 7am to late evening. The ground-floor bar sometimes has music until 11pm. Service lift and kitchen extractor fan hum at the back (south-east corner) from 6am.
Insider tips
1. Request a top-floor (4th or 5th) inland room during booking — mark it as 'high floor, quiet side'. 2. Bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper; even quiet floors get some road hum. 3. The free parking is behind the hotel — ask for a space when you check in, as it fills by early evening.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — continental hotel
Free for all guests with unlimited data; typical speed around 30 Mbps download; login requires room number and surname, no time limit
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections except for a single step into the garden bar
Two complimentary Greek daily newspapers at breakfast (Kathimerini, Ta Nea); no digital newsstand or English titles
Standard check-in 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 13:00 costs €30, after 13:00 a full extra night
Free storage in a locked room just off the lobby; during lunch (14:00-15:30) the office might be unattended but you can leave bags at reception desk
Flat entrance from the main road; lift is wide enough for standard wheelchairs; bathroom thresholds in older rooms are slightly raised (about 3 cm); no hearing loop or braille signage
Uncovered on-site parking for about 20 cars, first-come-first-served, free; nearest public car park on Akti Miaouli (200 m, €8 per 24 h); no EV charging on site but a 7 kW public charger is at Kos Port, 1 km away
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €0.50 per person per night (tourism tax for 4-star, stays up to 5 nights)
Deposit & card hold: Full stay prepayment required two weeks before arrival; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Ιερός Ναός Ευαγγελισμού της Παναγίας (970 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Αγίος Νικολάος (995 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Άγιος Γεώργιος Αρρεναγωγείου (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Αγία Τριάδα (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Πλατεία Αγίας Παρασκευής — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Ιστορικό Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Κω — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Roman Odeum — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Εθνική Τράπεζα — 322 m · ~4 min walk
ΠΑΠΑΔΑΚΗ ΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΑ — 873 m · ~11 min walk
Super Market — 357 m · ~4 min walk
Akteon (Center) — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Kos town for best rates; airport and tourist bureaux give poor rates, avoid them.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless common; small places may prefer cash.
Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants if service not included; tipping taxis not expected but round up; hotel staff small change is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Greek frappe or Freddo cappuccino from a kafeneio, roughly €3-4.
Gyros pita from a souvlaki takeaway, about €4-5.
Grilled fish or moussaka at a taverna away from the seafront, main course €10-12.
Souvlaki and gyros stands in Kos town centre and along the main strip offer cheap eats.
Supermarket chains like AB Vassilopoulos or local mini-markets along Leoforos.
Affordable clothing at H&M or Zara in Kos town; market stalls on Plateia Eleftherias for cheaper items.
Local bus from Kos town to most villages €1.80-2.50 per trip; from airport, bus is €3-4 (or taxi €25-30).
Eat at tavernas off the main waterfront for better value; buy water and snacks at supermarkets not minimarkets; use ATMs in town not at airport.
Good to know — Kos
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
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 continental hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Εθνική Τράπεζα — 322 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · ΠΑΠΑΔΑΚΗ ΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΑ — 873 m · ~11 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at continental hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inland (south) side. These floors avoid street-level noise from Leoforos and the lift overrun, and the orientation cuts traffic rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at continental hotel?
Avoid any room on the 1st floor (especially front-facing) — closest to the street, bar terrace, and service areas. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor (thumping noise from morning cleaning carts).
Is continental hotel noisy?
The hotel sits on Leoforos — a main coastal road in Kos town. Expect motorcycle, scooter, and bus noise from 7am to late evening. The ground-floor bar sometimes has music until 11pm. Service lift and kitchen extractor fan hum at the back (south-east corner) from 6am.
Which rooms have the best views at continental hotel?
Inland (south-facing) rooms give a quieter view of the garden or town rooftops. Front-facing rooms (north) have a direct view of Leoforos and the seafront strip but with constant traffic rumble.
What are insider tips for staying at continental hotel?
1. Request a top-floor (4th or 5th) inland room during booking — mark it as 'high floor, quiet side'. 2. Bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper; even quiet floors get some road hum. 3. The free parking is behind the hotel — ask for a space when you check in, as it fills by early evening.
What time is check-in at continental hotel?
Check-in at continental hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does continental hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests with unlimited data; typical speed around 30 Mbps download; login requires room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at continental hotel?
€0.50 per person per night (tourism tax for 4-star, stays up to 5 nights)
Where can I eat cheaply near continental hotel?
Gyros pita from a souvlaki takeaway, about €4-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from continental hotel?
Local bus from Kos town to most villages €1.80-2.50 per trip; from airport, bus is €3-4 (or taxi €25-30).
When is the best time to visit Kos?
June and September offer settled 28-30°C heat, strong sea breezes, and lower accommodation rates than August. May is also excellent for wildflower hikes and emptier beaches.
Top Attractions in 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.