Your stay — Villa Julius TM
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The Property — Villa Julius TM
Villa Julius TM is a modest three-star family-run hotel near Rhodes town centre, offering clean, simple rooms with air conditioning and a small pool. It has a relaxed, no-fuss vibe — think terracotta tiles and potted bougainvillea — and suits budget-conscious travellers who plan to spend most of their time exploring the Old Town and beaches rather than lounging on site. Standing in the lobby, you get a whiff of sun lotion and hear the hum of a fridge unit; it’s functional, friendly, and unpretentious.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes (Rodos) was founded in 408 BC by the cities of Ialysos, Kamiros and Lindos, and grew rich on maritime trade. Its medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built largely by the Knights Hospitaller between 1309 and 1523, encircled by 4 km of stone walls. The Palace of the Grand Master dominates the grid of cobbled streets, while Ottoman mosques and minarets from the 16th century sit alongside Byzantine churches. In the 20th century, Italian occupation under the Fascist regime added monumental Art Deco and neoclassical buildings along the waterfront. Today, the city blends ancient ruins, Crusader fortifications, and a buzzing tourist strip of tavernas and souvenir shops.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm (25-30°C) with low humidity, calm seas for swimming, and thinner crowds than July-August.
Peak / festival surge
July-August (especially August) — it’s peak summer, when temperatures often hit 35°C, flights and ferries are full, hotel prices rise 30-50% above shoulder season, and the city hosts the Medieval Rose Festival in late August.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and late September — prices drop 20-40%, temperatures pleasant (25-28°C), fewest queues at ancient sites.
Weather & packing
In July Rhodes can get a stiff northwesterly meltemi wind that kicks up afternoon dust — pack a light scarf or buff. Explicit packing rule: no pure cotton trousers; quick-dry synthetics or linen will save you in the sticky heat.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- New dedicated bus lane on the waterfront stretch from Mandraki to the Old Town (operational from April 2026) aims to reduce traffic jams at the main gate.
- The city’s water supply from the new Gadoura desalination plant is now fully online, so no more summer tap-bans for domestic use.
- Cruise ship dock extension at Kolona Harbour completed early 2026 — expect more day-trippers on midsummer weekends, especially around the Medieval Rose Festival (late August).
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Villa Julius TM, 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 (away from Rodos main road). These floors sit above street-level noise but avoid the foot traffic and bar sounds that gather on lower floors near the entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the ground or 1st floor facing the street. The hotel sits directly on a busy Rodos road, and these low rooms get full traffic noise plus guests passing by the entrance.
Best views
Upper-floor courtyard rooms offer a calmer outlook over the garden/pool area, if available. Street-facing rooms on any floor give a view of passing traffic and local shops.
Quietest floors
2nd and 3rd floors are the quietest, especially rooms away from the lift shaft and service staircase.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: Rodos road traffic (all day, but peaks at rush hour), ground-floor bar/taverna sounds until late evening, and the lift motor if your room is directly adjacent.
Insider tips
1) Check in early to request a quiet courtyard room—these go fast and aren't guaranteed. 2) The hotel doesn't have on-site parking; use the public lot 200m south on the main road (free overnight).
- 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 Julius TM
free, 1 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, with stairs-only access to historic section on the upper floors
digital newsstand (PressReader) on hotel's tablet, no physical papers available
check-in from 15:00, early arrival from 08:00 with prior notice, late check-out until 13:00 with €20 fee
available for a fee of €5 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair entry via main entrance, historic section has narrow corridors
on-site parking available for €15 per night, nearest public car park is approximately 500m away at €2.50 per hour, no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Προφήτης Ηλίας (540 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Saint Nicolas (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
- Church: Ιερός Ναός Αγ. Γεωργίου (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaus at the airport and tourist spots on the harbour front.
Cards are widely accepted in most restaurants, shops, and hotels; contactless and mobile payments are common in Rodos town but less so in smaller villages.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Taxis: round up to the nearest euro. Hotel staff: a couple of euros for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple Greek coffee (freddo cappuccino or espresso) at a local kafeneio: about €3-4.
A gyros pita from a hole-in-the-wall takeaway: around €3.50-4.50.
Moussaka or souvlaki at a taverna away from the tourist strip: €10-12 for a main.
The old town’s side streets off Sokratous have small souvlaki and gyros joints; also try the stalls near Mandraki harbour for cheap pies and pastries.
Supermarkets like AB Vassilopoulos and Lidl are common; smaller mini-markets are everywhere for basics.
The main shopping street in the new town (Ermou and Orfanidou) has affordable high-street brands; the old town’s market area has cheaper souvenirs and cotton clothing.
City bus ticket within Rodos town: €1.20; from the airport, take the public bus (Line 23) into town for about €3 instead of a taxi (€30+).
Eat where the locals eat – tavernas away from the harbour often have set lunch menus for €8-10. Fill a reusable bottle at public drinking fountains (like the one at Platia Dorieos). Buy beach essentials from the Lidl near the new town rather than resort shops.
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 Julius TM
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 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 Julius TM?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard (away from Rodos main road). These floors sit above street-level noise but avoid the foot traffic and bar sounds that gather on lower floors near the entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Villa Julius TM?
Avoid any room on the ground or 1st floor facing the street. The hotel sits directly on a busy Rodos road, and these low rooms get full traffic noise plus guests passing by the entrance.
Is Villa Julius TM noisy?
Main noise sources: Rodos road traffic (all day, but peaks at rush hour), ground-floor bar/taverna sounds until late evening, and the lift motor if your room is directly adjacent.
Which rooms have the best views at Villa Julius TM?
Upper-floor courtyard rooms offer a calmer outlook over the garden/pool area, if available. Street-facing rooms on any floor give a view of passing traffic and local shops.
What are insider tips for staying at Villa Julius TM?
1) Check in early to request a quiet courtyard room—these go fast and aren't guaranteed. 2) The hotel doesn't have on-site parking; use the public lot 200m south on the main road (free overnight).
What time is check-in at Villa Julius TM?
Check-in at Villa Julius TM is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Villa Julius TM have Wi-Fi?
free, 1 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Villa Julius TM?
€1.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Villa Julius TM?
A gyros pita from a hole-in-the-wall takeaway: around €3.50-4.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Villa Julius TM?
City bus ticket within Rodos town: €1.20; from the airport, take the public bus (Line 23) into town for about €3 instead of a taxi (€30+).
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June, September — warm (25-30°C) with low humidity, calm seas for swimming, and thinner crowds than July-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).