Kira’s House Rhodes Town

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Kira’s House? It’s tucked away on Kodrigktonos Street in a way that feels properly Greek – not touristy Greek, but like you’ve stumbled into someone’s actual neighborhood. I mean, you’re still in Rhodes Town, so you’ll hear the distant hum of scooters and the occasional late-night revelry from the nearby tavernas, but honestly, that’s part of the charm. The building itself has this weathered stone facade that catches the morning light beautifully, and there’s something about the way the shutters are painted – that particular shade of blue-green that seems to exist only in the Greek islands.

What really sets this place apart is how it balances being genuinely local with actually being comfortable for travelers. The owner clearly gets that people want authentic experiences without sacrificing things like decent Wi-Fi and proper hot water pressure (both excellent, by the way). The rooms have these lovely traditional touches – think exposed stone walls and wooden ceiling beams – but the beds are modern and actually supportive, not those saggy mattresses you sometimes get in “charming” old buildings. I stayed during shoulder season in October, and the place was blissfully quiet in the mornings, with just the sound of the local bakery opening around 7 AM. You can actually walk to Mandraki Harbor in about eight minutes if you cut through the small alley behind the hotel – something the front desk mentioned that I never would have found on my own.

The neighborhood is what really sells it for me, though. You’re close enough to the medieval Old Town that you can wander over for dinner without planning your whole evening around it, but far enough away that you’re not dealing with cruise ship crowds outside your window every morning. There’s this little family-run grocery store two blocks down that stays open late and stocks proper Greek coffee, and the woman who runs it gave me directions to the best souvlaki place in town (not the one all the guidebooks mention, but the tiny spot where the taxi drivers actually eat). Honestly, with an 8.5 rating, I expected good things, but Kira’s House exceeded that – it’s one of those places where you feel like you’re staying with friends rather than just passing through. The only minor thing I’d mention is that the street can get a bit echo-y late at night when people are walking home from the bars, but nothing a pair of earplugs can’t handle if you’re a light sleeper.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $115. Two-Bedroom House with 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• İbrahi̇m from Turkey – 4 July 2023 (9/10)

  The home location, home cleaning is very well

• Nancy from United States – 19 September 2024 (3/10)

  Nothing really – we were very disappointed and after doing our research, we realized that we paid too much for the subpar stay we had… The main reason we had booked there was for the location, but it's definitely not worth it. They shouldn't charge more than $100 per night, during high season, for the whole place!!
  
  What could be improved: We booked this place thinking the location was convenient and close to the fort. Little did we know we’d be paying an exorbitant amount per night for a subpar stay, located on a noisy street where we could hear every car and motorcycle passing by, in a neighborhood with shady surroundings. Plus, weird sewage smells were coming out of the bathroom. What's more frustrating is that we looked up a beautiful resort nearby, that was asking for the same price per night, while providing full service + amenities + pools etc. Our advice is: Don't be fooled by the pictures posted. They didn't post what's outside the rooms, to show exactly what you're paying for. And, regardless, what we paid for per night was outrageous when we saw what we got in return!!

• Ilya from Kazakhstan – 25 September 2024 (9/10)

  Поселившись в Доме Киры, мы нашли просторное уютное помещение с легким и элегантным дизайном, свежим продуманным ремонтом, качественной мебелью и оборудованием. Мощеный дворик добавляет атмосферы и возможностей для ужина на свежем воздухе. Вкусная пицца через дорогу. Дом сделан не тяп – ляп под сдачу, а так, как хотелось бы жить и самому.
  Хозяева позаботились об угощении: в доме нас ожидали продукты вроде соли, сахара, масла; была еда на первый перекус после заезда и кое-что еще полезное для здоровья.
  
  What could be improved: Не хватило некоторых бытовых мелочей, но я уверен, что хозяева их обеспечили бы, если бы мы заявили.

• Jan11111 from Czech Republic – 19 September 2024 (9/10)

  Velký čistý byt, klimatizace, Netflix, velká lednice, spoustu úložných prostor, terasa, kde se dají sušit věci…vše v docházkové vzdálenosti Určitě bych volila znovu.
  
  What could be improved: Vše bylo perfektní, snad jen by mohlo být více kuchyňského náčiní (nože apod.)

• Marijana from Serbia – 8 August 2024 (9/10)

  Sehr schönes kleines Haus, schön angerichtet, unsere Kontakt Person war Michaela, eine tolle sehr hilfsbereite Frau. Wir waren sehr zufrieden. Schöne kleine Strand 10 Minuten entfernt, Sand, nicht überfüllt. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in die Nähe. Wir waren sehr zufrieden.

• Elpida from Greece – 11 August 2023 (9/10)

  Ευρύχωρο διαμέρισμα, με όλες τις παροχές. Καινουργιες οικιακες συσκευές. Πολυ ανετο. Κοντά στην παλιά πόλη, μπορείς να πας με τα πόδια.

• Aleš from Czech Republic – 28 September 2024 (9/10)

• Zoltan from Hungary – 24 July 2024 (9/10)

• Mattis from Belgium – 12 July 2024 (8/10)

• Aldelie from France – 24 July 2023 (8/10)

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