Staying in the new town around Mandraki
Check which side of your building the room faces before booking around Mandraki. A harbor address, a shopping street and a road near the bus departures offer different experiences at night and first thing in the morning. Use the New Market as your starting landmark, then compare the actual walk to your intended bus departure point.
At a glance
- Best for
- First visits, transport
- At night
- Busy on the harbor streets
- Getting around
- Central bus station, taxis
- Price level
- €€
The flat part of the town by Mandraki harbor: the New Market, the buses, shops and tavernas, a five-minute walk from the Old Town gate.
Good for
- Buses and the harbor on your doorstep
- Flat streets, lifts and parking
- A wider price range than inside the walls
Think twice if
- You want an old-town atmosphere around your hotel
- Late bars on the harbor streets will bother you
How The new town, around Mandraki compares with the rest of Rhodes
What is near The new town, around Mandraki
New Market
Around 2 to 5 minutes on foot from the central harbor frontage, useful as a meeting point before separate outings.
Fort of St Nicholas
Allow about 15 to 20 minutes on foot along the harbor and breakwater, with little shade on the exposed section.
Elli beach
Roughly 10 to 15 minutes on foot from the New Market, making a swim easy to combine with a town errand.
Eating in The new town, around Mandraki
Look beyond the harbor frontage when comparing menus. The streets behind it offer places for breakfast, takeaway food and an ordinary evening meal. If you plan early bus trips, check breakfast arrangements with your accommodation and buy water before heading to the departure area.
Getting around from The new town, around Mandraki
The central bus terminals serve different parts of the island, so confirm whether your trip leaves from the east coast or west coast departure area. Walk between the New Market, harbor and Old Town gates. For luggage, arrange a precise street address for your taxi.
Hotels in The new town, around Mandraki
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Other areas of Rhodes
Staying in the new town around Mandraki
Are all island buses at one stop?
No. East coast and west coast services use separate central departure areas. Check the operator and exact departure point for your chosen destination.
Should I book a harbor-facing room?
Check whether it overlooks a road and ask about sound insulation. A view does not tell you how quiet the room will be overnight.
Can I combine a beach visit with sightseeing?
Yes. Walk north toward Elli beach, then return through the new town. Carry suitable footwear if you also plan to cross the Old Town cobbles.