Summer holidays may hide unpleasant surprises beyond delays in flights or crowding in popular attractions.
According to a new survey by British company MattressNextDay, several of Europe's most popular tourist destinations gather an increased number of complaints about wiretaps, dirty beds, and inappropriate sleeping conditions in accommodation.
The survey, published by Daily Mail, was based on the analysis of 12.9 million critical hotels on TripAdvisor from 59 popular European destinations. The aim was to identify cities and tourist areas where visitors most frequently report problems related to bed cleanliness and the presence of bugs.
Rome on top
At the top of the list is the Rome, with 31.37 complaints per 1,000 reviews, recording the worst performance among all destinations examined.
The presence of Greece in the first trinity is of particular interest.
According to the survey, Kavos of Corfu takes second place with 19.05 complaints per 1,000 reviews, while Athens follows third place with 18.96 complaints per 1,000 reviews.
In the top ten you also meet some of Europe's favorite city break destinations, such as Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels.
The 10 destinations with most bug complaints and dirty beds
According to the investigation, the final 10 group is formed as follows:
1. Rome, Italy
2Kavos Corfu, Greece
3. Athens, Greece
4Amsterdam, Netherlands
5Paris, France
6Brussels, Belgium
7. Venice, Italy
8. Budapest, Hungary
9Florence, Italy
10Bucharest, Romania
What travelers should pay attention to
MattresNextDay CEO Martin Seeley warns that even a single bug can be the beginning of a great insult at homeAs they hide easily in clothes, suitcases and fabric objects.
The experts recommend that travelers carefully check the mattress, especially the seams and labels, as well as the bed frame, the headboard, and nearby furniture.
Indications such as small dark marks, stains, rejected shells or egg clusters may indicate the presence of bugs.