Semiramis City Hotel

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about the Semiramis City Hotel? Walking up to this place on Ioannou Metaxa Street, I was expecting just another decent 4-star in Rhodes Town – but honestly, the location is pretty much perfect if you actually want to experience the city rather than just pass through it. I mean, you’re literally a 3-minute walk from the Medieval City walls, and you can slip into the Old Town through the Koskinou Gate without dealing with the main tourist crush at the other entrances.

The thing about staying here is that you’re in this sweet spot where you get the energy of Rhodes Town without the chaos. Metaxa Street itself is actually pretty quiet at night (thank god, because some hotels in this area can be brutal with street noise), but step out your door and you’re surrounded by these little tavernas that locals actually eat at – not just the tourist traps. The hotel itself has this updated-but-not-trying-too-hard vibe that I really appreciated. The rooms are clean and comfortable, nothing fancy but they’ve clearly put money into keeping things fresh. Air conditioning that actually works, which… well, if you’ve been to Rhodes in July, you know that’s not always a given.

What really sold me on this place though was the staff – they seem to genuinely know the area and aren’t just reciting rehearsed recommendations. When I asked about getting to Lindos without a rental car, the front desk guy actually drew me a little map showing where to catch the bus and which stop to get off at (it’s not the obvious one, apparently). The breakfast is solid – nothing revolutionary, but fresh local honey and good coffee, which is honestly all I need to start the day. And here’s a random detail that mattered more than it should have: they have proper reading lights by the beds. You’d be amazed how many hotels mess that up. The whole experience just felt… comfortable, I guess? Like staying with friends who happen to run a really well-organized hotel in one of the most beautiful cities in Greece.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $103. Standard Room with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $113. Standard Room with Side Sea View with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $120. Standard Room with Sea View with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $181. Junior Suite with Sea View with 1 double bed and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $192. Triple Room with 1 single bed, 1 double bed and 3 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $209. Deluxe Suite with Sea View with 2 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $239. Executive Suite with Panoramic View with 1 double bed and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Nyron from Austria – 15 May 2025 (8/10)

  From arrival to departure reception staff very welcoming and pleasant. Breakfast staff excellent.

• Kathryn from Ireland – 5 May 2025 (9/10)

  All the staff were welcoming and friendly.
  Our room was clean and comfortable and we had a nice view looking out at the ocean and could watch the sunset.
  Although the pool looked nice, we never got around to using it, there's so much to do around Rhodes.
  The breakfast was a nice buffet and there's a buffet option or Al a carte menu for dinner, either are good. There are loads of restaurants along the sea front as well.
  There's a shop down the road and around the corner if you need bottles of water etc. The medieval city is a 5 minute drive away and there are plenty of other areas to explore about 20 – 30 minutes drive away. I'd recommend you hire a car (preferably a small one) to explore. Just be careful because parking is limited around the whole island. There is a free parking area to the right of the hotel…park towards the rear so you won't get blocked in.
  I'd return to this hotel if I ever return to Rhodes.
  
  What could be improved: The hotel elevators are quite small, and can only really fit 2 people comfortably.
  My hair dryer overheated and didn't work. I kept forgetting to tell reception about it so that was partially my fault but my hair dried quickly in the heat anyways.
  We asked for a double bed but got two single beds pushed together but we made do.

• Dawn from Canada – 26 April 2025 (8/10)

  Great value for money….super breakfast

• Philip from Greece – 14 December 2024 (7/10)

  Stayed before great location and grest staff.
  
  What could be improved: This time at hotel, was given a very small room, with small bathroom. Hotel full of school teenagers in the bigger rooms on the fourth and fifth floors.

• Donna from Canada – 10 November 2024 (9/10)

  We were there for a wedding and the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly.
  It is easy walking distance to the beach and the old town.
  
  What could be improved: I wasn’t crazy about the breakfast

• Paul from United Kingdom – 6 November 2024 (9/10)

  I dont generally eat much breakfast but it was fine for me
  
  What could be improved: nicer venue to eat from the a la carte menu

• Philip from Greece – 3 November 2024 (9/10)

  Great location for city centre and the beach. Brilliant choice for breakfast. Well done.

• Necip from United States – 29 October 2024 (9/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Meals were not as expected.

• Emma from Ireland – 16 October 2024 (9/10)

  The pool area was quiet and lots of sun beds. Excellent AC too.
  
  What could be improved: NA

• Susan from United Kingdom – 10 October 2024 (7/10)

  Loved breakfast!!! Maybe area outside where staff smoke could be transformed to outside breakfast balcony

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