Rhodes Old Town Travel Guide

Rhodes

Rhodes Old Town featuring a city and heritage architecture
Rhodes which includes a castle and heritage architecture
Rhodes Old Town featuring a castle
Clock Tower which includes heritage architecture and a city
Rhodes showing street scenes and heritage architecture

One of the most awe-inspiring archaeological sites in all of Greece, this UNESCO-listed city is crammed with historic architecture and ruins.

The Old Town in Rhodes is one of the oldest continually populated medieval towns in Europe. Discover Byzantine relics, Ottoman mosques and Venetian architecture and learn about the history as you explore the fascinating ruins.

The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as the Order of the Knights of St. John, was founded during the years of the Crusades. By the early 14th century, they were one of the strongest military organizations in Christian Europe. Between 1309 and 1523, they governed Rhodes and converted the city into a fortified town.

Enter the Old Town through the Eleftheria Gate to the Plateia Simi (Simi Square). Discover many museums in this part of town, including the Folk Art Museum and the Archaeological Museum, which is housed in the Great Hospital. Walk along the winding alleyways to the pedestrian-only Street of the Knights. This beautifully preserved street is where the knights once resided. Framed by tall walls, with knights’ inns and family houses, the street still looks much like it would have in the 14th century.

Near the Knights’ Quarters is the striking Palace of the Grand Masters. The palace, which was the administrative headquarters for the order in the early 14th century, is one of the most impressive structures in Rhodes. It now houses the Byzantine Museum. Enter to browse displays containing medieval relics, sculptures, antique furniture and mosaic floors.

Visit what is believed to be the site of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Located near the harbor, this monument honored the Rhodian victory in the battle of Demetrius the Besieger in 305 B.C.. This colossal statue took 12 years to complete and is thought to have been approximately 100 feet (30 meters) high.

Shop for souvenirs on Sokratous Street and stop for a coffee on the café-lined Ippokratous Square where the Castellania Fountain, the Chadrevan Mosque and the Palace of the Castellan are located. After a day of sightseeing, relax in a Turkish hammam at the Platia Arionos.

Medieval fortified walls enclose the Old Town of Rhodes. It is pedestrian-only and many of the lanes are unmarked, so be prepared to lose yourself in the winding cobbled streets. To get here, take a taxi or catch a local bus.


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Top hotels in Rhodes Old Town

Sheraton Rhodes Resort

Sheraton Rhodes Resort

5 out of 5
Ialyssos Avenue, Ixia, Rhodes, Rhodes Island
The price is ฿6,453 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿6,453
฿7,916 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (700 reviews)
"Stayed in five star hotels in many countries and l think this is the best hotel I’ve stayed at. Staff are wonderful. Stayed 3 weeks and loved it. Don’t usually leave reviews but this was exceptional service all round."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Sheraton Rhodes Resort
Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort

Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort

5 out of 5
Kallithea, Rhodes
The price is ฿14,520 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿14,520
฿17,099 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (272 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel and I was very satisfied with everything. The food was delicious with a wide variety of options to choose from each day. Our room was clean, and housekeeping did a great job, cleaning daily and keeping the minibar well-stocked. The beach and pools were absolutely ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort
Elissa Lifestyle Beach Resort – Adults Only

Elissa Lifestyle Beach Resort – Adults Only

5 out of 5
Kallithea, Rhodes
The price is ฿10,893 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿10,893
฿12,970 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 15 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (230 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel… one of the best we have ever stayed in… All the staff without exception are really friendly and genuinely happy and nothing was too much trouble..the hotel is well laid out with numerous pools which means that there is no overcrowding..everything feels brand new and is spotlessly ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Elissa Lifestyle Beach Resort – Adults Only
Esperos Village Blue & Spa - Adults only

Esperos Village Blue & Spa - Adults only

5 out of 5
Kallithea Avenue, Faliraki, Rhodes, Rhodes
The price is ฿10,063 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿10,063
฿12,026 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (653 reviews)
"An excellent service and care for guests. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. An unexpected 'happy birthday' with a cake was a very nice touch. Very clean, excellent buffet breakfast (one of the best we've had). Aside from a couple of tiny niggles this is an exceptional holiday venue."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Esperos Village Blue & Spa - Adults only
Rodos Palace Hotel

Rodos Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Trianton Avenue, Ixia, Rhodes, Rhodes Island
The price is ฿6,210 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿6,210
฿7,449 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Rhodes Port and Ialyssos Beach are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (325 reviews)
"Ok but outdated, overpriced for the provided quality"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Rodos Palace Hotel
Rodos Palladium Leisure & Wellness

Rodos Palladium Leisure & Wellness

5 out of 5
Leof. Kallitheas, P. O. Box 180, Rhodes, Rhodes
The price is ฿7,966 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿7,966
฿9,639 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (601 reviews)
"The beach area and the sea are lovely fir this period of time but the clean up needs severe reviewing by the managers even leaving tips in the room for the cleaner the room was not being cleaned as it should have been and the toiletries in the bathroom and things like coffee of sugar in the room ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Rodos Palladium Leisure & Wellness
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Rhodes Old Town

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Neochori

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

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

Rhodes Old Town Travel Guide