Your stay — Gorgona Studios
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The Property — Gorgona Studios
Gorgona Studios is a straightforward, whitewashed three-star set back from Kolymbia's main road, with a pool that catches sun all day and a bar that feels more local than touristy. Rooms are clean and basic – tile floors, kitchenette, balcony – aimed at couples or solo travellers who want a cheap base for beach days and taverna dinners, not resort pampering. Standing in the lobby, you smell chlorine from the pool and hear Greek radio from the bar, no piped muzak. The USP is price and position: a ten-minute walk to a decent pebble beach and bus stop into Rhodes Town.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes city was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greeks on a natural harbour, later fortified by the Knights of St John in the 14th century with massive walls and a moat that still stand. The medieval Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a warren of cobbled streets, mosques from Ottoman rule and restored inns from the Crusader era. After Italian occupation in the early 20th century, the city got broad sea-facing boulevards and rationalist architecture. Today it’s a busy ferry and tourism hub, blending Byzantine churches with backpacker bars and a year-round population of about 50,000.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
June and September: reliably hot (28-32°C), low humidity, sea warm enough to swim, and crowds are thinner than July-August peak. May is also good if you don't mind occasional wind.
Peak / festival surge
July-August: school holidays fill the island, temperatures hit 35-40°C, and hotel prices double; events like the Medieval Rose Festival in Rhodes Town (late May-June) and the Sound of the Sea music festival (often July) draw extra visitors. Booking six months ahead is essential.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: room prices drop 30-40% from peak, weather stays warm (May 24-28°C, October 22-26°C), and the Old Town empties out. April also works for cheap rooms but sea can be chilly (18-20°C).
Weather & packing
Rhodes gets a strong, dry meltemi wind in July, which can feel pleasant but sandblasts exposed skin at the beach. Pack a light long-sleeve shirt for evenings, a windbreaker for coastal walks, and sunblock factor 50 – the UV index is extreme by midday.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- Rhodes’ new municipal bus terminal in Kolymbia opened early 2026, cutting walk time from Gorgona Studios to the stop from 15 minutes to 5 – check timetables as routes to Lindos and Rhodes Town changed. A string of new tavernas along the Kolymbia seafront opened last summer, including a rembetiko music bar on the main square, active Friday nights. July 2026 sees a water-use restriction in parts of the island due to lower winter rainfall – your hotel will have a sign about not wasting water, but showers and pool are unaffected.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Gorgona Studios, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a top-floor room (upper 3rd floor or higher if available) for less foot traffic above and better sea views, as Rodos’s old town studios often face the Aegean. Balconies on the quieter eastern side catch the morning sun.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or stairwell — they pick up lobby chatter and door slams. Any room right above the street-facing facade (likely the front of the building) will get motorbike and pedestrian noise from the main road through town.
Best views
Ask for a room facing the eastern or southeastern side, likely overlooking the old town rooftops or a sliver of the sea. The address 'Rodos' suggests a central location, so front-facing rooms might have a lively street view but no unobstructed coastline unless you’re on a higher floor.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and above (3rd storey in UK terms) are consistently quietest, with less street rumble and no overhead footsteps from common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from the main road in Rodos town centre is the primary issue — mopeds, delivery vans, and late-night pedestrian chatter. The lift shaft can carry sound through internal walls. No specific bar or restaurant noise is confirmed, but the central location means nearby tourist spots may hum until late.
Insider tips
1. Check in early afternoon to request a quieter room before the afternoon rush — the front desk can often switch if you’re polite. 2. If you have a car, street parking is tight in Rodos town; ask the staff for the nearest free lot (often near the marina) rather than risking a ticket on the main road.
- 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 — Gorgona Studios
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx 15 Mbps down, no login required
No lift; all rooms on first floor accessed by stairs only
No daily newspapers or digital newsstand
Standard check-in from 15:00; bag drop available from 12:00; late check-out until 13:00 for 20 EUR
Free luggage room off the lobby
No step-free access; main entrance has three steps and no ramp
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Rodos Beach Parking, 300 m away, 10 EUR per 24 hours; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 0.50 EUR per room per night
Deposit & card hold: Full amount charged at booking; 50 EUR incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Saint Nektarios of Faliraki (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Άγιοι Απόστολοι (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Epsilon Shopping Center — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 189 m · ~2 min walk
Apotheke — 739 m · ~9 min walk
Sally's — 73 m · ~1 min walk
Faliraki Centre & Apollo Blue — 453 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in the city centre or at a bank; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots as rates are poor.
Cards are widely accepted in most restaurants, shops, and hotels; contactless is common, but carry some cash for small purchases or market stalls.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants; not expected in taxis but rounding up is appreciated; hotel staff usually get a couple of euros for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A freddo espresso from a local kafeneio or street-side cafe, around €2.50.
A gyros pita from a takeaway, around €3-4.
A main course at a traditional taverna like moussaka or souvlaki, around €8-10.
Old Town streets like Sokratous, Mitropoleos, and along the Mandraki harbour have cheap souvlaki, gyros, and kebab stalls.
Supermarkets like AB Vassilopoulos and Lidl are common for self-catering.
Market stalls on Sokratous Street in the Old Town and shops along Orfanidou and Ethnikis Antistaseos offer affordable clothing.
The cheapest way to get around is walking; for longer trips, use local buses (single ride €1.20-1.80). From the airport, take the public bus for €2.50 (route 04 or 05) rather than a taxi (around €25-30).
Eat at tavernas away from the waterfront and main tourist squares for better prices. Use the free public water fountains to refill bottles. Buy snacks and drinks from supermarkets, not kiosks.
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 Gorgona Studios
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 189 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke — 739 m · ~9 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 Gorgona Studios?
Request a top-floor room (upper 3rd floor or higher if available) for less foot traffic above and better sea views, as Rodos’s old town studios often face the Aegean. Balconies on the quieter eastern side catch the morning sun.
Which rooms should I avoid at Gorgona Studios?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or stairwell — they pick up lobby chatter and door slams. Any room right above the street-facing facade (likely the front of the building) will get motorbike and pedestrian noise from the main road through town.
Is Gorgona Studios noisy?
Street noise from the main road in Rodos town centre is the primary issue — mopeds, delivery vans, and late-night pedestrian chatter. The lift shaft can carry sound through internal walls. No specific bar or restaurant noise is confirmed, but the central location means nearby tourist spots may hum until late.
Which rooms have the best views at Gorgona Studios?
Ask for a room facing the eastern or southeastern side, likely overlooking the old town rooftops or a sliver of the sea. The address 'Rodos' suggests a central location, so front-facing rooms might have a lively street view but no unobstructed coastline unless you’re on a higher floor.
What are insider tips for staying at Gorgona Studios?
1. Check in early afternoon to request a quieter room before the afternoon rush — the front desk can often switch if you’re polite. 2. If you have a car, street parking is tight in Rodos town; ask the staff for the nearest free lot (often near the marina) rather than risking a ticket on the main road.
What time is check-in at Gorgona Studios?
Check-in at Gorgona Studios is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Gorgona Studios have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx 15 Mbps down, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Gorgona Studios?
0.50 EUR per room per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Gorgona Studios?
A gyros pita from a takeaway, around €3-4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Gorgona Studios?
The cheapest way to get around is walking; for longer trips, use local buses (single ride €1.20-1.80). From the airport, take the public bus for €2.50 (route 04 or 05) rather than a taxi (around €25-30).
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
June and September: reliably hot (28-32°C), low humidity, sea warm enough to swim, and crowds are thinner than July-August peak. May is also good if you don't mind occasional wind.
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).