Hotels near Rhodes Old Town

Topping every list of things to do in Rhodes Greece, the medieval Old Town of Rhodes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved medieval cities anywhere in Europe. Enclosed by 4 km of ancient stone walls built by the Knights of St John, the Old Town is a labyrinth of cobbled alleys, Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques, Venetian mansions, and colourful market stalls.

The Street of the Knights (Ippoton) is the most atmospheric lane in the city - a perfectly preserved medieval street lined with the inns of different knightly nations. The Palace of the Grand Master (Ippoton Street, top of the Street of Knights) is equally unmissable. Stroll through Socratous Street for shopping, stop at a rooftop cafe, and allow yourself to simply get lost.

Pro Tip: Visit at dusk when the golden light turns the stone walls amber and the cruise crowds have thinned. Enter via D'Amboise Gate on the northwest side for the most dramatic approach.