Budget lodging in Cyprus

2013-04-19T09:56:08Z

Stewgreen: /* TIPS budget places to stay in Cyprus */

==TIPS budget places to stay in Cyprus== April 2013 remember if you find some info out of date you can update it

Due to costs being high & budget places not being listen in guidebooks or internet we maintain a standby list of budget accommodation for when you cannot find a CS host.
* '''Girne''' : Cyprus Dorms €10 (ask for the workers side it's without AC €offers) [http://cyprusdorms.com/#/prices/4548301107 prices], [http://www.facebook.com/cyprusdorms?fref=ts Facebook]. There is also a WWOOF project on the main road into town called GROL, but the site is earmarked for development in 2014 [https://www.facebook.com/GROL.Garden.Girne Facebook]
* '''Larnaka''' : Youth Hostel next door to old market for €10 (the owner may not always be there, but there is the owner's phone number 0035799810968)
* '''Nicosia (Lefkosa)''' : On the North side there are workers dorms from 10TL ask around (From the tourist office look south east across the square and there is a rough place for 15TL. On the street behind there is workers hostel run by Kemal He charged me 10TL & in the kitchen the friendly guests kept sharing their dinner & breakfats with me . In the South there is a Youth Hostel near Famagusta gate for €10 (over 35 year olds not allowed)
* '''Lemassol''' : The new owner at the Luxor Hostel can only be pushed down as far as €15
* '''Pafos''' : the Triton Hotel is €15 upper town
* '''Polis''' : camping can be bargained to €5
* '''Pegia''' near Paphos : There is a rainbow Community (maybe WWOOfing) [http://www.facebook.com/recocy?fref=ts Facebook]. Also worth checking http://www.hostelworld.com or http://www.hostelz.com '''Hostel type prices''' may be found through offers

A traveller listed these in April 2013
 - '''Kyrenia''': Cyprus Dorms: 10 euro for a dorm. Best to book (egg. hostelbookers) cause there are only four dorms available. Free wifi, kitchen with fridge and lockers. Very nice location. Recommended. Address: Bozoklar Sk
 - '''Famagusta''' : Golden Set: For 30 TL (13 euro) you have a single with cold shower. 60 for a double with hot shower. Good location and free wifi. No kitchen, but cheap food next door. Address: Yesil Deniz (between Othello Tower and Porta del Mar)
 - '''North Nicosia''': Aksaray Pension. Nice place with a courtyard and friendly owner. Excellent located in the old town. Free wifi, but no kitchen and no lockers. 10 euro for a dorm. (workers places are cheaper see above) Address: Mecidiye 63 (Old Town, near Buyuk Hamam) Website: http://www.aksaraypansiyon.com/
 - '''South Nicosia''' : Youth Board: Free wifi, kitchen, lockers and a fantastic location. Also perfect for doing day-trips from here (Kourion, Paphos, …) to places with more expensive accommodation. Age limit is 35. Dorm is 10 euro. Address: Chrysaliniotissis (North-East Old Town) [http://www.youthboard.org.cy/default.asp?id=297 Website]
 - '''Larnaka''' : Old YHA. 10 euro for a bed in the dorm. Perfect location. Kitchen, but no wifi, no lockers and only cold showers. The least attractive place for me, but a good option for connecting flights. Address: Nikolaou Rossou (opposite Livadhiotis; go through the archway and up the stairs on the right)
 '''Paphos :''' HI hostel charging 25 euro (book ahead) [http://www.hihostels.com/hostels/Paphos-King's-Hotel-Cyprus-index-E-CY-014001.php web-booking]

This list is not supposed to be exhaustive and if you have time you will find other places through the regular means like guidebooks and hostel listing sites.

