Best Boutique Hotels for a Stay in Rhodes Town

Porolithos Boutique Hotel sits in the city centre of Rhodes Town, a short walk from Elli Beach and the Medieval City. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, and many have a balcony or terrace. There is a fitness centre, a sun terrace and free WiFi. Guests rate it 9.9 from 448 reviews, a very high score. I would choose it for travelers who want to walk to the old town and the beach.

Allegory Boutique Hotel is a four-star boutique stay in Rhodes Town, with a garden and a terrace that give families a calm corner away from the streets. Rooms have air conditioning, private bathrooms, iPads and minibars, and free Wi-Fi, private check-in and a concierge service ease arrivals. A tour desk helps plan the days, and the major sights are within walking distance. Boutique style suits older children better than very small ones.

Nikos Takis is a boutique hotel rather than a family resort, but its location helps families who want to see Rhodes Town on foot. Elli Beach and the Grand Master's Palace are both a short walk away, so a morning in the medieval town and an afternoon swim fit in the same day without a car. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and the breakfast of local specialities is a good start for children. There is no pool, so the beach does that job.

D'Argento Boutique Rooms is a family-friendly address in Rhodes Town, a short walk from Elli Beach and the Medieval City. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, which helps children sleep in a lively town, and each has a tea and coffee maker and free WiFi. The on-site restaurant serves Greek, Mediterranean and barbecue dishes with vegetarian options for brunch, lunch and dinner, handy with mixed appetites. I would book it to combine beach mornings and old-town afternoons.

Naillac Boutique Hotel is an adults-only, four-star boutique hotel in Rhodes Town, so it is not for families with children. It has an infinity swimming pool, a lush garden, a terrace and a bar. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed with private bathrooms, minibars and work desks. Elli Beach is a short walk away and Mandraki Port is close. Guests rate it 9.5 from 253 reviews. I would choose it for couples who want a quiet, elegant base in the town.

10GR Boutique Hotel & Wine Bar is adults-only, so it is not an option for families travelling with children. Where it fits is a trip with grown-up family members, such as parents celebrating an anniversary or adult siblings visiting Rhodes Town. The elegant air-conditioned rooms, the sun terrace and the restaurant serving Greek and Mediterranean dishes set a calm, intimate tone. I would keep it for a couples' break and choose a family hotel for a trip with kids.

Koukos Rodos Boutique Hotel & Spa is an adults-only, four-star boutique hotel in Rhodes Town, so it is not for families with children. It is built in traditional architecture with modern comforts and sits 150 metres from the beach. Rooms have fireplaces and wooden furnishings, and there is a shaded terrace and a spa for wellness. Guests rate it 9.3 from 250 reviews. I would choose it for couples who want old-town charm and a spa close to the sea.

DECAN Concept Boutique Estate is housed in a historic building in Rhodes Town. Rooms are air-conditioned with city views and private bathrooms, and family rooms and interconnected rooms are available. There is a terrace, an outdoor seating area and a romantic restaurant serving Greek cuisine with diverse dietary options, plus free WiFi and streaming services. Guests rate it 9.1 from 401 reviews. I would choose it for families who need connecting rooms in a historic setting.

Rhodos Horizon is an adults-only hotel, so it is not an option for a holiday with children. Adults travelling together, such as grown-up children with their parents, will find a calm boutique base 100 metres from Aquarium Beach. Some refurbished rooms face the Aegean, and the spa and wellness centre adds a quieter option for the afternoon. Families with children should look at the other Rhodes Town hotels on this page instead.

Diana Art Boutique Hotel is a three-star in Rhodes Town, within walking distance of Akti Kanari Beach and the town's main historical sites. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and modern amenities, and there is a sun terrace and a bar for quiet evenings. Free WiFi runs throughout. With no pool listed, the beach does that job. An 8.7 score from over 1,400 reviews is very good, and I recommend it for families who want to walk to both the sea and the old town.

Island City Boutique Hotel is a four-star hotel in Rhodes Town, within walking distance of Elli Beach. The soundproofed rooms have air conditioning, private bathrooms and tea and coffee facilities, which helps light sleepers in a lively town, and many have balconies with sea or city views. A buffet breakfast, a restaurant serving Mediterranean dinners and a bar keep meals simple. Rated 8.5 from 1,106 reviews, I recommend it to families who want a quiet room close to the beach.

Island Boutique Hotel is a four-star hotel facing Elli Beach in Rhodes Town, with sea views from many rooms, a spa, a bar and a restaurant serving Mediterranean dishes. The listing describes it as adults-only and also as catering to families, which is contradictory, so I would confirm the age policy with the hotel before booking with children. For adult groups it works well: the beach is across the road and Mandraki harbour is close. An 8.3 score from 860 reviews is solid.

Atlantis Boutique City Hotel is a four-star boutique hotel in central Rhodes Town, 250 metres from Akti Miaouli Beach and a 10-minute walk from the Palace of the Knights. A generous American breakfast starts the day, and the contemporary, minimalist interiors include a lounge with large sofas, an elegant bar and an internet corner. It lists no pool, so beach time means the short walk to the sea. Rated 8.2 from 820 reviews, I recommend it to families who want to explore the town on foot.