Your stay — Rodos Star
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The Property — Rodos Star
Rodos Star is a straightforward, family-run 3-star on the quiet eastern edge of the old town. The lobby feels like a modest Greek summer house – tiled floors, a small reception desk with a smiling owner, and framed photos of Rodos from the 1970s. No frills, no pool, but spotless rooms with a balcony and a generous breakfast buffet that includes fresh olives, feta and home-baked bread. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, quiet base just inside the walls, not a resort with loud bars.
Chronicles of Rodos
The city of Rodos was founded in 408 BCE by the ancient Greek city-states of Ialysos, Kamiros and Lindos as a planned port. It grew rich on maritime trade and erected the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, in 280 BCE. The Knights Hospitaller rebuilt the city after 1309 CE, enclosing it with the formidable medieval walls you see today; their Palace of the Grand Master and the Street of the Knights remain the old town’s spine. After Ottoman and Italian rule, the island united with Greece in 1948. Now Rodos city is a layered, working Mediterranean port where Byzantine churches, mosques, and Venetian Gothic buildings sit side by side, and tourism drives the summer pulse.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, September and October. The sea is warm enough by May, flowers are out, and crowds are thin. In autumn the meltemi wind drops, the water stays 23-25°C, and the medieval streets are calm.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak. The port fills with cruise ships, the beaches cram with sunbeds, and hotel prices spike 40-60% above May rates. The Sound of Light Festival in July and the prime sunbathing season are the big draws.
Budget shoulder season
June and September are prime shoulder months. June has long, hot days but far fewer tourists than July; September offers 28°C highs and discounts of 20-30% on accommodation. Book early for June as it's popular with Northern Europeans.
Weather & packing
Summer in Rodos is bone-dry and often windy, especially on the east coast where the meltemi picks up in the afternoon. Pack a light windbreaker or pashmina for evenings and a sun hat that won’t fly off.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The main promenade along the eastern walls (from the marina to the old town’s windmills) has just been repaved and re-landscaped, making it a smoother cycle-and-walk route.
- Rhodes National Theatre is staging a string of open-air plays at the medieval moat in July and August – tickets go on sale 4-6 weeks ahead and sell fast.
- The city’s new digital parking payment app (ParkRodos) now covers all the main on-street zones near Mandraki; visitors using rental cars should download it before arrival to avoid fines.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Rodos Star, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the inner courtyard or side street (away from 28th Octovriou). These floors are quieter and have less footfall near the lift. The top floor also gets more natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms: they’re closest to the street entrance, the one-step reception area, and any early-morning noise from the car park or lobby. Also avoid rooms directly above or adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the single lift can be rattly.
Best views
City-side rooms on upper floors have a view over Rodos rooftops toward the old town. If you get a rear-facing room, you’ll look onto a quieter residential courtyard with less traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest. The top floor (4th) has no overhead footsteps.
🔊 Noise notes
28th Octovriou is a primary city-centre street with buses, scooters, and late-night pedestrian traffic. The side-door ramp near the car park can also echo early-morning loading sounds. No bar or service entrance noise mentioned, but the single lift might hum in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
Parking costs €8/night but only 10 spaces — arrive before noon to grab one, or use Plateia Ethelondon Periklis public car park (€12/night, 400m walk). Check-in involves one step up to reception; if you have heavy luggage, ask for help. The WiFi password is given at check-in but it’s free and decent (15 Mbps) — no need to pre-book internet.
- 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 — Rodos Star
Free WiFi throughout; speed ~15 Mbps download, no login (password at check-in)
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; one printed Kathimerini daily at reception (first-come basis); no heritage quirks (modern 1980s block)
Check-in 14:00-22:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 (free if room ready); late check-out until 13:00 (€30), after 13:00 charged full night
Free in locked room next to lobby; no cost but tip appreciated for porter
Step-free entry via ramp (side door); no lift to reception (one step up); wheelchair users may need assistance; no adapted bathrooms
On-site parking €8/night (10 spaces, first-come); nearest public car park at Plateia Ethelondon Periklis (€12/night, 400m walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night (Greece Climate Resilience Tax, mandatory, payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit required for first night; €20 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Παναγιά Καθολική (931 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Ιερός Ναός Παμμέγιστων Ταξιαρχών (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 421 m · ~5 min walk
Xarteros Lefteris Pharmacy — 489 m · ~6 min walk
Politeknos corner — 503 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and in tourist-heavy spots on the island—they add heavy fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless is common but small tavernas and market stalls may be cash-only.
Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory: round up the bill by 5–10% in restaurants, leave small change for taxis, and €1–2 per bag for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek frappe or freddo espresso at a local kafeneio costs around €3.
A gyros pita from a takeaway shop is a solid budget lunch at €3–4.
A main course at a typical taverna (e.g. moussaka or grilled fish) costs €10–15.
Gyros and souvlaki pitas from kiosk-style places near the Old Town and Mandraki Harbour are the cheapest eats.
Lidl and AB Vassilopoulos are the common budget supermarket chains in Rhodes Town and the Rodos area.
For affordable clothing, head to the H&M and Zara in the central shopping streets off Papagou Street; market stalls in the Old Town sell cheap summer wear.
The cheapest way around is the local bus network (€2 per ride within town); from the airport, take the express bus (€3) rather than a taxi (€25–30).
Eat away from the main tourist squares in the Old Town—just one street back halves prices. Buy a multi-day bus pass if staying more than a few days. Skip the expensive boat excursions to Lindos; the public bus there is €5 each way.
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 Rodos Star
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 421 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Xarteros Lefteris Pharmacy — 489 m · ~6 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 Rodos Star?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the inner courtyard or side street (away from 28th Octovriou). These floors are quieter and have less footfall near the lift. The top floor also gets more natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Rodos Star?
Avoid ground-floor rooms: they’re closest to the street entrance, the one-step reception area, and any early-morning noise from the car park or lobby. Also avoid rooms directly above or adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the single lift can be rattly.
Is Rodos Star noisy?
28th Octovriou is a primary city-centre street with buses, scooters, and late-night pedestrian traffic. The side-door ramp near the car park can also echo early-morning loading sounds. No bar or service entrance noise mentioned, but the single lift might hum in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Rodos Star?
City-side rooms on upper floors have a view over Rodos rooftops toward the old town. If you get a rear-facing room, you’ll look onto a quieter residential courtyard with less traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Rodos Star?
Parking costs €8/night but only 10 spaces — arrive before noon to grab one, or use Plateia Ethelondon Periklis public car park (€12/night, 400m walk). Check-in involves one step up to reception; if you have heavy luggage, ask for help. The WiFi password is given at check-in but it’s free and decent (15 Mbps) — no need to pre-book internet.
What time is check-in at Rodos Star?
Check-in at Rodos Star is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Rodos Star have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed ~15 Mbps download, no login (password at check-in)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Rodos Star?
€1.50 per room per night (Greece Climate Resilience Tax, mandatory, payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Rodos Star?
A gyros pita from a takeaway shop is a solid budget lunch at €3–4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Rodos Star?
The cheapest way around is the local bus network (€2 per ride within town); from the airport, take the express bus (€3) rather than a taxi (€25–30).
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, September and October. The sea is warm enough by May, flowers are out, and crowds are thin. In autumn the meltemi wind drops, the water stays 23-25°C, and the medieval streets are calm.
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).