Cyprus Hostels - Budget Accomodation in Cyprus, Europe

There is a great deal packed into a small space on the island of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean. Not only does it abound with good beaches and holiday resorts, but its relatively tiny landmass is riddled with the relics of ancient history, from the beehive huts of primitive man to classical Greek and Roman ruins, and everything imaginable in between.

A thousand years is but a blip in time in the long history of Cyprus, but it was that long ago that the city of Nicosia (also known as Lefkosia) became its capital. Today Nicosia is special in Europe continent because it is divided by the green line that bisects the whole island, dividing north from south. The line, which serves as a United Nations peacekeeping buffer, was drawn in 1974, when the Turks invaded and took over the north. Most of the tourism development since then has taken place in the southern Government controlled sector, and the political divide, even in Nicosia itself, has not dampened the islands appeal as a holiday Mecca.

The charms of Cyprus are many and varied. For a start the weather is sunny and dry for most of the year, and the encircling sea is blue, clear and enticing. There are modern luxury hotels in the coastal resort towns, historic restored city precincts to explore, tavernas and nightlife aplenty. Cyprus has remote picturesque mountain villages and monasteries, lovely churches, Crusader castles and fascinating museums. The local people are extremely welcoming of tourists, happy to share with them their innate love of life and camaraderie. In Cyprus it is possible to mingle with crowds, or seek isolation off the beaten track as the mood takes, even in peak holiday season. For this reason the island is also a favoured attraction place for honeymooners, a reputation enhanced by the fact that legend has it that Cyprus was where Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love, rose from the sea.

  Ayia Napa Hostels : Ayia Napa, settled southeast of the islands coast, is reputable for its tourist resort all over Europe. It is one of Cypruss most popular beach resorts. Normally the little small t..

  Kyrenia Hostels : There is 5 hostels in the city of Kyrenia. You can book online for free at Hotel Sempati, Bare Hill Holiday Village, Riverside Holiday Village, Club Guzelyali Hotel, Manolya Hotel,..

  Larnaca Hostels : This port city of 70.000 is the site of the main international airport and the most modern of Cyprus towns. Larnaca offers numerous sightseeing attractions but most visitors arrive..

  Lefkara Hostels : Half way on the road from Nicosia or Larnaca to Limassol the white Lefkara hills catch the attention. The name Lefkara is attributed to the light color, almost white, limestone (Le..

  Limassol Hostels : During the Crusades Richard the Lionheart visited the Cypriot city of Limassol (then known as Lemesos) to free his betrothed from the Byzantine sovereign. The subsequent wedding be..

  Nicosia Hostels : Nicosia lies roughly at the center of the island, with a rich history that can be traced back to the Bronze Age. It only became Capital of the island in the 11th century AD. The Lo..

  Paphos Hostels : With its population of only 27,000 local residents Paphos is the capital of Cyprus western region. Most of the local residents work as employees in various branches of tourism, bec..

  Troodos Mountains Hostels : The Troodos mountains are settled in the center of the Greek part of the islands. They are covering most of the central mass of Cyprus and their green slopes, dotted with tiny vill..