Greek Hotel Phrases for Check-in and Your Stay

Start at reception

Open with Γεια σας (Yia sas, hello) or Καλημέρα σας (Kaliméra sas, good morning). The polite σας form is useful when meeting hotel staff. Then say whether you already have a booking.

• Έχω κράτηση.

  Écho krátisi.I have a reservation.Use when you already have a reservation; have the booking details ready.

• Ένα δωμάτιο για δύο άτομα.

  Éna domátio ya dío átoma.A room for two people.Use when asking about a room for two people. This does not mean you already booked it.

Latin-letter cues are approximate. The accent marks the stressed syllable; ch represents Greek χ, not the English sound in “chair”, and d represents δ, like “th” in “this”. Keep the Greek visible and use the pronunciation guide alongside listening.

Keep the meaning clear: κράτηση (krátisi) is a reservation; δωμάτιο (domátio) is a room. Asking for a room and saying you have a reservation are different opening lines.

Ask about breakfast and Wi-Fi

• Τι ώρα είναι το πρωινό;

  Ti óra íne to proinó?What time is breakfast?Listen for a time in the reply; ask staff to write it down if needed.

• Ποιος είναι ο κωδικός του Wi-Fi;

  Pios íne o kodikós tou Wi-Fi?What is the Wi-Fi password?Ask for the Wi-Fi password at reception.

• Χρειάζομαι μια ακόμα πετσέτα.

  Chriázome mia akóma petséta.I need another towel.A clear request for another towel. Add παρακαλώ (parakaló, please) for a polite close.

Practise recognising Greek numbers as well as saying your question. A useful opening line becomes more useful when you can recognise a room number or a breakfast time.

Explain a problem and ask for help

• Δεν λειτουργεί το κλιματιστικό.

  Den litourgí to klimatistikó.The air conditioning is not working.Explain that the air conditioning is not working.

• Δεν λειτουργεί το Wi-Fi.

  Den litourgí to Wi-Fi.The Wi-Fi is not working.Use the same pattern for the Wi-Fi.

• Μπορείτε να με βοηθήσετε;

  Boríte na me voithísete?Can you help me?A polite request for help from a member of staff.

Δεν λειτουργεί… (Den litourgí…) means “… is not working”. Learn the complete examples before substituting other equipment. Follow the explanation with the help request, and be ready to show your room number.

A common beginner mistake: saying ναι (nai, yes) when you mean no because it looks familiar. Greek “no” is όχι (óchi). If you missed a question, use the Greek phrases for asking someone to repeat.

Ask for a receipt when you leave

• Μπορώ να έχω μια απόδειξη;

  Boró na écho mia apódixi?Can I have a receipt?A polite way to ask for a receipt.

For a small practice routine, imagine arriving, asking about breakfast and requesting help with the Wi-Fi. Cover the Greek and say each line from the situation alone, then check the stress using the transliteration. Repeat the sequence tomorrow.

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Check in, ask for what you need and explain a room problem politely.

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