Everyone has their own preferences for leisure. For some, the ideal vacation is a couple of weeks on a sunbed at the beach with a nearby bar and several restaurants within the hotel's premises, offering all-inclusive service. Others enjoy exploring and visiting historical landmarks, museums, and attractions during their travels. Many also travel to experience the cuisine of other countries, taste local wines, and discover new gastronomic combinations. For some, a vacation is unthinkable without activity, be it long walks, water sports, hiking, or scuba diving. Some love the sea, others the mountains, and for some, both passions are equally appealing.
Cyprus offers all of this in abundance - attractions, diving, tropical beaches with pink sunrises and crimson sunsets, mountain villages with picturesque houses, narrow streets, wineries, pine forests, and waterfalls, ancient city ruins, shopping, dance clubs until dawn, world-class spa treatments, and much more.
Let's consider three options for a week-long vacation in Cyprus. Our protagonists are an average family with two children. In the first case, they are looking for the most budget-friendly vacation, and in the second case, the same plus a car rental. In the third case, we will present an approximate cost of a stay in the best hotels on the island.
Please note that this article does not claim to be entirely objective and provides general indicative information. When planning a trip, it is essential to carefully consider and calculate everything according to your specific needs, season, budget, and preferences.
The main rule of comfortable travel is to plan and book everything in advance, choosing options with free cancellation, which will save you money and nerves in case of unforeseen circumstances.
The cost of a vacation in Cyprus primarily depends on the time of year and the duration of the stay. Keep in mind that in some cases, booking for a longer period can result in lower prices. Naturally, the cost also depends on the hotel or apartment's star rating, level of comfort, location, type of meal plan (self-catering, bed and breakfast, half-board, full-board, all-inclusive, ultra-all-inclusive), and other factors.
Active Budget Vacation
2-3* Hotel or Apartment in a Tourist Area
The most budget-friendly option for a family with children would be renting an apartment in a tourist area. However, before making a decision, compare the cost with hotels in the same price range: you may find a much more comfortable option in an affordable 2-3-star hotel or an apartment rental in a tourist area. Typically, the cost of staying in such hotels starts from 60-80 euros per night, depending on the season and level of comfort.
If you rent an apartment and plan to cook at home, the cost of groceries will be around 20-30 euros per day, depending on what you'll be eating. Of course, the cost of a bowl of cereal with milk or a sandwich differs significantly from a gourmet breakfast with cheeses, cold cuts, pastries, and freshly squeezed juice.
In Cyprus, fruits, vegetables, and fresh herbs are inexpensive throughout the year. The country offers excellent dairy products like natural yogurt and cheeses. Chicken, fish, and meat are also of excellent quality and reasonably priced.
Additionally, consider expenses for transportation, entertainment, and other expenditures that may affect the overall cost of your vacation. Overall, a vacation in Cyprus for a family with two children can range from 100-150 euros per day (accommodation, food, transportation, entertainment).
If you can manage to spend less, feel free to share your tips in the comments!
2-3* Hotel, Apartment in a tourist area, with car rental
Budget All-Inclusive Vacation
In 2-3-star hotels offering all-inclusive packages in Cyprus, the cost of accommodation for a family with children in a family-type room starts from 100-150 euros per day and more. It is also worth noting that the concept of "all-inclusive" typically includes meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner - conditions are specified in advance) and some entertainment, but additional services or excursions are paid separately.
Budget hotels with the highest ratings (based on traveler reviews):
Ayia Napa/Protaras
Cosmo Napa Boutique Hotel
River View Boutique Apts
Anonymous Beach Hotel
Larnaca
Rise Street Art Hotel
Sparrows Nest
Alkisti City Hotel
The Chalk
Cactus Hotel
Limassol
Cornaro Fine Arts Center
Sunquest Gardens Holiday Resort
Lima Sol House
Harmony Bay Hotel
Niki's House
Paphos
Pyramos Hotel
King's Hotel
Hilltop Gardens Hotel Apartments
Paphos Gardens Holiday Resort
Troodos
Sofros Valley Hills Chalet
Hatzikyprianou Museum Studio
Rodon Hotel and Resort
Lasmari's Bouquet
AgroSpito Traditional Guest House
Polis/Lachi
Glamping Pod
2 Bedrooms Pet-Friendly Apartment
Souli Beach Hotel
Sea or Mountains in 4*
Vacation in Mid-Range Hotels on the First Coastal Line or in the Mountains
If you are planning your vacation several months in advance, you will have numerous accommodation options to choose from, and you can find the best one for you. Many Cypriot hotels have undergone major renovations and upgrades during and after the pandemic, and the majority of them are cozy and comfortable, with excellent bathrooms, comfortable mattresses, good sound insulation, and all the other necessary components for a relaxing stay. If you are booking a hotel in the mountains during the colder months, pay attention to the availability of a fireplace – it is not such a rarity in mountain villages.
