Title: Dodecanese Islands Travel Guide: Best of Dodecanese Islands, Europe Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Dodecanese Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Dodecanese-Islands-Hotels.d6051328.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Dodecanese Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Dodecanese-Islands-Holiday-Rentals.d6051328.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Dodecanese Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Dodecanese-Islands.d6051328.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Dodecanese Islands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dodecanese-Islands.d6051328.Car-Hire-Guide)[Dodecanese Islands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Dodecanese-Islands.d6051328.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Dodecanese Islands Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Tsambika Beach showing swimming, landscape views and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73665-Tsambika-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Clock Tower which includes heritage architecture and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73526-Clock-Tower.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pefkos Beach showing rugged coastline and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73749-Pefkos-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dodecanese Islands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73449-Kos.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Temple of Aphrodite which includes building ruins](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73845-Temple-Of-Aphrodite.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Dodecanese Islands Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Dodecanese Islands ![Rhodes Old Town featuring a city and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73429-Rhodes-Old-Town.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rhodes Old Town 5/5(57 area reviews) Rhodes Old Town is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rhodes Port and Castle of the Old Town while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhodes-Rhodes-Old-Town.dx6169768) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e340ab976aadb3576424321b6d6bc62d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Neochori While visiting Neochori, you might make a stop by sights like Old Town Gates and Bar Street. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhodes-Neochori.dx874418825345626112) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Agios Nikolaos When in Agios Nikolaos, you can plan a visit to Rhodes Port and Zephyros Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhodes-Agios-Nikolaos.dx874419044688850944) - Top hotels in Dodecanese Islands - Top Holiday Rentals in Dodecanese Islands ![Amus Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2278800/2278712/d1290cf6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Amus Hotel & Spa Iraklidon Avenue 100, Ixia, Rhodes, Rhodes Island Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (553 reviews) Staff were really helpful and accommodating Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F11%2F2025&endDate=23%2F11%2F2025&selected=2278712&PinnedHotelID=2278712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051328) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F11%2F2025&endDate=23%2F11%2F2025&selected=2278712&PinnedHotelID=2278712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051328) ![Kosta Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1867100/1867054/f61340e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kosta Palace Kos town, Kos, Kos Island Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Kos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (423 reviews) Excellent basic accommodation if passing through. Very affordable and perfectly adequate for short term stays. Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F11%2F2025&endDate=23%2F11%2F2025&selected=1867054&PinnedHotelID=1867054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051328) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F11%2F2025&endDate=23%2F11%2F2025&selected=1867054&PinnedHotelID=1867054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051328) ![Arte Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/68900/68819/a0c7edda_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Arte Hotel Apolloniou Amerikis str, 35, Rhodes, South Aegean £54 9 Nov - 10 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and room service. Popular attractions Rhodes Port and Elli Beach are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (49 reviews) Lovely hotel, very central location close to both old and new town Although a lovely hotel, it is not recommended for those looking to spend their days laying by the pool. Due to the way the hotel sits, the entire pool area is shaded until around 2.30pm. We soon realised this on our first day when ... Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=68819&PinnedHotelID=68819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051328) [See all 5,545 properties in Dodecanese Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025®ionId=6051328) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Castellum Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11270000/11266300/11266261/905ba47f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Castellum Suites Ag.Ioannou 8 - Nea Poli, Rhodes Stay at this 4-star all-inclusive aparthotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rhodes Port and Mandraki ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (105 reviews) A few minutes walk from the Old City walls. Staff were exceptional. We couldn't fault the food or drinks on the All Inclusive. I'd recommend it for anyone wanting to see Rhodes Old Town. If you just want to lounge by the pool maybe not so much. The pool is quite small and the area around it is fairly ... Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhodes-Hotels-Castellum-Suites-All-Inclusive.h11266261.Hotel-Information) ![ Angela Downtown Hotel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1861800/1861747/c669b566_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Angela Downtown Hotel 7, 28 Oktovriou, Rhodes, Rhodes Island Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Rhodes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Rhodes Port and Elli Beach are ... 7.8/10 Good! (350 reviews) Pros: Awesome gym! And a good breakfast, comfortable room with balcony in a perfect location Cons: two small things would have made this trip far better: 1. either a shower curtain and/or plug that fit the bathtub. Showering sprayed the whole bathroom and a bath was impossible because the water wouldn’t ... Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhodes-Hotels-Hotel-Angela-Downtown-Rooms.h1861747.Hotel-Information) ![Kos Divine Hotel and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6820000/6816800/6816793/a83d71e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kos Divine Hotel and Suites 2 Charmilou Str., Kos, Kos Island Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Kos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Port of Kos and Kos Marina are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (75 reviews) The hotel was in a great location with amazing staff and very affordable. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhodes-Port-South-Aegean.d6173632.Attraction) ![Tigaki Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73436-Kos.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tigaki Beach Revel in a day of sunbathing, swimming and watersports at a popular beach on the northern coast of Kos. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tigaki-Beach-South-Aegean.d6202835.Attraction) ![Port of Kos](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/469000/469922-Dodecanese-Islands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of Kos The arrival point for many visitors to Kos is a beautiful port that borders a collection of historical attractions, including Roman ruins and a medieval castle. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Kos-South-Aegean.d6173659.Attraction) ![Pefkos Beach showing a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73406-Rhodes-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pefkos Beach Scenic beauty, shallow sea, watersports and traditional Greek food attract visitors to this laid-back resort in the southern half of Rhodes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pefkos-Beach-Rhodes.d6138862.Attraction) ![Tsambika Beach which includes a beach, landscape views and swimming](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73667-Tsambika-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tsambika Beach Sunbathe, swim, take part in watersports and walk to a hilltop monastery at this popular beach on the east coast of Rhodes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsambika-Beach-Rhodes.d6062267.Attraction) ![Water Park Faliraki](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6175dcd5ef70dec57e5f82dae3a15487.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Water Park Faliraki Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Water Park Faliraki during your visit to Ammoudes. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Water-Park-Faliraki-Rhodes.d6169047.Attraction) ## Cities near Dodecanese Islands ![Karpathos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ff6b27b17b56321865c37906a602e6eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Karpathos [](https://expedia.co.uk/Karpathos.dx396) ![Kos featuring a castle and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73439-Kos.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kos [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kos.dx1804) ![Pefkos Beach showing a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73406-Rhodes-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rhodes [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhodes.dx11286) ![Photo by Γιώργος Φούτας](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f0ca653abd1fa14529cf6a72a485aec4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kardamena [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kardamena.dx181068) - Cities near Dodecanese Islands [Karpathos](https://expedia.co.uk/Karpathos.dx396)[Kos](https://expedia.co.uk/Kos.dx1804)[Rhodes](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhodes.dx11286)[Kardamena](https://expedia.co.uk/Kardamena.dx181068)[Embonas](https://expedia.co.uk/Embonas.dx182090)[Leros](https://expedia.co.uk/Leros.dx182102)[Theologos](https://expedia.co.uk/Theologos.dx182122)[Symi](https://expedia.co.uk/Symi.dx602456)[Archangelos](https://expedia.co.uk/Archangelos.dx6034126)[Kallithea](https://expedia.co.uk/Kallithea.dx6047268)[Kaş](https://expedia.co.uk/Kas.dx6047444)[Tilos](https://expedia.co.uk/Tilos.dx6048060)[Marmari](https://expedia.co.uk/Marmari.dx6051771)[Kiotari](https://expedia.co.uk/Kiotari.dx6051776)[Kos Town](https://expedia.co.uk/Kos-Town.dx6052008)[Tingaki](https://expedia.co.uk/Tingaki.dx6052009)[Mastichari](https://expedia.co.uk/Mastichari.dx6052010)[Rhodes Town](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhodes-Town.dx6052011)[Ixia](https://expedia.co.uk/Ixia.dx6052012)[Ialyssos](https://expedia.co.uk/Ialyssos.dx6052013)[Faliraki](https://expedia.co.uk/Faliraki.dx6052014)[Afandou](https://expedia.co.uk/Afandou.dx6052015)[Kolymbia](https://expedia.co.uk/Kolymbia.dx6052016)[Lindos](https://expedia.co.uk/Lindos.dx6052018)[Kremasti](https://expedia.co.uk/Kremasti.dx6052402) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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