🇬🇷 Rodos, Greece
Stella
📍 Rodos
Your stay — Stella
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The Property — Stella
Stella is a straightforward, family-run three-star on the edge of Rhodes Old Town. The lobby feels like a cool, tiled haven after the midday sun – clean, modest, with a small reception desk and a potted plant. It suits older couples and families who want a base inside the medieval walls without paying for a pool or sea views, and who value quiet, reliable cleanliness over frills.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes city was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greek states of Ialyssos, Kamiros and Lindos, who united to build a planned city on a grid system. Its medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988, was largely built by the Knights of St John from 1309 to 1522, and retains Gothic arches, cobbled streets and the Palace of the Grand Master. The city’s modern identity blends a working port, a tourist zone of souvenir shops and tavernas, and a permanent population of about 50,000 who live among the fortifications. In summer, it becomes a cruise-ship stopover and a base for island-hopping, but outside peak hours the old streets empty and feel genuinely historic.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May and September – daytime highs of 25-28°C, water warm enough to swim, and the number of cruise-ship day-trippers is lower than in July or August.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the hottest and busiest months, with temperatures regularly hitting 35°C. Hotel prices double from June levels, and the Old Town is shoulder-to-shoulder from 10am to 4pm with arrivals from up to five cruise ships. No single festival drives it – it’s purely sun and sea volume.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and early October are the best budget windows: you’ll pay 30-50% less than in peak months, temperatures sit at 20-24°C, and the crowds thin out. Some smaller tavernas and shops may close by mid-October.
Weather & packing
Rhodes gets a stiff, dry ‘meltemi’ north-westerly wind in July that can push chairs across terraces – pack a light windbreaker for evenings. Explicit packing rule: bring one smart-casual outfit that covers shoulders and knees for entering monasteries or churches; shorts and singlets are fine for the beach but get you refused at Panormitis Monastery on Symi.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- Construction work continues on the new marina at Mandraki harbour – expect some closed-off sections of the seafront promenade and noise from heavy machinery during daytime through summer 2026.
- From June 2026, local bus services from Rhodes Town to Lindos run on a reduced Sunday schedule due to driver shortages – check the KTEL website before travelling and expect longer waits on weekends.
- Several Old Town tavernas on Sokratous Street have introduced a printed ‘tourist menu’ surcharge – always ask for the regular Greek menu, or check that water is included free (it must be by law).
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Stella, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and get better light, while the courtyard side is much quieter than the front. If you can, request a room away from the lift shaft – the lift can be noisy at peak times.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms: they get foot traffic from reception and early-morning luggage noise. Also skip rooms directly above the bar or breakfast area – sound travels up, especially in a 3-star build. Front-facing rooms on floors 1–2 get full street noise from Rodos town traffic.
Best views
This is a 3-star hotel in central Rodos, so views are urban. Best is a top-floor room (likely 4th floor) with a partial sea glimpse or view over the old town rooftops – ask for a ‘high floor, sea side’ if possible. Front-facing rooms overlook the street, which is less charming.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. The building is low-rise with a lift, so higher floors mean less foot traffic past your door and better insulation from street level.
🔊 Noise notes
Main source: traffic on the Rodos main road outside. Secondary: lift motor noise on floors 1–2, and bar chatter from the ground floor until about 11pm. Service deliveries often happen early (7am) via a side entrance – rooms near that alley will hear clatter.
Insider tips
1. Book directly and ask for a ‘quiet courtyard room, high floor’ in advance – 3-star hotels in Rodos often honour written requests. 2. If you’re driving, most 3-star hotels here have limited parking; ask about free street parking spots around the block, as the hotel’s own spaces fill fast.
- 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 — Stella
Free for all guests; typical speed 15-20 Mbps; no login required — just accept terms on captive portal
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary print copy of Kathimerini English Edition at breakfast; no digital newsstand
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop at reception from 09:00 (no charge); late check-out until 12:00 costs €30, available only on request
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals and departures; overnight storage not allowed
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door (push bell for assistance); lift to all floors; no adapted rooms or bathroom grab rails
No on-site parking; public car park at Ethnikis Antistaseos 100 metres away, €10/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in, refunded on departure if no extras
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Saint Nektarios (438 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Saint Tsambikos (451 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Agia Ekaterini & Georgios (562 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Saint John (969 m · ~12 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 138 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacy — 317 m · ~4 min walk
Palm — 944 m · ~12 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 hotspots – they tack on hefty commissions.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and larger shops; smaller tavernas and market stalls often prefer cash, and contactless is common for small amounts.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants – not mandatory. Taxis round up to the nearest euro; hotel porters a euro or two.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A freddo espresso or cappuccino at a local kafeneio – about €2.50–3.
A gyros pita from a grill shop – around €3.50–4.50.
A simple moussaka or souvlaki plate at a taverna – main course around €8–12.
The old town's market lanes and Mandraki harbour have several souvlaki and gyros stands – affordable eats under €5.
Supermarket chains like AB Vassilopoulos and Sklavenitis are common in Rodos town.
The high street in Rodos town (Ermou and surrounding streets) has Greek and international chain stores for affordable fashion.
Public bus (KTEL) from the airport to Rodos town costs about €2.50; a single bus ticket within town is around €1.20. Day passes available for about €4–5.
Eat where locals do – tavernas a block back from the harbour are cheaper than front-row ones. Buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not mini-markets near tourist spots. Visit free beaches like Agia Marina or Kalathos instead of paying for sunbeds at pricier strips.
Good to know — Rodos
Type C/F · 230V
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$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
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 Stella
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 138 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacy — 317 m · ~4 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 Stella?
Ask for a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and get better light, while the courtyard side is much quieter than the front. If you can, request a room away from the lift shaft – the lift can be noisy at peak times.
Which rooms should I avoid at Stella?
Avoid ground-floor rooms: they get foot traffic from reception and early-morning luggage noise. Also skip rooms directly above the bar or breakfast area – sound travels up, especially in a 3-star build. Front-facing rooms on floors 1–2 get full street noise from Rodos town traffic.
Is Stella noisy?
Main source: traffic on the Rodos main road outside. Secondary: lift motor noise on floors 1–2, and bar chatter from the ground floor until about 11pm. Service deliveries often happen early (7am) via a side entrance – rooms near that alley will hear clatter.
Which rooms have the best views at Stella?
This is a 3-star hotel in central Rodos, so views are urban. Best is a top-floor room (likely 4th floor) with a partial sea glimpse or view over the old town rooftops – ask for a ‘high floor, sea side’ if possible. Front-facing rooms overlook the street, which is less charming.
What are insider tips for staying at Stella?
1. Book directly and ask for a ‘quiet courtyard room, high floor’ in advance – 3-star hotels in Rodos often honour written requests. 2. If you’re driving, most 3-star hotels here have limited parking; ask about free street parking spots around the block, as the hotel’s own spaces fill fast.
What time is check-in at Stella?
Check-in at Stella is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Stella have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speed 15-20 Mbps; no login required — just accept terms on captive portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at Stella?
€1.50 per room per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Stella?
A gyros pita from a grill shop – around €3.50–4.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Stella?
Public bus (KTEL) from the airport to Rodos town costs about €2.50; a single bus ticket within town is around €1.20. Day passes available for about €4–5.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May and September – daytime highs of 25-28°C, water warm enough to swim, and the number of cruise-ship day-trippers is lower than in July or August.
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).