In recent years, due to the boom in investment tourism real estate, there are also many comfortable modern apartments available for short-term rentals in tourist areas. Of course, each type of accommodation has its pros and cons: when renting an apartment, you will have to take care of your meals yourself, there won't be hotel infrastructure and the many pleasant amenities that make up a comfortable vacation. On the other hand, you will have several advantages: no fixed meal times (breakfast, lunch, dinner), the opportunity to buy local products and cook according to your taste, which is especially important if you follow a specific diet or have allergies or intolerances to certain foods, no lively intrusive neighbors and their children, as well as noisy evening animations and hotel "conveyors."
At the same time, hotels have several undeniable advantages: you don't have to think about meals, laundry, cleaning, and other household matters, there are people to entertain your children and solve many emerging issues. In a good hotel, you will be surrounded by unobtrusive care and comfort, and you will feel like a child again, "visiting grandma," where all that is required of you is to relax intensively.
Prices for stays in such hotels start at around 120-200 euros per night. Remember that each hotel has its style, and when booking, it is worth reading reviews from people who have stayed there before. Reviews like "Even gave sausage!" or "Limited selection of cocktails with the 'all-inclusive' system" should raise a red flag.
Strolls along picturesque mountain trails, swimming in turquoise-blue sea, visiting historical sites, and, of course, the local cuisine – all of this creates unforgettable emotions and happy memories.
Mid-range hotels with the highest ratings (based on traveler reviews):
Ayia Napa/Protaras
Abacus Suites
Bellagio Napa Suites
Karousos Beach Rooms
Napa Plaza Hotel
Christofinia Hotel
Larnaca
Best Western Plus Larco Hotel
La Veranda Hotel
Frangiorgio Hotel
Sentido Sandy Beach Hotel & Spa
Limassol
Harmony Bay Hotel
Limassol Old Town Mansion
Pefkos City Hotel
Old Port Hotel
Paphos
Fitosinn Hotel
Axiothea Hotel
Terrazza Suites
Minimal Townhouse Center Paphos
Tsokkos Paradise Village
Venus Beach Hotel
Troodos
Tina's Country Home (Askas)
Petit Palais Platres Boutique Hotel
New Helvetia Hotel (Platres)
Rodon Hotel and Resort (Agros)
Lyhnos (Askas)
Ambelikos Traditional Agrohotel (Potamitissa)
Polis/Lachi
Aphrodite Beach Hotel
Natura Beach Hotel And Villas
Luxury Hotels, Finest Restaurants, Entertainment, and Spa
When the flight of fantasy is limited only by the size of your bank account.
Staying in a high-class hotel is absolute comfort and relaxation when all household concerns are entrusted to professionals, and you simply enjoy the sea and/or mountains, immerse yourself in emotions, impressions, and memories during trips around the island, discover new taste combinations and gastronomic findings, indulge in massages and spa services, and fall asleep like a baby on the snowy-white hotel sheets.
Cyprus offers magnificent hotels where every minute of your stay will be filled with unobtrusive care, impeccable service, absolute comfort in elegant rooms, and a wide range of entertainment for the whole family.
The cost of staying in such a hotel starts from 250-300 euros per day in the "low" season and from 400-500 euros per day in the "high" season. When choosing a bungalow or any upgraded room modification, the cost can reach infinity and can range from 10,000 to 20,000 euros per day.
5-star hotels and villas with the highest ratings (based on traveler reviews):
Ayia Napa/Protaras
Alion Beach Hotel
Amanti, MadeForTwo Hotels
NissiBlu Beach Resort
Olympic Lagoon Resort Ayia Napa
Napa Mermaid Hotel & Suites
Grecian Park
Grecian Sands
Grecian Bay
Larnaca
The Ciao Stelio Deluxe Hotel (Adults Only)
Sun Hall Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Larnaca
Limassol
Royal Apollonia by Louis Hotels
NYX Hotel Limassol by Leonardo Hotels
Alasia Boutique Hotel
Four Seasons
St Rapahel Amara Hotel
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Crowne Plaza Limassol, an IHG Hotel
Paphos
Sofianna Resort & Spa
Louis Ledra Beach
Anemi Hotel & Suites
Azia Resort & Spa
Amphora Hotel & Suites
Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Beach Hotel & Spa
Louis Phaethon Beach
Aphrodite Hills
Troodos
Rodous Village House
Laoni Guest House in Moutoullas, Marathasa
Kyveli Cottage by AgroHolidays Phini
Listed Villa in Laneia Casale Panayiotis Kalopanayiotis
Kalamospito Holiday House Kalokhorio
Polis/Lachi
Latchi Escape Hotel and Suites
Anassa
Droshia Traditional Homes
Minthis Resort
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