Short Reviews On Resorts & Hotels In Nicosia, Cyprus

The capital of Cyprus is situated in the very heart of the island and is within easy reach of all surrounding towns. Nicosia is the only modern capital that is divided into two regions - the Green Line is a world-known spot separating the north run by Turkey from the south governed by Greece. Nicosia is favored with mild Mediterranean climate with soft cool winters and long, dry and hot summers refreshed by pleasant sea breezes. One of the oldest capitals in Europe (more than 1,000 year old), Nicosia is hidden behind huge thick fortifications keeping ancient towers, middle ages remains, narrow streets, old houses, and medieval churches. In midst of its historic atmosphere, however, come into view highly developed infrastructure and modernly looking buildings. This is what Nicosia mostly entrances with - the unique combination of venerable ruins and dynamic cosmopolitan appeal.

Being the capital of Cyprus, Nicosia hands on a platter all the contemporary facilities that a tourist would expect - splendid hotels, boutique resorts and excellent restaurants. One of the dazzling hotels in Nicosia is Hilton Hotel located in the central part of the town. The luxurious holiday retreat provides spacious tastefully decorated rooms with working area and modern, vocationally serviced amenities making Hilton one of the best places for an excellent business vacation or a family trip relaxation. Cleopatra Hotel Nicosia is another elegant location offering delicately decorated rooms, recreational amenities and a full range of professional services. A good 3-star hotel in Nicosia providing top-ranked facilities is Holiday Inn Nicosia. The sparking hotel is preferred by tourists visiting Nicosia for its fully equipped fitness center, sauna, massage room and exquisite restaurants serving Italian and Japanese meals.

Proving to be a real modern capital satisfying all its tourists' necessities, Nicosia has a great number of good value accommodation options. One of the inexpensive hotels in Nicosia is Averof Hotel located near the "National Theater". The lovely 2-star hotel offers rustic decorated rooms, comfortable lounge with a homely fireplace, free parking facilities and cordial and friendly staff. Another affordable place to stay in Nicosia is Crown Inn Hotel Nicosia made to provide a true home atmosphere. The budget hotel lies at only 15 minutes from the city center and is satisfying all types of modern tourists' demands - from business travelers to family visits. Centrum Hotel Nicosia is a reasonably priced hotel too, being perfectly located in the heart of Nicosia and welcoming guests in commodious rooms and elegant common parts providing guests maximum comfort.

The most remarkable holiday site in Nicosia is the Old City where visitors are given the chance to step back in time and get lost in its brilliant historic past. A well-spent day in Nicosia undoubtedly enlists a visit to the "Cyprus Archaeological Museum" exhibiting archaeological artifacts from the entire island, the "Byzantine Museum" holding the greatest collection of icons in Cyprus, "St. John's Cathedral" featuring the phenomenal carved wood iconostasis, and "St. Catherine's Church" eminent as the most elegant Gothic building in Cyprus. Hotels in Nicosia should not be left without a pleasant stroll along the 3-mile long "Old City Wall" dating back to the 16^th century and enveloping the whole of the bustling city.