Holiday Accommodation Options in Cyprus

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Holiday Accommodation Options in Cyprus

Tourism and overseas visitors play a major role in the Cyprus economy. Holiday makers are well catered for with a variety of accommodation options to chose from. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO)  

• conferences
• cultural tourism
• athletic tourism
• walking and cycling tourism
• cruises
• marine sports and yachting
• nature
• weddings and honeymoons

Rates and Seasons

July and August are seen as the peak season for holiday-makers with prices for accommodation at peak rate from June to September, at Easter (both Greek Orthodox and non-Orthodox Easter) and the two weeks around Christmas and New Year.

Hotels

The coastal resorts of Cyprus have numerous hotels, many high-rise, which are often available as part of package deals to overseas tourists. Many of these hotels are holiday complexes with a choice of swimming pools and restaurants.

All of the modern hotels have air conditioning and are well-equipped. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation classify hotels with a star system. The most basic hotels are awarded one or two stars with the luxury high-end hotels being awarded four or five stars.

Some of the larger hotel complexes have hotel apartments which are self-catered properties with access to the hotel facilities.

• For contact information for hotels in Cyprus, see The AngloFILE category, Hotels in Cyprus

Self-catering Accommodation

In addition to hotels, there are numerous self-catering accommodation options in Cyprus. 

• For self-catering options in Cyprus, see The AngloFILE category, Villa Rentals & Self Catering Holidays

Agrotourism

Another accommodation option includes rural, traditional countryside properties which have been restored to enable tourists to experience traditional village life and to explore nature away from the busy coastal resorts. Agrotourism houses and villas are classified as hotel class or hotel apartment class. The village houses usually have modern kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms (although the rural locations mean they may be subject to occasional water and electricity supply cuts). The Cyprus Agrotourism Company was created by the Cyprus Tourism Organization to cater specifically to tourists desiring a stay in one of these rural properties.

• For the Cyprus Agrotourism Company website: Click here

Hostels

Budget hostel accommodation in Cyprus is available in the main resorts and in the Troodos Mountains.

The Cyprus Youth Hostel Association runs the basic hostel accommodation on the island. 

• For more information on youth travel in Cyprus see the European Youth Portal website: Click here

Camping

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation operates several licensed campsites in Cyprus, all catering mostly to local holiday makers. The sites are classified as either Class A or Class B. Class A sites have a restaurant and bar. "Free camping" is allowed although lighting fires in forest areas is illegal.

• For contact information for campsites in Cyprus, see The AngloFILE category, Campsites & Caravan Parks 

Related  Information

• Information on tourism from the Cyprus Government: Click here
• For the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) website: Click here
• The AngloINFO INFOrmation Page, Public Holidays in Cyprus 
• The AngloINFO INFOrmation Page, School Holidays in Cyprus

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