The 8 Best Hotels
in Rhodes
Rhodes is one of the Mediterranean's most layered destinations — a UNESCO-listed medieval city wrapped inside Crusader walls, a coastline of pine-fringed coves, and a hotel scene that ranges from threadbare taverna rooms to genuinely world-class cave-suites. The island splits clearly in two: Rhodes Town in the north, with its cobblestoned Old Town and Mandraki harbour, and the resort strip running south toward Lindos and Prasonisi. Hotels inside the Old Town walls carry atmosphere you simply can't replicate — the stone archways, the minarets, the silence at midnight — while the newer districts of Ixia and Ialyssos cater to package tourism. Prices sit roughly 15–20% below Santorini equivalents, making Rhodes a serious contender for travelers who want history, sea, and good food without peak-island premiums.
We've narrowed it down to 8 hotels across the island — 3 splurges, 3 mid-range, and 2 budget picks. The splurge tier earns its price through extraordinary Old Town locations, private plunge pools carved from medieval stone, or spa facilities that justify the tariff. Mid-range here means genuine character — boutique guesthouses inside the walls or well-positioned coastal retreats — without boutique markup. The two budget picks are honest about their tradeoffs but punish no one on location or cleanliness.
| Hotel | Neighborhood | From €/night | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melenos Lindos | Lindos Village | €320–750 | Splurge |
| Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel | Rhodes Old Town | €220–480 | Splurge |
| Rodos Park Suites & Spa | Rhodes New Town (Akandia) | €180–420 | Splurge |
| Marco Polo Mansion | Rhodes Old Town (Turkish Quarter) | €110–240 | Mid-range |
| Kokkini Porta Rossa | Rhodes Old Town | €95–210 | Mid-range |
| Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites | Kiotari | €130–340 | Mid-range |
| Hotel Andreas | Rhodes Old Town | €55–120 | Budget |
| Pink Elephant Pension | Rhodes Old Town | €40–95 | Budget |
Where to stay in Rhodes
Rhodes divides its hotel scene sharply between the UNESCO Old Town in the north, the beach resort corridor along the western coast, the quieter southeastern shore, and the hilltop village of Lindos. Where you stay dictates your entire experience — car-free medieval lanes feel nothing like the Ixia hotel strip six kilometers away.
The walled medieval city is the heart of any serious Rhodes trip — cobblestone lanes, Ottoman fountains, Crusader architecture, and a skyline of minarets and bell towers. Hotels inside the walls range from €40 pensions to €480 boutique suites, all walkable to the Grand Master's Palace, the bazaar street, and Mandraki harbour. No cars after dark, which means deep, unusual quiet for a busy tourist island.
The whitewashed village of Lindos on the east coast, 50km south of Rhodes Town, is the island's other great draw — donkey-path lanes, flat-roofed captain's houses, and the Acropolis above it all. Hotels here are small, boutique, and expensive by island standards. The beach below is beautiful but crowded in July–August. Best reached by rental car or frequent bus from Rhodes Town.
The west coast road running from Rhodes Town toward the airport hosts the island's densest concentration of package hotels, all-inclusives, and water sports centers. It's windier than the east coast — popular with kitesurfers — and noticeably cheaper than Old Town or Lindos. Ideal for families wanting a simple beach holiday without much planning.
The southeastern coastline between Lindos and Prasonisi is where the island exhales — fewer crowds, quieter coves, and a cluster of well-designed adults-only and boutique hotels. Prices are mid-range to splurge, but the atmosphere is genuinely calmer than either the Old Town or the west coast strip. A rental car is essentially mandatory here.
Melenos Lindos
Perched on the hillside below the Lindos Acropolis, Melenos is the kind of place travel writers run out of adjectives for. Each of the twelve suites is individually decorated with hand-painted tiles, dark Ottoman-influenced woodwork, and antique brass lanterns — no two feel alike. The infinity pool hangs over the rooftops with a direct sightline to the Acropolis. Dinner on the terrace, lit by dozens of candles and anchored by the owner Michalis Melenos's obsessive local sourcing, is reason enough to book.
- Infinity pool overlooking Lindos Acropolis
- 12 individually designed suites
- Candlelit terrace restaurant, locally sourced
- Walking distance to Lindos beach
- Owner-run with genuinely personal service
Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel
A restored 15th-century inn inside the Old Town walls, Spirit of the Knights offers nine stone-vaulted suites with arched ceilings, thick medieval masonry, and plunge pools or hot tubs carved discreetly into the courtyard terraces. The silence inside the walls after 10pm is almost surreal given the tourist foot traffic during the day. Breakfast is brought to your room on a wooden tray — honey, local cheeses, Rhodian herbs — and the staff genuinely know the island's less-trafficked corners.