[[Category:Cyprus]]
[[Category:Budget lodging]]

Talk:Cyprus

2013-04-17T13:48:30Z

Stewgreen:

As you may know CS deleted it's own wiki , so I searched for a new place to put backpacker travel info that is not in the guidebooks. First I put the info on Hitchwiki, but they have a policy of not listing accommodation. But in Cyprus budget accommodation needs listing cos it's difficult to find. In light of this I swapped around and made couchwiki the main place I put info, cos I think all backpacker/budget/CS should be in one place.
In Lefkosa Kemal's workers hostel was good but the phone number is no longer in my phone. [[User:Stewgreen|Stewgreen]] ([[User talk:Stewgreen|talk]])

== Should we list some accommodation or not ? ==
 Cyprus is expensive, couchsurfing not so easy and much of the information about budget places not easy to find. So having compiled my own list I want to share it with other people. Markus an Italian CSer told me another list on the Lonely planet Forum so I added that to my list. I believe it is handy in your pocket to have a list of backup places to stay. However over on Hitchwiki we discussed whether such info clogs a page. So today I played around floating it off onto a separate page. I am open to discussion about this. [[User:Stewgreen|Stewgreen]] ([[User talk:Stewgreen|talk]]) 15:48, 17 April 2013 (CEST)

Budget lodging in Cyprus

2013-04-17T13:37:18Z

Stewgreen: Created page with "==TIPS budget places to stay in Cyprus== Due to costs being high & budget places not being listen in guidebooks or internet we maintain a standby list of budget accommodation ..."

==TIPS budget places to stay in Cyprus==
Due to costs being high & budget places not being listen in guidebooks or internet we maintain a standby list of budget accommodation for when you cannot find a CS host.
 - '''Girne''' : Cyprus Dorms €10 (ask for the workers side it's without AC €offers) [http://cyprusdorms.com/#/prices/4548301107 prices], [http://www.facebook.com/cyprusdorms?fref=ts Facebook]
 There is also a WWOOF project on the main road into town called GROL, but the site is earmarked for development in 2014 [https://www.facebook.com/GROL.Garden.Girne Facebook]
 - '''Larnaka''' : Youth Hostel next door to old market for €10 (the owner may not always be there, but there is the owner's phone number 0035799810968)
 - '''Nicosia (Lefkosa)''' : On the North side there are workers dorms from 10TL ask around (From the tourist office look south east across the square and there is a rough place for 15TL. On the street behind there is workers hostel run by Kemal He charged me 10TL & in the kitchen the friendly guests kept sharing their dinner & breakfats with me . In the South there is a Youth Hostel near Famagusta gate for €10 (over 35 year olds not allowed)
 - '''Lemassol''' : The new owner at the Luxor Hostel can only be pushed down as far as €15
 - '''Pafos''' : the Triton Hotel is €15 upper town
 - '''Polis''' : camping can be bargained to €5
 - '''Pegia''' near Paphos : There is a rainbow Community (maybe WWOOfing) [http://www.facebook.com/recocy?fref=ts Facebook]
 Also worth checking http://www.hostelworld.com or http://www.hostelz.com '''Hostel type prices''' may be found through offers

A traveller listed these in April 2013
 - '''Kyrenia''': Cyprus Dorms: 10 euro for a dorm. Best to book (egg. hostelbookers) cause there are only four dorms available. Free wifi, kitchen with fridge and lockers. Very nice location. Recommended. Address: Bozoklar Sk
 - '''Famagusta''' : Golden Set: For 30 TL (13 euro) you have a single with cold shower. 60 for a double with hot shower. Good location and free wifi. No kitchen, but cheap food next door. Address: Yesil Deniz (between Othello Tower and Porta del Mar)
 - '''North Nicosia''': Aksaray Pension. Nice place with a courtyard and friendly owner. Excellent located in the old town. Free wifi, but no kitchen and no lockers. 10 euro for a dorm. (workers places are cheaper see above) Address: Mecidiye 63 (Old Town, near Buyuk Hamam) Website: http://www.aksaraypansiyon.com/
 - '''South Nicosia''' : Youth Board: Free wifi, kitchen, lockers and a fantastic location. Also perfect for doing day-trips from here (Kourion, Paphos, …) to places with more expensive accommodation. Age limit is 35. Dorm is 10 euro. Address: Chrysaliniotissis (North-East Old Town) [http://www.youthboard.org.cy/default.asp?id=297 Website]
 - '''Larnaka''' : Old YHA. 10 euro for a bed in the dorm. Perfect location. Kitchen, but no wifi, no lockers and only cold showers. The least attractive place for me, but a good option for connecting flights. Address: Nikolaou Rossou (opposite Livadhiotis; go through the archway and up the stairs on the right)
 '''Paphos :''' HI hostel charging 25 euro (book ahead) [http://www.hihostels.com/hostels/Paphos-King's-Hotel-Cyprus-index-E-CY-014001.php web-booking]

