Rhodes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pefkos Beach showing a sandy beach
Rhodes which includes a castle and heritage architecture
Rhodes showing street scenes and heritage architecture
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes showing a castle and heritage architecture
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 harbour 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 Bar Street.

Neochori
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Agios Nikolaos

When in Agios Nikolaos, you can plan a visit to Rhodes Port and Zephyros Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Agios Nikolaos
Amus Hotel & Spa

Amus Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Iraklidon Avenue 100, Ixia, Rhodes, Rhodes Island
The price is ฿2,989 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿2,989
฿3,977 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (544 reviews)
"We stayed in one of the suites with a pool/garden and were all inclusive. Our room and pool/garden were very nice and we were very happy with them. Would be good to have solar power to heat all the pools though as the water was very cold. Only small downside for us was the noise from The main road ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Amus Hotel & Spa
Sun Palace Hotel - All inclusive

Sun Palace Hotel - All inclusive

4 out of 5
Main Street, Rhodes, Rhodes Island
The price is ฿4,599 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿4,599
฿5,619 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified resort in Rhodes. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Faliraki Beach and Water Park ...
7.8/10 Good! (78 reviews)
"Very good everything"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Sun Palace Hotel - All inclusive
Cook's Club Kolymbia - Adults only

Cook's Club Kolymbia - Adults only

Brusseles Street, Kolimbia, Rhodes
Stay at this spa resort in Rhodes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
"We stayed in June & came back in October.. amazing hotel, staff & food incredible!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Cook's Club Kolymbia - Adults only
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.
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rhodes Port and Mandraki ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (100 reviews)
"Clean and cool, great food options (I’m vegetarian), helpful staff, and walkable location :) even let us stay after checkout to enjoy the all inclusive facilities whilst waiting for our late flight. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Castellum Suites
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Rhodes Port and Ialyssos Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (309 reviews)
"Nice clean and wonderful staff. However, the gym is very outdated with very old machine, only 1 treadmill out of 5 is in working order! Other equipment are old, not in safe order to operate and could cause serious injuries to the users. The resort could be liable to any injuries to the ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Sun Beach Resort
 Angela Downtown Hotel

Angela Downtown Hotel

3 out of 5
7, 28 Oktovriou, Rhodes, Rhodes Island
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Rhodes Port and Elli Beach are ...
7.8/10 Good! (347 reviews)
"Good value hotel"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Angela Downtown Hotel
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
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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

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