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A medieval walled town and sunny beaches on a sun-soaked island.

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Overview

Why go to Rhodes

Rhodes has one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns, ancient acropolises and long beaches. It balances culture with proper beach time and easy boat trips.

BeachCity breakCulture & historyFamilyFood & drink

Where
Dodecanese, Greece
Recommended stay
5–8 nights
Best time to go
May–June and September–October for warm sea without the peak crowds.
Approx. daily budget
£60–125 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.

What does Rhodes cost?

Full cost guide
  • Budget traveller£55–80a day
  • Mid-range traveller£115–165a day
  • Luxury traveller£225+a day

Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.

Things To Do

Top picks in Rhodes

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Must SeeFree

Medieval Old Town of Rhodes

Old Town

A walled medieval city of cobbled lanes, mosques and a Grand Master’s Palace.

  • Suggested time: 3 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Open-air; palace open most days

Must SeeFree

Street of the Knights

Old Town

A perfectly preserved medieval street lined with the former lodgings of the Knights of St John.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Open-air; always accessible

Must See~£15

Lindos Acropolis

Lindos

A hilltop acropolis above a whitewashed village and turquoise bay.

  • Suggested time: 2h 30m
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Culture lovers · Beach lovers

Daily, roughly 8:00–19:00

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BeachesFree

Tsambika Beach

Tsambika

A sandy, gently shelving beach with clear water, good for families.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Beach lovers

Open access; loungers for hire
Hidden Gems

Beyond the checklist

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Hidden Gems~£4

Kallithea Springs

Kallithea

A restored 1920s spa with rotunda, pool and a sheltered bathing bay.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families

Daily, roughly 9:00–18:00

Hidden Gems~£6

Petaloudes (Butterfly Valley)

Petaloudes

A shady valley with streams and a seasonal gathering of moths in summer.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families

Daily in season; check hours

Day Trips~£25

Symi Island Day Trip

Symi (ferry)

A pastel harbour town of neoclassical houses, reached by ferry from Rhodes.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Couples

Ferries run daily in season

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BeachesFree

Prasonisi Windsurfing Beach

Prasonisi

A sandy spit joining two seas at Rhodes’ southern tip, a windsurfing hotspot.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Beach lovers · Food lovers

Open access; watersports in season
Hotels

Best-value hotels in Rhodes

Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.

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Rhodes (illustrative photo: example hotel)
Best ValueBest Mid-Range Hotel
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Knights Quarter Hotel

Old Town, Rhodes

8.9Guest rating 8.9/10 · Excellent

Excellent valueValue score 91 out of 100

Rated 8.9/10, about 14% below typical 4★ prices in Rhodes, in a central location.

From £100 per night · check current availability
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Rhodes (illustrative photo: example hotel)
Best for FamiliesPopular Choice
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Lindos Bay Resort

Lindos, Rhodes

8.6Guest rating 8.6/10 · Excellent

Good valueValue score 67 out of 100

Rated 8.6/10, priced above typical 4★ hotels in Rhodes, for a higher-end stay, right by the beach.

From £130 per night · check current availability
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Food & Restaurants

Where to eat

Food guide

  • Pitaroudia

    Chickpea fritters, a Rhodian speciality

  • Souma

    A strong local spirit

  • Fresh grilled octopus

    Best beside the sea

A suggested Rhodes itinerary

3 nights Couple

Rhodes · Highlights

Rhodes in 3 nights

A balanced first-visit plan built from our Rhodes picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.

  1. Day 1 · Medieval Old Town of Rhodes, Street of the Knights, Tsambika Beach, Monte Smith Sunset
  2. Day 2 · Symi Island Day Trip, Lindos Acropolis
  3. Day 3 · Prasonisi Windsurfing Beach
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