Good, licensed budget choices in the center include the deservedly popular Pension Alexis, across from the Roman Agora with wood floored rooms. (Mar-Nov). Rough Guide

This convivial pension has long been a favorite with travelers. It has clean rooms and a and a large relaxing verandah and garden. Lonely Planet

Esconced in a quiet residential neighborhood, only a stone's throw from the harbor, Pension Alexis feels like a home because it is one. The expansive rooms have high ceilings and open onto shared balconies. Most have sweeping views of the harbor and the Castle of Knights. This is a gracious dwelling with parquet floors and many tasteful architectural touches. In summer, the heart of the pension is the covered verandah facing private gardens, where guests can enjoy breakfast and share their stories late into the night. Frommers