Rhodes

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

Rhodes Old Town

5/5(8 area reviews)

Rhodes Old Town is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Rhodes Port and Castle of the Old Town while in the area.

Rhodes Old Town
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Neochori

If you're spending some time in Neochori, Old Town Gates and Bar Street are top sights worth seeing.

Neochori
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Agios Nikolaos

If you're spending some time in Agios Nikolaos, Zephyros Beach and Rhodes St. Francis Church are top sights worth seeing.

Agios Nikolaos
Elissa Adults-Only Lifestyle Beach Resort

Elissa Adults-Only Lifestyle Beach Resort

5 out of 5
Kallithea, Rhodes
The price is CA $526 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
CA $526
CA $623 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
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! (210 reviews)
"10/10"

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2025

Elissa Adults-Only Lifestyle Beach Resort
Sheraton Rhodes Resort

Sheraton Rhodes Resort

5 out of 5
Ialyssos Avenue, Ixia, Rhodes, Rhodes Island
The price is CA $364 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
CA $364
CA $438 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (689 reviews)
"Just a smooth easy stay for us. No issues at all. Staff were smiley, friendly and superb and in particular the Exec Chef Nikolas was super reassuring with my son's nut allergy."

Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2025

Sheraton Rhodes Resort
Amus Hotel & Spa

Amus Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Iraklidon Avenue 100, Ixia, Rhodes, Rhodes Island
The price is CA $351 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
CA $351
CA $424 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (496 reviews)
"Amus is a lovely hotel, and we really enjoyed our stay, all of the staff are friendly and helpful, it is a good distance from Rhodes old town and the airport. Food at breakfast was plentiful with a great variety, plenty of space to sit inside or outside. Olivetti restaurant was lovely too. Pool and ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 26, 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.
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! (89 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good choice of food and drink."

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2025

Castellum Suites
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! (110 reviews)
"Very close to town centre but also quiet from the noisiness."

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2025

Malibu Boutique Studios
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! (296 reviews)
"really lovely staff. Great location in relation to the beach."

Reviewed on May 30, 2025

Sun Beach Resort
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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