Staying in Rodini, south of central Rhodes
Check the gradient as well as the distance when comparing rooms around Rodini. An address close to the park may still involve a climb back from the main road. Ask your host to mark the nearest food shop and bus stop, then consider how you would make the same journey after dinner or with shopping bags.
At a glance
- Best for
- Quiet, budgets
- At night
- Very quiet
- Getting around
- Bus to center, 10 to 15 minutes
- Price level
- €
A residential district south of the walls, around a shaded park, with a few small hotels and a bus line into the center.
Good for
- Quiet nights and lower prices
- A shaded park nearby
- A car, or a bus into the center
Think twice if
- You want to walk to the Old Town for dinner
- You want a beach or a lively street
What is near Rodini
Rodini Park
Allow roughly 5 to 15 minutes on foot from surrounding accommodation; check which entrance is closest to your address.
St Francis Church
About 25 to 35 minutes on foot from the park area, useful as a landmark on the approach toward the southern walls.
St John Gate
Allow around 30 to 40 minutes on foot from the park area to reach this southern entrance into the Old Town.
Eating in Rodini
Plan around neighborhood bakeries, takeaway counters and simple tavernas rather than expecting a continuous restaurant strip. Check what is within walking distance of your exact address. If you have cooking facilities, ask where to buy groceries before returning from the center for the evening.
Getting around from Rodini
Ask your accommodation to identify the current local bus stop and service into the center; do not assume every nearby stop serves the same destination. Walking to the southern Old Town gates is possible, but allow for hills, crossings and the return journey.
Hotels in Rodini
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Other areas of Rhodes
Staying in Rodini, south of central Rhodes
Is Rodini practical without a car?
It can be, provided your accommodation has a useful bus connection and shops nearby. Check the actual walking routes before choosing a property.
Can I rely on the park as a shortcut?
Check current access and the location of entrances before planning a route through it. Keep a street route available for your return.
What matters most when choosing an address?
Check hills, pavement access, nearby food shops and the route to the bus stop. A small map distance can conceal an inconvenient walk.