This list is not supposed to be exhaustive and if you have time you will find other places through the regular means like guidebooks and hostel listing sites.

Cyprus

2013-04-17T13:33:44Z

Stewgreen:

Cyprus

2013-04-16T11:39:23Z

Stewgreen: /* CS info */

{{Country header
|country = Cyprus
|region = Europe
|bwgroup =
|csgroup = 261
|places = [[Larnaka]] • [[Limassol]] • [[Nicosia]] • [[Paphos]]
|toplinks =
|wikipedia = Cyprus
|hitchwiki = Cyprus
|wikivoyage = Cyprus
|image = Flag of Cyprus.svg
|imagetext =‎ Flag of Cyprus
}}

Cyprus is a country in [[Europe]].

== CS info ==
* [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/geolocations/cyprus The CS Places Page for Cyprus ]
* [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=261 Cyprus Discussion Group ]
* [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62361 CS Events group]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/CSCyprus Facebook group] (For the sake of its 'cyber-security' and quick acceptance, please send an introductory message to CS member Pandelis )

== COSTS ==
In the South costs are higher than most of Europe except for when taxes are lower like for alcohol & cigarettes. Southern Cyprus like many places has become 2 cultures on top of each other native and immigrant i.e. a village square has a store and opposite a Bulgarian/Romanian/Philipina place with cheaper stuff. The North is usually about half price for many things, but alcohol is a little more expensive.

== GETTING THERE ==

=== Ferries to Cyprus ===
From [[Turkey]] there are ferries Between [[Taşucu]] (Mersin Province) to [[Kyrenia]] ("Girne"), [[Alanya]] and [[Antalya]]. The night (slow) ferry From [[Taşucu]] is 72 Lyra, including port taxes. In summer fast ferries run everyday, but in the winter there are 2 slow ferries weekly (60TL or 100TL return) There are also ferries Between [[Mersin]] City in [[Turkey]] and [[Famagusta]] "Gazimagusta" in the East of the North side. But, apparently booking a plane ticket from any major city in the South to the Airport in North Cyprus is cheaper. It only requires some pre-planning.

From the South side there are '''no ferries''' 2012-13, [http://www.varianostravel.com/cruises/Limassol-Cyprus-Rhodes-Greece-ferry-boat-service.htm an agent comments]

 There is a 2012 discussion about [http://www.world-nomad.com/tag/cyprus-ferries-to-israel/#axzz2PxaPRfT3 Israel ferries]. Salamis Lines sometimes have cruises [http://www.salamiscruiselines.com/phocadownload/cruise_program_en_2013.pdf 2013 Schedule]
 [http://www.ferrylines.com/en/ferries/ Ferrylines.com] provides info on most ferries in the Mediterranean.

== GETTING AROUND ==
=== Border Issues ===
The EU doesn't recognise the Turkish right to put a border, so if you have a passport/visa valid for the EU you can cross it 10 times a day. It makes no difference if you entered from Turkey and have a stamp. (Note all native born Northern Cypriots can enter the south, but most Turkish immigrants and other guest workers from the north cannot, because they don't have EU visas)

=== FAQ ===
'''Can I take a hire car to the north ?''' Yes in 2013 it was easy, but your agency probably charges an extra €25 insurance fee which is valid for 1 month.

