Your stay — ΖOUBOULIA
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The Property — ΖOUBOULIA
Standing in the lobby of ΖOUBOULIA, you're met with cool white marble floors and a small honesty bar – the sort of place that nails clean, simple Cycladic-style comfort without fuss. It's a three-star family-run hotel a five-minute walk from Kos town's harbour, popular with Greek holidaymakers who want a decent pool, a decent breakfast and a base that doesn't pretend to be boutique. There's a small garden and sun terrace, and the staff know your room number by the second day.
Chronicles of Kos
Kos town was founded in the 4th century BC as the island's main city, later becoming a major Hellenistic centre famous for its medical school linked to Hippocrates. The 14th-century Castle of the Knights and the Ancient Agora survive alongside a grid of streets rebuilt after a devastating 1933 earthquake, which levelled much of the old Ottoman quarter. The resulting architecture is a low-rise jumble of Italian Rationalist blocks from the 1930s, neoclassical facades and modern concrete – practical rather than pretty. Today Kos lives off tourism, ferries and summer nightlife, with an easy-going, sun-bleached identity that mixes beach clubs with archaeological sites you can cycle between.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kos guide →Best months
May and June for long, sunny days and sea temperatures warm enough to swim, but before the meltemi winds and the worst of the crowds. September is better still – the sea is at its warmest, the island quieter and hotel rates drop 20-30%.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, with temperatures regularly above 33°C and ferries disgorging visitors by the thousand. Hotel prices at ZOUBOULIA and similar three-star properties double from May rates. The Kos Festival of classical music and theatre runs through July, but most visitors are here for the beaches and bars.
Budget shoulder season
Late May, early June and all of September offer discounts of 25-40% on peak rates, reliably good weather and far fewer tourists clogging the old town. The sea is calmest in late September.
Weather & packing
Kos has a dry Mediterranean climate, but July's meltemi wind can pick up suddenly, making beach afternoons gusty. Pack a light windbreaker or a long-sleeved linen shirt for evenings, and bring sturdy sandals – the old town's cobbles and hot pavements punish flip-flops.
Live City Briefing — Kos
- The municipal swimming pool at the Akti Miaouli seafront has been closed for maintenance since April 2025, with no confirmed reopening date – the hotel pool is fine, but don't rely on the public one.
- Construction continues on the new pedestrianisation of the harbour-front road (Iroon Polytechniou), due for completion late 2026. Expect some dust and detours along the south side of the port.
- The 'Hippocrates Garden' cultural park (5 km east) opened a new exhibition space in June 2025 with interactive displays on ancient medicine – worth a half-day trip if you've seen the main archaeological sites.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to ΖOUBOULIA, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (European ground floor) or second floor facing the inner courtyard or the quieter side of the building. These offer easier access via stairs if the lift is slow, and reduced street noise from Δωδεκανήσου.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the front side of the hotel facing Δωδεκανήσου, especially on the third floor or higher where traffic noise can echo. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft or stairwell on any floor, as these can be noisy with guest traffic.
Best views
The front-facing rooms offer views of the street and surrounding town, but these are marred by traffic. Side or rear views overlook neighbouring buildings or courtyards, which are quieter but less scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 1 and 2 (European first and second floors) are generally quietest, being above street level but not high enough to amplify road noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Δωδεκανήσου is a local road, not a major thoroughfare, but can have moderate traffic noise during the day, particularly in summer when scooters and mopeds are common. The hotel is near a junction, so occasional horns and revving can be heard. There is no bar or nightclub attached, but nearby tavernas may have outdoor seating noise until late.
Insider tips
If you have heavy luggage, request a ground-floor room to avoid the lift, which can be small and slow during check-in/out. Parking is limited to on-street spaces along Δωδεκανήσου, so arrive early or ask the hotel for a nearby public lot recommendation.
