Your home-from-home hideaway in the heart of an alluring city, Amyth of Nicosia is the ideal base for exploring its many charms. Whether you want to soak up the vibrant culture and ancient sites of the Old City, bag some arty bargains in the cobbled streets of Laiki Geitonia, or refresh with traditional hammam treatments passed down through generations, Nicosia offers itself up to the imagination. Feast on lively Mediterranean fare in off-the-beaten-track tavernas or at the Hotel’s Estia restaurant, and kick back with cocktails at our in-the-know garden terrace bar as you raise a toast to life in our Cypriot sanctuary.
Our team has put together their tips for the ultimate Nicosia itinerary:
8:00am - Time to Chill
Savour the sounds of a gently awakening city from the restful embrace of your Amyth of Nicosia bed. Laidback interiors and soft natural fabrics invite decadent chilling, while soaring views over the city allow you to soak up the beauty of its historical architecture.
9:00am - Breakfast
Whether served on your terrace or enjoyed in our restaurant, a traditional Cypriot breakfast is a designed to be savoured at leisure. Feast on freshly baked bread, eggs, halloumi, elies tsakistes, fragrant Cypriot honey, and more.
10:00am - Explore an Ancient Walled City
Built in the sixteenth century, the mighty Venetian walls of Nicosia enclose a fascinating city ripe for exploring. Wander the mesmerising neighbourhood of Laiki Geitonia, where narrow winding streets are dotted with lively restaurants, art workshops and shops selling local crafts and souvenirs. Head to the square for a traditional Cypriot coffee, or duck into one of the many tavernas for a bite to eat and a restorative cold beer.
11:00am - Take in the City’s Art Scene
While you’re savouring a sense of discovery, why not explore Nicosia’s melting pot of cultural influences and artforms? Head to The Cyprus Handicraft Center to marvel at traditional crafts or soak up a sense of innovation at CYENS Thinker Maker Space, home to passionate and pioneering artists. Looking to take home an arty souvenir from your Nicosia stay? A dazzling array of galleries, including Gloria Gallery, Diachroniki and Tehnis Dromena, play host to a wide variety of different styles and local creatives.
Getting hungry? Either head back to Amyth of Nicosia for a delicious feast or ask our team for their favourite culinary gems in the city.
1:00pm - Siesta
Embedded in Cypriot daily life is the tradition of the siesta. Amyth of Nicosia invites the ultimate nap with rooms.
3:00pm - Traditional Hammam
When you wake up, why not invigorate for the balmy city night ahead with a traditional hammam experience? In the heart of Nicosia’s Old Town lies the beautifully restored Hamam Omeriye. Dating back to the 1570s, these incredible Turkish baths include an elegant dome, marble bench and carved troughs funnelling water from traditional fountains. Deep body cleansing, hot and cold rinses, and a traditional Ottoman massage with foam that has been passed down through generations combine to leave you feeling refreshed, cleansed and energised.
6:00pm - Dusk and Dinner
As the sun sets over the city’s ancient Venetian walls, Byzantine churches and soaring spinarets, Amyth of Nicosia offers a chic, chilled vantage point to soak up the golden-hued magic. Let us bring you hand-crafted cocktails to savour on your terrace, or discover local drinks and creative flair at our in-the-know garden terrace bar…
Replete with newfound knowledge, head to our home-from-home style Amyth Estia to share tales of your day alongside good food and fine wines. Channelling the warmth and abundance of a traditional Cypriot kitchen, Estia – meaning ‘hearth’ in Greek – is the place to feast on authentic Greek and Mediterranean flavours infused with contemporary creativity.