2 Odissou, Kos Town, 85300, Greece
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Giovanni Apartment 21 Kos Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Giovanni Apartment 21 Kos, you immediately get the sense that this isn’t your typical tourist trap accommodation. It’s tucked away on Odissou Street in the heart of Kos Town, and honestly, the location alone makes this three-star place punch way above its weight. The building has that authentic Greek island charm — nothing flashy, but clean and welcoming in a way that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something locals might actually recommend.

The Location Advantage

Here’s what I love about staying right in Kos Town — you can literally walk everywhere that matters. The ancient Asklepion ruins are a pleasant stroll away, and when you want to grab dinner, you’re not stuck with overpriced hotel food. Instead, you’re surrounded by family-run tavernas where the moussaka is actually worth writing home about. The harbor is close enough that you can catch those day trips to Nisyros or Kalymnos without the hassle of taxis or rental cars. Plus, there’s parking right on site, which anyone who’s driven around Greek islands will tell you is basically striking gold.

The Apartment Experience

The room itself — well, it’s more of an apartment really — gives you that independence you don’t get in regular hotels. There’s a proper kitchen setup, which means you can hit the local market and try your hand at cooking with those incredible Greek tomatoes and olive oil. I mean, hotel breakfasts are fine, but there’s something special about making your morning coffee while planning your day from your own little Greek base. The space feels lived-in rather than sterile, and the furnishings are simple but comfortable.

What the Ratings Really Mean

That 9.5 location score isn’t just numbers on a screen — it reflects something you’ll notice within hours of arriving. You’re close enough to the action that you can pop back for an afternoon nap, but far enough from the main tourist drag that you’ll actually get some sleep. The couples who rated the location so highly probably discovered what I did: this spot gives you the perfect balance between being in the thick of things and having your own peaceful retreat. It’s especially nice in the evenings when you can walk back from dinner without worrying about finding transportation.

Why Guests Love It

Look, Giovanni Apartment 21 Kos isn’t going to wow you with fancy amenities or Instagram-worthy pools. What it does is give you an authentic base in one of the best spots on the island, with the freedom to live a bit like a local rather than just passing through as a tourist. The high ratings make sense when you realize this place delivers exactly what it promises — a clean, comfortable apartment in a location that lets you experience Kos Town properly. For the price point, you’re getting way more value than you’d find at the big resort hotels, and honestly, you’ll probably end up with better stories to tell.

Giovanni Apartment 21 Kos Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartmentsingle beds, 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of Giovanni Apartment 21 Kos

  • Anpap from Greece (9/10)

    Room fully equipped. Nice location, near Kos town, quiet environment, great pool.

  • Senja from Finland (9/10)

    Very clean& fresh apartment with everything you need.
    Nice location and pool.
    Super market is very close.

    We will come back for sure!

  • Bryn from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The owner was extremely helpful with check in as our light was a late one
    Everything in the apartment worked and was clean and well maintained
    The washing machine in the apartment was a pleasant surprise

  • Sofia from Greece (9/10)

    Ολόκληρο δίχωρο διαμέρισμα μοντέρνο σύγχρονο με όλες τις ανέσεις και άρτιο εξοπλισμό. Καλή και ήσυχη τοποθεσία λίγο έξω από την πόλη της Κω. Έλειψε η προσωπική επαφή με τους ιδιοκτήτες ,υπήρχε όμως επικοινωνία μέσω μηνυμάτων στο κινητό τηλέφωνο. Καλή επιλογή για διαμονή .Το συνιστώ ανεπιφύλακτα!

  • Max from Netherlands (9/10)

    De communicatie was uitstekend heb altijd snel antwoord gekregen

  • Ilaria from Italy (9/10)

    Dall'arrivo abbiamo avuto un ottima impressione. Il self-checkin è stato organizzato a distanza, molto efficace e veloce. Questo permette di accedere in struttura in maniera autonoma senza far attendere il gestore, il quale è stato sempre reperibile a qualsiasi nostra domanda. L'appartamento gode di ottima posizione, a 10 minuti neanche da Kos centro e circa 20-30 minuti dalle spiagge più belle dell'isola. Viaggiando con dei bambini abbiamo gradito l'utilizzo della piscina condominiale, ci siamo fermati praticamente sempre per un bagnetto di fine serata. Essendo giugno il bar a disposizione era chiuso ma questo non ha causato nessun disturbo per noi.

  • Saverio from Italy (9/10)

    Molto nuova

  • Heidi from Germany (9/10)

    Das Apartment ist hell, modern, frisch renoviert und mit allem ausgestattet, was man im Urlaub braucht. Der Eigentümer hat unübersehbar viel Herzblut und Liebe in die Einrichtung des Apartments investiert. Der große Balkon mit Ausblick ins Grüne ist perfekt, um einfach mal abzuschalten und die Ruhe zu genießen. Wir kommen wieder!

  • Mirela from Croatia (9/10)

    Apartman je nadmasio sva nasa ocekivanja. Cisto, uredno. More na 5 min pjeske. Ducan na 3 min pjeske. Vlasnica supp. Docekala nas je boca vina i sve upute. Vratit cemo se opet

  • Helena from Netherlands (9/10)

    Het appartement is superschoon, net gerenoveerd een heerlijke douche en goed uitgeruste keuken.

Surroundings

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Mix+Match: 2.1 km
  • Cafe/barCOFFEE ISLAND: 2.4 km
  • Cafe/bar Théa Rooftop Bar & Lounge: 1.4 km

Top attractions:

  • Kos Castle: 2.4 km
  • Paleo Pili: 19 km
  • Amphitheatre: 2.7 km
  • Asclepieion of Kos: 5 km
  • Tree of Hippocrates: 2.3 km
  • Muslim Shrine Lotzias: 2.4 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Lambi Beach: 3.2 km
  • Tigaki Beach: 9 km
  • Psalidi Beach: 1.6 km
  • Kos Town Beach: 2.1 km
  • Paradiso Beach: 550 m

Closest airports:

  • Kalymnos National Airport: 42 km
  • Kos International Airport: 27 km

Facilities

Shops:

  • Minimarket on site

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Transport:

  • Bicycle rental Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • Italian

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool:

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Entertainment and family services:

  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids’ outdoor play equipment
  • Children’s playground

Parking Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).:

  • Street parking
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House Rules at Giovanni Apartment 21 Kos

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 23:30
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.8

Comfort:

8.8

Location:

8.8

Facilities:

8.5

Cleanliness:

8.4

Value for money:

9.0