of Nicosia
Revamped historic villa with a contemporary residential feel — warm materials, handcrafted local furniture, and original architectural details like painted ceilings and herringbone tile floors. Not over-decorated. Quiet, intimate, Old Town pied-à-terre energy.
Ask for Room 10 — it's the top-floor room with its own private terrace and the best views over the Old Town rooftops
Why It Matters
Travel + Leisure named it to their IT List 2026 (Best New Hotels of the Year) and among the 26 finest new luxury hotels under $350 a night. It's the first serious design-led boutique hotel in Nicosia's Old Town — a city long overlooked in favour of the beach resorts. The building's history alone (designed 1900, converted to a girls school, now a 10-room hotel) gives it a story most new-builds can't touch.
A 125-year-old villa in Nicosia's Old Town, opened as a hotel in 2025 after a full gut-and-rebuild restoration that kept the good stuff: decorative frescoed ceilings, herringbone floors, hand-painted mosaics, and a grand stone staircase. Just 10 rooms. Designed by Italian architect Eraclis Papachristou and styled by Maria Neophytou using oak, iroko, bronze, leather, and silk — it reads as residential rather than hotelier. The Venetian walls are literally around the corner; Byzantine churches are the backdrop from your terrace.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Amyth Two Bedroom Suite with Terrace
The largest unit in the property, best suited for families or two couples. A vast 48sqm terrace is the headline feature — outdoor living at its fullest. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sumptuous living area, and private bar. A rollaway cot can be arranged. Sleeps up to 4 adults and 1 child.
King · 59 sqm
Cute & Luxe
The smallest option in the hotel, and it earns its name by packing real craft into a compact footprint. Decorative ceilings and herringbone floors from the original villa give it character. Handcrafted furniture and bespoke ironwork by local Cypriot artisans throughout. Shower only, no bath. No pets allowed in this category.
King · 17 sqmGrande & Luxe
A noticeably more spacious step up from Cute & Luxe, with courtyard and Old Town views through expansive windows. Private bar included. Pet-friendly. An extra bed can be arranged for a child on request.
King · 22 sqmGrande & Luxe with Terrace
Perched on the third floor, this suite adds a 16.5sqm private terrace overlooking the Old Town — proper sundowner territory. The bathroom has a city view. Same handcrafted furniture and bespoke ironwork as throughout the property. Pet-friendly.
King · 25 sqmLuxe & Sweet One Bedroom Suite
The suite with the famous ceiling fresco — painted in pistachio and periwinkle hues, it's the most photographed room in the hotel. A separate living room with wraparound windows frames Old Town views. Private bar. Feels more like a well-appointed city apartment than a hotel room.
King · 38 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Babysitting can be arranged through the hotel for families.
The hotel arranges guided tours with a local art historian and archaeologist. Tours cover the medieval Venetian walls, Byzantine churches, mosques spanning 13 centuries, and the Archbishop's Palace. Some tours cross the Green Line into Northern Cyprus to visit Selimiye Mosque (a 13th-century cathedral converted by the Ottomans) and other Northern Cypriot sites.
The hotel's own shop carries a curated selection of ceramics, homeware, and clothing from local Cypriot artisans and designers. A Thanos Hotels Kult boutique is also nearby.
The hotel's location makes it a natural base for on-foot exploration. The Cyprus Ethnological Museum is directly opposite the hotel. St. John's Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, and ancient stone alleyways are all within minutes. Contemporary art galleries including Is Not Gallery and Diachroniki are also nearby.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Property has elevators. However, due to the historic building's architecture, the hotel is noted as not fully suitable for guests with limited mobility.
One conference room on-site.
Free in-room and throughout-property Wi-Fi. Marriott Bonvoy members get complimentary Wi-Fi when booking direct.
Separate room service menu available.
Rates include an à la carte breakfast of fresh-baked bread and classic Cypriot dishes.
Pets up to 15kg welcome in all room types except Cute & Luxe, for a nightly fee of €25. Dogs receive treats at check-in.
No pool on-site. Partner access to a pool at nearby 360 Nicosia for €30/day.
Free parking available 100 metres from the hotel. Not on-site, but the hotel considers it part of their offering. No on-site car park.
No electric vehicle charging available on property.
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