Hotel Anastasia in Rhodes City, Rhodes Island

Hotel Anastasia occupies a restored 1930s building with high ceilings and original iron beds in every room. Each air-conditioned room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries and a fridge. Daily housekeeping includes towel art - guests report different towel figures each day.

Breakfast is served in the garden between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., offering boiled eggs, Greek salad, local pastries, yogurt, and fresh-baked bread. Packed breakfast and special diet menus are available upon request. The on-site bar serves drinks, and guests can ask for a takeaway breakfast if leaving early.

Elli Beach is 650 m away; the Old Town entrance is a 10-minute walk. Rhodes Port is 500 m from the hotel, and the airport bus stop is a few minutes on foot. Free public parking is available nearby, and car hire can be arranged at reception.

The family owners, Mihalis and Stefania, offer express check-in/check-out and luggage storage for late flights. A safety deposit box is available, and daily housekeeping includes fresh towels. Guests receive local advice on boat trips, restaurants, and transport.

The walled garden contains flowers, plants, tortoises, and a few cats - a mix that guests call an oasis. Breakfast is served outdoors in the shade, and the area is quiet despite being steps from shops and nightlife. The garden also has a bar area where guests can have a drink in the evening.

Location: 650 m from Elli Beach, 10 min walk to Old Town

Rooms: High ceilings, iron beds, fridge, daily towel art

Dining: Garden breakfast with Greek salad, pastries, packed option

Services: Express check-in/out, luggage storage, local advice from hosts

Grounds: Quiet walled garden with tortoises and cats