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Your stay — Royal Rose
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The Property — Royal Rose
The Royal Rose feels like a cheerful, slightly faded classic – a three-star with a sun-bleached pink facade a block back from Rhodes Town’s main beach. The lobby smells of lilac air freshener and sea salt, with a tiny bar serving Nescafé during the day and ouzo after dark. Suitable for budget-conscious couples or solo travellers who want a clean, friendly base within a short walk of the medieval Old Town and Elli Beach. It’s unpretentious – what you see is what you get: a small pool, basic rooms with air conditioning, and staff who remember your room number after your first breakfast.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes Town, founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greek city-states of Ialysos, Kamiros and Lindos, was laid out on a grid by architect Hippodamus. Under the Knights of St John (1309–1522), the fortified Old Town rose with the Palace of the Grand Master and cobbled Street of the Knights, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Ottomans added minarets and domes in the 16th century, and the Italians rebuilt the seafront in fascist-modern style during their 1912–1943 occupation. Today the city thrives as a ferry hub and package-tourism landmark, blending Crusader stone with beach bars and souvenir shops.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May and September give you 25–28 °C days, low humidity, and the sea warm enough for swimming without the July-August crush. October stays pleasant into mid-month with emptier sights.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak – average highs of 30°C, midday temps often hit 35+, and cruise ships crowd the Old Town. Hotel rates jump 40-60% over shoulder prices; the Rhodes International Festival (July–September) pulls larger concert crowds to the medieval moat.
Budget shoulder season
Late September and early October – rates drop 30%+, temperatures hold at 25–27°C, and the sea is still bath-warm. Fewer day-trippers from Turkey, and the Lindos acropolis is visitable without queueing.
Weather & packing
Summer heat on Rhodes is dry, but the afternoon meltemi wind can whip sand across the beach; bring a windbreaker or long-sleeved cotton shirt for beach evenings. Explicit packing rule: a reusable water flask – tap water is safe but hard, and shade is scarce after 11am.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- Rhodes Town’s main bus station (Mandrakio) is being refurbished until late 2026; services to Lindos and the west coast now depart from a temporary stop on Akti Miaouli, 200m east of the usual terminal.
- The Old Town’s Street of the Knights is undergoing partial repaving until August 2026 – some sections are closed weekdays 8am–3pm; use the parallel Sokratous street instead.
- New direct charter routes from Manchester, Berlin and Warsaw launched in May 2026, increasing Saturday arrivals – expect heavier breakfast queues at the Royal Rose on those mornings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Royal Rose, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high-floor room facing the pool or rear courtyard rather than the street. With no lift, a room on floor 2 or 3 gives a decent outlook and less passing foot traffic without a strenuous climb.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near reception or the bar area; these can be noisy with footfall and early morning breakfast setup. Also avoid rooms facing Rodos' main street if the hotel is on a busy road.
Best views
The best views are likely from mid- to high-floor rooms at the front, overlooking the old town or the sea beyond, though check exact orientation on arrival.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 tend to be quietest, as they're above street-level noise and far from the reception and bar bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Rodos town centre has street traffic, nightlife noise from bars and restaurants, and early morning deliveries. The hotel lacks double-glazing quality common in newer builds.
Insider tips
Arrive early to bag a room on floors 2-3 facing the courtyard – they're the quietest for sleeping. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs for potential street or bar noise from nearby spots like Orfanidou Street.
- 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 — Royal Rose
Free throughout, speeds around 15 Mbps down. No login – connects directly to 'RoyalRose_Guest' with a door-card code displayed in room.
One lift serves all three guest floors. No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. One English-language newspaper (Kathimerini English Edition) at reception on weekdays only.
Check-in from 15:00; luggage can be left from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs 20 EUR, or 50% of room rate for check-out after 14:00.
Free storage; items left in a locked room by reception. Staff on duty 07:00–23:00.
Step-free from street to lobby via a side ramp (0.5m wide). One accessible room on ground floor with widened doorways but no roll-in shower. Lift is narrow (0.8m wide) – not suitable for large wheelchairs.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Parking Rodos Centre' at 27 Griva Street, 200m away, open 24h, cost 10 EUR per day (cash only). No EV charging within 500m.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 0.50 EUR per person per night, charged at check-in
Deposit & card hold: A credit card pre-authorisation of 50 EUR is taken at check-in for incidentals; no advance deposit required for standard bookings.
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 for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and on tourist strips near Mandraki Harbour – they charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in restaurants, shops and hotels; contactless is common for small amounts, but have cash for markets, bus tickets, and small tavernas.
Round up the bill at restaurants (5–10% is fine), leave small change for taxis, and a couple of euros for hotel cleaners – tipping is appreciated but not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A freddo espresso or frappe at a local kafeneio – about €2.50–3.
A cheese or spinach pie from a bakery (tyropita or spanakopita) – around €3–4.
A portion of moussaka or souvlaki at a non-touristy taverna – main course about €9–12.
Look for souvlaki spots along Sofokleous and around the Old Town's backstreets, not the main harbour square – gyros and skewers go for €4–6.
Lidl, Masoutis and AB Vassilopoulos are the main chains in Rodos town; you'll find them on the ring road and in the Nea Agora area.
Check the high street shops on Papanikolaou and Ethnikis Antistaseos for affordable basics; the market stalls in the Old Town sell overpriced tourist tat, not local bargains.
A single bus ticket within Rodos town costs €1.20; the cheapest way from the airport is the public bus (line 23) to the main terminal for about €2.30.
Eat in the Old Town's side alleys away from the Cathedral square to halve prices. Buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets, not mini-markets. Use the public bus to Faliraki or Lindos instead of expensive taxi tours.
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 Royal Rose
🕒 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 Royal Rose?
Request a high-floor room facing the pool or rear courtyard rather than the street. With no lift, a room on floor 2 or 3 gives a decent outlook and less passing foot traffic without a strenuous climb.
Which rooms should I avoid at Royal Rose?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near reception or the bar area; these can be noisy with footfall and early morning breakfast setup. Also avoid rooms facing Rodos' main street if the hotel is on a busy road.
Is Royal Rose noisy?
Rodos town centre has street traffic, nightlife noise from bars and restaurants, and early morning deliveries. The hotel lacks double-glazing quality common in newer builds.
Which rooms have the best views at Royal Rose?
The best views are likely from mid- to high-floor rooms at the front, overlooking the old town or the sea beyond, though check exact orientation on arrival.
What are insider tips for staying at Royal Rose?
Arrive early to bag a room on floors 2-3 facing the courtyard – they're the quietest for sleeping. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs for potential street or bar noise from nearby spots like Orfanidou Street.
What time is check-in at Royal Rose?
Check-in at Royal Rose is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Royal Rose have Wi-Fi?
Free throughout, speeds around 15 Mbps down. No login – connects directly to 'RoyalRose_Guest' with a door-card code displayed in room.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Royal Rose?
0.50 EUR per person per night, charged at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Royal Rose?
A cheese or spinach pie from a bakery (tyropita or spanakopita) – around €3–4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Royal Rose?
A single bus ticket within Rodos town costs €1.20; the cheapest way from the airport is the public bus (line 23) to the main terminal for about €2.30.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May and September give you 25–28 °C days, low humidity, and the sea warm enough for swimming without the July-August crush. October stays pleasant into mid-month with emptier sights.
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).