Cyprus
Family-run, quiet and basic, Blue Sea is near Golden Beach, on the peninsula’s south side, built on a rocky spur shaded by shoreline trees. Fish is caught…
Must-see hotels in Cyprus
Cyprus
Hideaway has a brilliant-white theme extending over its pools and patios, and spotless rooms with a few frou-frou frilly details, all backed by the…
Akamas Peninsula
Comprising two apartment blocks surrounding a central pool, this Polis option is well maintained and sparkling with light pine-and-cream decor, well…
Troödos Mountains
This family-owned hotel is a terrific, reliable cheapie right in the centre of the village. Rooms are clean and tidy with tea and coffee making facilities…
Troödos Mountains
This old house offers agrotourism at its finest in the village of Palaichori (14km east of Agros). The house has deluxe rooms with modern facilities, but…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
A fantastic find for solo travellers and couples on a budget. This little rental house is in a great location on a quiet street within easy reach of all…
Kyrenia (Girne)
By far Kyrenia’s most luxurious hotel, the Arkin Colony’s rooms are packed full of plush fabrics and nice artwork with lovely touches of old-school style…
Troödos Mountains
This long-established hotel, 350m from Troödos on the Prodromos road, is the best place to stay during the snow season for access to the slopes. The…
Larnaka
A good-value deal in a prime central location, these small, bright studios and apartments are decked out in white and grey, and come with little…
Cyprus
This apartment complex has bags of appeal at a deal of a price: sea views, private balconies, a pool and well-equipped kitchens, all attractively…
Cyprus
Stelios is one of several traditional stone houses in the region that have been converted into apartments for tourists. There is little to choose between…
Troödos Mountains
An evocative agrotourism choice, the renovated Antigone’s House (1870) is 1100m above sea level and in the centre of Spilia village. Unusually, the house…
Lemesos (Limassol)
A sound budget option in the heart of the historic centre. This old-fashioned place has decent-sized, slightly dimly lit rooms sporting soothing pale…
Cyprus
These ground-level apartments are surrounded by pretty gardens and shaded by grape vines, which are perfect to breakfast under. The beamed rooms may be…
Cyprus
Located close to the beach, Seagull has very bright, spacious, minimally furnished apartments with balconies. The pool is an excellent size, so it’s great…
Cyprus
This little hotel should be your first port of call if you’re looking for a room for the night in the northwest. Housed in a traditional Ottoman-style…
Troödos Mountains
A straightforward, tidy option, with decent rooms decorated in dark-red hues and laminated-wood flooring. It’s a good hotel for families with young…
Kyrenia (Girne)
This restored old house on the edge of Kyrenia's Old Town is small but sweet, with just five rooms. All are spacious and classically styled with welcome…
Pafos
This Ktima hotel is popular with tour groups and has excellent facilities, with two pools, a sun terrace, airy carpeted rooms and an evening restaurant,…
Cyprus
The small, tidy brick bungalows here are set around a lush lawn speckled with squat palm trees. Inside, the bungalows are rather plain but all are well…
Troödos Mountains
Situated 500m east of Central Troödos, this is the only licensed campsite in the region and has cooking facilities, showers, toilets and water.
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
The Hilton was apparently the gathering ground for Eastern and Western spies during the Cold War, when Cyprus’ strategic position was invaluable; who…
Kyrenia (Girne)
Location, location, location. You don't get much bang for your buck at the White Pearl but it's right on the harbour, with gorgeous sea views. The nine…
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
The Golden Tulip may look more like an upended glass canister than anything floral, but inside you'll find large, well-equipped, corporate-style rooms,…
Cyprus
The rooms here are basic but clean, and most have balconies overlooking the garden and out towards the sea. There's sea views in the attached restaurant…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
It may look like a bland mid-rise block, but the Almond contains smart, light-filled serviced apartments, decorated in a modern minimalist style and kept…
Agia Napa
The Aeneas provides all the upmarket swagger a beach holiday could need. Contemporary blue-and-white styled rooms host a real Mediterranean vibe, with…
Kyrenia (Girne)
This hotel-casino giant offers large, elegantly styled rooms and a whole bundle of amenities: gym, spa, Turkish bath and attractive shoreside pool area…
Kyrenia (Girne)
Famously mentioned in the book Bitter Lemons of Cyprus, this old dame of Kyrenia's accommodation scene has been in business since 1928. It's showing its…
Akamas Peninsula
Surrounded by fragrant eucalyptus trees that offer good, thick shade, this camp site has its own quality beach and plenty of space, although the…
Troödos Mountains
Location and views are the main selling points of this hotel, which is ideally situated for tackling many of the popular hikes. The rooms have enclosed…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Close to the historic centre, yet tucked into a quiet residential part of Nicosia's New City, this place prides itself on its kitsch-rustic decor and…
Cyprus
Located 8km north of Famagusta, this mega-complex attracts mainly tour groups and Turkish tourists bagging good value beach breaks. There's an attractive…
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
A popular midrange option with Turkish businessmen, the City Royal has spacious rooms with a few frilly details on the furnishings and good amenities …
Larnaka
Larnaka’s luxury giant leads the list of beachfront hotels on the coastal strip 8km north of the city centre. It has all the bells and whistles you expect…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Just steps away from the bus station, the Delphi has been part of the Nicosia hotel scene for years. Don't expect anything fancy; this is an old-school…
Kyrenia (Girne)
Completely revamped by new owners, the old Cyprus Dorms has re-emerged as a solid midranger with simple, light-filled rooms all decent-sized and decked…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Popular with business travellers and tour groups, the Cleopatra has 89 good-sized and well kitted out rooms recently revamped with grey and silver accents…
Cyprus
The Sempati is in a quiet location, tucked down a little lane off the main highway with its own patch of sand. The spacious, light-filled rooms in the new…
Agia Napa
This swish hotel on the eastern edge of town delivers relaxed sun-and-sand holidays with all the added frippery – spa, bars, restaurants, a pool and a…
