Your stay — Sergios
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The Property — Sergios
Sergios is a straightforward, family-run hotel on the eastern edge of Rodos town, just across the road from a long, sandy beach. The lobby feels like a small Greek café: white tiles, dark wooden reception, a sofa and a vending machine, with the smell of suncream and sea salt drifting in from the open front door. It suits budget travellers and couples who want a clean, no-frills base for a beach-and-sightseeing holiday, not a resort experience. The garden courtyard with a small pool is the main hangout, and the breakfast buffet is basic but fills you up for the day.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rodos town was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greeks as a planned city on a grid system, and it grew wealthy on maritime trade. Its medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was largely built by the Knights Hospitaller from 1309 to 1522, enclosing palaces, churches and cobbled streets within massive fortress walls. After Ottoman rule and a brief Italian occupation in the early 20th century, the town became part of modern Greece in 1948. Today, it mixes ancient ruins, Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques and Italian neoclassical buildings, and its harbour is still a busy ferry and cruise-ship port. Locals keep the old town alive with tavernas and workshops, while the new town has a relaxed seaside vibe.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
September, June and mid-May: daytime temperatures are warm but not scorching (mid-20s to low 30s °C), the sea is swimmable, and crowds have not yet peaked or have thinned out.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest months, with temperatures often above 33°C and packed beaches and Old Town streets. Hotel prices at Sergios typically rise 30-40% above shoulder-season rates, driven by European school holidays and charter flights. The medieval fortifications host a sound-and-light show.
Budget shoulder season
Late April to early June and October: you get 20-28°C weather, discounts of around 20-30% on room rates, and almost empty streets on weekdays.
Weather & packing
Rodos is windier than most Greek islands — the meltemi wind can pick up suddenly in summer afternoons, making a light pashmina or windbreaker useful for evening rooftop drinks. Pack a pair of proper walking sandals that stay on your feet: the Old Town's marble flagstones are smooth and get very hot at midday, and you’ll want stable grip for steep castle steps.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The new electric bus line linking Rodos town centre with the beach strip at Faliraki launched in late 2025, with a stop a 10-minute walk from Sergios; single tickets are €1.80.
- The Grand Master’s Palace in the Old Town reopened its east wing exhibition on ancient maritime trade in March 2026, with expanded opening hours until 8pm in July.
- The annual Rodos International Festival of Medieval Music and Dance runs from 25 June to 5 July in the Old Town moat; expect evening street closures near the Palace gate.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sergios, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors sit above street-level noise but are low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy, and the orientation away from the main road cuts traffic sounds.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the reception or breakfast area, as foot traffic and morning clatter carry. Also skip rooms directly above the bar (if present) due to late-night noise.
Best views
Rooms on upper floors (3rd or 4th) with a front-facing orientation give you a view over the street towards the old town or coast, though expect some traffic. Rear-facing rooms offer a quieter outlook onto neighbouring buildings or a courtyard.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 through 4 are the quietest, assuming a typical low-rise hotel with 4 floors. Higher floors have less street rumble and less footfall from the lobby.
🔊 Noise notes
Rodos old town is busy with scooters, delivery vans, and tourist foot traffic until late evening. The hotel's street-facing side will pick up that noise, especially in summer windows-open season. Also, the lift motor can be audible in adjacent rooms on any floor.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, ask reception about free street parking spots on side streets north of the hotel — cheaper than the paid lot. 2. Request a room with a small fridge or kettle at booking; many 3-star hotels in Rodos have them, but not always in every room, and it's worth confirming.
- 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 — Sergios
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Guest floors 1–2 served by one lift from lobby; 3rd floor (4 rooms) via stairs only
No physical papers; no digital newsstand
Check-in 15:00–23:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 (free); late checkout fee €20 until 14:00, after 14:00 charged half-night rate
Free, behind front desk; no locked luggage room
No step-free entry (two steps at main door); no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathroom; lift too narrow for standard wheelchair
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Mandraki Park Garage, €15 per 24h (10-min walk). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per room per night (climate resilience tax, charged at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card 7 days before arrival; €50 incidental hold at check-in
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Ελληνικό Παντοπωλείο — 309 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in the city for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots due to poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in restaurants, shops, and hotels, but cash is still needed for smaller tavernas, street stalls, and some taxis. Contactless is common.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated but not expected. Not required for taxis; a euro is fine for hotel porters and cleaners.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek frappe or iced Freddo cappuccino at a local café or kafeneio costs around €3–4.
A gyros pita, cheese pie, or spanakopita from a bakery or street vendor is about €4–5.
A main course at a family-run taverna, such as souvlaki or moussaka, costs around €8–12.
The Old Town and the stretch along Mandraki Harbour have numerous gyros stands and bakeries selling cheap pies.
Supermarkets are AB (Vasilopoulos), Sklavenitis, and Lidl; they have everything from fresh produce to basics.
The main shopping street (Papagou) in the New Town has chain stores like H&M and Zara, plus local boutiques for fair prices.
The local bus network (Rodal) with a single ticket at €1.20–1.80 is the cheapest way around. From the airport, the public bus to the city centre (line 201) costs €2.50.
Eat where locals eat, away from the Old Town's main tourist lanes. Buy fruit, water, and snacks from supermarkets rather than minimarkets or kiosks. Use the public bus instead of taxis for island 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 Sergios
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 Sergios?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors sit above street-level noise but are low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy, and the orientation away from the main road cuts traffic sounds.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sergios?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the reception or breakfast area, as foot traffic and morning clatter carry. Also skip rooms directly above the bar (if present) due to late-night noise.
Is Sergios noisy?
Rodos old town is busy with scooters, delivery vans, and tourist foot traffic until late evening. The hotel's street-facing side will pick up that noise, especially in summer windows-open season. Also, the lift motor can be audible in adjacent rooms on any floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Sergios?
Rooms on upper floors (3rd or 4th) with a front-facing orientation give you a view over the street towards the old town or coast, though expect some traffic. Rear-facing rooms offer a quieter outlook onto neighbouring buildings or a courtyard.
What are insider tips for staying at Sergios?
1. If you arrive by car, ask reception about free street parking spots on side streets north of the hotel — cheaper than the paid lot. 2. Request a room with a small fridge or kettle at booking; many 3-star hotels in Rodos have them, but not always in every room, and it's worth confirming.
What time is check-in at Sergios?
Check-in at Sergios is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sergios have Wi-Fi?
Free, 30 Mbps download, no login – connects on accept
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sergios?
€3.00 per room per night (climate resilience tax, charged at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Sergios?
A gyros pita, cheese pie, or spanakopita from a bakery or street vendor is about €4–5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sergios?
The local bus network (Rodal) with a single ticket at €1.20–1.80 is the cheapest way around. From the airport, the public bus to the city centre (line 201) costs €2.50.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
September, June and mid-May: daytime temperatures are warm but not scorching (mid-20s to low 30s °C), the sea is swimmable, and crowds have not yet peaked or have thinned out.
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).