Rhodes Old Town
Rhodes, Greece
The UNESCO-listed medieval walled centre, home to the Palace of the Grand Master and Street of the Knights.
Places in Rhodes Old Town
- Koukos A traditional Greek taverna specialising in regional Rhodian cuisine using recipes passed down through generations.
- Hatzikelis A world-class seafood restaurant using classic Greek flavours for traditional seafood recipes.
- Rhodes Old Town cafes Cafes throughout the medieval streets, ideal for coffee near the Palace of the Grand Master.
- Rooftop bars, Rhodes Old Town Elegant rooftop restaurants and bars offering views over the medieval town and Aegean Sea.
Practical notes for Rhodes
- Best time to visit
- May to June and September to October offer warm, comfortable Aegean weather without peak-summer crowds.
- Getting around
- Rhodes Old Town is entirely walkable within its medieval walls; a car or bus is needed to reach beach resorts and villages elsewhere on the island.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Greek. English is widely spoken in tourism.
- Timezone
- EET (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer)
- Current trends
- Restaurants continue blending Rhodes's storied medieval history with contemporary gastronomy, and food-focused excursions like the Tasting Rhodes tour are growing in popularity as a way to explore the island's inland agricultural and winemaking culture.
Other neighborhoods in Rhodes
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