Your stay — Daniel
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The Property — Daniel
The Daniel is a straightforward 3-star in Rodos town, built in 1972 and recently updated. It's a whitewashed mid-rise with a shaded rooftop terrace and a small pool. The lobby is tiled, cool and functional, with a receptionist who'll hand you a map and point to the nearest bus stop. Best for budget travellers who want a clean base near the beach and Old Town, not atmosphere.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rodos city was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greek states of Ialysos, Kamiros and Lindos. It became famous for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders, which stood by the harbour until an earthquake in 226 BC. The medieval Old Town was built by the Knights Hospitaller from 1309 onward, encircling the Palace of the Grand Master. After Ottoman rule in 1522 and Italian occupation in 1912, it's now a UNESCO World Heritage site blending Greek, Crusader and Ottoman layers. Today it's a bustling tourist port where locals run family shops and the fortress walls still dominate the skyline.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, June and September – warm and sunny with sea temperatures around 22–24°C, but crowds are thinner than in high summer and flights are cheaper.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season, driven by summer school holidays and charter flights from northern Europe. Hotel prices at the Daniel double from June. The Medieval Rose Festival in June also raises demand.
Budget shoulder season
October is the best budget shoulder month: mild air (25°C highs), warmer sea (23°C), and hotel rates drop 40% from August. April also works but the sea is cooler (18°C).
Weather & packing
Rodos has a Mediterranean climate with a strong meltemi wind in July, cooling the coast but flattening gusts if it blows from the north-east. Pack a light windbreaker for evenings and a strap for sunglasses or hats.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- Rodos town's municipal beach at Elli has reopened after 2024 renovation with new showers and sunbed rentals.
- The Old Town's main pedestrian street, Sokratous, has two new craft breweries and a street-food market replacing old souvenir shops.
- Greek public transport strikes are scheduled for early July, so check KTEL bus and taxi apps before moving between town and Lindos.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Daniel, 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 side street (not the main road). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but still within easy reach of the lift, and the side orientation avoids the busier Rodos traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and rooms facing the main street. Ground-floor rooms can pick up noise from the lobby and passing pedestrians, while street-facing rooms suffer from traffic and scooter noise, especially in summer.
Best views
The best view is from rooms on the side street (east or west orientation) on floors 3-4—you'll see local rooftops and maybe a sliver of sea or hill, without the chaos of the main road. Avoid 'city view' rooms that overlook the car park or concrete wall.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. They're above the street-level bustle but not high enough to be near roof machinery or lift mechanisms.
🔊 Noise notes
Rodos town has heavy scooter and moped traffic, especially in summer evenings until late. The hotel's main road address means constant buzz from tour buses, taxis, and delivery trucks from 7am. Internal noise from the lift and hallways is moderate; thin walls can make neighbours audible.
Insider tips
1) Arrive with printed booking confirmation—this 3-star often has slow check-in with limited English. 2) Request a room on the side street and higher floor at booking, then confirm by phone a day before—they rarely upgrade walk-ins. 3) The lift is tiny and slow; pack light if on upper floors.
- 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 — Daniel
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed ~15 Mbps; no login required, just select network 'Hotel Daniel'
One lift serving all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical papers or digital newsstand; lobby TV shows Euronews
Check-in 14:00–22:00; bag drop from 10:00 free. Late check-out until 13:00 with €30 supplement, subject to availability
Free secure storage at reception for same-day arrival/departure; no overnight storage
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; no specially adapted rooms or grab rails in bathrooms
Free on-site parking for ~15 cars, first-come first-served. Nearest public car park is Municipal Parking 'Koskinou' 2 km away, €5/day. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night (mandatory tourist tax, paid at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full stay amount charged at booking; €50 incidental hold placed on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Άγιος Ιωάννης (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 48 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Rodos town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaus at the airport or tourist strips, which have poor rates and high fees.
Major credit/debit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless payments are common in Rodos town, but cash is still king in smaller villages and markets.
Rounding up or leaving 5–10% is appreciated but not expected in restaurants; for taxis, rounding up to the nearest euro is fine; hotel staff appreciate €1–2 per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek coffee (frappé or freddo) at a local kafeneio: around €2.50–3.
A souvlaki pita from a street-side grill: €3.50–5.
A main course at a simple taverna (moussaka or grilled fish): around €10–12.
The old town alleys and the Mandraki area have many souvlaki and gyros stands; the night market in the new town also offers affordable bites.
Supermarket chains like AB Vassilopoulos and Lidl are common; the open-air market on the harbour (Saturday mornings) has fresh produce at low prices.
The main shopping streets in Rodos town (e.g., Orfanidou, Sofokleous) have high-street chains; the old town has souvenirs and local textiles but prices are higher.
Local buses (€1.20–2 per trip within the town) and a day pass (€5) for unlimited rides; from the airport, take the express bus (€2.50) into town — taxis cost €20+.
Eat at tavernas away from the tourist strip (e.g., in the old town's side streets) for lower prices; buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not mini-markets; use the public bus system rather than renting a scooter.
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 Daniel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 48 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Daniel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the side street (not the main road). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but still within easy reach of the lift, and the side orientation avoids the busier Rodos traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Daniel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and rooms facing the main street. Ground-floor rooms can pick up noise from the lobby and passing pedestrians, while street-facing rooms suffer from traffic and scooter noise, especially in summer.
Is Daniel noisy?
Rodos town has heavy scooter and moped traffic, especially in summer evenings until late. The hotel's main road address means constant buzz from tour buses, taxis, and delivery trucks from 7am. Internal noise from the lift and hallways is moderate; thin walls can make neighbours audible.
Which rooms have the best views at Daniel?
The best view is from rooms on the side street (east or west orientation) on floors 3-4—you'll see local rooftops and maybe a sliver of sea or hill, without the chaos of the main road. Avoid 'city view' rooms that overlook the car park or concrete wall.
What are insider tips for staying at Daniel?
1) Arrive with printed booking confirmation—this 3-star often has slow check-in with limited English. 2) Request a room on the side street and higher floor at booking, then confirm by phone a day before—they rarely upgrade walk-ins. 3) The lift is tiny and slow; pack light if on upper floors.
What time is check-in at Daniel?
Check-in at Daniel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Daniel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed ~15 Mbps; no login required, just select network 'Hotel Daniel'
Is there a city or tourist tax at Daniel?
€1.50 per room per night (mandatory tourist tax, paid at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Daniel?
A souvlaki pita from a street-side grill: €3.50–5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Daniel?
Local buses (€1.20–2 per trip within the town) and a day pass (€5) for unlimited rides; from the airport, take the express bus (€2.50) into town — taxis cost €20+.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June and September – warm and sunny with sea temperatures around 22–24°C, but crowds are thinner than in high summer and flights are cheaper.
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).