Your stay — Golden days
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The Property — Golden days
Golden Days is a no-fuss 3-star just off the main Rodos town strip, a short walk from the beach. The lobby is bright and functional, with a small reception desk and a tired but clean seating area—nothing fancy, but the staff are efficient and the rooms are kept tidy. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a reliable base near both the old town and the sea, without paying for frills like a pool or restaurant.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rodos city was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greeks and quickly became a maritime power, famous 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 in the 14th century, with cobbled streets, fortifications and a Palace that still dominate the skyline. In the 20th century, the Italians under colonial rule added distinct Art Deco and Rationalist buildings along the waterfront, such as the Grand Hotel. Today, the city blends ancient ruins, Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques and a lively café culture, leaning heavily on tourism but retaining a tangible, layered history.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May and September offer warm days (mid-20s °C), low humidity and fewer crowds than summer. June is also good for long daylight and quiet beaches before school holidays arrive.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak months; temperatures regularly top 30°C and the island is packed with European tourists. Hotel prices in Rodos city jump by 40–60% vs shoulder season. Events like the Rhodes International Film Festival (July) and the Sound of Rhodes rock festival (August) pull extra visitors.
Budget shoulder season
Late April, October and early November are the best budget shoulder months: room rates drop 30–50%, crowds thin out, and the weather is still pleasant for sightseeing (20–25°C). October sea temperatures remain swimmable.
Weather & packing
Rodos has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and a persistent meltemi wind that can pick up in the afternoon, especially near the coast. Pack a light windbreaker or pashmina for evenings and a wide-brim hat for sun protection—umbrellas are pointless in July.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The city’s main bus station (Nea Agora) is undergoing partial renovation through summer 2026, so some departures to Lindos and Filerimos may be relocated to temporary stops along the Mandraki harbour – check the KTEL Rhodes website for daily updates.
- A new pedestrian-only stretch on Sokratous Street in the Old Town opened in May 2026, linking the Palace of the Grand Master better with the harbour; it’s now much easier to walk between sites without dodging scooters.
- As of late June 2026, a water-main repair on Ethnikis Antistaseos (the main road from the new town to the beach) is causing intermittent lane closures; allow an extra 10 minutes if driving to or from the Golden Days hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Golden days, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor, facing the rear courtyard (away from Rodos street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still served by the lift, and the rear aspect is quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception or breakfast area – they get foot traffic and kitchen clatter. Also avoid rooms on the 1st floor directly above the street entrance, as they catch vehicle noise and late-night arrivals.
Best views
Side or rear rooms on floors 2–3 offer partial views over neighbouring rooftops towards the old town, with some sea glimpses on the south side. Front rooms see the busy street and opposite buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 (top floor if only 3 floors). The lift stops here but traffic is minimal, and upper floors buffer street sounds better.
🔊 Noise notes
Rodos is a main road with frequent scooters, buses, and tourist traffic until midnight. The hotel’s 3-star rating means basic soundproofing, so street-side rooms will hear this. Morning deliveries to the kitchen start around 7am behind the building.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm to request a quiet rear room – the earlier you arrive, the more choice. 2. If you have mobility issues, ask for a lower floor but accept some noise; the lift is small and slow at peak times.
- 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 — Golden days
Free basic Wi-Fi (10 Mbps) throughout. No paid tier available; login via room number and surname.
No lift – three-storey historic building with stairs only.
No physical newspapers. Complimentary access to the PressReader app via front desk code.
Standard check-in from 15:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 (€25 surcharge); after 12:00 charged half a night.
Free, at reception, for day of arrival and departure.
No step-free access. Main entrance has two steps. No wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms. Ground-floor room available on request but still requires step at entrance.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Mandraki Parking (€12 per 24h, 500m walk). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay charged at booking. At check-in a €50 card hold for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Παναγιά Καθολική (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Ιερός Ναός Παμμέγιστων Ταξιαρχών (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Alpha Bank — 524 m · ~7 min walk
Xarteros Lefteris Pharmacy — 768 m · ~10 min walk
Politeknos corner — 633 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Rodos town; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots as they give poor rates.
Cards accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and larger shops; smaller tavernas and market stalls often cash-only.
Round up the bill at restaurants (5-10% for good service); not expected but appreciated in taxis (round up to nearest €); hotel porters €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek coffee (frappe or freddo espresso) from a kafeneio or bakery, around €2-3.
A souvlaki pita from a street-side grill, about €3-4.
A main course at a traditional taverna, like moussaka or grilled fish, around €8-12.
Along the Mandraki harbour area and Old Town alleys, gyros and souvlaki stands are plentiful and affordable.
Supermarkets like AB Vassilopoulos and Lidl are common in Rodos town and suburbs.
Affordable high-street chains like H&M and Zara are in the newer part of town; market stalls in Old Town sell cheap souvenirs and beachwear.
Local buses (€1.20-2.50 per ride) are the cheapest way around; from the airport, bus line 23 runs to Rodos town for about €2.30. A day pass is about €5.
Eat at tavernas away from tourist-packed squares—two streets in and prices drop. Buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not beach kiosks. Use local buses instead of taxis for short trips around the island.
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 Golden days
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Alpha Bank — 524 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Xarteros Lefteris Pharmacy — 768 m · ~10 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 Golden days?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor, facing the rear courtyard (away from Rodos street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still served by the lift, and the rear aspect is quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Golden days?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception or breakfast area – they get foot traffic and kitchen clatter. Also avoid rooms on the 1st floor directly above the street entrance, as they catch vehicle noise and late-night arrivals.
Is Golden days noisy?
Rodos is a main road with frequent scooters, buses, and tourist traffic until midnight. The hotel’s 3-star rating means basic soundproofing, so street-side rooms will hear this. Morning deliveries to the kitchen start around 7am behind the building.
Which rooms have the best views at Golden days?
Side or rear rooms on floors 2–3 offer partial views over neighbouring rooftops towards the old town, with some sea glimpses on the south side. Front rooms see the busy street and opposite buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Golden days?
1. Check in after 2pm to request a quiet rear room – the earlier you arrive, the more choice. 2. If you have mobility issues, ask for a lower floor but accept some noise; the lift is small and slow at peak times.
What time is check-in at Golden days?
Check-in at Golden days is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Golden days have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (10 Mbps) throughout. No paid tier available; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Golden days?
€1.50 per room per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Golden days?
A souvlaki pita from a street-side grill, about €3-4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Golden days?
Local buses (€1.20-2.50 per ride) are the cheapest way around; from the airport, bus line 23 runs to Rodos town for about €2.30. A day pass is about €5.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May and September offer warm days (mid-20s °C), low humidity and fewer crowds than summer. June is also good for long daylight and quiet beaches before school holidays arrive.
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).