Old Town Paphos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Paphos
Popular places to visit
Byzantine Museum
The eighth-century icon of Agia Marina on display in this intriguing museum is one of the oldest ever found in Cyprus.
Paphos Harbour
Visit the marina’s historic castle in the day and stay after the sun goes down to experience the lively restaurants and discotheques.
Tombs of the Kings
Delve into the intricate network of underground tunnels to see a majestic series of catacombs from more than 2,000 years ago.
Paphos Castle
Relish the panoramic view from atop a fort that dates back a millennium. It survived the rule of Byzantine, Ottoman and British empires.
Paphos Archaeological Park
Intricate Roman mosaics are the highlight among countless remnants from the various cultures that inhabited the area in the past few millennia.
House of Dionysos
Find out about the history of Paphos with a stop at House of Dionysos. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Activities
Paphos: Blue Lagoon, Aphrodite's Baths & Sea Caves Day Trip
Paphos: The Yellow Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Swim & Snorkel
From Ayia Napa/Protaras/Larnaca: Paphos and Kourion Day Trip
Premium Lounge at Paphos Airport (PFO)
Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting
Paphos: Sunset Cruise, Turtle Watching, & Unlimited Drinks
Our pick of the best Old Town Paphos Hotel Deals
Kentrikon 1924 Boutique Hotel Old Town
Travel light! It’s an old building with data it’s to the rooms. It’s quite a walk to the car park too
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Axiothea Hotel
The hotel is 5 minutes walk from the charming pathos old town with it's upmarket restaurants, souvenir and coffee shops. My room was 212 on the second floor served by a lift or stairs. The room overlooked the harbour, was well fitted with a comfortable double bed, en suite bathroom, aircon, plenty ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
King Evelthon Beach Hotel & Resort
This holiday was an extra one for us so we didn’t research much about the hotel/surrounding area. We also travelled out of season in April so A La Carte restaurants were closed and the outdoor pool was very cold! Our room was spacious, clean and easy to access on level 1. Took a while each day for ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Elysium
We loved every part of our stay at the Elysium. It’s a beautiful hotel. Everything from the room, the breakfast, dining options to the pools, spa and wonderfully helpful staff was just spot on. A fantastic hotel which I cannot recommend highly enough. 30 minutes before my departure, I realised I ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Aquamare Beach Hotel & Spa
Rooms were clean and spacious. Showers were nice and hot. Hot tub and gym facilities were nice. Staff was super helpful. Swimming pool was cold but clean. Would’ve been great if the pool was heated.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Elysia Park
The apartment is very tired. Furniture is flimsy, mattress is to soft, bed squeaks, cheap pillows. The wind whistles through the door. Black mould in bathroom. Towels are old. Lifts need serviced. Apartment needs painted. The water tap makes a banging noise every time you use the bathroom. Basically ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Paphos
Paphos City Center
Paphos City Center is a destination visitors seek out for its great bars, beautiful seaside views and luxurious spas. You might also want to check out attractions like Paphos Municipal Park or Byzantine Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Universal
Though Universal may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alykes Beach and Kings Avenue Mall.
Vasiliko
While Vasiliko isn't home to many top sights, Paphos Archaeological Museum and Tombs of the Kings are some notable places to visit nearby.
