Rhodes

Travel Guide

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

Rhodes Old Town

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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
Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort

Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort

5 out of 5
Kallithea, Rhodes
The price is €411 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
€411
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort
Sheraton Rhodes Resort

Sheraton Rhodes Resort

5 out of 5
Ialyssos Avenue, Ixia, Rhodes, Rhodes Island
The price is €213 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
€213
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
Sheraton Rhodes Resort
Elissa Lifestyle Beach Resort – Adults Only

Elissa Lifestyle Beach Resort – Adults Only

5 out of 5
Kallithea, Rhodes
The price is €342 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
€342
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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 ...
Elissa Lifestyle Beach Resort – 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.

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