Your stay — Amalia Hotel
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The Property — Amalia Hotel
The Amalia Hotel is a reliable, no-nonsense 3-star right on the edge of Rhodes Old Town, just inside the New Town. The lobby is cool and tiled, with a small reception desk and a seating area that feels more functional than flashy. There's a decent-sized pool out back, and the USP is location: you can walk straight into the medieval walls in under five minutes. This suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, central base without frills.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes town was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greeks and quickly became a major maritime power, known for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built by the Knights of St John from 1309 onwards, with its fortified walls, cobbled streets, and the Palace of the Grand Master. Ottoman rule from 1522 added minarets and mosques, while Italian occupation in the early 20th century brought wider boulevards and neoclassical buildings. Today, the city is a vibrant mix of ancient, medieval, and modern, drawing visitors to its beaches, history, and lively nightlife.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May and September offer warm, sunny weather (mid-20s °C) with fewer crowds than peak summer. June is also excellent, with long days and sea temperatures perfect for swimming, but it edges towards busier.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season, driven by school holidays and the intense Mediterranean heat (often 30-35°C). Hotel prices double or triple from shoulder season, and the island fills with package tourists. No single festival drives it, just pure summer demand.
Budget shoulder season
Late April, May, and October are the best budget months. April can be rainy, but May and October see discounts of 30-50% compared to August, with pleasant weather (low 20s °C) and far fewer tourists clogging the Old Town and beaches.
Weather & packing
Rhodes has a 'meltemi' wind in July and August, which can whip up strong northerly breezes in the afternoon, especially on the east coast. Pack a light, wind-resistant jacket or cover-up, even in high summer, and always carry water and sunscreen.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The city’s main bus terminal (KTEL) near the New Market is undergoing renovation until late 2026, with temporary stops on Mandilara Street; check local signs for route changes.
- A new cycle lane along the waterfront from the Old Town to Kallithea Beach opened in early 2026, offering a car-free way to explore the coast.
- Summer 2026 sees the return of the weekly medieval pageant in the Old Town on Thursday evenings (July–August), re-enacting the Knights' procession with costumes and torches.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Amalia 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 rear courtyard. These are above street level but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy, and the rear aspect cuts out most of the road noise from Rodos town's main thoroughfares.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or bar area. The 3-star setup means thin walls and doors, so you'll hear every check-in conversation, lobby TV, and early-morning cleaning crew. Also skip any room directly above the bar—live music or TV noise can last until midnight.
Best views
Ask for a side-facing room (east or west) rather than front or rear. Front looks onto the street with parked cars and a main pedestrian route; rear sees a service alley and air-con units. A side room gives a quieter angle and a sliver of the old town walls if you're lucky.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. They're high enough to avoid street-level bustle but not so high that the lift's mechanical hum is an issue.
🔊 Noise notes
Rodos town's main street outside gets early-morning delivery trucks and tourist groups from 7am. The bar on the ground floor sometimes has acoustic music until 11pm. The lift is a single old-style cage—you'll hear it clunking between floors, especially from rooms beside the shaft.
Insider tips
1. Park in the free municipal lot two blocks south instead of paying the hotel's limited space. 2. Check-in early (before 3pm) to request a courtyard-facing room; the afternoon receptionist is more flexible with upgrades on quiet seasons.
- 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 — Amalia Hotel
Free Wi-Fi throughout, ~15 Mbps, no login code needed—just accept terms on browser
One lift serves main building (3 floors); pool wing is ground-level only, no stairs
Digital press via PressReader on lobby tablet (no physical papers); building is a 1960s modernist block with original mosaic floor in lobby
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 12:00 at reception; late check-out until 14:00 for 30 €, subject to availability
Free luggage room behind reception; open 08:00–22:00 daily
Step-free entrance via side ramp; lift to all guest floors; no accessible rooms designated – standard bathrooms with tubs
On-site free parking for 20 cars (first-come); overflow at public car park 'Parking Center Rodos' 800m away at 8 €/24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 0.50 € per room per night (paid at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; 50 € incidental hold by card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Aghia Marina (215 m · ~3 min walk)
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist piers which take a hefty commission.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless is common but have cash for small kiosks, taxis, and market stalls.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated but not expected; tip taxi drivers a couple of euros for airport runs; leave a euro per bag for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A freddo espresso at a local kafeneio — around €2.50-3.00.
A gyros pita from a street stand, around €3-4.
A grilled fish or souvlaki main at a taverna, typically €10-12.
