Rhodes

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Pefkos Beach showing a beach
Rhodes which includes heritage architecture and château or palace
Rhodes featuring heritage architecture and street scenes
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes featuring heritage architecture and château or palace
Tsambika Beach showing a sandy beach

The ruins of ancient civilizations stand at every turn in the namesake city on the spectacular Greek island of Rhodes, where the modern and the historic blend seamlessly together.

With a history that stretches back some 2,400 years, Rhodes City manages to combine a modern cosmopolitan feel with some of the finest ancient ruins in all of Greece. Explore its famous civilizations and fascinating past while relaxing in luxury hotels and sampling its stylish restaurants, bars and nightlife.

Rhodes was founded in 407 B.C. and quickly developed into one of the most important trading ports in the Mediterranean. It was occupied by the Knights of St. John, the Ottoman Turks and the fascist Italian regime before becoming a part of Greece in 1948 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.

Start by wandering about the atmospheric Old Town. Enter through the Gate of Freedom, walk along the cobbled Street of the Knights and pass beneath archways and between stone buildings. Look for domed Turkish mosques, turreted walls, bastions, old houses and fountains. Museum Square is the place to go to learn more about the history. The Hospital of the Knights houses the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes and, across the road, the Church of Our Lady of the Castle is home to the Byzantine Museum.

Don’t miss the imposing Byzantine Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, perhaps the most significant structure in the Old Town. Erected in the seventh century, this fortress became the headquarters for the administration of the Knights of the Grand Order.

Venture outside the Old Town to find Venetian and neoclassical buildings, such as the Evangelismos Church (Annunciation Church), Town Hall, Central Post Office, Government House and the Rhodes National Theatre. For a taste of local food, browse the stalls at the New Market, then meander along the nearby Mandraki Port and Murat Reis Mosque. Cruises depart from the harbor and offer views of medieval city skyline in which steeples and domed Turkish mosques stand side by side.

Walk among the trees in Rodini Park, where famous Romans such as Brutus, Marc Anthony and Julius Caesar studied. On St. Stefanos Hill are the remains of the Temple of Apollo and other significant Hellenistic ruins.

Rhodes City is an archaeological treasure trove. To get here, fly into the international airport or take the ferry from Piraeus.

Where to stay in Rhodes

Rhodes Old Town featuring a city and heritage architecture

Rhodes Old Town

5/5(57 area reviews)

Rhodes Old Town is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rhodes Port and Castle of the Old Town while you're in town.

Rhodes Old Town
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Neochori

While visiting Neochori, you might make a stop by sights like Old Town Gates and Medieval Windmill.

Neochori
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Agios Nikolaos

While visiting Agios Nikolaos, you might make a stop by sights like Zephyros Beach and Rhodes St. Francis Church.

Agios Nikolaos
Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort
Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort
5 out of 5
Kallithea, Rhodes
The price is HK$2,688 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
HK$2,688
HK$3,196 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (235 reviews)
"Very family friendly hotel, traveled with our 9 months old baby and the hotel was very accommodating Facilities are clean and restaurants good with different choices for everyone"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort
Elissa Adults-Only Lifestyle Beach Resort
Elissa Adults-Only Lifestyle Beach Resort
5 out of 5
Kallithea, Rhodes
The price is HK$1,959 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
HK$1,959
HK$2,365 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free WiFi, 15 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (194 reviews)
"The best hotel we have ever stayed in so far. Walking around the hotel the grounds are beautiful, the room was lovely - we paid for the cheapest room and ended up with a gorgeous sea view! Food was the best. We went all inclusive and the lunch and snacks were like restaurant food, not your typical ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Elissa Adults-Only Lifestyle Beach Resort
Amus Hotel & Spa
Amus Hotel & Spa
5 out of 5
Iraklidon Avenue 100, Ixia, Rhodes, Rhodes Island
The price is HK$1,582 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
HK$1,582
HK$1,936 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (477 reviews)
"5 night stay in suite with Mountain View on 9th floor. Nice bright room, clean, sofa bed for 3rd adult, 2 bathrooms one with just toilet and basin, double balcony, some sun in afternoon. Breakfast had lots of choice, didn’t see anything GF however if that’s what you require. Nice pool area with one ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Amus Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sun Beach Resort
Sun Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Ialyssos Beach, Rhodes, Rhodes Island
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Rhodes Port and Ialyssos Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (290 reviews)
"really lovely staff. Great location in relation to the beach."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Sun Beach Resort
Malibu Boutique Studios
Malibu Boutique Studios
Main Street, Faliraki, Rhodes
Stay at this aparthotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (100 reviews)
"No rush to get sun beds, bedroom good for the price, location great. Breakfast always the same, they could change the fruit for example instead watermelon every day."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Malibu Boutique Studios
Castellum Suites
Castellum Suites
4 out of 5
Ag.Ioannou 8 - Nea Poli, Rhodes
Stay at this 4-star all-inclusive aparthotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rhodes Port and Palace ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (84 reviews)
"Great stay Greek night was fun"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Castellum Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Rhodes

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 62%
4 - Good
141
4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Thanks to all the staff foe a lovely stay. We will definitely recommend the hotel.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Rhodes was a lovely getaway for some October sun. Blue skies and sunshine every day!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The old town was excellent and the restaurants were superb. Transfers from and to the airport was excellent. Generally taxis were not expensive.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We’ve been to other Greek Islands and enjoyed them so much we were keen to try another... Rhodes didn’t disappoint! Everyone was so friendly and more than willing to help. Visiting in October meant the weather was not too hot, perfect for us!

4/5 - Good

Haroula

beautiful island to suit all tastes, hotel and tourism services are to a high standard overall! I could probably visit every year and discover new places to visit

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The weather was lovely