Here’s a comprehensive Greece Hotel Tip Guide presented in table format, covering all you need to know about tipping in hotels in Greece. It includes typical tipping amounts, services you might want to tip for, and specific recommendations based on the service provided.
Greece Hotel Tip Guide
Service
Suggested Tip Amount
Example Tip Calculation
Notes on Tipping
Housekeeping
€1 – €2 per day
3-day stay → Total = €3 – €6
Tip daily, not at the end of your stay, so the staff receives the tip.
Bellhop
€1 – €2 per bag
2 bags → Total = €2 – €4
More for heavier or numerous bags.
Valet/Parking Attendant
€1 – €2 when retrieving your car
Retrieve car once → Total = €1 – €2
Tip when they bring your car, not when dropping it off.
Concierge
€5 – €10 depending on the service provided
Simple request (restaurant reservation) → €5
Higher for more complex requests (tickets, special events).
Room Service
5-10% of the bill (check if service charge is included)
5% on a €40 meal → Total = €2
Always check if a service charge is already included in the bill.
Doorman
Not typically expected, but €1 – €2 for helping with luggage
Helping with luggage → €1 – €2
No tip required for just opening the door.
Spa Services
5-10% of the service cost
5% on a €100 massage → Total = €5
Check if gratuity is already included in the bill.
Example Tip Calculations:
Service
Tip Percentage
Example Amount
Example Tip
Total Cost (Including Tip)
Room Service
5%
€40
€2
€42
Bellhop (2 Bags)
€1 – €2/bag
€0 (Free Service)
€2 – €4
€2 – €4
Housekeeping (3 Days)
€2/day
€0 (Included in hotel stay)
€6 (Total for 3 days)
€6
Valet
€2
€0 (Parking Included)
€2
€2
Concierge (Complex Request)
€10
€0
€10
€10
Spa Services
10%
€100
€10
€110
Tipping Etiquette for Hotels in Greece:
Housekeeping: Tip €1-€2 per day for good service. It’s best to tip daily as the staff working on a given day might change.
Bellhop: Tip €1-€2 per bag for carrying your luggage. Tip more for heavier bags or if the bellhop provides additional assistance.
Valet: Tip €1-€2 when the valet returns your car. There’s no need to tip when leaving the car with them.
Concierge: For basic services like making reservations or providing local advice, tip €5. For complex or difficult tasks (like securing special event tickets), tip up to €10.
Room Service: Check if a service charge is already included in the bill. If not, a 5-10% tip is appropriate.
Doorman: Tipping the doorman is not necessary, but consider giving €1-€2 if they help with your luggage or assist in hailing a taxi.
Spa Services: Tip 5-10% of the service cost if gratuity is not already included.