Your stay — Villa Myllos
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The Property — Villa Myllos
Villa Myllos is a modest three-star in the centre of Rhodes Town, steps from the medieval walls and a ten-minute walk from Elli Beach. Expect clean, whitewashed rooms with simple wooden furniture, a small plunge pool on the sun terrace, and a breakfast buffet heavy on Greek yoghurt, olives and fresh bread. It suits budget-conscious solo travellers or couples who plan to spend most of their time exploring the Old Town and don't need hotel frills. You can smell the sea and hear the distant moped hum from reception.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes Town was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greeks as a planned, grid-pattern city, later fortified by the Knights of St John in the 14th century. The siege of 1522 saw the Ottoman Turks take over, adding mosques and baths to the Gothic, Frankish architecture. Under Italian rule from 1912 to 1943, the colonisers rebuilt the medieval quarter for tourism, and it became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988. Today, the city is a layered palimpsest of Hellenistic ruins, crusader ramparts and souk-like bazaars, where tourists outnumber locals ten to one in summer.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
June, September and October offer steady 28–30 °C heat, low rainfall (under 10 mm) and the island’s west coast meltemi breeze. These months avoid the July–August crowd crush and hotel prices stay about 20% below peak.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the hottest and busiest months, driven by school holidays and charter flights from northern Europe. Hotel rates at Villa Myllos typically double from June levels. The Medieval Rose Festival in late June–early July and the Sound of Rhodes party series in Faliraki push demand higher still.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the best budget shoulder months: sea temperatures are still swimmable (22–24 °C), flights are cheaper, and you can negotiate rates directly with smaller hotels. May is quieter, September has the advantage of warm evenings and the first autumn fruits.
Weather & packing
Rhodes has a microclimate—the west coast gets more cloud and wind than the east, but the city itself is generally sheltered. Pack a windproof jacket for ferry trips and evening harbour walks, plus a high-SPF sunblock and a reusable water bottle—tap water is drinkable but saline-tasting.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The Old Town's main pedestrian axis, Socratous Street, has completed repaving works as of May 2026, improving access for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
- Rhodes International Airport (RHO) launched a new bus shuttle service to the city centre in April 2026, costing €3.50 one-way, replacing the previous taxi-only route.
- The city’s annual Medieval Rose Festival runs 26 June–10 July 2026, with jousting re-enactments and free guided tours of the Palace of the Grand Master—expect noise and crowds until late evening.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Villa Myllos, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors, preferably 3rd or 4th, facing the garden or pool side. These are quieter and have better light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor near the reception or stairwell; also avoid any room facing the street (Rodos main road) as traffic noise can be noticeable.
Best views
Rooms overlooking the pool or garden offer a pleasant, local view; sea views are unlikely from a 3-star in this location.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest, above street-level bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Rodos town traffic can be audible on lower floors, especially during summer evenings.
Insider tips
Request a top-floor room for less foot traffic. Check in early afternoon to secure a shaded pool lounger.
- 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 Myllos
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speeds around 10–15 Mbps; no login required.
Lift serves all floors (3 storeys); no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; TV in common lounge only.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 without charge. Late check-out until 14:00 costs €30, subject to availability.
Free storage during office hours (08:00–22:00); after hours by arrangement.
Step-free entrance from street; lift to all floors; no specially adapted bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park 'Parking Rodos Centre' is 400m away, €12 per 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €0.50 per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Παναγιά Καθολική (931 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Ιερός Ναός Παμμέγιστων Ταξιαρχών (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 421 m · ~5 min walk
Xarteros Lefteris Pharmacy — 489 m · ~6 min walk
Politeknos corner — 503 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs give the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots which charge high commissions and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops; contactless works most places, but small tavernas and markets still prefer cash.
Leave 5-10% in restaurants if service charge not included; round up taxi fares; tip hotel porters and cleaners a few euros.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek coffee or freddo espresso at a local kafenio: around €2.50-3.
Gyros pita from a street stand or grill house: around €3.50-4.50.
Mains at a family-run taverna: around €8-12 for dishes like moussaka or souvlaki.
Look for souvlaki and gyros shops along the main streets of Rhodes Town Old Town and New Town for cheap eats.
Supermarket chains include AB Vassilopoulos, Lidl, and Sklavenitis; larger ones near the city outskirts.
High-street chains like H&M, Zara, and local boutiques on Orfanidou Street and in the Old Town market area.
Local bus (KTEL) from Rhodes Town to Faliraki or Lindos about €2.50-5 one way; no day pass, so buy single tickets from kiosks. Airport shuttle bus to town €2.50.
Eat lunch at tavernas for cheaper set meals; buy water and snacks at supermarkets not tourist stalls; use public bus rather than taxis for inter-village travel.
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 Villa Myllos
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 421 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Xarteros Lefteris Pharmacy — 489 m · ~6 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 Myllos?
Request a room on the upper floors, preferably 3rd or 4th, facing the garden or pool side. These are quieter and have better light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Villa Myllos?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor near the reception or stairwell; also avoid any room facing the street (Rodos main road) as traffic noise can be noticeable.
Is Villa Myllos noisy?
Street noise from Rodos town traffic can be audible on lower floors, especially during summer evenings.
Which rooms have the best views at Villa Myllos?
Rooms overlooking the pool or garden offer a pleasant, local view; sea views are unlikely from a 3-star in this location.
What are insider tips for staying at Villa Myllos?
Request a top-floor room for less foot traffic. Check in early afternoon to secure a shaded pool lounger.
What time is check-in at Villa Myllos?
Check-in at Villa Myllos is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Villa Myllos have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speeds around 10–15 Mbps; no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Villa Myllos?
€0.50 per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Villa Myllos?
Gyros pita from a street stand or grill house: around €3.50-4.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Villa Myllos?
Local bus (KTEL) from Rhodes Town to Faliraki or Lindos about €2.50-5 one way; no day pass, so buy single tickets from kiosks. Airport shuttle bus to town €2.50.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
June, September and October offer steady 28–30 °C heat, low rainfall (under 10 mm) and the island’s west coast meltemi breeze. These months avoid the July–August crowd crush and hotel prices stay about 20% below peak.
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).