'''Can I fly into the south & leave by ferry or flight from the north ?''' Yes ..no problem if you have valid documents .. and vice a versa

=== In the North ===
buses are a little expensive, but frequent and fast, and hitching is quite easy.
=== In the South ===
you can move around a single region for one or two euro. Hitch-hiking is easy and useful for foreigners trying to reach areas which are not convenient by bus e.g. Aphrodite's Rock from Limassol & other archaelogical sites.
see http://www.cyprusbybus.com/default.aspx

=== Bus FAQ ===
* Paphos Airport to Nicosia - best take the bus to Limassol City then change to Nicosia bus. In Paphos the Nicosia bus is up the hill at Paphos Karavella which is only directly connected at at 08:00 or 19:00 (Otherwise you first take the bus to Paphos Harbour & then to Paphos Karavella) http://www.cyprusbybus.com/routes.aspx?sid=8
* Larnaca Airport does have direct buses to Limassol or Nicosia http://www.cyprusbybus.com/routes.aspx?sid=9

== PLACES TO STAY ==
Due to costs being high & budget places not being listen in guidebooks or internet we maintain a list of budget places here
 - '''Free camping is legal !''' with the land owners permission. It seems OK on beaches and forests.
 - '''Girne''' : Cyprus Dorms €10 (ask for the workers side it's without AC €offers) [http://cyprusdorms.com/#/prices/4548301107 prices], [http://www.facebook.com/cyprusdorms?fref=ts Facebook]
 There is also a WWOOF project on the main road into town called GROL, but the site is earmarked for development in 2014 [https://www.facebook.com/GROL.Garden.Girne Facebook]
 - '''Larnaka''' : Youth Hostel next door to old market for €10 (the owner may not always be there, but there is the owner's phone number 0035799810968)
 - '''Nicosia (Lefkosa)''' : On the North side there are workers dorms from 10TL ask around (From the tourist office look south east across the square and there is a rough place for 15TL. On the street behind there is workers hostel run by Kemal He charged me 10TL & in the kitchen the friendly guests kept sharing their dinner & breakfats with me . In the South there is a Youth Hostel near Famagusta gate for €10 (over 35 year olds not allowed)
 - '''Lemassol''' : The new owner at the Luxor Hostel can only be pushed down as far as €15
 - '''Pafos''' : the Triton Hotel is €15 upper town
 - '''Polis''' : camping can be bargained to €5
 - '''Pegia''' near Paphos : There is a rainbow Community (maybe WWOOfing) [http://www.facebook.com/recocy?fref=ts Facebook]
 Also worth checking http://www.hostelworld.com or http://www.hostelz.com '''Hostel type prices''' may be found through offers

A traveller listed these in April 2013
 - '''Kyrenia''': Cyprus Dorms: 10 euro for a dorm. Best to book (egg. hostelbookers) cause there are only four dorms available. Free wifi, kitchen with fridge and lockers. Very nice location. Recommended. Address: Bozoklar Sk
 - '''Famagusta''' : Golden Set: For 30 TL (13 euro) you have a single with cold shower. 60 for a double with hot shower. Good location and free wifi. No kitchen, but cheap food next door. Address: Yesil Deniz (between Othello Tower and Porta del Mar)
 - '''North Nicosia''': Aksaray Pension. Nice place with a courtyard and friendly owner. Excellent located in the old town. Free wifi, but no kitchen and no lockers. 10 euro for a dorm. (workers places are cheaper see above) Address: Mecidiye 63 (Old Town, near Buyuk Hamam) Website: http://www.aksaraypansiyon.com/
 - '''South Nicosia''' : Youth Board: Free wifi, kitchen, lockers and a fantastic location. Also perfect for doing day-trips from here (Kourion, Paphos, …) to places with more expensive accommodation. Age limit is 35. Dorm is 10 euro. Address: Chrysaliniotissis (North-East Old Town) [http://www.youthboard.org.cy/default.asp?id=297 Website]
 - '''Larnaka''' : Old YHA. 10 euro for a bed in the dorm. Perfect location. Kitchen, but no wifi, no lockers and only cold showers. The least attractive place for me, but a good option for connecting flights. Address: Nikolaou Rossou (opposite Livadhiotis; go through the archway and up the stairs on the right)
 '''Paphos :''' HI hostel charging 25 euro (book ahead) [http://www.hihostels.com/hostels/Paphos-King's-Hotel-Cyprus-index-E-CY-014001.php web-booking]

