The 12th City Hotel

City breaks and dive days fit together neatly at The 12th City Hotel. You stay in Rhodes Town, close enough to the waterfront and the historic centre to make the most of both, while air conditioning, soundproof rooms and private bathrooms give you somewhere straightforward to recover between outings.

The hotel suits adults looking for a compact base rather than a resort programme. Balconies or terraces, sea or city views in the accommodation, free WiFi and private check-in give the stay a practical, self-contained feel. You can keep the evening simple, which is often exactly what tired divers require: shower, cool room, something cold from the fridge, then out into town if your legs still have the ambition.

You are in Rhodes Town, Greece, with the city’s historic landmarks close at hand. The Palace of the Grand Master is about 0.5 miles away on foot, the Street of the Knights around 0.5 miles, and the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes roughly 0.4 miles. The Clock Tower and the old defensive gates are also within the same walkable pocket of the city.

Elli Beach is about 0.4 miles away, while Akti Kanari Beach is around 0.5 miles. The Aquarium of Rhodos sits roughly 0.7 miles from the hotel, and Andreas Papandreou Park about 0.7 miles. For a coffee without making an expedition of it, Viamare the Rat Pack is around 150 feet away, Myga about 450 feet, and Rialto la Spritzeria roughly 550 feet.

Rhodes International Airport is about 7 miles away by road. An airport shuttle is available through the hotel, and the service is paid rather than included in the room.

For two people, the sensible choice depends less on the label and more on what you want to see when you open the curtains. The Economy Double Room keeps things simple and has no balcony, while the Economy with Balcony gives you outdoor space for a coffee or a few quiet minutes before heading out. Deluxe, Superior and Large Double options keep the focus on a king-size bed and a little more breathing room, with city or sea views available across the accommodation.

Travelling as three or four changes the calculation. The Comfort Triple and Comfort Quadruple rooms use a king-size or double bed alongside a sofa bed, giving you a workable base for a small group without pretending that everyone has a separate bedroom. The Apartment with View is the one to consider when several people are travelling together and you want room to spread out rather than queue for floor space.

The suites add a mini pool and a shared terrace, which gives a couple a more distinctive place to unwind. Rooms have air conditioning, soundproofing, a fridge, kettle and coffee machine, plus a desk and free WiFi. That covers the useful post-dive details: cool the room, keep water or snacks chilled, and deal with a few emails without turning the bed into an office. Private bathrooms include a shower, towels, toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobe.

Breakfast is served as a buffet, giving you a proper start before a beach walk, a day around Rhodes or a dive departure elsewhere on the island. The outdoor dining area and terrace let you take that first coffee outside when you would rather not begin the morning under four walls.

For the rest of the day, the hotel’s immediate setting does the heavy lifting. Myga, Viamare the Rat Pack and Rialto la Spritzeria are close by for coffee or drinks, while the surrounding town gives you the choice of eating out rather than committing to a fixed hotel meal plan. After a long day in the water, that freedom can be more useful than a grand dining room with a timetable.

The terrace and the private or shared outdoor areas are the hotel’s natural pause button. You can sit outside with a coffee, let the air-conditioning do its work indoors, or use the balcony as a place to watch the town change pace. The suites with mini pools add a more private way to cool down, although their terraces are shared.

When you want to keep moving but stay dry, Rhodes supplies the itinerary. The Palace of the Grand Master, the Street of the Knights, the Clock Tower and the Archaeological Museum are all close enough to combine into an unhurried walk. Elli Beach and the Aquarium of Rhodos point you towards the coast, while Andreas Papandreou Park offers a change from paving stones and fortifications.

There is no need to manufacture entertainment here. The hotel works best as a comfortable town base: breakfast, a walk through the old monuments, a swim at the beach, then a shower and a quiet hour on the terrace before going out again.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:30 and check-out is by 11:00. You need photo identification and a credit card at arrival, and the hotel needs your expected arrival time in advance. Private and express check-in and check-out are available, which is useful when your travel day refuses to run to schedule.

Luggage storage and daily housekeeping are available, alongside free WiFi throughout the property. Upper floors can be reached by lift, and the rooms are non-smoking. An airport shuttle and a separate shuttle service can be arranged through the hotel; both are paid services.

The minimum check-in age is 18. The booking policy welcomes children of any age, while the property is also presented as adults only, so check the conditions attached to your chosen accommodation before committing. Cots depend on the room option and availability, and extra beds are not available. Pets are not allowed.