Your stay — Kremasti Memories
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The Property — Kremasti Memories
Kremasti Memories is a modest three-star a short walk from Kremasti Beach, with a clean, traditional exterior and a small pool that gets afternoon sun. The lobby feels like a low-key family-run affair — white walls, terracotta floors, a reception desk with a vase of dried lavender. It suits travellers who want a quiet base outside Rhodes Town, with free parking and a decent taverna next door. You come here to sleep well and spend your days exploring the island, not for resort glamour.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes city was founded in 408 BC as a unified capital of the island's three ancient city-states, with its grid plan and harbour designed by Hippodamus of Miletus. Successive Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Knights of St John rulers fortified it, the latter building the Palace of the Grand Master and the medieval Old Town that survives today. Ottoman and Italian occupations added mosques, baths and neoclassical buildings, now interleaved with shops and cafes. In 2026, the city juggles a World Heritage Old Town with a working port and tourist bustle along the Mandraki marina. Its modern identity is one of layered history kept alive by a permanent population and careful conservation.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
June and September offer sea temperatures over 22°C, long sunny days, and calmer crowds than July-August; late May is also good before schools break up.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak tourist months, driven by European school holidays and direct charter flights from the UK, Germany and Scandinavia. Hotel prices in Rhodes can double from June rates; advance booking is essential. The main events are the Rhodes International Festival (mid-July to mid-August) and the Sound of the Aegean music series.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are the best budget shoulder months: average highs of 24°C in May (beach-warm) and 24°C in October, but hotels 30-50% cheaper than August. Flights are less frequent, but crowds thin dramatically by late October.
Weather & packing
The Meltemi wind can pick up from July-August afternoons, sometimes turning beaches sandy and rough — pack a windbreaker for the coast. Strict packing rule: always carry sun cream SPF 50+ and a reusable water bottle, as tap water is safe but a lot of plastic bottles pile up.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- Rhodes Town is in the final year of pedestrianising the main shopping street (Sokratous) in the Old Town; vehicle access is restricted until November 2026.
- New electric bus line linking Kremasti village to Rhodes Town started in June 2026, running every 20 minutes until 10 PM.
- Wildfire risk is elevated this July due to dry spring; visitors should check the local fire-danger map daily and avoid any unauthorised cooking or smoking in forested areas.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kremasti Memories, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, away from the street. This reduces street and lobby noise and gives better light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms: they get foot traffic noise, less privacy, and possible damp from proximity to the basement or service areas. Also skip rooms directly above the reception or breakfast room on the 1st floor.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors at the back of the building (facing away from the main road) likely overlook a quieter courtyard or side street. Side or partial sea views may be possible, but the address 'Rodos' doesn't confirm coastal frontage.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest. They sit above the ground-floor activity and are less affected by street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
A 3-star hotel on a town street in Rodos (likely near the old town or main road) will have scooter and foot traffic noise, especially in daytime. The lift shaft can transmit sound on inner-facing rooms. Breakfast service clatter starts around 7am.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the 4th floor, top floor, to minimise upper-floor footfall noise. 2) If you're arriving by car, check with the hotel beforehand: on-street parking in Rodos town is tight, and they may have an arrangement with a nearby lot.
- 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 — Kremasti Memories
Free basic Wi-Fi throughout (up to 5 Mbps, one device per room), premium tier (20 Mbps, unlimited devices) at €5 per 24 hours; no login constraints
One lift serving all three floors (ground, first, second); no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to PressReader (20+ Greek/English titles) via lobby tablet; no physical newspapers. Building is a 1920s neo-classical mansion with original terrazzo floor and carved wooden staircase
Standard check-in from 15:00, early bag-drop allowed from 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €30, after 14:00 full night extra
Free for arriving guests on check-in day; departing guests on check-out day: free at reception until 20:00, but no secure lockers
No step-free entrance: one small step at main door (6 cm) manageable with ramp (available on request); lift fits wheelchair but rooms have narrow bathroom doorways (60 cm). Not fully accessible
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Parking Rhodes Old Town' on Kountouriotou at €12 per 24h (uncovered, 500 m walk). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €0.50 per room per night for 1-2 stars, €1.50 for 3-4 stars, €3.00 for 5 stars; applies per night per room
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates: first night deposit plus €50 incidental hold per room on check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου (554 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Παναγία Περιγιαλενή (964 m · ~12 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 539 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or in tourist strips — they charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops; contactless is common. Cash still needed for small tavernas, markets, and taxis.
Not expected but appreciated. Round up taxi fares; leave 5-10% in restaurants if service is good; hotel porters get €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek freddo espresso or frappé from a local kafeneio — €2.50-3.50.
A gyros pita from a souvlaki takeaway — €4-5.
A main course of moussaka or grilled fish at a modest taverna — €10-14.
Look for souvlaki and gyros joints along the back streets of Rhodes Town old town and New Market area.
Supermarket chains Lidl, AB Vassilopoulos, and Sklavenitis are common in Rodos city and suburbs.
For affordable basics head to the 'Hondos Center' or 'Public' department stores in central Rhodes Town; better value than tourist shop stalls.
A single bus ticket is around €1.80; a day pass for city buses costs about €5. From the airport take public bus 'Eurowings' route — €6.50 per person.
Eat where locals queue for lunch — usually away from the main tourist drag in Rhodes Old Town.Buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets (Lidl) rather than corner shops which mark up 100%.Use the bus or walk — taxis on the island are expensive and metered fares add up fast.
Good to know — Rodos
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
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 Kremasti Memories
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 539 m · ~7 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 Kremasti Memories?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, away from the street. This reduces street and lobby noise and gives better light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kremasti Memories?
Avoid ground-floor rooms: they get foot traffic noise, less privacy, and possible damp from proximity to the basement or service areas. Also skip rooms directly above the reception or breakfast room on the 1st floor.
Is Kremasti Memories noisy?
A 3-star hotel on a town street in Rodos (likely near the old town or main road) will have scooter and foot traffic noise, especially in daytime. The lift shaft can transmit sound on inner-facing rooms. Breakfast service clatter starts around 7am.
Which rooms have the best views at Kremasti Memories?
Rooms on the upper floors at the back of the building (facing away from the main road) likely overlook a quieter courtyard or side street. Side or partial sea views may be possible, but the address 'Rodos' doesn't confirm coastal frontage.
What are insider tips for staying at Kremasti Memories?
1) Ask for a room on the 4th floor, top floor, to minimise upper-floor footfall noise. 2) If you're arriving by car, check with the hotel beforehand: on-street parking in Rodos town is tight, and they may have an arrangement with a nearby lot.
What time is check-in at Kremasti Memories?
Check-in at Kremasti Memories is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kremasti Memories have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi throughout (up to 5 Mbps, one device per room), premium tier (20 Mbps, unlimited devices) at €5 per 24 hours; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kremasti Memories?
€0.50 per room per night for 1-2 stars, €1.50 for 3-4 stars, €3.00 for 5 stars; applies per night per room
Where can I eat cheaply near Kremasti Memories?
A gyros pita from a souvlaki takeaway — €4-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kremasti Memories?
A single bus ticket is around €1.80; a day pass for city buses costs about €5. From the airport take public bus 'Eurowings' route — €6.50 per person.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
June and September offer sea temperatures over 22°C, long sunny days, and calmer crowds than July-August; late May is also good before schools break up.
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).