We arrived a little late due to flight problems, however the hotel transport was at the airpot waiting for us. Hotel reception was friendly and the quality of the rooms was above our expectations. No noise at night, unless the elevator got used, and the beds were very comfortable. We opted for 3rd floor with great views of the harbour and a nice balcony. Breakfast was fine and bar prices were very reasonable, not the usual hotel rip off.

The British Hotel is rated as 2 star but is more than value for money. The room we occupied was on the first floor with a terraced balcony. We had a sea view and could enjoy sitting out people watching because of the close proximity to harbour restaurants. The room was clean very nicely finished with contemporary furniture and good shower facility. The maids changed towels daily and serviced the rooms daily. Breakfasts were traditional Turkish breakfasts, a cheese and meat selection, tomatoes, olives fresh fruits, but cereal was available and either boiled, scrambled, poached eggs or omelettes were offered. The staff were very friendly and built up a good rapport with everyone at breakfast. We needed an iron and were told to bring the clothes we required ironing at breakfast and they were returned to us on hangers after breakfast - nothing was too much trouble. There were tea and coffee making facilities and a mini bar which was very reasonable and could be refilled on request. Drinks were brought up on request by a waiter from the downstairs bar to the roof terrace which is comfortable and gives a superb view of the harbour and castle. The location of the hotel is superb, very close to the harbour for restaurants or boat trips and within walking distance to the dolmus, shops and main activities. I would gladly choose this Hotel for future stays.

I agree with the previous reviewer regarding the sheets slightly stained. The shower curtain we did not use it. It was very mouldy and should have been put in the bin. We therefore had a wet bathroom floor everytime we showered. Apart form that it is clean.

Everytime we shut the bathroom door which is sliding the skirting board came off. Yes it has been done up on the cheap and it shows.

Again I agree with the pervious reviewer regarding frendliness of staff . We arrived at 9pm to a very poor welcome you could not even say it was a welcome. He hardly spoke except to see our passports. I was as if we were putting him out. This is the guy who mans the place all through the night.

Dont be fooled by the tour operator brochures it is not directly on the harbour another hotel is infront.

We had a second floor room and could see parts of the harbour, however this was look as some second floor rooms do not have much of a view of the harbour.

It was peak season when we stayed and Kyrenia was quiet. We went to the pool at the Rocks very nice - this also was quiet.

Eventhough we booked knowing this was not luxury accomodation. No excuse for the shower curtain.

This is a one star hotel, according to the tourist authority, and you should not expect too much.

The British Hotel's view of the world-class harbour is partly blocked by the White Pearl Hotel.

The British Hotel has been refurbished in a cheap and cheerful style. My bed was comfortable although the sheets and pillowcases seemed slightly stained. The shower worked but seemed rather old. The air conditioning worked. I used a spray to kill off some insects. The small TV did not work.

Breakfast was good, although the service varied in friendliness. In the late afternoon, when I asked if I could have a cup of coffee, I was told I could make my own in my room.

When I came to pay my bill, I offered to pay the price that was quoted at reception in Turkish Liras, but was told that that price had gone up. There are better hotels in Kyrenia.

The town of Kyrenia has changed for the worse since the 1970s. Gone are the lovely surrounding fields and country lanes, to be replaced by endless block of flats, many of them empty.

Kyrenia still has some of the magic you would expect to find in an old Mediterranean harbour town. Some of the friendliness has vanished, but you can still find helpful people.

According to a newspaper report, only 40% of the population of North Cyprus is still made up of Turkish Cypriots. You can still see the tanks and soldiers carrying what look like sub-machine guns.