Old Town of Rhodes
Old Town of Rhodes
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Surrounded by 2.4 miles of medieval walls is this historic UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk along its narrow cobbled lanes, and admire the impressive towers and buildings, Byzantine churches, and fountains through this medieval city. Some highlights include the Palace of the Grand Master, the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, the Streets of the Knights, and Orfeos and Socratous Streets, where you can find souvenirs and trinkets. Explore the area on a walking tour, segway ride, or together with the seaside town of Lindos on a half-day tour. You can even take an hour's walk along the city walls for awesome views of the old town below. – Tripadvisor
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  • Paul Symonds
    Haverhill, United Kingdom472 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Old Town Shops, Restaurants and Walls
    Old town is situated within magnificent old castle type walls opposite the harbours. There’s many quality shops and restaurants and also beautifully lit alley ways. It’s a real adventure in majestic surroundings with lovely people. You will need two days if you’d like to adventure all over old town as it’s very large with so many interesting features.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 8, 2023
  • xxx
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful historic old town.
    Wonderful walled old medieval city full of narrow cobbled streets and interesting small museums. Only suitable for pedestrians or perhaps a medieval horse! Difficult for anyone with limited mobility.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 11, 2023
  • NormandInLondon
    London, United Kingdom900 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    rhodos
    The main streets are crammed with tourists, and mediocre restaurants and tourist-oriented shops. But it's easy to escape to the shady and historic backstreets and discover the true, living, character of Rhodes. Then, you realise you're in the 21st century when you see a cruise ship looming over the street corner.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 15, 2023
  • keefnjojo
    Plymouth, United Kingdom2,269 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful Old Town
    We caught the bus here while staying in Ixia and at a cost of 6 euro each for a return ticket it was well worth it. There is so much to see and do and the old architecture is beautiful. Walking around the main streets is quite busy but we wondered off into the smaller side streets away from the hustle and bustle and you come across quite a few small gems to see. There are so many places to stop for food and drink you are spoilt for choice. For those that need them there are plenty of public toilets but all are manned and are 50 cents each but they are all very clean. The moat walk is worth it to see the old town from the outside. There are a few historical places to visit inside but be advised most you have to pay for. Well worth a day trip out.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 15, 2023
  • shayne h
    Prestonpans, United Kingdom25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    day trip to Rhodes old town
    it is what is what it is, very touristy bustling streets and many of them. jewellery shops for silver and gold . olive wood stores with honey and olive oil with all the spices and herbs to go with it. make sure and stop for food and drink and people watch. the trip for us was 1 hour from Marmaris £35 plus €14 tourist costs but well worth it. spent 5.5 hours and it was not enough, will be venturing back 2024
    Visited October 2023
    Written October 17, 2023
  • t-mossi
    43 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must have visit. Full of history, character and beautiful.
    Beautiful area of Rhodes. So much atmosphere and history. You can just sit and watch the world go by. Very busy place as expected. Don’t forget to meander through the little off track roads, so quaint and you can feel the history come alive. Be aware lots of people approaching you all offering you places to eat and drink. We had a lovely few hrs strolling about, had bit to eat and drink, price was reasonable. €50 for two people, included glass of wine, coke,two mains and a starter. Nice walk along the harbour admiring the many boats and yacht's. You can’t visit come to roads without visiting the old town. Night time is pretty with all the restaurants lit up.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 18, 2023
  • Janette M
    Preston, United Kingdom35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Rhodes Old Town
    A lovely experience. We got the bus from Lindos for the day. The old town is fab. Fantastic selection of shops, and alleyways to explore. Spoilt for choice with regard to food and drink. A great day.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 22, 2023
  • ClaireT_9
    Sheffield, United Kingdom14 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wander round the harbour and old streets.
    Caught bus in and set off without a decent map. After visiting the harbour we found ourselves walking in the moat - not quickest way in but uncrowded. Interesting streets to wander through, but have to negotiate crowds and mopeds. On later visit, we walked on the walls (tickets €3 from Palace of Grand Master), which gives good views and gets you away from the crowds.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 8, 2023
  • KLVHG
    38 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely medieval town
    Lovely twisting medieval streets. It’s clear that the cruise chips cause heavy footfall that can seem oppressive but there are still lovey quiet spots to explore away from the crowds. All of the attractions are reasonably priced.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 9, 2023
  • TravelbugVietnam
    1,647 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best place to stay in Rhodes
    I stayed for six nights in the Old Town and each day discovered something new. You are surrounded by historical sites and there are hundreds of shops catering to every taste. The outdoor restaurants are shaded by incredible trees whose branches provide plenty of shade even on the hot afternoons. The harbour is right outside the massive walls that surround the town and provide a selection of boat trips to other islands and even a day trip to Turkey.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written November 28, 2023
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starlightShanghai
Victoria, Canada4,617 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2020
One of the major delights of the Old Town is its maze of cobblestoned, flower-drenched back lanes. These areas are wonderful to explore, particularly in the early morning before the motorcycle brigade starts zooming in and out. Early morning also has the advantage of being cooler than midday and far less crowded than late afternoon.

