Picolo recommends · Hotel in Rhodes, Greece
Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel
Breakfast under lemon trees in a walled garden, in a stone house that has stood in the medieval Old Town of Rhodes for centuries.
Close the gate behind you and the lanes of the Old Town go quiet. Inside, thick stone walls and dark timber hold the cool, and the garden at the back is shaded by lemon trees, which is where the morning starts.
There are only a handful of rooms, so the house never feels busy. The Old Town of Rhodes, with its knights' palaces and Ottoman fountains, is right outside, and it is at its best after the cruise passengers have gone back to their ships.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel
This is our value pick in Rhodes. You get a historic house in the middle of the walled town at a lower price than the larger hotels, and hosts who know where to eat well nearby.
There is no pool, and you will need to walk out through the walls to reach the sea. If long afternoons on a sunbed matter more than evenings in the old lanes, a beach resort will suit you better.
What you get
- Garden with lemon trees
- Breakfast served in the garden
- Historic house inside the walls
- A small number of rooms
- Hosts with good restaurant tips
A day at Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel
- Morning
- Coffee in the lemon garden while the lanes outside are still empty.
- Midday
- The Palace of the Grand Master before the tour groups arrive.
- Afternoon
- A walk out through the gates for a swim at the town beach.
- Evening
- Dinner in the Old Town once the day visitors have left.
Location
Old Town, Rhodes, Greece
Open in MapsQuestions about Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel
Does Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel have a pool?
No. The hotel has a garden instead, and the nearest swim is at the town beach, which you reach on foot by leaving the Old Town through one of its gates.
Is Spirit of the Knights good for couples?
Yes. With few rooms, quiet lanes outside and the walled town on the doorstep, it is aimed squarely at couples who want evenings in the Old Town.
Where is breakfast served at Spirit of the Knights?
Breakfast is laid out in the garden at the back of the house, under the shade of the lemon trees.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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