The old town's side streets near the harbour are lined with gyros and souvlaki joints; also try the market area for cheap pies and pastries.
Supermarkets like AB Vassilopoulos, Masoutis, and Lidl are common in Rodos town and along the main roads.
The town's high street, Ethnikis Antistaseos, has chain stores like H&M and Zara; the old market also sells cheap beachwear and souvenirs.
A single bus ticket within the town is €1.20; the cheapest airport transfer is the local bus line to the town centre (about €2.50 each way).
Eat at tavernas away from the tourist marina where prices drop by a third; fill a reusable water bottle at public fountains (free and safe); buy a multi-ride bus ticket if you plan several trips in one day.
Good to know — Rodos
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rodos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Amalia Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Olympic Palace Resort, Ixia → Rhodes Town (Mandriaki harbour)
💡 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.
Rodos City Centre Terminus → Rodos Paradise Villa area (stop: Pefki Street)
💡 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.
Akti Miaouli stop (100m from Elakati) → Faliraki Beach
💡 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.
Stella's Country Home (Koskinou) → Rodos Town (Mandráki)
💡 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.
Olympic Palace Resort, Ixia → Rhodes Town centre
💡 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.
Stella's Country Home (Koskinou) → Rodos Town Centre
💡 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.
Stegna Village Stop → Rodos Town (Mandriki stop)
💡 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.
Diagoras Airport (RHO) → Avenue of the Sea stop near Olympic Palace
💡 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.
Airport Bus Stop (outside arrivals) → Mandraki Bus Stop (near Elakati)
💡 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.
Rhodes International Airport → Stella's Country Home (Koskinou stop)
💡 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.
Diagoras Airport Bus Stop → Rodos City Centre (nearest stop to villa: Rhodes Town Terminus)
💡 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.
Rodos Airport Bus Stop → Stegna Village Stop (near B&B)
💡 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.
About Rodos
Wikipedia ↗
Rhodes ( ; Greek: Ρόδος, romanized: Ródos [ˈroðos]) is the largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands and their historical capital; it is the ninth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Administratively, Rhodes constitutes a separate municipality within the Rhodes regional unit, which is part of the...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Amalia Hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard. These are above street level but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy, and the rear aspect cuts out most of the road noise from Rodos town's main thoroughfares.
Which rooms should I avoid at Amalia Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or bar area. The 3-star setup means thin walls and doors, so you'll hear every check-in conversation, lobby TV, and early-morning cleaning crew. Also skip any room directly above the bar—live music or TV noise can last until midnight.
Is Amalia Hotel noisy?
Rodos town's main street outside gets early-morning delivery trucks and tourist groups from 7am. The bar on the ground floor sometimes has acoustic music until 11pm. The lift is a single old-style cage—you'll hear it clunking between floors, especially from rooms beside the shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at Amalia Hotel?
Ask for a side-facing room (east or west) rather than front or rear. Front looks onto the street with parked cars and a main pedestrian route; rear sees a service alley and air-con units. A side room gives a quieter angle and a sliver of the old town walls if you're lucky.
What are insider tips for staying at Amalia Hotel?
1. Park in the free municipal lot two blocks south instead of paying the hotel's limited space. 2. Check-in early (before 3pm) to request a courtyard-facing room; the afternoon receptionist is more flexible with upgrades on quiet seasons.
What time is check-in at Amalia Hotel?
Check-in at Amalia Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Amalia Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, ~15 Mbps, no login code needed—just accept terms on browser
Is there a city or tourist tax at Amalia Hotel?
0.50 € per room per night (paid at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Amalia Hotel?
A gyros pita from a street stand, around €3-4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Amalia Hotel?
A single bus ticket within the town is €1.20; the cheapest airport transfer is the local bus line to the town centre (about €2.50 each way).
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May and September offer warm, sunny weather (mid-20s °C) with fewer crowds than peak summer. June is also excellent, with long days and sea temperatures perfect for swimming, but it edges towards busier.
Top Attractions in Rodos
💡 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.
💡 Go early morning before 09:00 for photos without crowds. The nearby Jewish Quarter has fewer tourists.
💡 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.
💡 Sunset from the pier is excellent. Bring water shoes if you want to wade. The fish market nearby is lively at 08:00.
💡 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.
💡 Start at the Liberty Gate end; the path is mostly flat and takes about 40 minutes. Good for early morning.
💡 Climb at sunset for clear views over the bay and modern city. No ticket needed.
💡 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).