Domus Rodos Hotel stands on Platonos Street in the Old Town of Rhodes, which puts it in one of the most convenient spots in the medieval city. The hotel is rated as a three-class property and is best described as a straightforward, no-frills base rather than a boutique retreat. What it offers is location. The castle of the Old Town is about a minute away on foot, the Street of the Knights is two minutes away and the Palace of the Grand Master is about five minutes, with the harbour and the Clock Tower both around three minutes, so almost every sight in this guide is on your doorstep. Rooms are compact standard singles, doubles and twins of around sixteen square metres, with air conditioning, free WiFi, a refrigerator, an in-room safe, a television with satellite channels and a bathroom with a shower or a tub and shower.
Location and getting around
Staying here means stepping out into the cobbled lanes, so it suits travellers who want to wake up inside the walls and be at the Palace before the day tour groups arrive. The flip side of that is the usual Old Town trade-off: cobbles and steps, limited car access and some evening noise from the nearby restaurants and bars.
The hotel advertises free self-parking, which is unusual inside the walls, so check how it works and where the car is kept when you book, particularly if you arrive late. Diagoras Airport is about a thirty-minute drive away, and a taxi is the easiest way to arrive with luggage.
The rooms and facilities
The rooms are small, so this is a place for couples and solo travellers who plan to spend their days out in the town rather than in the room. Daily housekeeping is provided, and there is luggage storage, a front-desk safe and laundry and dry cleaning service. A terrace and a coffee shop on site give you somewhere to sit, and a buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge, so decide whether to take it or to find a cafe in the lanes.
Bicycles can be rented, though the cobbles make the Old Town a place for walking, and bikes are better for the flat promenade towards Mandraki and the new town. There is a 24-hour room service. Pets are not allowed.
Who it suits
Budget-minded history lovers, first-time visitors who want to be close to everything, and anyone who values a central address over frills. Guests tend to rate the location more highly than the facilities, which is a fair summary of what to expect. Families should note that the standard rooms are modest in size, and that the narrow lanes can be awkward with a buggy.
Seasons and booking
The hotel is in the walls, so the lanes are atmospheric and quiet in winter, when the Old Town belongs to the locals, and busier and noisier on summer evenings. Free cancellation is offered on selected room rates, which is helpful when planning around ferry or flight changes. Check the check-in arrangements for late arrivals, because front-desk hours can be limited.
Why stay here
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Terrace and coffee shop
- ✓Buffet breakfast (extra charge)
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Bicycle rental
- ✓Luggage storage and front-desk safe
Good questions
How close is Domus Rodos to the Street of the Knights?+
About two minutes on foot. The Old Town castle is about one minute away and the Palace of the Grand Master about five minutes.
Is breakfast included at Domus Rodos?+
A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge, so check your rate when you book and compare it with a cafe breakfast in the lanes.
Does the hotel have parking?+
The hotel advertises free self-parking. Because cars are restricted inside the walls, confirm the arrangements and arrival instructions with the hotel before you travel.
