Domus Studios is a small apartment-style property on Apolonion Street in the heart of the Old Town of Rhodes, rated as a four-class property and unusually well placed. The Clock Tower and the Street of the Knights are each about a minute away on foot, the Palace of the Grand Master is two minutes, the castle of the Old Town three and the harbour about five, so you can walk to every major sight in this guide. Instead of ordinary hotel rooms it offers studios, in two sizes: a studio of about twenty-four square metres and a smaller economy studio of about seventeen square metres, both with a double bed and room for a third guest. Each has a kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator and freezer and basic cookware, air conditioning, free WiFi, a hairdryer and Italian Frette bed linen.
Location and getting around
The lane is inside the medieval town, so you arrive on foot over cobbles, and luggage will need a short walk or a porter from where your taxi stops. Diagoras Airport is about thirty minutes by car, and Elli Beach is within about two kilometres. The property mentions free parking nearby rather than on site, so ask for directions to the car park if you are arriving by car.
There is a lift, which is a real help in a medieval building, and a front-desk safe and express check-in. Check-in runs from the afternoon into the evening, check-out is at eleven, and a late arrival can be arranged during limited hours if you let the host know.
The rooms
The kitchenette is the big advantage over a standard hotel room, because it lets you stock up on fruit, cheese and local wine from the shops in the lanes and eat breakfast on your own schedule. Breakfast is not mentioned as part of the stay, so plan on a cafe or self-catering. Free cots and infant beds make it easier for families with a baby, and the property is pet-friendly, which is rare inside the walls. There is a bar on site, the building is smoke-free and housekeeping is provided.
Who it suits
Couples, small families and longer-stay visitors who want the independence of an apartment in the best part of the Old Town. Reviewers praise the location, the host and the cleanliness. Light sleepers should know that some guests mention thin walls and noise from a neighbouring restaurant in the evening, which is part of staying in the walls, so ask for a quiet room and bring earplugs in the busy summer months.
Seasons and booking
The studios are open for a stay when the Old Town is at its most atmospheric, in the quiet months, when you can walk the lanes almost alone. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates. Book early for summer, since a property this small fills quickly.
Why stay here
- ✓Kitchenette with full-size refrigerator and freezer
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Lift
- ✓Bar
- ✓Pet-friendly
- ✓Free cots and infant beds
- ✓Front-desk safe and express check-in
Good questions
Do the studios have kitchens?+
Yes. Each studio has a kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator and freezer and cookware, so you can prepare simple meals and breakfast.
How close is Domus Studios to the main sights?+
The Clock Tower and the Street of the Knights are about a minute on foot, the Palace of the Grand Master about two minutes and the harbour about five.
Is Domus Studios pet-friendly?+
Yes, the property is pet-friendly. Confirm the details for your pet with the host when you book.
