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2 out of 5
Sofia Pension
27 Aristofanous, Old Town, Palia Poli, Rhodes, Rhodes Island

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janine

Travelled with group
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lutfi

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The owner, Sofia and Maria who works there made me feel like home. They are lovely people. The place is very clean, great breakfast, very convenient location. I would love to come back and stay longer next time. Thanks for your hospitality. Lutfi (Ty) Havlioglu
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with group
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The location of this hotel is amazing!! It's right in the centre of the beautiful medieval city of Rhodes. There are many restaurants, cafes, and bars nearby, but this hotel is just far enough away that you're not disturbed by any noise. The property is pretty and quaint. The people who run it are lovely, friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this little family run hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

vincent

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cal

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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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A gem in the old town.
After visiting Rhodes about ten times over the last 39 years (!) we finally discovered this wonderful hotel less than 150 metres from the main shopping area, tavernas and bars, and really wish we had found it years ago. From the start, communication was superb, with almost instant replies to our questions. Late check in was explained perfectly, though in the end not necessary as the taxi driver let us in, and even carried our bags up to the room! We asked them to arrange a taxi to take us from the airport to the hotel inside the city walls and they arranged that wonderfully. Moses was brilliant (it's worth booking him just for the ride through the narrowest streets ever, packed with shoppers and merchandise!) The room was clean and very attractive, the bed comfortable and, as everyone mentions, contains a refrigerator, which is a fabulous touch. Breakfast is well worth the price, and the lady serving us (who also cleaned the rooms) was wonderful, nothing was too much trouble. In order to provide balance we should, I suppose, mention the only negative - the towels are as scratchy as hell. There, that's it. Nothing else. From now on, this is the only place in Rhodes Town that we would ever consider staying, thank you so much for everyone for making our holiday one of the best ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios

Travelled with partner
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Great location and exceptional staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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Lovely quiet room (no.9), good location, friendly staff, great to have to roof terrace for outside space to have an evening drink
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
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Great old town place
Sofia’s place is great. Perfect location in the old town and a good breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from Sofia Pension on 17 May 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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A wonderful and characterful property in the heart of the mediaeval old town of Rhodes, run by the pleasant and helpful Sofiya. I stayed for a week at the beginning of the season (arriving 28 March) and the only downside of staying that early in the year was that my room was rather cold during the first few days and there was no heating, but that wouldn't be a problem later in the Spring or in the Summer. Most taxi drivers are nor permitted to enter the narrow lanes of the old town but Sofiya can arrange for a local taxi driver with a permit to collect you from the airport.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

D G W

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A lovely small Pension
A lovely pension in the old city of Rhodes. Our room was very clean, light and was more than adequate for our needs. It even came with a fridge which was a bonus. We chose to have breakfast and were very happy we did so as we got to try Sofia's lovely homemade comquat jam. Sightseeing was very easy as the pension is in easy walking distance of most attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Sofia Pension on 29 Mar 2023
Dear David, Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback.We hope to see you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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Sofia's pension is in the heart of Rhodes Old Town, the perfect location near shopping and unforgettable sightseeing. Sofia is still the owner and continues to treat guests as friends in her home. The inn is a gardener's paradise, with blooming plants and vines, and the rooftop patio has views like no other. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the neighborhood is charming. For short stays of just a day or two, or longer stays like the one I've recently enjoyed, the quality and enjoyment of Sofia's pension can't be beat.
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
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Superb location. Friendly relaxed stay. Couldn’t fault it. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theofilos

Travelled with family
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close to shopping and restaurants, the Grand master Palace, Beach. Just awesome all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with family
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Sofia is a wonderful hostess and we enjoyed our breakfast on the terrace each morning. Sofia's Pension gives an authentic Old Town experience and is located minutes from the taxi stand, shopping and restaurants. You do have to walk with your luggage to get to there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Linda

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The location in the old town is amazing. Very close to the Harbor as well. The place was very clean and the owner was a very nice lady. A little dated and only Luke warm Water in the am but lots of hot water in the evening. It was a was very nice to stay in a 9 unit place where the owner new everyone. The breakfast was perfect. We would Come back here again. Great restaurants close By.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stay in rhodes
Family are very welcoming and every effort is made to make the stay enjoyable , ,location is superb in old town Rhodes, rooms spotless
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from sOFIA on 6 Sept 2019
Thank you for choosing our accommodation for your holidays well and our negative comments invite us to strive to be better and better