== MORE INFO ==
Lonely Planet thorn Tree Forum http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forum.jspa?forumID=15&keywordid=113 is good for latest updates
 HITCHWIKI http://hitchwiki.org/en/Cyprus
 - [http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Cyprus Wikivoyage for Southern Cyprus] maybe a litle confusing to understand
 - [http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Northern_Cyprus Wikivoyage for Northern Cyprus]

Limassol

2013-04-16T11:27:46Z

Stewgreen: Created page with "[https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/places/limassol-limassol-cyprus The Limassol Places page on CS]"

[https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/places/limassol-limassol-cyprus The Limassol Places page on CS]

Cyprus

2013-04-16T10:26:35Z

Stewgreen: /* PLACES TO STAY */

{{Country header
|country = Cyprus
|region = Europe
|bwgroup =
|csgroup = 261
|places = [[Larnaka]] • [[Limassol]] • [[Nicosia]] • [[Paphos]]
|toplinks =
|wikipedia = Cyprus
|hitchwiki = Cyprus
|wikivoyage = Cyprus
|image = Flag of Cyprus.svg
|imagetext =‎ Flag of Cyprus
}}

Cyprus is a country in [[Europe]].

== CS info ==
* Cyprus Discussion Group : https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=261
* Events : https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62361
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/CSCyprus Facebook group] (For the sake of its 'cyber-security' and quick acceptance, please send an introductory message to CS member Pandelis )

== COSTS ==
In the South costs are higher than most of Europe except for when taxes are lower like for alcohol & cigarettes. Southern Cyprus like many places has become 2 cultures on top of each other native and immigrant i.e. a village square has a store and opposite a Bulgarian/Romanian/Philipina place with cheaper stuff. The North is usually about half price for many things, but alcohol is a little more expensive.

== GETTING THERE ==

=== Ferries to Cyprus ===
From [[Turkey]] there are ferries Between [[Taşucu]] (Mersin Province) to [[Kyrenia]] ("Girne"), [[Alanya]] and [[Antalya]]. The night (slow) ferry From [[Taşucu]] is 72 Lyra, including port taxes. In summer fast ferries run everyday, but in the winter there are 2 slow ferries weekly (60TL or 100TL return) There are also ferries Between [[Mersin]] City in [[Turkey]] and [[Famagusta]] "Gazimagusta" in the East of the North side. But, apparently booking a plane ticket from any major city in the South to the Airport in North Cyprus is cheaper. It only requires some pre-planning.

From the South side there are '''no ferries''' 2012-13, [http://www.varianostravel.com/cruises/Limassol-Cyprus-Rhodes-Greece-ferry-boat-service.htm an agent comments]

 There is a 2012 discussion about [http://www.world-nomad.com/tag/cyprus-ferries-to-israel/#axzz2PxaPRfT3 Israel ferries]. Salamis Lines sometimes have cruises [http://www.salamiscruiselines.com/phocadownload/cruise_program_en_2013.pdf 2013 Schedule]
 [http://www.ferrylines.com/en/ferries/ Ferrylines.com] provides info on most ferries in the Mediterranean.

== GETTING AROUND ==
=== Border Issues ===
The EU doesn't recognise the Turkish right to put a border, so if you have a passport/visa valid for the EU you can cross it 10 times a day. It makes no difference if you entered from Turkey and have a stamp. (Note all native born Northern Cypriots can enter the south, but most Turkish immigrants and other guest workers from the north cannot, because they don't have EU visas)

=== FAQ ===
'''Can I take a hire car to the north ?''' Yes in 2013 it was easy, but your agency probably charges an extra €25 insurance fee which is valid for 1 month.

