A Historical Retreat
Opening March 2025
We’re inspired by our surroundings to reflect a true sense of place. At Amyth of Nicosia, we connect you to Cyprus’ capital in an artfully restored historic villa.
Our historical retreat sits within Nicosia's 16th century Venetian walls in the city's cultural and creative heart. Ten elegant rooms and suites welcome individual and group bookings, served by our Cypriot restaurant and hidden gem of a bar. A sanctuary for the curious, the open-minded, the adventurers, and the dreamers – where relaxation and rediscovery awaits.
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In-The-Know Adventures In Cyprus's Historic Heart
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The mighty 16th-century Venetian walls of Nicosia enclose a fascinating city ripe for exploring. Led by local expert, archaeologist and art historian Anna Marangou, our tours offer behind-the-scenes secrets starting right outside the hotel’s door. Cross the road to the restored House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios, now home to the Cyprus Ethnological Museum, where you can discover life in Nicosia 200 years ago. Wind your way past local landmarks including the impressive Famagusta Gate in the city’s walls, and the Archbishop Square, home to intriguing museums.
Discover a City’s Stories on Ermou Street
Ermou Street illustrates the many faces of Nicosia. Once the city’s hub, home to its bazaars and street vendors, it’s now divided in two. One half is in the Green Line – the UN-controlled buffer zone dividing North and South – and the other is lively with boutiques, bars, cafes and galleries. Here you can discover The Centre of Visual Arts and Research (CVAR), an art-filled space on a mission to share the cultural, religious, political and social history of the island, and provide a platform for peaceful coexistence and conflict resolution.
Seek a Sense of Meaningful Wonder
Marvel at some of Nicosia’s most famous religious buildings, renowned for their historical significance and sense of peaceful contemplation. Right in the heart of Nicosia, five churches spanning 13 centuries of architecture boast elaborate carvings, beautiful iconography and stone belltowers. Then head to Omeriye Mosque, once a 14th century Augustin church, where a refreshingly cool stone interior invites quiet reflection. Our sensitively-led tours give you unique insights to the stories behind each building.
Immerse in a Vibrant Art Scene
Go behind the scenes to explore Nicosia’s melting pot of cultural influences and artforms, from ceramics and silversmithing to Byzantine hagiography. The Cyprus Handicraft Center breathes new life into traditional crafts, while the city’s passionate young pioneering artists find a home in creative innovation hub, CYENS Thinker Maker Space. Across the city, a vibrant and ever-growing art scene finds its expression in a dazzling array of galleries, including Is Not Gallery, Diachroniki and Tehnis Dromena Gallery – great places to grab an arty souvenir from your stay.