Island of Two Lands: Traveling To Cyprus
Cyprus is a divided island nation in the Mediterranean, the alleged birthplace of Aphrodite, a favorite retreat of Europeans, and an exotic destination for vacationers of all ages. In this guide are online resources to help you plan a vacation to Cyprus and learn more about the culture and sights this picturesque island has to offer.
Expand All Guide SectionsCyprus Travel Basics
Cyprus is blessed with year-round sunshine, dozens of beaches, a mountain range with ski areas, and ... read more »
Cyprus Travel Requirements
In this section are insights and resources to prepare you for a trip to Cyprus, including ... read more »
Cyprus Vacation Packages
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Getting to Cyprus
To smooth your journey to Cyprus, consult the sites and insight below. Airlines and cruise ... read more »
Cyprus Hotels
Accommodation options in Cyprus are many and varied. If you plan to travel on a shoestring, you'll have no problem finding low-priced places to stay. For an upscale rental, whether house or apartment, Cyprus caters to you, as well. This section includes information and sites to help you find just what you're looking for.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Hotels are the most popular form of accommodation on Cyprus, though you will also find some hostels and a lot of opportunities for apartment and house rental online. The north of the island is currently going through a real estate boom, and also boasts a great number of hotels and resorts.
- The coastline and Troodos Mountains are where you will find the most hotel accommodation; the capital city of Nicosia is known for a handful of popular hotels including the Hilton, which is popular with tourists and business travelers.
- Because Agia Napa and Paphos are particularly popular with the young crowd, you will find a lot of affordable accommodation in these areas.
- If you are a student, consult with a travel agency like STA Travel, which can recommend cheap yet reputable accommodation in these popular resort areas.
- Turkish Cyprus is a site devoted to informing potential travelers about the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (TRNC). A useful "Hotels & Accommodation" section explains the types of accommodation available on the north side, and provides links to hotel listings in several major towns and cities on the north side, including Nicosia, Famagusta, and Kyrenia.
Dulcinea's Picks
For hotel bookings ...
Expedia
remains one of the best hotel search engines. Search results appear quickly, include thorough pricing information, and have a large selection of listings for Cyprus. The site also provides maps, amenities, and star ratings.
Cyprus Select Hotels
is a hotel search engine that also includes insurance packages and car hire. There are about 50 hotels included in the listings, spanning the whole of the south of the island to include the popular destinations of Paphos and Agia Napa as well as lesser-known villages and resort spots.
Luxury Hotels
has an extensive selection of the best resort hotels on Cyprus. All of the hotels are five-star, though the selection here is confined to the Greek side of the island. The choices here include Le Meridien in Limassol, the Hilton Nicosia, and Coral Beach Hotel & Resort, one of the most popular resorts in Paphos.
Go North Cyprus
is one of the top hotel booking sites for the Turkish side of the island. The results page will list up to 30 hotels, along with photos, a list of amenities, and pricing charts for each day of the week.
For hostel bookings ...
Book Hostels
is part of the site BootsnAll, and has extensive listings of hostels around Cyprus, including the Turkish side. Prices average at $30 per night and can be booked directly through the site. This site is also useful for finding travel insurance, flights, and hotels.
European Explorer
has a sparse design but is a good search engine for hostels around Cyprus, particularly on the Greek side, though some Turkish destinations are included. See pictures, ratings, amenities, and book online through this site.
For camping ...
Why Cyprus
is a Cyprus holiday guide that provides contact information for seven campsites in Cyprus. These sites range in location from the beach, to the mountains, to the forest around Larnaca.
For rental properties ...
Cyber Rental
is a clear, easy-to-use Web site with dozens of listings of rental properties around Cyprus. The listings include the Famagusta region of the Turkish Republic, as well as Larnaca, Limassol, and Paphos, three popular hubs of the south part of the island. Customize your results with the tools on the left-hand sidebar.
Cyprus Agrotourism
is a site specializing in house and apartment rentals in the more secluded areas of the island-inland villages, mountain villages, and other rural areas. Pictures, descriptions, and contact information accompany listings, and you will often find the choices here to be more affordable than beachside destinations and just as beautiful.
Getting Around in Cyprus
Getting acclimated to a foreign country and finding your way from place to place can be a tough ... read more »
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