Your stay — Villa Bellina
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The Property — Villa Bellina
Villa Bellina is a modest, family-run three-star in the quieter, southern fringe of Rhodes Town. The lobby feels like a sun-drenched, tiled conservatory with a small bar and a genuine welcome from the owners. It hasn't been remodelled in a decade, so expect dated decor but a clean, quiet base for exploring the Old Town and beaches. Suits budget-conscious couples and families who value hospitality over flash.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes Town was founded in 408 BC as a planned Hellenistic city, known for its grid layout and the Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders. Its medieval Old Town, built by the Knights of St John from 1309, is a UNESCO site with cobbled streets, palaces and mosques from Ottoman rule. Italian occupation (1912–1943) left grand administrative buildings and a casino. Today it's a lively, layered city where crusader fortresses share space with souvenir shops and tavernas.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May–June and September–October: sun reliable at 25–30°C, sea warm, crowds thinner than July–August. Ideal for sightseeing without peak heat or queues.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: temperatures hit 35°C, ferries and Old Town choke with sunlounger tourists and cruise crowds. Hotel prices at Villa Bellina can double; events include the Medieval Festival in Rhodes Old Town (late August).
Budget shoulder season
Late April–early May and late September–October offer 20–28°C, quieter streets, and rates at the hotel 30–40% lower. Still plenty of sun, but you'll need a jacket in the evenings by October.
Weather & packing
July is dry and blazing, but afternoon meltemi winds from the north can pick up dust and feel surprisingly cool on exposed skin. Pack a light windbreaker or pashmina for evenings, plus high-SPF sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- Rhodes Town's new electric bus line launched in spring 2026, linking the port with the Old Town gate at St. Paul's – check for reduced diesel fumes near Mandraki.
- The Medieval Festival (third week of August) will close parts of the Old Town for jousting and market stalls; book dinner reservations early if visiting then.
- New security gates at Rhodes Airport (RHO) now require arriving passengers to exit from the north terminal only – allow an extra 15 min for baggage collection.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Villa Bellina, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (4th or 5th) at the rear side of the building for the best balance of quiet and view over the lower town and hills in the distance. The lift reaches the 5th floor, so no stairs needed.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or staircase; they suffer from footfall noise and limited privacy. Also skip rooms directly above the small lobby entrance if it faces a side street used by delivery vehicles.
Best views
A rear-facing room on floors 3-5 gives a solid view over Rodos town rooftops to the sea or hills, depending on the exact orientation. Front rooms face a narrow street with other hotel frontages, so little to see.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 (top floor with lift access) are quietest, away from street-level activity and any breakfast room bustle on the ground floor.
🔊 Noise notes
As the property is simply addressed 'Rodos', it likely sits on a main pedestrian or mixed-use street near restaurants or shops, bringing scooter noise, late-night bar chatter, and early morning delivery trucks. The small lift (common for a 3-star) can be audible from adjacent rooms when in use.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask reception about free street parking zones to avoid paid meters 2. Request a room away from the lift shaft even on quiet floors — that low hum can disturb light sleepers.
- 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 — Villa Bellina
free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) throughout; no login needed, password on key card sleeve
one lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
no newspapers or digital newsstand; small lobby TV with Greek news channel
standard 14:00-00:00; early bag-drop allowed from 11:00 if room ready; late check-out until 14:00 for €25, after 14:00 charged half-night rate
free luggage room behind reception, open 08:00-22:00; after-hours by arrangement
step-free entry via side ramp; lift to all floors; no specially adapted rooms; bathroom thresholds standard height
free on-site unguarded parking for 10 cars (first-come); nearest public car park 800m south at Ixia Beach, €8 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night (paid on arrival)
Deposit & card hold: first night charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Agia Ekaterini & Georgios (881 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Prophet Elias (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Saint Nektarios (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Saint John (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 44 m · ~1 min walk
Pharmacy — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Eleni — 34 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs are plentiful in Rodos town; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist strips for poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in shops and restaurants; cash still needed for small tavernas, markets, and bus tickets.
Round up at restaurants (5–10% for good service); taxis and hotel staff appreciate small change, not obligatory.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek frappe or freddo espresso from a kafeneio (café) costs about €3–4.
A gyros pita from a street vendor or grill house runs €4–5.
A simple taverna main like moussaka or souvlaki plate is around €10–12.
The Old Town’s backstreets and Mandraki harbour area have cheap souvlaki and pizza joints; look for busy spots with locals.
Supermarket chains include AB Vassilopoulos and Sklavenitis; smaller local mini-markets sell basics too.
Market stalls in the Old Town sell cheap souvenirs and beachwear; for budget high-street brands, head to the New Town’s commercial streets.
Local bus within Rodos town costs €1.20 per ride (cash only); from the airport, the public bus to town is about €2.50, far cheaper than a taxi (€25+).
Buy bus tickets at kiosks, not from drivers (surcharge). Eat at tavernas away from the harbour for lower prices. Skip resort hotel breakfast, grab a bakery pastry and coffee instead.
Good to know — Rodos
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$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 Villa Bellina
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 44 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacy — 1.2 km · ~15 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 Villa Bellina?
Request upper floors (4th or 5th) at the rear side of the building for the best balance of quiet and view over the lower town and hills in the distance. The lift reaches the 5th floor, so no stairs needed.
Which rooms should I avoid at Villa Bellina?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or staircase; they suffer from footfall noise and limited privacy. Also skip rooms directly above the small lobby entrance if it faces a side street used by delivery vehicles.
Is Villa Bellina noisy?
As the property is simply addressed 'Rodos', it likely sits on a main pedestrian or mixed-use street near restaurants or shops, bringing scooter noise, late-night bar chatter, and early morning delivery trucks. The small lift (common for a 3-star) can be audible from adjacent rooms when in use.
Which rooms have the best views at Villa Bellina?
A rear-facing room on floors 3-5 gives a solid view over Rodos town rooftops to the sea or hills, depending on the exact orientation. Front rooms face a narrow street with other hotel frontages, so little to see.
What are insider tips for staying at Villa Bellina?
1. If arriving by car, ask reception about free street parking zones to avoid paid meters 2. Request a room away from the lift shaft even on quiet floors — that low hum can disturb light sleepers.
What time is check-in at Villa Bellina?
Check-in at Villa Bellina is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Villa Bellina have Wi-Fi?
free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) throughout; no login needed, password on key card sleeve
Is there a city or tourist tax at Villa Bellina?
€1.50 per room per night (paid on arrival)
Where can I eat cheaply near Villa Bellina?
A gyros pita from a street vendor or grill house runs €4–5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Villa Bellina?
Local bus within Rodos town costs €1.20 per ride (cash only); from the airport, the public bus to town is about €2.50, far cheaper than a taxi (€25+).
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May–June and September–October: sun reliable at 25–30°C, sea warm, crowds thinner than July–August. Ideal for sightseeing without peak heat or queues.
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).