In the vicinity of these back lanes are many small cafes and souvenir shops, although the prices in these areas are notably higher than those in the new town.

Best to wear VERY comfortable, sturdy footwear. Cobblestones are picturesque but they can be murder on the feet. Sandals are not advised.
Written June 16, 2020
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NeleSerneels
Ramsel, Belgium19 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Couples
Nice to be away from the beach and to wander around in the old city with its many streets and shops.
Sometimes the vendors are a bit annoying when they try to have you sit down at their pub or restaurant, but all very friendly. The town itself is a bit of a maze (not very good signaled where the musea are), but very nice to walk around. The bus to get to the town (€2,4 per person/trip) comes every hour or half hour, so be sure to be on time.
Written October 23, 2020
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Gaz W
Dudley, UK59 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
Rhodes Old Town is a step back in time.
It's the oldest populated medieval city in Europe with some 5000 people living inside the castle walls.

With 200 streets and narrow alleyways, it's easy to get lost, but this isn't a bad thing.
All the streets are lined with shops, restaurants and bars so you're not short of things to see and do.

You can climb the castle walls in some parts and the views over the sea are spectacular.

My top tip would be to go later in the evening because with temperatures upwards of 30 degrees, it can be uncomfortably hot in the day.
Written August 27, 2020
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Agata
9 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Friends
I think one star is even too high to explain how terrible it was. This restaurant is only recommended if you looking for discusting looks, taste and overcharged drink. No option to pay by card, no receipt... just avoid...
Written August 8, 2020
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sopaca
Cambridge, UK2,917 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
The medieval old walled town of Rhodes is simply breathtaking. We had no idea it was going to be so big and the walls so incredibly thick (12m) and intact in the most part. We spent several hours there and thoroughly enjoyed it. There are different areas within the walls with Turkish and Jewish areas as well as the formal grand buildings in the northern part.

When we left the Palace of the Grand Masters (reviewed separately) we saw an entrance to walk on the walls. A lady was giving out free tickets as only 100 people an hour were allowed. She told us it was a 2km one way walk and we would exit the walls in a completely different place. We thought she was joking as on most city walls you are lucky to get a few hundred metres before there is a gap as they no longer exist. She was not joking though and we were indeed able to walk an incredible 2km around maybe half the perimeter of the old town. The walls are 12m wide so the walk is safe and very impressive with fabulous views.

You could spend hours wandering the streets and alleyways within the old town discovering shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and private homes. It's a maze of delight sights and hard to take in the age of the place given how intact it all still is.
Written October 28, 2021
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Neffee
Leverkusen, Germany12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
Great, lovely old town.
Walking through small, narrow streets, you feel like walking through a maze of memories.
Stone streets, smiling salesmen, greeting passers-by. There is no pushy.
The view of The Grand Master Palace is breathtaking.
We were only there for one day - it's not enough.
We will definitely come back in winter for the weekend - in September the weather was great but it was too hot for sightseeing.
Written September 28, 2020
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WitchyYork
Strensall, UK1,402 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Couples
It’s surprising just how big the old town is, with so many little streets and so much to see. If you manage to park near the harbour entrance where The Colossus once stood, it’s not only free, but a great starting point for walking into the old town. It’s easy to get lost and that’s half the point, just wander and enjoy. The only down side is the constant barrage of people wanting you to eat in their restaurant or if you stop to browse shopping, you are pounced on. It’s annoying and defeats the object as we simply bought from the backstreet shops who give you space and time and don’t do this heavy sell.
Written October 18, 2020
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Taggs
Hest Bank, UK60 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 • Couples
Brilliant white washed cobbled streets with the feel of the past everywhere. Just look down the smaller streets as you walk round it is so beautiful. The shops and cafes were reasonably priced meaning you can stop and enjoy without spending a fortune.
Written September 3, 2020
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RandyRoss
Ridgetown, Canada12,749 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
On return to the town of Rhodes from the acropolis of Lindos, our bus dropped us off at the Amboise Gate. We walked over the 3 moats and through the town to the Palace of the Grand Masters.
Lynda and I loved Rhodes. One of the best things about our visit was that we stayed overnight and were able to enjoy this wonderful city in the evening. We had beer and snacks at the Archipelagos Bar-Restaurant and watched the crowds pass by. And while we did not do a lot of shopping on this trip, we did find Rhodes to be one of the very best places for that (and we did get a beautiful Turkish rug). We stayed for 2 days at Rhodes but would have gladly made it a week.
Written December 19, 2021
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GBJ-Cookies
South Shields, UK1,800 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
We stepped off our cruise ship straight into one of the ten entrances of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are over 200 different streets to get lost in and as we had arrived early we got to see the whole place slowly waking up.
Check out the authentic Greek restaurants and grab a beer in one of the many drinking holes.
Take time to visit the Roloi clock Tower were you pay €5 to enter but this includes a drink of your choice and you get to climb to the highest vantage point of the old town with wonderful vistas.
Many of the shops will offer you a chance to sample their wares with no real pressure to make a purchase.
Written November 14, 2021
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