Island in South Aegean, Greece
Rhodes for solo travelers
Is Rhodes good for solo travel?
Large Dodecanese island with a UNESCO medieval old town, long beaches and Lindos. Good for sun and history with easy flights; Faliraki is party-heavy and summer is hot and crowded.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Widely spoken |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women. Watch drinks in Faliraki, and take taxis rather than walking isolated roads at night. |
How to meet people in Rhodes
Hostels and guesthouses in the Old Town, walking tours, day boat trips to Symi, Lindos hikes, and Faliraki bars if you want a party scene.
Good things to do alone
- Walk the Street of the Knights and the Old Town walls
- Take a day boat to Symi
- Climb to the Lindos acropolis early morning
- Visit Butterfly Valley in summer
- Swim at Anthony Quinn Bay
Where to stay in Rhodes
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Rhodes Old Town | Medieval walled town, quirky stays, walkable |
| Rhodes New Town (Mandraki) | Beach, restaurants and bus hub; practical base |
| Lindos | Postcard village; day trips or short stays |
| Faliraki | Party scene, water park and big resorts |
Solo travel across Greece
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Chania | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Crete | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Rhodes | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Corfu | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Thessaloniki | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Naxos | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Paros | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Zakynthos | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Meteora | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Ios | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Lefkada | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Nafplio | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Hydra | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Peloponnese | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Thassos | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Santorini | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Mykonos | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Milos | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Kos | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Kefalonia | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Halkidiki | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Skiathos | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
Quick answers
Is Rhodes good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Large Dodecanese island with a UNESCO medieval old town, long beaches and Lindos.
How do you meet people in Rhodes?
Hostels and guesthouses in the Old Town, walking tours, day boat trips to Symi, Lindos hikes, and Faliraki bars if you want a party scene. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Rhodes?
Widely spoken.
Is Rhodes safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women. Watch drinks in Faliraki, and take taxis rather than walking isolated roads at night.
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Sources
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