Your stay — Kipriotis Hippocrates
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The Property — Kipriotis Hippocrates
The Kipriotis Hippocrates is a functional, family-focused 3-star hotel set slightly back from Lambi Beach. Its lobby feels clean and bright, but the real appeal is the large pool area and the free minibus shuttle into Kos Town five minutes away. It suits cost-conscious families or groups who want a reliable base with direct access to the beach and evening entertainment, not couples seeking quiet refinement.
Chronicles of Kos
Kos Town‘s history begins in the 5th century BC as a Dorian settlement, but its defining moment came under the Knights of St John, who built the Neratzia Castle at the harbour entrance in the 14th century. The 1933 earthquake flattened the old town, allowing the Italians under Fascist rule to rebuild much of it in a rationalist, wide-streeted style that still dominates today. The plane tree of Hippocrates in Platia Platani, where the father of medicine supposedly taught, remains a central landmark, though the actual tree is likely a younger descendant. Modern Kos blends remnants of ancient Asklepieion ruins, Ottoman mosques, and Italian-era civic buildings with a lively cafe and nightlife strip along Akti Miaouli.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kos guide →Best months
May, June, September: warm enough for the beach (26-30°C), lighter tourist flow before the August rush, and lower humidity than July.
Peak / festival surge
July-August as the school holidays and European summer peak coincide; hotel prices can double from May’s rates. The Kos International Hippocratic Festival of classical music and theatre runs through August, adding cultural pull but not overwhelming crowds.
Budget shoulder season
Late April, early October: hotel rates drop 30-50% from peak, daytime temperatures stay in the low 20s °C, and most archaeological sites and tavernas remain open. The meltemi wind can pick up in late August-September but usually cools rather than disrupts.
Weather & packing
July on Kos is reliably hot and dry (31-33°C), but the meltemi wind often kicks up in the afternoon, making light layers and a windproof jacket useful for evening excursions. Pack high-SPF sunscreen, a wide-brim hat, and water shoes for pebbly stretches of Lambi Beach near the hotel.
Live City Briefing — Kos
- Kos Town’s pedestrianisation of Akti Miaouli underway in 2025 will be complete for summer 2026, widening the seafront promenade and slowing traffic near the castle — expect some construction noise near the harbour but smoother walking routes by July.
- A new direct flight from London Luton to Kos (Jet2) starts May 2026, reducing transfer time from Athens for UK travellers and potentially lowering airfares on that route.
- Lambi Beach has new sunbed zoning for 2026, with a municipal cap on operator numbers; booking at a beachfront taverna earlier in the day is advisable to secure a spot on busy weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kipriotis Hippocrates, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the back of the building (facing the interior courtyard or pool). The lift only serves 3 floors, so these are high enough for light and air, but avoid the roof-level rooms which may be hotter and noisier.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms overlooking the street (Kos town roads can have moped and delivery traffic until late). Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor—the motor noise carries.
Best views
A room facing south or west (toward the pool/courtyard) will capture open sky and maybe a slice of sea in the distance—especially from the 3rd floor. Avoid rooms facing north into the adjacent side street.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are typically quietest: far enough from street level, and the 3rd floor is the top (no footsteps above).
🔊 Noise notes
Main road along the front sees tourist buses and scooters from 7am to midnight. The lift motor hums audibly on floors 2 and 3 if your door is within 3m of the lift. Some early-morning kitchen prep noise may carry from the ground-floor restaurant.
Insider tips
If you arrive by car, there's limited free street parking on the side roads behind the hotel; ask reception for a permit if needed. Request a top-floor pool-view room at check-in—these are often the last to be assigned and worth waiting a few minutes for.
