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varies markedly, though prices are strictly controlled by the CTO. In general, hotels will
have good facilities, mainly geared for families; most include breakfast in the price.
The quality of hotels in the North is generally good at the top end of the scale. Package-
tour visitors constitute the bulk of guests, but as in the South, there will usually be a room
available for walk-ins. The
North Cyprus Hotel Guide
is available from the North Cyprus
Tourism Organisation (NCTO) and tourist offices in the main towns, while the
North
in Northern Cyprus.
Throughout Cyprus (as with anywhere in the world) you can often save money by
booking hotels online.
VILLA RENTALS
Renting a villa is a very common practice in Cyprus, since it's cheaper for a week or 10-day stay than a hotel
room. You'll be able to find good villas, with or without pools, in the tourist centres or in the middle of nowhere.
Real estate agencies can often help. Alternatively, check the classified sections in the local English-language
newspapers. Expect to pay from €40 per person per night. There's usually a minimum stay of at least two weeks.
A number of websites also offer villa rentals:
•
Rent Cyprus Villas
(
www.rentcyprusvillas.com
) Luxury villas for rent.
•
Cyprus Apartments
(
www.cyprus-apartments.net
)
Self-catering apartments throughout the main southern
resorts.
•
Owners Direct
(
www.ownersdirect.co.uk/cyprus.htm
) Longtime respected source of privately owned accom-
modation to let.
•
Rent Villa Cyprus
(
www.rentvillacyprus.net
)
Large choice of villas, most with a minimum of one-week
rental.
Apartment Hotels
Apartment hotels are becoming increasingly popular and are prevalent in the main south-
ern resorts of Pafos, Lemesos and Larnaka, as well as in and around Kyrenia in Northern
Cyprus. Most have well-equipped kitchens. They are particularly ideal for families with
young children (or fussy eaters!).
Costs typically start at around €35 for a studio apartment and €40 for a double room
(both including kitchenette).
