Hostels in North Cyprus

Nicolas


Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 17:03

Hi there!



Could anyone suggest any cheap BUT SAFE accomodation for a tourist in North Cyprus.



I'm not incredibly fussy about the standard of the accommodation. So long as it's clean and there isn't a pest control problem, I'll be fine.



Most importantly it needs to be safe, so I can feel safe leaving my belongings there whilst I'm out for the most part of the day.



I won't be spending much time in the hostel/hotel. I'm hoping most of the time I will be out exploring.



Thank you for your replies.



Best wishes.



Nic

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 17:12

Whats your Budget?

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 17:21

http://www.cyprusdorms.com/





take a look at this hostel



prices are there also

Nicolas


Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 17:30

I'm looking at below £150 for 7 days...is that even possible?



Also somewhere close to the coast in Kyrenia/Girne would be great.



Mostly I'm looking for somewhere cheap.



Any ideas my friend?

Nicolas


Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 17:30

@zerochlor. Thank you very much for that link. That place looks good. Did you stay there yourself? Do you know whether it is safe?



Thanks again.

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 17:33

i think its all shared bathrooms there, but i looked round a few weeks ago for someone and it was clean but busy so maybe noisey

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 17:37

Try The Courtyard in Karakum, cheap and cheerful

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 17:38

NICOLAS



no ive never stayed there,if you walk along the harbour front,youll see sett fish restaurant,its above that,maybe a little noisy as andrew says,but i imagine a nice central pad to do what ever it is your thinking.



Give it a try,nothing much to lose.



if your thinking of around 150 pounds for sevent days,also try the courtyard and the ermm,ive forgot the name,but the owner of the courtyard is same owner as the 1 ive forgot, they charge around 120 pound a week for accomadation

Nicolas


Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 17:50

Thank you andrew, zerochlor & cyprusjoker.



I quickly googled The Courtyard Inn. It's look pretty pleasant and they say accommodation can be as cheap as £100 for the week.



So would you guys recommend this one over the Cyprus dorms which zerochlor originally suggested?



Do you guys live in North Cyprus? This is great to get advice from you guys.



Thank you so much

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 19:56

Courtyard is fine and well appointed for budget accommodation, swimming pool, bar/restaurant and easy access to the main drag into Girne for public transport, which is cheap & safe. No idea of their rack rate but phone them and ask!



Richard

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 20:11

Try the grove also,very nice accomadations over looking a nice pool and outside bar,same sort of price as the courtyard.

Nicolas


Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 20:12

Thanks Richard, that's great to hear.



Does anyone know what the price of food is like in Kyrenia? For example how much would an average dinner cost at a restaurant beside the harbour?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 21:07

Anywhere between £15 and £30 depending what you have and where you eat.

briggus


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 21:53

I guess you wish to save money on food - if so go down around cengizhanli cd the back roads one or two that do Turkish fayre - meze and main courses - pretty reasonable too. Usually call for a bite when visiting from the Karpas.

Nicolas


Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 22:01

@briggus, thank you for that tip.



This is great. Getting local knowledge.

zcacmxi


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 22:46

Hi,



Not sure exactly when you want to go, but I checked on LateRooms.com, and Bare Hill Holiday Village is showing at only £16 per night, that would come to £112 for the 7 nights which is below your £150 budget. The reviews are good, and it's more or less on the main road for the public transport.



With the £38 you save from your £150 budget, I'd recommend hiring a car for a day or two if you can (sometimes they say minimum 3 days rental), and go explore Karpaz, Famagusta, etc.



Most small holiday villages such as the Bare Hill also have a few hire cars. Maybe you can email / call them and negotiate a package deal with a car for a few days?



I just searched for Kyrenia on Laterooms .com, then expanded the search to a larger radius to get all the options.



Hope this helps,

M

zcacmxi


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 22:50

ps. If you want to call any hotels/holiday villages like the Bare Hill and speak to them, (most/all speak English), then from the UK you can dial: 0844 861 5959 first, and the call will cost you only 1p per minute. There are a few other options see: http://callchecker.moneysavingexpert.com/intcallchecker/turkey

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 23:36

Hi Nic

The Almond Holiday Village is the best....

Have a look at their website, Ali and family are the nicest people you would wish to find... anywhere, speak excellent English, and keep the place spotless.

Have a good holiday!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 23:41

Blackbird I agree with you re Almond but maybe just outside his budget, Nicolas is it a double or single as you may pay a supplement. Parklane Bungalows were doing fantastic deal and its lovely, spotlessly clean. In Alsancak so you can get bus or walk to a few restaurants, where ever you hang you hat enjoy the beauty of this little place x

Nicolas


Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 23:56

@Blackbird, thank you for the suggestion. Almond looks great, but as Lilli guessed it's a bit out of my budget.



@Lilli, I don't quite understand what is meant with regards to paying a supplement in terms of where I have a single or double?



I will be travelling alone. A double bed would be great (it's always nice to stretch out), but a single will do me I think.



Thanks Lilli, I'll check out Parklane. =)

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
17/08/2010 00:02

Nicolas I realised as I typesd it its by no means a hostel, far from it.I just think as you are alone hotels may charge you a single supplement, one not two in the room. Stupid i know in this day and age you would think they could have a few single rooms. ParkLane advertise on here so they will show thier website x good luck xx

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
17/08/2010 00:03

Nicolas,



There are some cheap and cheerful dorm rooms right in the heart of Kyrenia harbour.



I don't know anyone who's stayed there,but location wise it's right in the heart of things.



Try this link,



http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Cyprus-Dorms/Kyrenia/35144

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
17/08/2010 09:12

Sorry.....zerochlor had already suggested this earlier !

Nicolas


Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 01:31

Just to update those who I spoke to before.



I was ready to book at the Courtyard Inn, it was very cheap and appeared to be pretty pleasant. I was under the impression it was £80 pp as they advertised. Now they tell me its £125 with an extra added supplement...