Your stay — Sabina Hotel
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The Property — Sabina Hotel
Sabina Hotel is a modest 3-star just off the main strip in central Rodos town. The lobby feels like a clean, quiet retreat from the tourist bustle — white walls, a small seating area, and a front desk that knows repeat guests by name. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a solid, no-fuss base a 10-minute walk from the Old Town gates. The USP is simple: low season price, high season availability, and a decent breakfast that gets you out the door quickly.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rodos town was founded in 408 BC as a planned city with a grid layout, designed by Hippodamos of Miletus. It flourished under the Knights of St John (1309–1522), who built the formidable medieval walls that still encircle the Old Town today. Ottoman and Italian colonial layers add minarets and fascist-era civic buildings. In 1947, the Dodecanese Islands were unified with Greece, ending Italian rule. Modern Rodos lives on tourism: cruise ships, sun seekers, and history buffs all share the same cobbled streets.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, June, September. Pleasant temperatures (24–28°C), sea warm enough for swimming, and enough space to walk the Old Town without dodging selfie sticks.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak months. Temperatures hover above 30°C, sun loungers are gone by 9 a.m., and hotel prices double. The Medieval Festival in late August draws cultural crowds, but the real driver is school holidays across Europe.
Budget shoulder season
April, October, and November offer discounts of 30–50% on high season rates. April is cooler (18–22°C) but fine for sightseeing; October still has beach weather early in the month with far fewer people.
Weather & packing
Rodos summers are bone-dry and exposed: the Meltemi wind can whip up a dust cloud by lunchtime. Pack a light windbreaker and a reusable water bottle — tap water is drinkable and public fountains are everywhere in the Old Town.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- Old Town pedestrianisation has been extended to Sokratous Street until end of summer; delivery vehicles only before 8 a.m.
- The restored Palace of the Grand Master now offers evening openings on Wednesdays until 9 p.m. — book ahead.
- Rodos has launched a new app for beach accessibility, listing which beaches have wheelchair ramps and accessible loos.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sabina Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a higher floor room (3rd or 4th floor) facing the back of the building, away from the street. These rooms get more natural light and are quieter in the evening.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground floor rooms near the reception or lift lobby—thin walls mean you'll hear every check-in and lobby conversation. Street-facing rooms at the front can pick up traffic noise from Rodos town roads.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floors 3-4 have a view over the street and rooftops towards the harbour or town center, depending on orientation. Back-facing rooms look onto the courtyard or neighbouring buildings, which is less interesting but much quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest, as they're above the street-level hubbub and away from lobby activity.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road in Rodos town, so there's traffic noise from scooters, delivery vans, and buses during the day. The bar area on the ground floor can echo up the stairs until late evening. No pool means no splashing noise, but the lift mechanism is audible on adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
If you're driving, park on the side street rather than the front—free street parking is easier to find a block away. Request a room with a fridge in advance (often available at 3-star level) to keep water and Greek yogurt cold. Check-in is usually smooth but ask for a late checkout if you have a late flight—they're often flexible.
- 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 — Sabina Hotel
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed ~15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. No login; just accept terms on a landing page
One lift serving all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections except emergency fire escape
No physical papers. No digital newsstand. TV in lobby shows BBC World and ERT World
Check-in from 15:00. Early bag drop allowed from 12:00 (no charge). Late check-out until 12:00 at €30; after 15:00 charged full night
Free storage at reception for same day; overnight storage not guaranteed
No step-free main entrance (one step up from street level, about 10cm). No wheelchair-accessible rooms. No lift to pool area (10 stairs). Ground-floor breakfast room and reception accessible via alternative ramp (portable, staff-assisted)
Free on-site parking in a small private lot (about 20 spaces, first-come first-serve). Nearest public car park: 'Parking Ixia' 300m east, €5 per night. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €0.50 per person per night; children under 18 exempt
Deposit & card hold: Credit card guarantee required at booking; a €100 incidental hold placed on card at check-in, released at check-out if no extras
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Amphitheatre — 727 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Alpha Bank — 147 m · ~2 min walk
Yannis — 158 m · ~2 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, as they charge high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops, but small tavernas and market stalls often prefer cash.
Tipping is appreciated but not expected; round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for good service), leave small change for taxis, and tip hotel staff a couple of euros for help.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek frappé or freddo espresso from a local kafeneio, around €2-3.
A gyros pita from a takeaway joint, around €3-4.
A main course like moussaka or grilled fish at a simple taverna, around €8-12.
Gyros and souvlaki stands are common along the main streets of Rodos town and near tourist hubs.
Lidl and AB Vassilopoulos are common budget supermarket chains in Rodos.
Affordable shopping is found at the market stalls and small boutiques in the old town, plus H&M and Zara in the new town centre.
City buses are the cheapest way around, with single tickets around €1.20; from the airport, the bus to Rodos town costs about €2.50.
Eat where locals do, away from the main tourist strips; buy bottles of water from supermarkets instead of kiosks; use public buses rather than taxis for local trips.
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 Sabina Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Alpha Bank — 147 m · ~2 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 Sabina Hotel?
Request a higher floor room (3rd or 4th floor) facing the back of the building, away from the street. These rooms get more natural light and are quieter in the evening.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sabina Hotel?
Avoid ground floor rooms near the reception or lift lobby—thin walls mean you'll hear every check-in and lobby conversation. Street-facing rooms at the front can pick up traffic noise from Rodos town roads.
Is Sabina Hotel noisy?
The hotel is on a main road in Rodos town, so there's traffic noise from scooters, delivery vans, and buses during the day. The bar area on the ground floor can echo up the stairs until late evening. No pool means no splashing noise, but the lift mechanism is audible on adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Sabina Hotel?
Front-facing rooms on floors 3-4 have a view over the street and rooftops towards the harbour or town center, depending on orientation. Back-facing rooms look onto the courtyard or neighbouring buildings, which is less interesting but much quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Sabina Hotel?
If you're driving, park on the side street rather than the front—free street parking is easier to find a block away. Request a room with a fridge in advance (often available at 3-star level) to keep water and Greek yogurt cold. Check-in is usually smooth but ask for a late checkout if you have a late flight—they're often flexible.
What time is check-in at Sabina Hotel?
Check-in at Sabina Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sabina Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed ~15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. No login; just accept terms on a landing page
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sabina Hotel?
€0.50 per person per night; children under 18 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Sabina Hotel?
A gyros pita from a takeaway joint, around €3-4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sabina Hotel?
City buses are the cheapest way around, with single tickets around €1.20; from the airport, the bus to Rodos town costs about €2.50.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June, September. Pleasant temperatures (24–28°C), sea warm enough for swimming, and enough space to walk the Old Town without dodging selfie sticks.
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).