- 15th-century vaulted stone architecture
- Private plunge pools in select suites
- Steps from the Street of the Knights
- Breakfast delivered to room
- Quiet courtyard garden
Rodos Park Suites & Spa
The most polished full-service hotel in Rhodes Town proper, Rodos Park sits on the edge of a pine park five minutes' walk from the Old Town walls and a short stroll from Elli Beach. The spa is the best on the island by some margin — hammam, indoor pool, a full treatment menu — and the rooftop restaurant pulls in diners who aren't even staying. Rooms in the newly renovated wing are sleek and Aegean-white, with balconies angled toward the sea or the medieval walls depending on the floor.
- Best spa facilities in Rhodes Town
- Rooftop restaurant with sea views
- 5-minute walk to Old Town walls
- Renovated Aegean-style suites
- Indoor and outdoor pools
Marco Polo Mansion
A 15th-century Ottoman mansion deep in the Turkish Quarter of the Old Town, Marco Polo Mansion has been run by the same family for decades and shows the comfortable idiosyncrasies that come with that. Six rooms are named after historical figures and furnished with a mix of antique textiles, Byzantine icons, and Rhodian ceramics — it feels more like staying in a collector's home than a hotel. The vine-covered courtyard breakfast garden is one of the most pleasant spots in the Old Town.
- Ottoman-era mansion with original features
- Six individually named rooms
- Vine courtyard garden breakfast
- Deep inside the Old Town walls
- Family-run with decades of local knowledge
Kokkini Porta Rossa
Named after its red medieval gateway, Kokkini Porta Rossa occupies a restored Knights-era building with exposed stone walls, timber ceilings, and a roof terrace that peers over the Old Town's roofscape toward Turkey on a clear day. The eight rooms strike a careful balance — medieval bones, contemporary comfort — and the owners have clearly resisted the temptation to over-renovate. Located on a quiet lane just off the buzzing Socratous Street, the noise drops the moment you close the door.
- Rooftop terrace with Old Town panoramas
- Restored Knights-era stone building
- Quiet lane steps from Socratous Street
- Stone walls and timber ceilings throughout
- Excellent location-to-price ratio
Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites
An adults-only retreat on the quieter southeastern coast between Lindos and Prasonisi, Lindos Blu gives the all-inclusive model a proper rebuke. The architecture is clean Cycladic white-cube with a genuinely beautiful infinity pool cut into the cliffside above a pebble cove. Rooms are airy and uncluttered, the food is meaningfully better than comparable resort properties, and the lack of children keeps the atmosphere calm throughout. The Lindos village and Acropolis are 15 minutes by taxi.
- Adults-only clifftop infinity pool
- Private access to small pebble cove
- Above-average food for resort tier
- Quiet southeastern coast location
- 15 minutes to Lindos village
Hotel Andreas
Hotel Andreas is a converted medieval house deep in the Old Town, run by an Australian-Greek family who have spent decades carefully filling it with antiques, carpets, and curiosities. The eleven rooms are small but full of character — exposed stone, ornate wooden furniture, nothing standardized — and the rooftop breakfast terrace with its view over the minarets and rooftops is genuinely special. It's not a polished operation, but at these prices inside the walls, it doesn't need to be.
- Inside the Old Town walls
- Rooftop breakfast terrace
- Antique-filled rooms with medieval bones
- Family-run for decades
- Unbeatable price for the location
Pink Elephant Pension
The Pink Elephant is about as honest as budget accommodation gets in the Old Town: clean rooms in a stone building, good shared social spaces, and a host who gives straightforward local advice without trying to upsell anything. Rooms vary — some have Old Town views, some face internal courtyards — so it's worth requesting when booking. The location near the Ippokratous Square area means you're close to the action without being in the middle of it.
- Cheapest honest option inside Old Town
- Near Ippokratous Square
- Clean rooms, helpful local host
- Good social common areas
- Some rooms with Old Town views
Frequently asked questions
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How we chose these hotels
Our editorial team reviewed Rhodes's hotel landscape and selected 8 across budgets, prioritising properties that capture local character — heritage architecture, owner-run boutiques, surf-town informality — over generic resort-chain accommodations. Where two hotels are comparable, we pick the smaller, owner-run option.
None of these hotels paid to be included, and we have no commercial relationship with any of them. Use the "View on Google Maps" links above to find each property's official website, current rates and availability. Prices are estimated nightly ranges in EUR for a double room and will vary by season and availability. Recommendations are reviewed every six months; this guide was last updated April 2026.
When to visit Rhodes
For everything you need to plan a Rhodes trip — neighbourhoods, food, things to do, day trips, transport — see our complete Rhodes travel guide.