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Accommodation
There is a range of accommodation available in Greece to suit every taste and pocket. All
places to stay are subject to strict price controls set by the tourist police. By law, a notice
must be displayed in every room, stating the category of the room and the price charged in
each season. It's difficult to generalise accommodation prices in Greece as rates depend
entirely on the season and location. Don't expect to pay the same price for a double on one
of the islands as you would in central Greece or Athens.
Other points to note when considering hotel prices:
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Prices include community tax and VAT (value added tax).
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A 10% surcharge may be added for stays of fewer than three nights, but this is not man-
datory.
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A mandatory charge of 20% is levied for an additional bed (although this is often waived
if the bed is for a child).
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During July and August accommodation owners will charge the maximum price.
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In spring and autumn prices can drop by 20%.
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Prices can drop even further in winter.
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Rip-offs are rare; if you suspect that you have been exploited make a report to the tourist
or the regular police, and they will act swiftly.
PRICE RANGES
We have divided accommodation into budgets based on the rate for a double room
in high season (May to August). Unless otherwise stated, all rooms have private
bathroom facilities.
