Best Hotels Rhodes: Where to Stay 2026

Rhodes has the best-preserved medieval cityscape in the Mediterranean, 300 sunny days per year and a north-to-south length of 77 kilometers with very different characters along the way. Rhodes Town in the north is the center for history and nightlife. Lindos in the south is the postcard village with its clifftop acropolis. In between: beaches, villages and a lot of open space.

Where you choose to stay defines your holiday more than the hotel category. Sleep in the Old Town and you have bars and history directly outside your door. Book a resort north of town and you have beach and pool, but need a taxi for everything else.

Which area fits which trip?

Rhodes Old Town (UNESCO): Medieval knight’s fortress, alleys, evening atmosphere. For cultural travelers, romance, first-timers.

Ixia / Ialyssos: Beach hotels northwest of town, good wind for kitesurfing. For sports, families, beach holidays.

Faliraki: Party zone, young travelers, loud clubs. For nightlife and party holidays.

Lindos: Picturesque village, white houses, clifftop acropolis. For romance and natural beauty.

Kallithea / Rodos Thermal: Quieter, between town and beach zone, thermal springs. For couples and wellness.

Rhodes Old Town: A medieval fortress as your hotel address

The Old Town of Rhodes is a complete medieval knight’s fortress, UNESCO World Heritage since 1988. The city walls are 4 kilometers long, still fully intact. Inside: the Street of the Knights (Ippoton), mosques, the Jewish quarter’s synagogues, inner courtyards. Hotels in the Old Town sleep in genuine knight’s houses.

Who fits: Cultural travelers, romantic couples, anyone wanting Rhodes as more than a beach holiday.

Prices per night: Mid-range €80-160, boutique €130-280, premium €200-450.

Top picks: Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel (premium, historic building), Cava D’Oro Hotel (boutique, medieval walls), Hotel Via Via (mid-range, inner courtyard). More than 400 hotels on Rhodes are on Booking.com with location filter.

Ixia and Ialyssos: Beach hotels facing Turkey

The beach zone northwest of Rhodes Town is perfect for beach holidays and water sports. Ixia is a kite and windsurfer paradise because the wind blows almost daily. Wide beaches, many large resorts and hotels.

Who fits: Families, kitesurfers and windsurfers, beach holidaymakers who want Rhodes Town as a day trip.

Prices: Mid-range €70-150, resort €120-280.

Top picks: Atrium Platinum Luxury Resort Hotel (premium resort with sea views), Aquagrand Exclusive Deluxe Resort (boutique resort, Ixia), Miramare Beach Hotel (mid-range, direct beach access).

The Visit Rhodes Portal has current information on sights and local events across the island.

Faliraki: For the party crowd

Faliraki, 16 kilometers south of Rhodes Town, is the island’s party zone. Very popular with young British and Scandinavian travelers. Clubs, bars, all-inclusive hotels, water park. Not for everyone, but if it fits, it fits perfectly.

Who fits: Young travelers, party goers, beach holidays with entertainment.

Note: Noisy at night. Beach very crowded during the day.

Prices: Budget €40-80, mid-range €70-150 (often all-inclusive).

Top picks: Esperides Beach Family Resort (all-inclusive, families), Calypso Cretan Village (mid-range, pool), St. Constantine Hotel (slightly quieter on the edge).

Lindos: The island’s most beautiful village

Lindos lies 54 kilometers south of Rhodes Town. White houses, narrow alleys, an acropolis on the cliff above the village, a turquoise bay below. One of Greece’s most picturesque addresses. Hotels here are mainly converted sea captains’ houses.

Who fits: Couples, photographers, anyone wanting Rhodes without the all-inclusive package.

Note: Motorbikes and donkeys transport luggage, no cars into the village. Very steep with many steps.

Prices: Boutique €120-350, converted villas €200-600.

Top picks: Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel (premium, views of the acropolis), Lindian Village (adults-only resort near Lindos), Melenos Lindos Hotel (boutique, stunning terrace).

Where should you book?

For Rhodes: Booking.com for the best overview. Note the cancellation difference between all-inclusive resorts (often less flexible) and boutique hotels in the Old Town or Lindos (usually free cancellation).

Also see: Where to stay in Athens for Greece. And Best beaches in Europe for island inspiration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s better: Rhodes Old Town or Lindos?

Depends on travel style. Rhodes Old Town has more evening options, restaurants, bars, history. Lindos is more beautiful for photos and more romantic but smaller and more isolated. With only one night: Old Town. For a weekend trip: Old Town plus a day trip to Lindos.

When is the best time to visit Rhodes?

May-June and September-October. The Old Town is overcrowded in summer. In May wildflowers are still blooming. In October the sea is still warm (24-25°C) and prices drop significantly. July-August is extremely hot and expensive.

How far is Rhodes from Athens?

About 1 hour 15 minutes by plane (multiple daily connections). By ferry 12-18 hours. Flights from Athens to Rhodes can be cheap, often under €50 when booked early.

Is there an entrance fee for the medieval Old Town?

Access to the Old Town is free. The Palace of the Grand Masters costs about €8 entry. The Archaeological Museum of the Old Town about €6. The Rhodes Acropolis on Monte Smith also has free entry.

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