Your stay — Faliro
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The Property — Faliro
Faliro Hotel is a no-fuss 3-star right on Rodos Town’s beachfront strip, a short walk from the medieval Old Town. The lobby feels like a 1970s seaside haunt – terrazzo floors, potted palms, a small bar with local ouzo – and the vibe is relaxed rather than smart. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean room, sea views from the upper floors, and direct beach access without any resort gloss. The USP is location: you step out of the front door onto the sand, and the Old Town gates are ten minutes along the promenade.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rodos Town was founded in 408 BC by the Greek city-states of Ialysos, Kamiros and Lindos, who united to build a new capital on the island’s northern tip. Its ancient grid plan – one of the earliest known – still shapes the modern street layout. The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, stood here until an earthquake in 226 BC toppled it. Today the city is a Unesco World Heritage site, its fortified Old Town a dense maze of crusader-era lanes, Ottoman mosques and neoclassical mansions, while the New Town buzzes with café culture and beach life.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May and September: temperatures 24-28°C, sea warm enough for swimming, crowds moderate before/after July-August peak. June also good but getting busier.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, driven by European school holidays and the 'Rodos' charter flights. Hotel prices can double from shoulder rates. No single festival dominates, but the island-wide Panigiria (village feasts) run through August.
Budget shoulder season
Late April-early May and October are the budget sweet spots: room rates 30-50% below peak, temperatures still pleasant for sightseeing (20-25°C), fewer queues at Lindos and the Palace of the Grand Master.
Weather & packing
Rodos summers are dry and hot, but a strong meltemi wind can whip up in the afternoon, cooling the coast. Pack a lightweight windproof jacket or pashmina for evening promenades and boat trips.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- Rodos Town’s new electric bus shuttle now runs from the Old Town gates to Elli Beach every 15 minutes, free for hotel guests showing a booking confirmation.
- The Grand Hotel outdoor cinema reopens in June 2026 with Greek film screenings every Thursday – check local listings for English-subtitled nights.
- A three-day strike by municipal cleaning staff disrupted public bins in early June 2026, but a settlement was reached on June 20 – normal service should be restored for July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Faliro, 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 furthest from the street and have less foot traffic from the reception area.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or any room facing the front street. The 1st floor sits directly above the lobby and entrance, which can get noisy with people coming and going. Rooms overlooking the main road catch traffic noise, especially in summer when windows are open.
Best views
There is no scenic sea or mountain view from this property (it's a standard 3-star in Rodos town). Best option is a high-floor room facing the side alley, which gives a glimpse of local life and sky without direct street exposure.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. The hotel has 4 floors and rooms on the upper levels are quieter because they are higher above street level and have fewer guests passing by on foot.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road in Rodos town (the address is just 'Rodos'), so traffic noise is constant during the day. Mopeds and scooters are common here and create sudden loud bursts. There may also be early-morning deliveries to the hotel's service entrance, which is typically at the back.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, ask the receptionist for the best place to park—there are often free spots on the side streets off the main road, and they can tell you which ones are safest. 2. Request a room key for the back entrance if one exists; it lets you come and go directly from a quieter side street without walking through the lobby every time.
- 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 — Faliro
Free WiFi throughout, speeds around 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical papers; reception has a small bookshelf for swapping titles. The hotel is a 1970s modernist concrete building with a large interior courtyard.
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00; early bag drop available from 12:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €30, until 16:00 costs half the daily rate.
Free storage during the stay; for same-day storage before check-in or after check-out, a €5 fee applies.
Step-free access from street to lobby (ramp). Lobby and bar are wheelchair-accessible but restaurant and lower-ground pool area require 3 steps (no ramp). No adapted rooms or grab rails in bathrooms.
On-site free open-air parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is at Kalithea Springs (€5 per night, 400 m walk). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (3-star hotels in Rhodes typically do not charge a local accommodation tax; any applicable VAT is included in the room rate.)
Deposit & card hold: A 30% advance deposit is required at booking; at check-in, a credit card pre-authorisation of €50 is taken for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Saint Nektarios of Faliraki (547 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Άγιοι Απόστολοι (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 447 m · ~6 min walk
Apotheke — 646 m · ~8 min walk
Select — 444 m · ~6 min walk
Faliraki Centre & Apollo Blue — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Rodos town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist hotspots, which charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and shops; contactless is common, but smaller tavernas and market stalls may prefer cash.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% at restaurants is appreciated but not expected; taxis generally don't expect tips unless extra help is given; hotel porters get €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Greek frappe (iced instant coffee) at a local kafeneio: around €2.50.
A gyros pita from a takeaway souvlaki shop: around €3.50-4.50.
Moussaka or a grilled fish main at a modest taverna: around €10-12.
The old town's side streets and the area around Mandraki harbour are full of souvlaki joints and bakeries selling cheap pies (spanakopita, tiropita).
Supermarkets like Lidl and AB Vassilopoulos are common in Rodos town and the new town area.
The market street (Sokratous) in the old town has affordable tourist-oriented clothing and sandals; for chain stores, head to the new town's main shopping streets (Ethnarchou Makariou).
Local bus from Rodos town to nearby beaches (e.g., Faliraki) costs around €2.50 one way; from the airport, the public bus to town costs about €2.50 and runs hourly.
Eat gyros or souvlaki for cheap meals; buy water and snacks at supermarkets rather than beachfront kiosks; use public buses instead of taxis for island trips.
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 Faliro
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 447 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke — 646 m · ~8 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 Faliro?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard. These are furthest from the street and have less foot traffic from the reception area.
Which rooms should I avoid at Faliro?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or any room facing the front street. The 1st floor sits directly above the lobby and entrance, which can get noisy with people coming and going. Rooms overlooking the main road catch traffic noise, especially in summer when windows are open.
Is Faliro noisy?
The hotel is on a main road in Rodos town (the address is just 'Rodos'), so traffic noise is constant during the day. Mopeds and scooters are common here and create sudden loud bursts. There may also be early-morning deliveries to the hotel's service entrance, which is typically at the back.
Which rooms have the best views at Faliro?
There is no scenic sea or mountain view from this property (it's a standard 3-star in Rodos town). Best option is a high-floor room facing the side alley, which gives a glimpse of local life and sky without direct street exposure.
What are insider tips for staying at Faliro?
1. If you arrive by car, ask the receptionist for the best place to park—there are often free spots on the side streets off the main road, and they can tell you which ones are safest. 2. Request a room key for the back entrance if one exists; it lets you come and go directly from a quieter side street without walking through the lobby every time.
What time is check-in at Faliro?
Check-in at Faliro is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Faliro have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, speeds around 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Faliro?
None (3-star hotels in Rhodes typically do not charge a local accommodation tax; any applicable VAT is included in the room rate.)
Where can I eat cheaply near Faliro?
A gyros pita from a takeaway souvlaki shop: around €3.50-4.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Faliro?
Local bus from Rodos town to nearby beaches (e.g., Faliraki) costs around €2.50 one way; from the airport, the public bus to town costs about €2.50 and runs hourly.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May and September: temperatures 24-28°C, sea warm enough for swimming, crowds moderate before/after July-August peak. June also good but getting 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).