Why go
- Capital of the Republic of Cyprus.
- Served by Geçitkale Airbase (GEC).
History
Nicosia, also known as Lefkosia or Lefkoşa, is the capital of Cyprus. It is the southeasternmost capital city among European Union member states. Its northern part is the de facto capital of Northern Cyprus.
Where to stay
Gerasimou Markora 4, Street, Nicosia 1075, Cyprus · lebouquetluxurysuites.com
15, Stasinou Avenue,1060, Stasinou 15, Nicosia 1060, Cyprus · maphotel.com.cy
Mahmut Paşa Sk 1, Lefkoşa 0000 · djumba.com
Kanari, Nicosia 2368, Cyprus · hypnosbh.com
Πύθωνος 11, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus · madama.com.cy
Evagorou 25A, Nicosia 1066, Cyprus · cparkresidence.com
Aeschylus 5, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus · thesendal.com
Mehmet Akif Cd 118, Ortaköy 99010 · alyarooms.com
Katsoni, Nicosia 1082, Cyprus · baztower.com
Konstantinou Palaiologou 23, Nicosia 1015, Cyprus · gate22hotel.com
Angelou Vlachou 1, Strovolos 2000, Cyprus · datacom-house.org.es
Sivrihisar Sk, Ortaköy 2681 · hotelsun.com
Γιάννη Τσατταλα 12, Nicosia 2036, Cyprus · allegragspsportcenter.com
Resadiye St 143, Lefkoşa 99010 · cypriotswallowboutiquehotel.com
Dereboyu Street, Ortakoy · grand-pasha-lefkosa.hotelrunner.com
Aladağ Sk No 43, Lefkoşa 99010 · skyroofhotel.com
Eleftherias Square, Pasikratous 15, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus · centrumhotelcyprus.com
Florinis 8, Nicosia 1065, Cyprus · cleopatrahotel.com.cy
Rigenis 94, Nicosia 1010, Cyprus · all.accor.com
Patriarchou Grigoriou 29, Street 1016, Cyprus · amythhotels.com
19, Diagoras Str Aglantzia Nicosia, 2123, Cyprus · denishotelcy.com
Eleonon 221, Strovolos 2048, Cyprus · nicosia-apartments.com
6BC 1101-1101, Nicosia 1101, Cyprus · altiushotel.com
Gazeteci Kemal Aşık Caddesi 9, Lefkoşa 99010 · cityroyalhotelcasino.com
Achaion 1, Egkomi 2413, Cyprus · hilton.com
Arch. Makarios III Ave 98, Nicosia 1077, Cyprus · marriott.com
25th Martiou 11, Nicosia 1087, Cyprus · almondbusinesshotel.com
13 CY 1070 IOANNIS CLERIDES 13, Nicosia 1070, Cyprus · eclectichotelcy.com
Bedrettin Demirel Cd, Lefkoşa 99010 · merithotels.com
68, Ay. Omoloyites Ave Nicosia, 1080, Cyprus · booking.com
Petraki Giallourou 10, Street 1077, Cyprus · semelihotel.com.cy
Girne Cd 37, Lefkoşa 99010 · booking.com
G. Markides 2 corner, Georgiou Griva Digeni, Nicosia 1066, Cyprus · phaedrusliving.com
Ayyıldız Mahallesi, Marmara Sokak, No:33, North Nicosia, Cyprus, 3344, Northern
Στοά 2, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
Mecidiye Sk 24, Lefkoşa 9010
Dimofontos 35, Nicosia 1075, Cyprus
Surlariçi, Atatürk Meydanı, Mahmut Paşa Sokak No:73A, Nicosia
Indoor
Indoor
Samou 10, Nicosia 1086, Cyprus
Erechthiou 35, Aglantzia 2121, Cyprus
Indoor
no13, Toros Sk, Nicosia 2200
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Restaurants & places to go
Japanese, Restaurant · Easy Japanese Dining with high quality healthy food. Our menu offers a variety of fresh Sushi, Sashimi and Maki, complemented by… · akakiko.com.cy
Greek, Restaurant · The heart of Greek cuisine beats at ’To Elliniko Ouzomezedopoleio’, a brand new restaurant which combines exquisite flavours made with the… · hilton.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · facebook.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 12 Diagorou, Nicosia · fridays.com.cy
Ceramics, Clay, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00 Features: reservation required · 66b Λεωφόρος Λάρνακος, Nicosia, 1046
Cafe · Το καλύτερο gaming net cafe της Λευκωσίας! Τα τελευταία games, γρήγορο internet, φιλικό προσωπικό, άνετο περιβάλλον! · 2-4 Λεωφόρος Αρχιεπισκόπου… · facebook.com
Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-15:00; 18:00-22:30; Su Off · 3 Γραβιάς, Στρόβολος, 2023 · konakai.com.cy
Syrian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: delivery · 17 Vasilissis Amalias, Λευκωσία, 1101 · syrianclubcy.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 7 Νίκου Κρανιδιώτη, Έγκωμη, 2411 · papajohns.com.cy
Fish, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-15:00, 18:30-22:00; Su 11:00-16:00, 18:30-22:00 Features: step-free access · 4 Keramikou, Strovolos · familynest.com.cy
Regional, Kebab, Greek, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-15:30,18:00-23:30; Su 12:00-15:00,18:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating,… · mageirontexni.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:30-23:30 · Constantinou Palaiologou, Nicosia · dapaolorestaurant.com
Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Salad, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00, Sa 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · frajolini.com
Barbecue, Steak House, Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 19:00-01:00 · 8 Şehit Hüseyin Paşa Sokak · meyhanecirestaurant.com
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30; Sa 10:30-15:30 · 3E Themistokli Dervi, 1066 · silverpot.com.cy
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: 7:00 - 22:00 · 52a Likavitou Avenue, Engomi · facebook.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 28th October Avenue, Engomi
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 94 Agiou Georgiou Avenue, Lakatamia · mcdonalds.com.cy
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-23:00 · 30 Atatürk Caddesi
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, halal
Mediterranean, Grill, Local, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 98 Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ', 2321 · apantisi.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:30-19:30; Tu-Sa 09:30-19:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · gronqr.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-22:00 · 145z Λεωφόρος Στροβόλου
Hamburger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-03:00 Features: outdoor seating
Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 09:30-15:30 · 5/1 Themistokli Dervi, Nicosia, 1066
Local, Burger, Pita, Sandwich, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:45-24:00; Su Off · 32 Dimitri Stavrou Avenue, Latsia, 2224
Cake, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:00-13:00, 16:30-20:30
Grill, Regional, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 62 Akropoleos Avenue, Strovolos, 2012 · facebook.com
Dessert, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-00:00 · Ονασαγόρου, Λευκωσία, 1011
Bagel, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-22:00
Bulgarian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Agiou Andreou, Nicosia, 1037
Armenian Cypriot, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · Σαν Σουσί, Στρόβολος, 2003 · armenaki.com
Organic Food, Healthy Food, Prescheduled Events, Event Hall, Party Hall, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 10A Λεωφόρος Κυριάκου Μάτση, Λευκωσία, 1082
African, Restaurant · African restaurant · 67-69 Αισχύλου, Λευκωσία, 1011
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-19:30 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air conditioning · 1 Panepistimiou, Aglantzia, 2109
Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery
Souvlaki, Meat, Fast Food · Features: vegan options · Αθηνών, Strovolos
Fish And Chips, Burger, Fast Food · Fish And Chips/Burger fast food
European, Restaurant · European restaurant
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · 155 Λεωφόρος Λάρνακος, Δήμος Λευκωσίας, 1048
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
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Airports
Ercan International Airport (ECN) 14 km to the centre
Tymbou (Kirklar), 02, CY — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Pegasus Airlines, Atlasjet, Turkish Airlines, Maldivian Air Taxi) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Istanbul, Adana, Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Pegasus Airlines PC (737-800) · 7 routes: Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Gaziantep, Hatay, Istanbul, Izmir
- Atlasjet KK (A320) · 3 routes: Adana, Istanbul, Izmir
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-800, A320, A321) · 3 routes: Ankara, Istanbul, Istanbul
- Maldivian Air Taxi 8Q (A320) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Mammari Aerial Firefighting Base 13 km to the centre
Mammari, 02, CY
(Duplicate)Аэропорт İlker Karter 14 km to the centre
Кирения, 01, CY
Getting there by ferry
Kyrenia Port
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Geçitkale Airbase (GEC); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ECN has direct flights to 8 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Istanbul, Adana, Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Kyrenia Port, 19 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lefkosia (Nicosia), Cyprus. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.