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KYRENIA (GIRNE) & THE NORTH
Kyrenia (Girne)
There are accommodations options in or near the old town area, surrounding the harbour,
and plenty of megalithic resort options (catering mainly for package holidays) on the out-
skirts of town.
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Nostalgia
HOTEL
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815 3079;
www.nostalgiaboutiquehotel.com
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Cafer Paşa Sokak 7; dm/s/d incl breakfast €12/20/
35, annexe s/d €30/50;
aWs
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Amid the old town's lane labyrinth, Nostalgia is an atmospheric place, decorated with
higgledy-piggledy old-fashioned clutter. The small rooms are a tad dark but have bags of
rustic charm with touches like wooden ceilings and four-poster beds. There's also a dorm
for those watching their pennies. Around the corner the annexe has more expensive rooms
set around a pool.
Due to its location, and the age of the building, noise can be an issue for light sleepers.
Cyprus Dorms
HOSTEL
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www.cyprusdorms.com
; Bozoklar Sokak; low-high dm €10-12, s €25-30, d €30-35, tr €39-46;
aW
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Decent dorms and good-sized private rooms make Cyprus Dorms a budget-haven. Service
can be haphazard but it's clean, the hot water works and the location - steps from the har-
bour - can't be beaten.
White Pearl Hotel
HOTEL
It's all about those gorgeous sea views at this midrange winner, slap-bang on the harbour.
The nine cosy rooms are simple but super-clean and nearly all boast balconies looking over
the Mediterranean. Further bonuses are helpful management, and a roof terrace with bar
and Indian restaurant; good for a visit even if you're not staying here.
Dome Hotel
HOTEL
Famously mentioned in Durrell's
Bitter Lemons of Cyprus,
the Dome has been in business
since 1928. Yes its showing its age, but for days-gone-by ambience this grand dame of the