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Fabulous ‘boutique’ accommodation in a quiet area of Old Town, near enough to the tourist ‘stretch’ to be convenient and far enough away from it to be peaceful. Easy walking access to the harbour (5 -10 mins) and beaches of Rhodes Town (20-30 mins). Sophia and her family were the perfect hosts: friendly and attentive without being ‘in-your-face’. The simple ‘Continental’ breakfast had a variety of local foods and provided an enjoyable and for-filling way to start the day. Locally there is an amazing Greek bakery and a must-visit Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant (To Marouli), amongst the standard Tavernas of Rhodes Town. Expect a warm and cordial Greek welcome with polite hospitality. The perfect accommodation for anyone wishing to experience Old Town Rhodes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from sOFIA on 6 Sept 2019
Thank you for choosing our accommodation for your holidays well and our negative comments invite us to strive to be better and better

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

D., California

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Location in old city is superb; Sofia is ready to help with suggestions and aid, such as mailing your postcards upon check out! She’s such a huge help to guests, and let me dry my bathing suit in the roof deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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Quiet place with great hosts
What a quaint & beautifal place to stay in the old town with great hosts, ideal & quiet location in the old town 😎😍
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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The owner (Sofia herself) was very kind and met me along the way to guide me to her pension, since the smaller streets of Old Town Rhodes can be confusing. Very accommodating, and allowed me to stay until lateen the afternoon on the day I flew out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Vancouver Canada

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A wonderful and relaxing stay. Sophia and her husband were welcoming and friendly. We started each day with the tasty and plentiful breakfast they provided for 5 euro extra. Breakfast was on a beatiful terrace a few steps from our room. Room was quiet, clean and spacious. The only negative i can thik of was the shower was a bit cramped. The pension is on a narrow cobbled street within the old city. The location was a few minutes walk from the centre of the old city and the waterfront but away from the crowds providing an atmosphere where you could imagine youself in the time the old city was new. Near many restaurants and the museums and shops in the old town and the new. I would choose this pension again if i return to rhodes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great hotel in the middle of the old town.
Excellent hotel, great breakfast, friendly owner. All parts of the old town are easily reached by walking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

David, London

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Lovely Pension centrally located.
Three very comfortable nights stay. Lovely large room and facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Effie, uk

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Great location, in the heart of the Old Town
Mrs Sophia and Mr Philippos are a lovely, welcoming couple. They were there with any extra need we had, not that we needed much more as everything was already there. Spanking clean rooms and bathrooms, we slept with the window open to take in the fragrance of her climbing jasmin shrub in the warm nights we stayed there, a luxury of a different kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna, London

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Small and friendly and quiet
We loved staying at pension Sophia. Sophia's husband came and met us from our taxi at about midnight. It's in the heart of the old town with no access for cars or Taxi's. Probably about 10 mins walk from the Taxi drop off point. Enjoyed breakfast on the terrace felt like we were sitting in a garden. Sophia very friendly and made us a good breakfast, boiled egg toast, Greek yoghurt and honey, fruit. The hotel is in the tradtional Greek style which is part of it's charm. When we needed to get the early boat to Symi Sophia kindly made us an early breakfast. The bed was comfy and the aircon worked well. Bathroom could possibly do with updating in the not too distant future. Would we go back? - yes! Lot's of steps up to rooms so not great if you have mobility difficulties.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

JC

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A calm relaxing place 2 minutes from the shops and restaurants. Sophia herself is a lovely welcoming lady and gave us tea and cake on arrival. The room was spotless with fridge, kettle etc. It was a good size with a modern bathroom attached. Opt for Sophia's breakfast as she gives you a good selection. We only found one other place nearby for breakfast and it wasnt great. Overall Sophia's Pension is an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

N, Seychelles

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Good for solo travellers and "feel" real Greece.
Excellent location in old town. Very clean and cosy. Exceedingly helpful and friendly owner. Safe and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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A home from home experience
f As the taxi driver could not drive in the old town the owner met us and took our cases. Sofia his wife warmly welcomed us with tea and a cake and during our stay was very helpful in sorting out any problems ,providing us with local information , where to go and where to eat out . the breakfast was adequate , the best feature being the homemade yogurt and pear.The pension was sited in a very quiet unspoilt interesting part ot the town and the experience was that of staying in a family environment .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Sharon, Gloucestershire UK