- 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 — Kipriotis Hippocrates
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) throughout; premium tier (20 Mbps) available at 5€ per day, no login constraints
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; occasional free Greek daily at breakfast; building is a 1980s concrete structure with small sea-facing pool
Check-in from 14:00 (bag drop anytime if room not ready); late check-out until 12:00 costs 30€, subject to availability
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals and post-check-out
Step-free entrance from car park; lift to all floors; no grab rails in bathrooms; beach access via 10 stone steps
Free on-site unmarked parking (approx 20 spaces, first-come first-serve); nearest public car park at Kos Port (0.8 km) costs 8€/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no municipal tax applies to 3-star hotels on Kos in 2026; 0.50€ per night per person eco-tax may be charged at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 7 days before arrival; 50€ incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: ΑΓΙΟΣ ΚΩΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: ΑΓΙΟΙ ΠΑΝΤΕΣ (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
- Church: ΑΓΙΟΙ ΠΑΝΤΕΣ (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Amfiteatr — 307 m · ~4 min walk
Kids club — 260 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 185 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most travellers use ATMs, which are plentiful in Kos Town; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots as they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops; contactless and Apple/Google Pay are common; cash is still needed for small tavernas, markets and bus fares.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is appreciated but not expected; for taxis, round up to the nearest euro; hotel staff: a couple of euros for housekeeping per stay.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard Greek coffee (freddo cappuccino or espresso) at a local kafeneio costs about €2.50-3.50.
A gyros pita is the go‑to budget lunch, around €3-4.
A simple main course at a taverna, like moussaka or souvlaki, is roughly €8-12.
Gyros and souvlaki are the cheap eats; look for small grill shops along the main streets in Kos Town and near the harbour.
Supermarket chains like AB Vasilopoulos and Lidl have outlets in Kos Town and near Psalidi.
The main shopping street along Vasileos Pavlou and the back streets off it have high‑street brands and market stalls for affordable clothing.
The local bus from the airport to Kos Town costs about €3.50 and runs regularly; within the area, a single bus ride anywhere on the island is €1.80, or a day pass €5.50.
Eat away from the harbourfront tourist stretch where prices are higher; buy bottled water and snacks at a supermarket rather than beach kiosks; use the bus network instead of taxis for island travel.
Good to know — Kos
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · 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 Kipriotis Hippocrates
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 185 m · ~2 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.
About 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...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Kipriotis Hippocrates?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the back of the building (facing the interior courtyard or pool). The lift only serves 3 floors, so these are high enough for light and air, but avoid the roof-level rooms which may be hotter and noisier.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kipriotis Hippocrates?
Avoid ground-floor rooms overlooking the street (Kos town roads can have moped and delivery traffic until late). Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor—the motor noise carries.
Is Kipriotis Hippocrates noisy?
Main road along the front sees tourist buses and scooters from 7am to midnight. The lift motor hums audibly on floors 2 and 3 if your door is within 3m of the lift. Some early-morning kitchen prep noise may carry from the ground-floor restaurant.
Which rooms have the best views at Kipriotis Hippocrates?
A room facing south or west (toward the pool/courtyard) will capture open sky and maybe a slice of sea in the distance—especially from the 3rd floor. Avoid rooms facing north into the adjacent side street.
What are insider tips for staying at Kipriotis Hippocrates?
If you arrive by car, there's limited free street parking on the side roads behind the hotel; ask reception for a permit if needed. Request a top-floor pool-view room at check-in—these are often the last to be assigned and worth waiting a few minutes for.
What time is check-in at Kipriotis Hippocrates?
Check-in at Kipriotis Hippocrates is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kipriotis Hippocrates have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) throughout; premium tier (20 Mbps) available at 5€ per day, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kipriotis Hippocrates?
None (no municipal tax applies to 3-star hotels on Kos in 2026; 0.50€ per night per person eco-tax may be charged at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Kipriotis Hippocrates?
A gyros pita is the go‑to budget lunch, around €3-4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kipriotis Hippocrates?
The local bus from the airport to Kos Town costs about €3.50 and runs regularly; within the area, a single bus ride anywhere on the island is €1.80, or a day pass €5.50.
When is the best time to visit Kos?
May, June, September: warm enough for the beach (26-30°C), lighter tourist flow before the August rush, and lower humidity than July.
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.