The classification of traditional accommodations was activated in accordance with the provisions of Decision No. 17352/2018 (Government Gazette B 4822) of the Minister of Tourism, redefining the way in which the classification certificate stars and keys for hotels, campsites and furnished rooms-apartments for rent, respectively.
According to a current decision [Law 4276/2014 (Government Gazette A 155)], competent body for issuing classification certificates hotels and campsites is the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, while the Regional Tourism Services are responsible for issuing classification certificates for rented furnished rooms-apartments.
Within 10 days of submitting a notification application, the hotel or campsite business submits an application to the Tourism and Hospitality Commission for the issuance of a star classification certificate and pays the corresponding fee. Here you will find the online platform for submitting the relevant applications.
More specifically, the hotels:
- 5 stars pay €5 per room,
- 4 stars pay €4 per room,
- 3 stars pay €3 per room,
- 2 stars pay 2€ per room,
- 1 star pays 2€ per room.
Respectively, 5 and 4 star campsites 2.5€ per place and 3€ per hut and 3, 2 and 1 star campsites 1.5€ per place and 3€ per hut.
The amount of the fee deposited for the issuance of a star classification certificate cannot be less than €40 per accommodation. Classification certificates will be valid for 5 years. A new fee will be paid for their renewal.
The reclassification of traditional accommodations into star categories will take place until 31/12/2019.
For more information, read here.
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