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Unique
We stayed here for a week. Our room was large, however there were no windows at a level you could see out of. The beds are very firm, which may be ok for some. The shower, although small was good with enough pressure & hot water. Breakfast is the same each morning, although Sofia did offer to make omelette if we wished. The point to remember is that it is two stars & in that respect it's as you'd expect. We would stay here again but probably not for a week
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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A great find
We had a wonderful stay. Located in the old town. Close to everything transport, beaches etc spotlessly clean, the most comfortable beds and breakfast was plentiful with a lot of a variety. The owners were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. We will stay here again in the future
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, Hull

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Charming small pension located in the Old town
We loved staying here. The hosts were most welcoming , Sofia always on hand with little treats. Room 8 had a huge bed and a high ceiling adding to the space. Breakfast was eaten on one of the different levels in the morning sunshine, checkout the rooftop terrace that was almost deserted during our stay, a great place to catch the sun in the evening. Great location with plenty of highly recommended eateries , bakery and a mini market. We would happily stay again!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Melton Mowbray, UK

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Return visit to a real Greek gem.
Sofia's is our go to spot in Rhodes Old Town. Perfectly situated for wandering the atmospheric streets. Clean rooms, comfy beds, plenty of storage and fantastic breakfasts. A rooftop seating area to catch the breeze and views over the city. Not ideal for anyone with mobility problems, but you have to be sure footed when walking around the old town. Not accessible by taxi but they can get quite near. Definitely recommended by us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great location and welcoming hosts.
We stayed for 4 nights at the Sofia Pension in August 2017. It was in a great location, in the heart of the old walled city, and close to some decent, reasonably priced restaurants. The room was well equipped and clean. Sofia was very welcoming and provided an excellent breakfast, served on the pretty roof terrace. We enjoyed our stay immensely and would recommend it our friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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Homely accommodation. Very kind and helpful owners. Right in the centre of the old town so very convenient. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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Perfect place to stay in Rhodes old town.
Perfect location in centre of old town, close to everything. Rooms basic but very clean and comfortable with lots of space and good aircon. Excellent breakfast and really helpful owners. When we had to pick up our hire car outside the old town (where no hire cars are allowed) they happily drove us there with our luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Very friendly and accommodating owners. Clean. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

MICHELE

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Sofia - on duty 24/24!
Sofia and her husband went out of their way to make my stay memorable. The breakfasts were fresh and generous and the setting in the old town is just fabulous. I am just sorry that I discovered the roof terrace on my last day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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would go again
Not easy to find among the sprawling little alleys and passages but once you find it, it's easy to navigate. Nice little hotel with only six rooms, quiet in the evenings and friendly owners who speak good English. For the price a fair sized room in good condition, working AC and fridge. A supermarket is moments away and the main Street within the walled city is about one minute on foot. WiFi was reliable, room was cleaned daily and can't really fault any aspect - very much in proportion to the price paid.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Quirky and Delightful
We presumed that 'free parking' meant that we could park next to the hotel, but this is not the way it happens! Once you are just outside the Old Town walls, telephone Sophia the owner, or walk 10 minutes to find her - after 2pm. She will then collect your cases and take you and them back to the hotel in her car. There's plenty of free parking around the outside of the Old Wall. And this was no problem at all!

10/10 Excellent

Jenny, UK

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Nice room good size everything worked good value for money

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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the real rhodes
it was lovely, only a few rooms, so friendly, nothing was too much trouble. really it was just like staying with friends.

10/10 Excellent

jaka

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Great location, nice place
Super close to everything in the old town, yet calm. Great roof terrace. Very good breakfast (+5€).

6/10 Okay

John

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Lovely!
Wonderful owners! Very helpful made the the stay so pleasant. Nice little veranda for breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Worcester

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Sofia pension brilliant
A true tranquil place amongst the madness of the old town. Many thanks to Sophia her husband and grandaughter for making our two nights so comfortable and relaxed

10/10 Excellent

Tung, Miami, Florida

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Charming, Convenient, and Inexpensive
Sofia's is centrally located in the Old Town of Rhodes, but it is not the easiest place to find. There are two types of maps of the Old Town: the accurate one and the inaccurate one. Both copies are commonly found throughout the city. The one you want is from the tourism office. It matches the one on the official city "You Are Here" posters. Sofia lived in New York for ten years, so her English is fine. The hotel is wonderfully charming. It is at the intersection of two streets - one is lovely while the other is sketchy/run down. Safety is not a concern (and I traveled with my seven year old daughter. Our room was quiet at all times even though the night life can get active in the Old Town. The A/C and the wifi work well. Unlike many European showers, this one's size is fit for an American. Also, it is much less expensive than many hotels in the area.