'''Can I fly into the south & leave by ferry or flight from the north ?''' Yes ..no problem if you have valid documents .. and vice a versa

=== In the North ===
buses are a little expensive, but frequent and fast, and hitching is quite easy.
=== In the South ===
you can move around a single region for one or two euro. Hitch-hiking is easy and useful for foreigners trying to reach areas which are not convenient by bus e.g. Aphrodite's Rock from Limassol & other archaelogical sites.
see http://www.cyprusbybus.com/default.aspx

=== Bus FAQ ===
* Paphos Airport to Nicosia - best take the bus to Limassol City then change to Nicosia bus. In Paphos the Nicosia bus is up the hill at Paphos Karavella which is only directly connected at at 08:00 or 19:00 (Otherwise you first take the bus to Paphos Harbour & then to Paphos Karavella) http://www.cyprusbybus.com/routes.aspx?sid=8
* Larnaca Airport does have direct buses to Limassol or Nicosia http://www.cyprusbybus.com/routes.aspx?sid=9

== PLACES TO STAY ==
Due to costs being high & budget places not being listen in guidebooks or internet we maintain a list of budget places here
 - '''Free camping is legal !''' with the land owners permission. It seems OK on beaches and forests.
 - '''Girne''' : Cyprus Dorms €10 (ask for the workers side it's without AC €offers) [http://cyprusdorms.com/#/prices/4548301107 prices], [http://www.facebook.com/cyprusdorms?fref=ts Facebook]
 There is also a WWOOF project on the main road into town called GROL, but the site is earmarked for development in 2014 [https://www.facebook.com/GROL.Garden.Girne Facebook]
 - '''Larnaka''' : Youth Hostel next door to old market for €10 (the owner may not always be there, but there is the owner's phone number 0035799810968)
 - '''Nicosia (Lefkosa)''' : On the North side there are workers dorms from 10TL ask around (From the tourist office look south east across the square and there is a rough place for 15TL. On the street behind there is workers hostel run by Kemal He charged me 10TL & in the kitchen the friendly guests kept sharing their dinner & breakfats with me . In the South there is a Youth Hostel near Famagusta gate for €10 (over 35 year olds not allowed)
 - '''Lemassol''' : The new owner at the Luxor Hostel can only be pushed down as far as €15
 - '''Pafos''' : the Triton Hotel is €15 upper town
 - '''Polis''' : camping can be bargained to €5
 - '''Pegia''' near Paphos : There is a rainbow Community (maybe WWOOfing) [http://www.facebook.com/recocy?fref=ts Facebook]
 Also worth checking http://www.hostelworld.com or http://www.hostelz.com '''Hostel type prices''' may be found through offers

A traveller listed these in April 2013
 - '''Kyrenia''': Cyprus Dorms: 10 euro for a dorm. Best to book (egg. hostelbookers) cause there are only four dorms available. Free wifi, kitchen with fridge and lockers. Very nice location. Recommended. Address: Bozoklar Sk
 - '''Famagusta''' : Golden Set: For 30 TL (13 euro) you have a single with cold shower. 60 for a double with hot shower. Good location and free wifi. No kitchen, but cheap food next door. Address: Yesil Deniz (between Othello Tower and Porta del Mar)
 - '''North Nicosia''': Aksaray Pension. Nice place with a courtyard and friendly owner. Excellent located in the old town. Free wifi, but no kitchen and no lockers. 10 euro for a dorm. (workers places are cheaper see above) Address: Mecidiye 63 (Old Town, near Buyuk Hamam) Website: http://www.aksaraypansiyon.com/
 - '''South Nicosia''' : Youth Board: Free wifi, kitchen, lockers and a fantastic location. Also perfect for doing day-trips from here (Kourion, Paphos, …) to places with more expensive accommodation. Age limit is 35. Dorm is 10 euro. Address: Chrysaliniotissis (North-East Old Town) [http://www.youthboard.org.cy/default.asp?id=297 Website]
 - '''Larnaka''' : Old YHA. 10 euro for a bed in the dorm. Perfect location. Kitchen, but no wifi, no lockers and only cold showers. The least attractive place for me, but a good option for connecting flights. Address: Nikolaou Rossou (opposite Livadhiotis; go through the archway and up the stairs on the right)
 '''Paphos :''' HI hostel charging 25 euro (book ahead) [http://www.hihostels.com/hostels/Paphos-King's-Hotel-Cyprus-index-E-CY-014001.php web-booking]

