Your stay — Sun Palace Hotel Resort
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sun Palace Hotel Resort, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on higher floors (4-6) for a quieter stay. These floors are likely to be above the main street level and away from the service entrance noise.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the first floor (ground level) might be noisier due to potential street traffic and proximity to the service entrance.
Best views
Unfortunately, with the hotel's address being in Kos, there's no clear indication of the hotel's orientation or view options.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are likely to be the quietest, as they're higher up and away from the main street level.
🔊 Noise notes
Be aware that the service entrance and nearby street traffic might generate some noise, especially on lower floors.
Insider tips
When checking in, ask about parking options, as the hotel might have a limited number of parking spaces available. Consider requesting a room with a balcony to make the most of the Greek island atmosphere and potential sea views.
- 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 — Sun Palace Hotel Resort
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, 2 historic buildings with stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical papers available in lobby
24/7 check-in, early bag-drop from 08:00, late check-out until 13:00 (€20 fee)
available for €5 per day, limited capacity
step-free access, wheelchair entries, some rooms adapted for mobility-impaired
on-site parking €15 per night, public car park €8 per day 2 minutes walk away, EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, €100 incidental card hold
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Amfiteatr — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Kids club — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 734 m · ~9 min walk
Mini Market — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro (EUR)
You can exchange currency at the airport or local banks, but rates are generally better at banks or currency exchange offices in town. Be wary of airport bureaux de change, as rates can be poor.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Kos, but some smaller shops and tavernas may only accept cash. Contactless payments are common in larger establishments.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2 euros is considered polite. For hotel staff, a small tip of 5-10 euros per day is acceptable.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →You can find a traditional Greek coffee for around 2-3 euros at a local café.
A souvlaki or gyro from a street vendor or market costs around 5-7 euros.
A traditional Greek taverna meal can cost around 15-20 euros for a main course.
The main street food areas are in the old town, around the harbor, and in the nearby markets.
Popular supermarket chains in Kos include Lidl, Carrefour, and Interspar.
You can find affordable high-street shopping in the town's shopping center or at local markets.
A daily bus ticket costs around 2-3 euros, and a taxi ride from the airport costs around 25-30 euros.
Buy a refillable water bottle to avoid single-use plastic bottles.Eat at local tavernas or street food vendors for more affordable options.Avoid exchanging money at the airport and instead use an ATM or a local bank.
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 Sun Palace Hotel Resort
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 734 m · ~9 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 Sun Palace Hotel Resort?
Request rooms on higher floors (4-6) for a quieter stay. These floors are likely to be above the main street level and away from the service entrance noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sun Palace Hotel Resort?
Rooms on the first floor (ground level) might be noisier due to potential street traffic and proximity to the service entrance.
Is Sun Palace Hotel Resort noisy?
Be aware that the service entrance and nearby street traffic might generate some noise, especially on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Sun Palace Hotel Resort?
Unfortunately, with the hotel's address being in Kos, there's no clear indication of the hotel's orientation or view options.
What are insider tips for staying at Sun Palace Hotel Resort?
When checking in, ask about parking options, as the hotel might have a limited number of parking spaces available. Consider requesting a room with a balcony to make the most of the Greek island atmosphere and potential sea views.
What time is check-in at Sun Palace Hotel Resort?
Check-in at Sun Palace Hotel Resort is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sun Palace Hotel Resort have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sun Palace Hotel Resort?
€1.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Sun Palace Hotel Resort?
A souvlaki or gyro from a street vendor or market costs around 5-7 euros.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sun Palace Hotel Resort?
A daily bus ticket costs around 2-3 euros, and a taxi ride from the airport costs around 25-30 euros.
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.