🇬🇷 Rodos, Greece
Ilyssion
📍 Μακρύς Τοίχος, Πεύκοι 851 07, Greece
Your stay — Ilyssion
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The Property — Ilyssion
The Ilyssion is a fuss-free, mid-range hotel on the eastern edge of Rhodes Town, a short walk from the beach and the medieval Old Town. Its lobby is clean, bright and functional, with marble floors, a small seating area and reception staff who get you checked in quickly. It suits couples or solo travellers who want a decent, affordable base near the waterfront without paying for resort extras. The USP is the quiet location on the coastal road, with easy access to both the historic centre and the beachfront restaurants.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes Town was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greek city-states of Ialysos, Kamiros and Lindos, who united to build a new capital. The city’s most distinctive feature is the medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site largely built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 14th century after they conquered the island. Ottoman rule added mosques and baths, while Italian colonisers in the early 20th century restored the fortifications and broadened the coastal promenades. Today, Rhodes is a lively mix of ancient ruins, Byzantine churches, Ottoman minarets and palatial knights’ quarters, all within a 2 km stretch. The modern city balances tourism with a year-round population of about 50,000, giving it a lived-in feel even in high season.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm sea temperatures, reliable sunshine, and far fewer crowds than July–August. The island’s greenery is still lush in late spring, and September’s evenings are perfect for dining outside.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the hottest and busiest months, with temperatures regularly hitting 33°C. Rhodes’ peak is driven by European school holidays and charter flights; hotel prices in the Ilyssion area can double from shoulder-season rates. The city’s big event is the Medieval Festival in July, with jousting and market stalls in the moat.
Budget shoulder season
October and April are the best shoulder months: temperatures are 20–25°C, flights are cheaper, and hotel prices drop sharply. The sea is still warm in October, but the risk of a few rainy days increases.
Weather & packing
Rhodes gets a strong, dry northerly wind called the meltemi in July, which can kick up dust and make beach umbrellas flap. Pack a lightweight windproof jacket for evenings and a pair of secure sunglasses for gusty days.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The Old Town’s main pedestrian routes (Socratous and Aristotle) have been repaved and widened, improving foot traffic but expect construction barriers until late 2026.
- Rhodes Town’s new electric bus fleet started on the coastal route from the Aquarium to Kallithea in April 2026 – useful for reaching quieter beaches without a car.
- The annual Medieval Festival runs from July 3 to 7 in 2026, with nighttime jousting and archery inside the moat; book Old Town restaurants early those evenings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ilyssion, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a higher floor, ideally 3rd or 4th, overlooking the rear courtyard rather than the street — quieter and more private.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the entrance or reception area, as they can pick up lobby and street noise. Rooms directly above the breakfast room may also hear early morning clatter.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors facing the rear courtyard or side streets offer the best views of the surrounding Rodos townscape, avoiding the main road.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are generally the quietest, being further from street level and common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Rodos has busy streets, especially along main roads. The hotel's location on a street in town means potential for traffic and pedestrian noise during the day, plus late-night activity in summer.
Insider tips
1. If you're arriving by car, ask about free on-street parking nearby or paid garages — the hotel may not have its own lot. 2. Request a room on a higher floor when booking, as this is a 3-star without a lift or with a small lift that serves limited floors; stairs can be a challenge with luggage.
- 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 — Ilyssion
Free WiFi throughout, download speed ~25 Mbps, no login required.
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand; one complimentary Greek daily (Kathimerini) at reception. Building is a 1960s modern block with no notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 without guarantee of room until 15:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs €30 (subject to availability).
Free storage after check-out or pre-check-in; locked room on ground floor.
Step-free main entrance via ramp; one accessible room on ground floor with wide doorways and roll-in shower; lift fits standard wheelchair but not oversized models.
No on-site parking; free street parking zone (7:00–20:00 Monday–Friday) but spaces fill by 09:00. Nearest 24h public car park: 'Parking Mandraki' 300m away, €12 per 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night, paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €50 incidentals hold on credit card at check-in
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Palm — 779 m · ~10 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 spots near Mandraki Harbour as they charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common, but keep small cash for street markets and some smaller tavernas.
Restaurants: round up the bill or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis: round up to the nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, €1-2 per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek frappé or freddo espresso at a local kafeneio: around €2.50-3.00.
A gyros pita from a souvlaki shop: €3.00-4.00.
A main course at a modest taverna (like moussaka or grilled fish): around €10-12.
The area around Orfanidou Street in Rodos Old Town has several souvlaki gyros spots; also the market near the New Market (Nea Agora) is good for cheap eats during the day.
Lidl, also Masoutis and AB Vassilopoulos are common supermarkets in Rodos; they have good coverage around the island.
Popular high-street chains like H&M and Zara are at the Rodos Park shopping area; for cheap local markets, the Old Town's Street of the Knights has souvenir and casual wear stalls.
Local bus from Rodos town to nearby beaches: €1.20-2.50 per ride; a day pass (e.g., for the east coast) costs about €5. From the airport, the public bus to Rodos town is €2.50; taxis are €25-30.
Eat where locals eat: avoid restaurants with English menus and commission-based touts. Buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not resort kiosks. Use bus day passes and walk in Old Town to skip expensive tours.
Good to know — Rodos
Type C/F · 230V
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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 Ilyssion
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 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.
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 Ilyssion?
Request a higher floor, ideally 3rd or 4th, overlooking the rear courtyard rather than the street — quieter and more private.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ilyssion?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the entrance or reception area, as they can pick up lobby and street noise. Rooms directly above the breakfast room may also hear early morning clatter.
Is Ilyssion noisy?
Rodos has busy streets, especially along main roads. The hotel's location on a street in town means potential for traffic and pedestrian noise during the day, plus late-night activity in summer.
Which rooms have the best views at Ilyssion?
Rooms on the upper floors facing the rear courtyard or side streets offer the best views of the surrounding Rodos townscape, avoiding the main road.
What are insider tips for staying at Ilyssion?
1. If you're arriving by car, ask about free on-street parking nearby or paid garages — the hotel may not have its own lot. 2. Request a room on a higher floor when booking, as this is a 3-star without a lift or with a small lift that serves limited floors; stairs can be a challenge with luggage.
What time is check-in at Ilyssion?
Check-in at Ilyssion is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ilyssion have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, download speed ~25 Mbps, no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ilyssion?
€1.50 per room per night, paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Ilyssion?
A gyros pita from a souvlaki shop: €3.00-4.00.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ilyssion?
Local bus from Rodos town to nearby beaches: €1.20-2.50 per ride; a day pass (e.g., for the east coast) costs about €5. From the airport, the public bus to Rodos town is €2.50; taxis are €25-30.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June and September: warm sea temperatures, reliable sunshine, and far fewer crowds than July–August. The island’s greenery is still lush in late spring, and September’s evenings are perfect for dining outside.
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).