== MORE INFO ==
Lonely Planet thorn Tree Forum http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forum.jspa?forumID=15&keywordid=113 is good for latest updates
 HITCHWIKI http://hitchwiki.org/en/Cyprus
 - [http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Cyprus Wikivoyage for Southern Cyprus] maybe a litle confusing to understand
 - [http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Northern_Cyprus Wikivoyage for Northern Cyprus]

Talk:Cyprus

2013-04-16T10:25:38Z

Stewgreen:

2013-04-16T09:27:24Z

Stewgreen: /* PLACES TO STAY */

{{Country header
|country = Cyprus
|region = Europe
|bwgroup =
|csgroup = 261
|places = [[Larnaka]] • [[Limassol]] • [[Nicosia]] • [[Paphos]]
|toplinks =
|wikipedia = Cyprus
|hitchwiki = Cyprus
|wikivoyage = Cyprus
|image = Flag of Cyprus.svg
|imagetext =‎ Flag of Cyprus
}}

Cyprus is a country in [[Europe]].

== CS info ==
* Cyprus Discussion Group : https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=261
* Events : https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62361
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/CSCyprus Facebook group] (For the sake of its 'cyber-security' and quick acceptance, please send an introductory message to CS member Pandelis )

== COSTS ==
In the South costs are higher than most of Europe except for when taxes are lower like for alcohol & cigarettes. Southern Cyprus like many places has become 2 cultures on top of each other native and immigrant i.e. a village square has a store and opposite a Bulgarian/Romanian/Philipina place with cheaper stuff. The North is usually about half price for many things, but alcohol is a little more expensive.

== GETTING THERE ==

=== Ferries to Cyprus ===
From [[Turkey]] there are ferries Between [[Taşucu]] (Mersin Province) to [[Kyrenia]] ("Girne"), [[Alanya]] and [[Antalya]]. The night (slow) ferry From [[Taşucu]] is 72 Lyra, including port taxes. In summer fast ferries run everyday, but in the winter there are 2 slow ferries weekly (60TL or 100TL return) There are also ferries Between [[Mersin]] City in [[Turkey]] and [[Famagusta]] "Gazimagusta" in the East of the North side. But, apparently booking a plane ticket from any major city in the South to the Airport in North Cyprus is cheaper. It only requires some pre-planning.

From the South side there are '''no ferries''' 2012-13, [http://www.varianostravel.com/cruises/Limassol-Cyprus-Rhodes-Greece-ferry-boat-service.htm an agent comments]

 There is a 2012 discussion about [http://www.world-nomad.com/tag/cyprus-ferries-to-israel/#axzz2PxaPRfT3 Israel ferries]. Salamis Lines sometimes have cruises [http://www.salamiscruiselines.com/phocadownload/cruise_program_en_2013.pdf 2013 Schedule]
 [http://www.ferrylines.com/en/ferries/ Ferrylines.com] provides info on most ferries in the Mediterranean.

== GETTING AROUND ==
=== Border Issues ===
The EU doesn't recognise the Turkish right to put a border, so if you have a passport/visa valid for the EU you can cross it 10 times a day. It makes no difference if you entered from Turkey and have a stamp. (Note all native born Northern Cypriots can enter the south, but most Turkish immigrants and other guest workers from the north cannot, because they don't have EU visas)

=== FAQ ===
Can I take a hire car to the north ? Yes in 2013 it was easy, but your agency probably charges an extra €25 insurance fee which is valid for 1 month.

