🇬🇷 Rodos, Greece
Pegasos
📍 Rodos
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Your stay — Pegasos
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The Property — Pegasos
The Pegasos is a solid, sea-facing four-star on Rodos’ east coast, a short walk from the old town walls. Its lobby feels like a breezy, marble-floored lounge with harbour views through big windows, staffed by professionals who remember return guests. The USP is its location: tucked between the medieval fortress and the marina, it suits couples and older travellers who want quiet comfort without resort isolation.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rodos city was founded in 408 BCE as a planned grid settlement by the ancient Rhodians, who built the Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders. The medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was shaped by the Knights of St John from 1309 to 1522, who fortified it with moats and palatial inns. Ottoman and Italian rulers later added mosques, baths and neoclassical facades, giving the city a layered, multi-era feel. Today it’s a ferry and cruise hub, balancing its archaeological museum scene with a lively café and bar culture along the harbour.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, June and September: daytime temperatures in the mid-20s, sea warm enough for swimming (by June), and crowds thinner than July–August. The meltemi wind keeps humidity low.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season—mean highs 30-32°C, frequent meltemi winds, and Old Town ramparts packed with day-trippers from cruise ships. Hotel prices at Pegasos roughly double from June rates. The Medieval Rose Festival (June) and Rodos International Film Festival (July) draw extra visitors.
Budget shoulder season
October is the best budget shoulder month: sea still warm (22-24°C), hotel rates drop 40-50% from August, and you can walk the Palace of the Grand Master without queues. May is similarly good for quieter sightseeing.
Weather & packing
Rodos gets more persistent wind in July than many Aegean islands—the meltemi can whip up sand on eastern beaches. Pack a light windbreaker or pashmina for evenings, and a swim parka if you plan boat trips; leave heavy jeans at home.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The Rodos Old Town pedestrianisation scheme expanded in April 2025—Sokratous and Orfeos streets are now car-free from 10am–9pm, improving walking safety but meaning taxis drop you at the gates.
- A new archaeological museum annex opened in the former Knights’ Hospital in 2024, displaying recently excavated Hellenistic mosaics that were previously stored.
- July 2026 meltemi forecast: the Greek Met Office predicts stronger-than-average northerly winds this July, so check small-boat ferry schedules for cancellations to Halki or Symi.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pegasos, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd to 5th) facing the pool or side street, away from the main road. These offer more quiet and a better outlook over the complex.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those facing the main street at the front; they pick up traffic noise from Rodos town and foot traffic in the lobby area. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
Upper-floor rooms on the south or west side give partial sea or town views; the pool-side rooms offer a green outlook. No guaranteed sea view from standard rooms.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 tend to be quietest, especially if you specify a rear-facing or pool-side room.
🔊 Noise notes
Main road traffic in Rodos city, especially during peak seasons. Ground-floor rooms near the reception or restaurant hear clatter from breakfast setup and lobby chatter. The bar area can produce late-night noise.
Insider tips
1. If you have a car, ask about free or discounted on-site parking at check-in — spaces can be limited. 2. Request a room away from the lift and service areas when booking directly; note it in your reservation notes.
- 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 — Pegasos
Free WiFi throughout, 25 Mbps, no login needed – just accept the terms
One lift serves all four guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary papers; the building dates from the 1960s with a small enclosed courtyard
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00 on request. Late check-out until 14:00 costs €40 (subject to availability)
Free storage before check-in and after check-out, at reception
Wheelchair access via a side ramp to reception; lift fits standard chairs. The pool area has one step. No accessible rooms
No on-site parking. Free street parking on Kyprion Polemiston (200m west, first-come). Nearest public car park is 'Parking Rhodes Centre' at 11-13 Dimokratias Street, €12 per 24h. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night, paid on arrival
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a €50 incidental card hold on check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Agia Sofia (882 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Epsilon Shopping Center — 763 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 573 m · ~7 min walk
Nikolaos M. Chatziantoniadis Pharmacist — 806 m · ~10 min walk
Neon — 968 m · ~12 min walk
Calypso Beach & Pegasos — 439 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots in Rhodes Old Town, as they add high fees and poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops, but many small tavernas and market stalls prefer cash, especially outside the main tourist strips.
Leave 5-10% in restaurants if service is good; rounding up taxi fares is standard; tip hotel staff €1-2 per bag or for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek freddo espresso from a local kafenio costs around €2-3, significantly cheaper than tourist-cafe versions in the Old Town.
A gyros pita from a street-side grill is €3-4 and makes a filling, budget lunch.
Expect a simple main like moussaka or souvlaki at a no-frills taverna for €8-12.
Head to the backstreets of Rhodes Old Town or the New Market (Nea Agora) for cheap gyros, souvlaki, and spanakopita stalls.
Supermarkets like AB Vassilopoulos, Sklavenitis, and Lidl are common in Rodos town for cheaper basics than minimarkets.
The New Market area and the main shopping street (Ethnarchou Makariou) offer affordable high-street brands and local-market clothes.
The local bus from the town to Faliraki or Lindos costs around €2-3 per ride; a day pass isn't common — pay per trip. From the airport, the cheapest way is the public bus (line 22) to Rodos town for about €2.50.
Eat where locals queue at lunchtime, not in the tourist squares. Buy water and sunscreen from supermarkets, not beach kiosks. Skip the expensive Old Town restaurants — walk 10 minutes to the Nea Agora for better-value souvlaki.
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 Pegasos
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 573 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Nikolaos M. Chatziantoniadis Pharmacist — 806 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 Pegasos?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd to 5th) facing the pool or side street, away from the main road. These offer more quiet and a better outlook over the complex.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pegasos?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those facing the main street at the front; they pick up traffic noise from Rodos town and foot traffic in the lobby area. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Is Pegasos noisy?
Main road traffic in Rodos city, especially during peak seasons. Ground-floor rooms near the reception or restaurant hear clatter from breakfast setup and lobby chatter. The bar area can produce late-night noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Pegasos?
Upper-floor rooms on the south or west side give partial sea or town views; the pool-side rooms offer a green outlook. No guaranteed sea view from standard rooms.
What are insider tips for staying at Pegasos?
1. If you have a car, ask about free or discounted on-site parking at check-in — spaces can be limited. 2. Request a room away from the lift and service areas when booking directly; note it in your reservation notes.
What time is check-in at Pegasos?
Check-in at Pegasos is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pegasos have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, 25 Mbps, no login needed – just accept the terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pegasos?
€1.50 per room per night, paid on arrival
Where can I eat cheaply near Pegasos?
A gyros pita from a street-side grill is €3-4 and makes a filling, budget lunch.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pegasos?
The local bus from the town to Faliraki or Lindos costs around €2-3 per ride; a day pass isn't common — pay per trip. From the airport, the cheapest way is the public bus (line 22) to Rodos town for about €2.50.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June and September: daytime temperatures in the mid-20s, sea warm enough for swimming (by June), and crowds thinner than July–August. The meltemi wind keeps humidity low.
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).