Must-see hotels in Cyprus

  • Casale Panayiotis

    Troödos Mountains

    Casale Panayiotis comprises 43 rooms set in eight aesthetically restored traditional stone cottages (many with original wooden balconies) located across…

  • Annabelle Hotel

    Pafos

    A fabulous Kato Pafos hotel with luxurious rooms, some with private pools (oh, the decadence). The large hotel pool snakes through the site and the deck…

  • Ayii Anargyri Natural Healing Spa Resort

    Cyprus

    Situated just outside the unspoilt village of Miliou, in a valley surrounded by thickly wooded slopes, this gorgeous place occupies a former monastery (18…

  • Apokryfo

    Cyprus

    A piece of rural chic on the edge of Lofou village. Apokryfo means ‘hidden away’ in Greek, and it's certainly appropriate for this charming boutique hotel…

  • Crystallo Apartments

    Pafos

    These spacious studio apartments in Kato Pafos are well equipped with kitchenettes (including plenty of pots and plates), dining table and chairs, sofa,…

  • To Spitiko tou Archonta

    Troödos Mountains

    Perched above the village of Treis Elies with a shady garden, the house has two one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment; all are self…

  • Bunch of Grapes Inn

    Cyprus

    This atmospheric old mansion with a popular restaurant dates back some 200 years and was once home to a wealthy Pissourian. Located in the centre of the…

  • Art by Praxis

    Cyprus

    These ultra-modern apartments, situated within walking distance of Governor’s Beach, have striking contemporary artworks and a sleek minimalist style…

  • Linos Inn

    Troödos Mountains

    The captivating original architecture has been retained here wherever possible. The inn is laden with antique furniture, rustic rooms, four-poster beds…

  • Elyssia

    Troödos Mountains

    These spacious, pretty rooms have balconies with valley views. The hotel is obviously well cared for by the owner, who is charming and eager to please…

  • Pyramos Hotel

    Pafos

    The recently refurbished rooms here have a sunny Mediterranean feel with their bright turquoise throws and bleached wooden floors. The mosaic-tiled…

  • Londa

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    The island’s first couture hotel oozes casual glamour. Rooms have lashings of white linen and handcrafted Cypriot lace, contrasting cool, earthy colours…

  • Leonidas Village Houses

    Cyprus

    If you thought rural properties were for country bumpkins, think again. Here, five former village houses have been aesthetically reformed, reflecting a…

  • Omodos Village Houses

    Troödos Mountains

    These four cottages belong to a third-generation Omodos family. While they're all charming, the two-bedroom Iacovos House ticks all the boxes with its…

  • House of Eleni

    Cyprus

    This traditional stone house has been tastefully renovated to retain its charming fireplaces, beams and rustic furniture. The real delight though is the…

  • New Helvetia

    Troödos Mountains

    Situated in an isolated and peaceful location at the northeastern end of the village, this hotel, founded in 1929, has an evocative old-fashioned feel of…

  • High Life

    Cyprus

    One of the comfiest small hotels along the coast, with spacious, bright modern rooms with balconies, all kept sparkling clean and well-fitted-out with…

  • Nitovikla Garden

    Cyprus

    Full of character and antique agricultural clutter, Nitovikla is a cosy home away from home. There are 10 rooms, decorated in traditional style with…

  • Bellapais Gardens

    Cyprus

    Just beneath Bellapais Abbey, this lovely resort amid lush gardens is a tranquil hideaway well worth the splurge. Rooms ooze casual luxury with fresh,…

  • Nostalgia

    Kyrenia (Girne)

    Nostalgia is an atmospheric place, decorated with higgledy-piggledy clutter. The rooms have a cosy, old-fashioned style with wooden ceilings, floral…

  • Axiothea Hotel

    Pafos

    This dusky pink hotel has been tastefully renovated. Carpets have been replaced with cool stone tiles and the colour scheme throughout is all soothing…

  • Cypriot Swallow

    North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

    With its jaunty blue-shuttered windows and teensy courtyard brimming with geraniums, owner Birgül and her all-female staff have created North Nicosia's…

  • Avli House

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Situated close to the Maheras Forest, this delightful rural self-catering accommodation is in the village of Lythrodontas. The apartments are warm and…

  • Hotel Opera

    Larnaka

    A hop-skip-jump from the Agios Lazaros, the Opera has a bundle more personality than most of Larnaka's accommodation options. Large, light-filled rooms…

  • Royiatiko

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    By far the historic centre's most chic address. Royiatiko's rooms are all soothing and chic neutrals, with fresh flowers on the dresser and marshmallow…

  • Sea Bird Motel

    Cyprus

    Barely 1km past the Monastery of Apostolos Andreas, this charmingly rustic motel is low-key living at its best. The handful of wood and stone huts are…

  • Gabriel House

    Cyprus

    Full of cosy village-style aesthetic, Gabriel House is a tranquil place with welcoming and friendly management. The two apartments have kitchenettes and…

  • Iosiphis House

    Cyprus

    These dinky apartments, with full kitchenettes, are just the ticket if you're looking for a true village experience in picturesque Lefkara. There are just…

  • Oasis at Ayfilon

    Cyprus

    Ideal for travellers looking for a slice of simple life. The minimalist cabins here, decked out in lashings of white, are built right on the cliff with…

  • Betül Guesthouse

    Cyprus

    Simple but sweet. This homely place, in a prime Old Town location, has a handful of big cottage-style rooms (with good amenities including kettle and…

  • Mouskos House

    Cyprus

    The first president of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III, came from a humble background: this was the house of his father during his later life (he was a…

  • Dionysos Hotel

    Pafos

    Off the main Poseidonos avenue in Kato Pafos, the Dionysos is a solid midrange choice with a shady courtyard, a small pool and solarium area, and a warm…

  • Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    This luxury beachside giant has all the bells and whistles you’d expect, from a sumptuous spa and a vast pool complex to a myriad dining and entertainment…

  • Ambelikos Agrohotel

    Troödos Mountains

    If you thought agrotourism equated to slumming it, think again. This is an example of an exceptional renovation of several 19th-century stone cottages…

  • Aristotelio

    Troödos Mountains

    Opened as a boutique hotel in 2017, this historic three-storey stone building with handsome wooden balconies is situated in the lower part of the village…

  • Vouni Lodge

    Cyprus

    Located on the main street in the picturesque village of Vouni, this 200-year-old traditional stone building has three apartments decorated in appropriate…

  • Sapho Manor House

    Cyprus

    This lovingly restored mansion dates back to 1912 and is located within confessional distance of the pretty village church. It offers several studios and…

  • Curium Palace

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    All snazzy chandeliers and white marble in the foyer, this long-standing hotel is one of Lemesos’ classiest choices. Expect spacious rooms fitted out in…

  • Arsorama Village Homes

    Troödos Mountains

    Located in the tiny village of Arsos, this is the place to come if you seek nothing much more than reading a book shaded by grapevines in an idyllic,…

  • Mill Hotel

    Troödos Mountains

    Situated at the old mill site on the hill side of the river, this historic hotel offers a range of well-sized, comfortable rooms decorated in a plush…

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