Best Places to Stay

When it comes to determining the best places to stay in Northern Cyprus it’s important to think about the particular traveller and their likely requirements before recommending one hotel over another.

With this thought in mind this article breaks down travellers into groups, examines their likely requirements and then makes accommodation suggestions accordingly.

Families

Family groups with children in tow will most likely be seeking that elusive mix of fun and activity coupled with peace and relaxation! There are a number of hotels and holiday villages that have been established with the family in mind and they lay on plenty of activities for the excitable children and the more active adults in the group and yet they offer areas for quiet time, beach time and sun bathing peace time!

One of the best hotels for children is Club Acapulco. Located about 15 minutes drive from the main harbour town of Kyrenia this completely self contained hotel and holiday bungalow complex. It has its own beach, pools and sport equipment for children with separate pool and sport areas for parents and adults seeking that little bit of ‘me’ time away from the children!

The complex also offers child care facilities, kids clubs, organised activities for young and old...and then at the end of the day when the little ones are tucked up in bed adults can go out and enjoy the onsite wining, dining, dancing and casino facilities...safe in the knowledge that someone else is keeping an ear and an eye on the children.

Another alternative might be any one of the holiday villages in Northern Cyprus - from Pitoresk to Mountain View, from Almond Holiday Village to Riverside or Pine Bay. All offer fairly standard accommodation on a B & B, self catering or in some cases, even half board basis. They have pool and poolside activities for children, they have bars, restaurants and peaceful sun loungers for the adults!

Couples

For a romantic getaway couples might like to consider any one of the elegant and luxury hotels in Northern Cyprus like The Colony Hotel or The Rocks Hotel in Kyrenia...both of which offer grand five star world-class facilities and accommodation, sumptuous dining and understated and sophisticated entertainment.

For a secret romantic hideaway, couples travelling to Northern Cyprus and seeking best places to stay could consider renting their own villa for the duration of their stay. North Cyprus Rentals is a new website offering people the chance to find their perfect holiday home for rent. You can select your ideal location, from Ozankoy to Bellapais, from Esentepe to Edremit and everywhere else besides! You can also request any specific facilities required - hot tub, swimming pool, satellite TV and air conditioning for example! And you can book the whole thing on line with ease and comfort. The range of villas available for rent in Northern Cyprus is impressive.

The Business Traveller

Those travelling to the island on business will probably have a set destination in mind - from Kyrenia to Lefkosa or even Famagusta. The main towns in Northern Cyprus all offer a range of quality accommodation with the facilities likely to impress the business traveller.

If you need conference or meeting facilities seek one of the five star hotels - in and around Kyrenia you have fantastic choice. Consider Rocks, Colony, Jasmine Court or the Dome, alternatively Merit Crystal Cove and the LA Hotel in Lapta also provide the business traveller with a range of first class conference facilities coupled with resort excellence.

In Famgusta the Salamis Bay Conti Resort Hotel has a wealth of facilities to satisfy even the most complicated schedule and requirement list with 8 meeting rooms and theatres to choose from by day and the world class resort activities and facilities to assist with relaxation and winding down by night.

Retirees

For those with time on their hands who want an extra special break, possibly out of season, the world of accommodation in Northern Cyprus awaits. The smaller boutique hotels in Bellapais and Kyrenia will afford you tranquillity coupled with convenience - consider Bellapais Gardens or The Hideaway Club.

Alternatively you might like to pamper yourselves and find the best places to stay in Northern Cyprus are the resorts like Salamis Bay and Palm Beach Hotel in Famagusta, the LA Hotel in Lapta or Jasmine Court in Kyrenia.

In the heat of the summer you will certainly need a retreat where you can sit and relax and hide from the midday sun so the family hotels and holiday villages may not best suit as they are often children and activity frenzy orientated. If you do find yourself at a hotel that is particularly busy by day, get yourself off to Kyrenia harbour, enjoy a stroll along the sea front and then relax at one of the myriad of harbour side cafes and watch the world go by in a tranquil setting.

Back Packers and Budget

Accommodation in Northern Cyprus covers the complete spectrum, with extremes at either end of the budgetary scale well catered for. We’ve already discussed the likes of the Colony and Rocks where a night’s accommodation can set you back as much as a night’s accommodation in a first class hotel in London! But there are very many opportunities for cheap and cheerful accommodation in Northern Cyprus too. Even peak season some of the holiday villages that aren’t jam packed will host you for between £10 and £15 B& B a night. If you pre-book and/or come out of season you can cut these prices.

There are no youth hostels on the North of the island and no dedicated camping sites, there are however many small hotels offering very low cost accommodation. The Socrates hotel in Kyrenia is not the most luxurious of places by any means but it’s cheap and friendly, alternatively Hotel Sempati’s rooms start from about £10 a night and it boasts a decent range of facilities for such a fair sum too.

If you’re heading out up the Karpas there are two or three tiny cafe’s offering hut-type, very basic accommodation for those intrepid enough to try it! Take your own torch and your own entertainment, alternatively, lie out on the beautiful Karpas beaches watching the stars go by until it’s time for bed.

When it comes to the best places to stay in Northern Cyprus no one article could cover all the options. There are so many hotels, villas and holiday villages here in the North that every visitor has a wealth of choice.