We only stayed on Kalymnos for 2 nights, so we were undecided about a hotel vs apartment. Sunrise beats any equivalent hotel on a value for money basis; it's been recently renovated, and has good facilities and lots of space in the lounge. We stayed in the upper apartment (note that the pictures on booking.com combine 2 different apartments) where there's a narrow terrace from which to admire the sunrise, watch the ferries come and go (it is only a 5 minute walk to the terminal or to the main seafront taverna's and bars), or just read a book. The hosts were super friendly, and though we were on an earlier ferry than planned, we were able to enter the property straight away. There's efficient air conditioning separately in the bedroom as well as the main living area, and the sun doesn't shine directly into the property after mid morning, so it doesn't get too hot. We were delighted that not only was there some washing powder provided, the washing machine cycles had been translated by the hosts into English - a lovely touch. This was only one example of a really good welcome pack and instructions. We would certainly stay there again if we came to Kalymnos.

It's undeniable that access from the quayside or town requires guests to ascend to the property (to compensate, there is a good view from the apartment!). We suggest that guests on foot with heavy suitcases should walk along the street past the town beach towards Gefira, and then double back along a narrow street to the apartment; yes it's further, but it will avoid most of the steps. The other challenge was that the bed occupies much of the bedroom space - either one person sleeps right next to the wall, or they need to climb over a corner of the bed to get out. Maybe there's a smarter way to lay out the room to give more access space?