Mind-blowing Vacation in Greece

Exploring Greece

Beginning with the mainland, there is lots to experience in Greece. The country is inarguably one of the most memorable holiday destinations in Europe. A visit to Greece begins with sampling the mainland and crowning if off with a visit to the more than 6000 Cyclades islands. And all these islands feature excellent hotels, villas and even villages. Of course the mainland too has its fair share of first-rate hotels, but the Cyclades Islands are something else. As a traveler, there is a wide variety of hotels to choose from. The mainland and each of the Cyclades Islands have varying types of hotels.

Samos, Greece by Aanjhan Ranganathan

Tour operators understand your budget constraints and can find something affordable. Accommodation ranges from the most expensive and exotic to the moderate but excellent. It all depends with your budget and how much you are willing to part with. However, rather than have tour operators organize your trip at additional costs, how about doing it yourself? It is easy to find cheaper flights and moderate accommodation but still have fun once you land in Greece.

Available Options

You need to understand some few facts before venturing out to look for hotels in Greece. Firstly, Greek hotels are categorized as follows; Luxury, A, B, C, D, and E. There are six groups, each ranked according to varying metrics. Like star ratings used in other places, Greek hotels are ranked according to size of rooms, amenities on offer and services. Unlike most American or European hotel classifications, the Greek don’t consider cleanliness or comfort. They also don’t consider friendliness in their ratings.

Make no mistake however, that doesn’t mean the hotels are unclean, unfriendly or uncomfortable. On the contrary, Greek hotels are some of the best in the mentioned areas when rated against other celebrated holiday destinations. These aspects are a must have that don’t have to be considered in classifications. In terms of price, a limiting budget can do well with class D and E hotels. Unfortunately, you forego some luxuries in these classes, for instance hot water, private bathrooms and food.

Evia island, Greece by Agnee

Understanding Hotel Classifications

But that doesn’t mean this is always the case. There are some instances where class D and E hotels may have hot water, or private bathrooms, but it is not always guaranteed. The price range for these hotels is almost similar. If looking for something on the upper end but moderate in price, class C hotels are most appropriate. Here, the hotels give food, private bathrooms, hot water and other quality amenities.

But when looking for ultimate luxury, class A and B are most recommended. Class A and B hotels are famous for the array of amenities available for customers. You get to enjoy continuous hot water supply, private bathrooms, quality food amongst other things. Luckily, the rent prices are controlled by the tourist police of Greece. That means standardized charges for the various classes of hotels. Hotels are required to post a sign detailing the maximum cost of a room behind the door.

Touristorama is a unique website that provides a plethora of information about the Greek islands including tourism, accommodation, and leisure actvities.

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Category: Greece, Travel Tips