- 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 — ΖOUBOULIA
Free Wi-Fi throughout, adequate for browsing and email; login via room number and surname, no bandwidth cap
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 12:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 14:00 costs €20, subject to availability
Free luggage storage at reception after check-out on day of departure
Step-free entrance from street; lift access to all floors; no specially adapted rooms or grab rails in standard bathrooms
No on-site parking; free street parking nearby but limited in July; nearest public car park at Kos Port (€8 per 24h, 800m walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Παναγία Προσκυνήτρα (465 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ναυτικό Μουσείο Καρδάμαινας — 461 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Euronet ATM — 254 m · ~3 min walk
Καρδάμαινα — 578 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs in Kos Town and the main villages give the best rates; avoid the airport exchange bureaux and the port-side booths which charge steep commissions.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, sit-down restaurants, and larger supermarkets; many smaller cafes, bakeries, and market stalls prefer cash, especially in rural areas.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% for good service at restaurants is normal; taxis are not usually tipped unless they help with bags (just round up), and hotel cleaners appreciate a couple of euros left in the room daily.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A freddo espresso or frappé from a bakery or kafenio costs around 3-4 EUR.
A gyros pita from a takeaway or grill house is typically 4-5 EUR and filling.
A main course at a taverna serving traditional moussaka or grilled fish is usually 10-15 EUR.
Kos Town's harbour area and the main squares have several souvlaki joints and bakeries selling spinach pies and cheese pies for under 3 EUR each.
Common budget supermarkets are AB Vassilopoulos, Lidl, and Kritikos.
Kos Town's market street (plateia and side alleys) has basic high-street chains and local clothing stalls; for cheaper items, the bazaar on Wednesday at the main square.
A local bus ticket (e.g., Kos Town to Kardamena) is about 2-3 EUR; the cheapest way from the airport is the public bus (route to Kos Town, around 3-4 EUR) rather than a taxi (25-30 EUR).
Drink local wine or beer instead of imported cocktails; buy fruit, cheese, and bread from the market or Lidl for picnic lunches; avoid eating directly on the seafront in tourist resorts—walk one street back for better prices.
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 ΖOUBOULIA
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Euronet ATM — 254 m · ~3 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 ΖOUBOULIA?
Request a room on the first floor (European ground floor) or second floor facing the inner courtyard or the quieter side of the building. These offer easier access via stairs if the lift is slow, and reduced street noise from Δωδεκανήσου.
Which rooms should I avoid at ΖOUBOULIA?
Avoid rooms on the front side of the hotel facing Δωδεκανήσου, especially on the third floor or higher where traffic noise can echo. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft or stairwell on any floor, as these can be noisy with guest traffic.
Is ΖOUBOULIA noisy?
Δωδεκανήσου is a local road, not a major thoroughfare, but can have moderate traffic noise during the day, particularly in summer when scooters and mopeds are common. The hotel is near a junction, so occasional horns and revving can be heard. There is no bar or nightclub attached, but nearby tavernas may have outdoor seating noise until late.
Which rooms have the best views at ΖOUBOULIA?
The front-facing rooms offer views of the street and surrounding town, but these are marred by traffic. Side or rear views overlook neighbouring buildings or courtyards, which are quieter but less scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at ΖOUBOULIA?
If you have heavy luggage, request a ground-floor room to avoid the lift, which can be small and slow during check-in/out. Parking is limited to on-street spaces along Δωδεκανήσου, so arrive early or ask the hotel for a nearby public lot recommendation.
What time is check-in at ΖOUBOULIA?
Check-in at ΖOUBOULIA is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does ΖOUBOULIA have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, adequate for browsing and email; login via room number and surname, no bandwidth cap
Is there a city or tourist tax at ΖOUBOULIA?
€1.50 per room per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near ΖOUBOULIA?
A gyros pita from a takeaway or grill house is typically 4-5 EUR and filling.
What is the cheapest way to get around from ΖOUBOULIA?
A local bus ticket (e.g., Kos Town to Kardamena) is about 2-3 EUR; the cheapest way from the airport is the public bus (route to Kos Town, around 3-4 EUR) rather than a taxi (25-30 EUR).
When is the best time to visit Kos?
May and June for long, sunny days and sea temperatures warm enough to swim, but before the meltemi winds and the worst of the crowds. September is better still – the sea is at its warmest, the island quieter and hotel rates drop 20-30%.
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.