The following result is derived from the analysis of user satisfaction based on a questionnaire conducted at Medieval City of Rhodes. The responses were collected through the Engaging City Users service via QR Code by snap4city for the TOURISMO project (https://www.snap4city.org/1081). The following result is a summary produced by SnapAdvisor whcih is a Large Language Model tool based on the responses.
Summary of Findings (September 2025–February 2026, 9 responses received – Medieval City of Rhodes)
Average Ratings (scale 1–5)
- Overall experience: 4.4 → Visitors were generally very satisfied, enjoying the historic and cultural atmosphere of the city.
- Waiting times / queues: 3.5 → Queues were manageable; minor delays noted at popular spots.
- Accessibility (physical / urbanistic): 3.5 → Most main streets are accessible, though narrow or crowded areas caused some difficulties.
- Attractions & cultural experience: 4.6 → Highly appreciated, particularly the historic centre, cultural events, green spaces, and off-the-beaten-path areas.
- Overcrowding / congestion: 3.0 → Moderate concern in popular areas, though not a major issue for most visitors.
- Cleanliness: 3.2 → Generally acceptable, but litter and limited public toilets were reported.
- Noise: 3.1 → Noise from traffic, nightlife, and cruise ships was mentioned.
- Signage & information: 3.0 → Some visitors reported insufficient or unclear signage for navigating historic areas.
- Willingness to return: 4.8 → Almost all visitors expressed strong interest in returning and recommending Rhodes.
Conclusions:
Visitors to the Medieval City of Rhodes generally report high satisfaction, particularly appreciating its historic centre, cultural heritage, green spaces, and local events. The cultural and scenic richness of the city strongly contributes to the positive overall experience.
While the overall experience is very positive, some challenges remain. Overcrowding in popular areas, noise, and cleanliness issues—especially litter and limited public toilets—were recurrent concerns. Visitors also noted insufficient signage, which can make navigating the city more difficult for first-time tourists, and some visual clutter from commercial signage that affects the historic streetscape.
Despite these minor issues, most respondents found the city easy to explore on foot and felt that the historic centre is well preserved. The majority of visitors expressed a strong willingness to revisit Rhodes and to recommend it to friends and family, confirming that the Medieval City remains a highly attractive cultural and tourist destination.
