Rhodes Town
Rhodes Town is worth a visit for the walled Old Town shaped by the Knights, a working harbor and a city beach on the island of Rhodes.
We may earn a commission. It never decides our picks.
Rhodes Town is the capital of Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese islands in Greece's southeastern Aegean Sea. Its center is the walled Old Town, shaped under the Knights of St John, who held the island from 1309 to 1522. Walk the Street of the Knights, lined with inns built for the Knights' language groups, and visit the Palace of the Grand Master. Mandraki harbor, at the north end of town, still handles fishing boats and ferries to other islands.
Plan at least one full day for the Old Town and its walls, and two or three days for a city break or the first nights of a longer Rhodes trip. Spring and early autumn suit walking better than the midsummer heat. Most travelers choose between sleeping inside the walls, where streets are quieter once day visitors leave, or the New Town outside them, which has more space.
Rhodes Town in five
- Walk the Old Town at opening or after sunsetCruise and tour groups fill the Street of the Knights and the main lanes from late morning. Early and evening light is calmer, and the stone is cooler underfoot.
- Check museum hours before you plan the dayThe Palace of the Grand Master and the museums keep their own hours and closing days, which change by season. Confirm on the official ticket pages, and avoid the first morning after a holiday.Buy tickets and tours
- Choose the Old Town or the New Town to sleepInside the walls you walk to sights, but taxis stop at the gates and rooms can be noisy. The New Town has beaches, larger hotels and easier parking.Where to stay in Rhodes
- Use the harbor for boat days, not just the beachDay boats to Symi and coastal cruises leave from the commercial and Mandraki harbors in season. Book a ticket the day before in peak weeks.
Things to do in Rhodes Town
See all attractions in Rhodes Town
Need to know
- Airport
- Rhodes Diagoras (RHO), about 15 km from the center
- Getting there
- Airport bus or taxi about 30 min; ferries dock at the commercial harbor
- Getting around
- Walking; local buses to the airport and the east coast
- Best base
- Old Town for atmosphere; New Town for beaches and parking
- Time needed
- 1–2 days for the Old Town, harbors and a swim
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain15 rainy daysHigh15°Low13°Mild, wetJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 127 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh15°Low13°Mild, wetFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- MarchClear8 rainy daysHigh16°Low14°Spring flowersMarchClear
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring flowers
- AprilClear5 rainy daysHigh19°Low16°Easter, quietAprilClear
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Easter, quiet
- MayClear4 rainy daysHigh22°Low19°Warm, openMayClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, open
- JuneClear1 rainy dayHigh26°Low23°Warm seaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Hot, peakJulyClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, peak
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Hot, busiestAugustClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- SeptemberClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low25°Warm sea, calmSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, calm
- OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh24°Low22°Mild, quieterOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberClear9 rainy daysHigh20°Low18°ShowersNovemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 108 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Showers
- DecemberRain14 rainy daysHigh17°Low15°Mild, wetDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 151 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
Average daily high and low in Rhodes Town, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Rhodes Town
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
20
- Feels like
- 18°
- Humidity
- 81%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 85%
Rhodes Town
10:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today19°18°85%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 19°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 85%.
- Tue21°19°35%Tuesday: Rain. High 21°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Wed21°18°48%Wednesday: Rain. High 21°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 48%.
- Thu20°17°0%Thursday: Clear. High 20°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri18°16°0%Friday: Clear. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat18°15°3%Saturday: Clear. High 18°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun19°14°2%Sunday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 2%.
Updated 08:11 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Lindosabout 1 hour by bus or roadThe acropolis village above its sheltered harbor.Read the guide
- Kos Townby ferry, several hours depending on the boatCastle, ancient agora and bike lanes; better as an overnight.Read the guide
- Rhodes islandfrom 30 min by roadBeaches, the west coast and the inland villages.Read the guide
Before you go to Rhodes Town
We may earn a commission. It never decides our picks.
Rules for Rhodes Town, checked
- Greece is in the Schengen Area. Check entry requirements on the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (mfa.gr) before you fly.Source
- Non-EU travelers have fingerprints taken and a photo at the Schengen border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's current EES guidance before you travel.
- Cover shoulders and knees to enter Orthodox churches and monasteries, and carry a light layer to put on before you go in.
- Dial 112 for police, ambulance or fire from any phone in Greece, including on Rhodes.
Plan around Rhodes Town
Beaches, villages and how to move around the island
Read the guideWhere to stay in RhodesOld Town, New Town, Faliraki, Kolymbia and Lindos
Read the guideRhodes in 4 daysA route that begins with the Old Town
Read the guideLindosThe acropolis village, an hour south by road
Read the guideDodecaneseThe island group east of the Cyclades
Read the guideAll of GreeceIslands, cities and ferry planning
Read the guideRhodes Town FAQ
Is Rhodes Town worth visiting?
Yes. The Old Town is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the harbors and beaches sit beside it. Many visitors spend one to two days here before heading to the coast.
How many days do you need in Rhodes Town?
One full day covers the Old Town and the harbor; two days adds the New Town, a swim and a boat trip. Longer stays work only if you use Rhodes Town as a base for day trips.
Is it better to stay in the Old Town or the New Town?
Stay in the Old Town for atmosphere and walking, accepting noise and stairs. Choose the New Town for beaches, larger hotels and parking. Both are within a 10–20 minute walk of each other.
How far is Rhodes Town from the airport?
About 15 km, which is 20–30 minutes by taxi or a bit longer by bus. Taxis can drop you at the Old Town gates, but cars cannot enter most lanes.
Can you walk around Rhodes Town in a day?
Yes. The Old Town is compact, and the harbors and New Town are a short walk beyond. Start early in summer and keep the afternoon for shade, museums or the beach.