Is it cheaper to book a hotel in Alanya through a travel agency or independently?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: today
TL;DR
Booking independently (hotel via T-Bank + separate flights) can be significantly cheaper than a package deal — around 230K RUB vs 290K RUB for two people.
What the community said
One traveler notes that Booking.com can be cheaper when booking hotels only (without flights), especially if you have a higher loyalty status on the platform.
9 days ago Booking.com — better value with high loyalty status, hotel-only bookings
Booking hotels via Ozon is possible, and prices there can be the lowest, but there is a risk of the hotel not confirming the reservation — in which case the money is refunded. This has already happened with other properties.
3 days ago Ozon — lowest prices but risk of unconfirmed booking
Booking the hotel independently via T-Bank cost around 180K RUB, with flights for two adding another 50K RUB — totaling 230K RUB. The same package through a travel agency was 290K RUB, and Booking.com was even pricier.
1 day ago 230K RUB self-booked vs 290K RUB via travel agency (2 people)
A hotel in central Alanya received positive feedback: good value for money and satisfactory service. The reviewer would return.
2 days ago Alanya city center — good value for money
A Likya chain hotel in Alanya disappointed — described as the worst in the chain. Suitable only for a short business trip of a few days, not for a proper holiday.
2 days ago Likya hotel chain — lowest-rated property in the chain