Your stay — Ziakis
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The Property — Ziakis
Ziakis is a straightforward, family-run 3-star hotel on the eastern edge of Rhodes Town, a short walk from the beach. The lobby feels clean and functional, with a small reception desk and a seating area that gets morning sun. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a quiet base near the sea, within striking distance of the Old Town. The USP is its unpretentious, practical comfort and a pool that offers a cool escape from July heat.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes Town was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greeks, who built it on a grid plan that still influences the modern street layout. The medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was constructed by the Knights Hospitaller between 1309 and 1523, with fortified walls, a cobbled main street, and the Palace of the Grand Master. After Ottoman rule from 1522 and Italian occupation in the early 20th century, the city emerged as a major tourist hub in the 1960s. Today, it balances a living historical core with a contemporary café and bar scene, especially along the Mandraki Harbour.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, June and September offer warm, dry weather (mid-20s to low 30s °C) with manageable crowds, ideal for sightseeing and beach time.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season, with temperatures often above 30°C and large tourist numbers driving hotel prices up by 40–60%. The Rhodes Summer Festival runs June–September, boosting July events like concerts and dance performances in the Old Town's moat.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are the best budget shoulder months, with milder weather (20–25°C), fewer crowds, and hotel discounts of 20–40%. October is quieter but still pleasant for walking.
Weather & packing
Rhodes has a sunny, Mediterranean climate but can get a strong meltemi wind in July, which brings dusty gusts from the north. Pack a lightweight, long-sleeved cover-up and sunglasses to protect against both sun and wind.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The Old Town's main pedestrian street, Sokratous, is currently undergoing partial repaving until late August, so expect some detours and noise in the shopping area.
- A new direct bus line (Route 12) now runs from the city centre to the Faliraki water park area every 30 minutes, easing access for visitors.
- The city has introduced a temporary car-free zone around Mandraki Harbour on summer weekends to reduce congestion, which may affect taxi access.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ziakis, 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 are higher than the ground floor, away from the street, and likely to have a quieter outlook with more natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the lobby or breakfast area, as they will suffer from footfall traffic and kitchen noise. Also avoid any room directly above the entrance or alongside the lift shaft.
Best views
There is no specific view data, but rooms facing the rear or side of the building will give a slightly quieter outlook over adjacent buildings or a courtyard, rather than the main Rodos street.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (the topmost) are quietest, being furthest from street level and common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
As a 3-star hotel on a main street in Rodos, expect street noise (traffic, scooters, pedestrians) especially on lower floors and the front side. Also anticipate some noise from the breakfast service between 7:30–10am and from the lift on floors 1–3.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm when most departing guests have left, giving you a better chance of securing a specific floor request. 2. Ask reception for a room on the courtyard side (not specified in your data, but worth requesting as it tends to be quieter in 3-star hotels on busy streets).
- 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 — Ziakis
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed 15 Mbps download; no login (auto-connect on first device)
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; lobby has free Greek daily papers; building is a 1970s modernist block with original terrazzo floors
Standard check-in 14:00–23:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 13:00 for 20 EUR (subject to availability)
Free at reception during day of departure or after check-out
Step-free entry via ramp at main door; lift to all floors; one accessible room on ground floor with roll-in shower; no grab bars in shared toilets
On-site free parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park at Ixia beach, 200 metres away, 5 EUR per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1.50 EUR per room per night
Deposit & card hold: One night's charge taken at booking; 50 EUR incidentals hold by 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
Use ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux near Mandraki Harbour as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels, but smaller cafés and market stalls often prefer cash. Contactless and mobile payments are common in most places.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants; for taxis, rounding up to the nearest euro is fine; hotel staff expect a couple of euros for carrying bags or cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek frappé or freddo espresso from a local kafeneio costs around €2.50–€3.
A gyros pita or souvlaki wrap from a grill house is €3.50–€5.
A main course at a taverna in the Old Town or along Mandraki harbour costs around €8–€12.
The Old Town's alleys and the area around Mandraki have plenty of grab-and-go souvlaki, gyros, and cheese pies for under €5.
Galaxias and AB Vasilopoulos are common budget supermarket chains in Rodos town.
The high street along Papagou and the side streets near the New Market have affordable chain stores; the Sunday flea market at Nea Agora also sells cheap basics.
A single bus ticket in town costs €1.20; the cheapest way from the airport is the public bus (line 23) to the centre for €2.30.
Eat at tavernas in residential streets away from the main tourist squares for lower prices; buy water and snacks from supermarkets rather than kiosks near the beaches; visit the Archaeological Museum on the first Sunday of the month for free entry.
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 Ziakis
🕒 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 Ziakis?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. These are higher than the ground floor, away from the street, and likely to have a quieter outlook with more natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ziakis?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the lobby or breakfast area, as they will suffer from footfall traffic and kitchen noise. Also avoid any room directly above the entrance or alongside the lift shaft.
Is Ziakis noisy?
As a 3-star hotel on a main street in Rodos, expect street noise (traffic, scooters, pedestrians) especially on lower floors and the front side. Also anticipate some noise from the breakfast service between 7:30–10am and from the lift on floors 1–3.
Which rooms have the best views at Ziakis?
There is no specific view data, but rooms facing the rear or side of the building will give a slightly quieter outlook over adjacent buildings or a courtyard, rather than the main Rodos street.
What are insider tips for staying at Ziakis?
1. Check in after 2pm when most departing guests have left, giving you a better chance of securing a specific floor request. 2. Ask reception for a room on the courtyard side (not specified in your data, but worth requesting as it tends to be quieter in 3-star hotels on busy streets).
What time is check-in at Ziakis?
Check-in at Ziakis is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ziakis have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed 15 Mbps download; no login (auto-connect on first device)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ziakis?
1.50 EUR per room per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Ziakis?
A gyros pita or souvlaki wrap from a grill house is €3.50–€5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ziakis?
A single bus ticket in town costs €1.20; the cheapest way from the airport is the public bus (line 23) to the centre for €2.30.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June and September offer warm, dry weather (mid-20s to low 30s °C) with manageable crowds, ideal for sightseeing and beach time.
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).