=== In the North ===
buses are a little expensive, but frequent and fast, and hitching is quite easy.
=== In the South ===
you can move around a single region for one or two euro. Hitch-hiking is easy and useful for foreigners trying to reach areas which are not convenient by bus e.g. Aphrodite's Rock from Limassol & other archaelogical sites.
see http://www.cyprusbybus.com/default.aspx

=== Bus FAQ ===
* Paphos Airport to Nicosia - best take the bus to Limassol City then change to Nicosia bus. In Paphos the Nicosia bus is up the hill at Paphos Karavella which is only directly connected at at 08:00 or 19:00 (Otherwise you first take the bus to Paphos Harbour & then to Paphos Karavella) http://www.cyprusbybus.com/routes.aspx?sid=8
* Larnaca Airport does have direct buses to Limassol or Nicosia http://www.cyprusbybus.com/routes.aspx?sid=9

== PLACES TO STAY ==
Due to costs being high we maintain a list of budget places here
 Free camping is allowed with the land owners permission. It seems OK on beaches and forests.
 - Girne : Cyprus Dorms €10 (ask for the workers side it's without AC €offers) [http://cyprusdorms.com/#/prices/4548301107 prices], [http://www.facebook.com/cyprusdorms?fref=ts Facebook]
 There is also a WWOOF project on the main road into town called GROL, but the site is earmarked for development in 2014 [https://www.facebook.com/GROL.Garden.Girne Facebook]
 - Larnaka : Youth Hostel next door to old market for €10 (the owner may not always be there, but there is a phone number)
 - Lefkosa : On the North side there are workers dorms from 10TL ask around. In the South there is a Youth Hostel near Famagusta gate for €10 (over 35 year olds not allowed)
 - Lemassol : The new owner at the Luxor Hostel can only be pushed down as far as €15
 - Pafos : the Triton Hotel is €15 upper town
 - Polis : camping can be bargained to €5
 - Pegia near Paphos : There is a rainbow Community (maybe WWOOfing) [http://www.facebook.com/recocy?fref=ts Facebook]
 * Lower prices may be found through offers on http://www.hostelworld.com or http://www.hostelz.com

A traveller listed these in April 2013
 - Kyrenia: Cyprus Dorms: 10 euro for a dorm. Best to book (egg. hostelbookers) cause there are only four dorms available. Free wifi, kitchen with fridge and lockers. Very nice location. Recommended. Address: Bozoklar Sk
 - Famagusta: Golden Set: For 30 TL (13 euro) you have a single with cold shower. 60 for a double with hot shower. Good location and free wifi. No kitchen, but cheap food next door. Address: Yesil Deniz (between Othello Tower and Porta del Mar)
 - North Nicosia: Aksaray Pension. Nice place with a courtyard and friendly owner. Excellent located in the old town. Free wifi, but no kitchen and no lockers. 10 euro for a dorm. (workers places are cheaper see above) Address: Mecidiye 63 (Old Town, near Buyuk Hamam) Website: http://www.aksaraypansiyon.com/
 - South Nicosia: Youth Board: Free wifi, kitchen, lockers and a fantastic location. Also perfect for doing day-trips from here (Kourion, Paphos, …) to places with more expensive accommodation. Age limit is 35. Dorm is 10 euro. Address: Chrysaliniotissis (North-East Old Town) Website: http://www.youthboard.org.cy/default.asp?id=297
 - Larnaka: Old YHA. 10 euro for a bed in the dorm. Perfect location. Kitchen, but no wifi, no lockers and only cold showers. The least attractive place for me, but a good option for connecting flights. Address: Nikolaou Rossou (opposite Livadhiotis; go through the archway and up the stairs on the right)
 Paphos: HI hostel charging 25 euro (book ahead) http://www.hihostels.com/hostels/Paphos-King's-Hotel-Cyprus-index-E-CY-014001.php also Triton Hotel is eur 15 in upper town

== MORE INFO ==
Lonely Planet thorn Tree Forum http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forum.jspa?forumID=15&keywordid=113 is good for latest updates
 HITCHWIKI http://hitchwiki.org/en/Cyprus