Where Should I Stay on Rhodes?

Rhodes splits across several distinct areas, and the choice comes down to medieval atmosphere, beach convenience, nightlife, or a slower southern village pace.

Rhodes Old Town gives the most immersive base, its UNESCO-listed medieval streets holding boutique hotels within the same walls the Knights of St. John once defended, with the modern New Town's beaches only minutes away. It suits history-focused travelers and anyone wanting the island's most distinctive setting.

Ixia and Ialyssos, on the west coast, give an easier budget option close to the airport, with rocky but swimmable beaches and enough wind to draw kitesurfers. They suit travelers wanting a car for exploring the island who'd rather not pay Old Town or Lindos prices for a place to sleep.

Faliraki, on the east coast, gives the liveliest resort base, with nightlife, a water park, and beaches suited to both younger travelers and families depending on which part of town a stay lands in. Kolymbia, just south, offers a calmer alternative roughly halfway between Rhodes Town and Lindos, with all-inclusive resorts and a quieter swimmable beach.

Lindos, on the southeast coast about fifty kilometers from the capital, gives the island's most romantic setting, with whitewashed houses climbing toward the hilltop Acropolis and beaches at St. Paul's Bay right below the village.

Once a base is decided, hotels and places to stay on Rhodes span the Old Town, Ixia and Ialyssos, Faliraki and Kolymbia, and Lindos, so the choice comes down to history, budget, nightlife, or romance.

Rhodes has its own international airport, and travelers connecting to Symi or Kos should check ferry schedules and book tickets ahead of a summer visit. The Old Town suits history-focused travelers, Ixia and Ialyssos suit budget-conscious visitors with a car, Faliraki and Kolymbia suit families and nightlife seekers, and Lindos suits couples wanting the island's most atmospheric village.