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 top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Paphos: Blue Lagoon, Aphrodite's Baths & Sea Caves Day Trip
Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting
Paphos: The Yellow Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Swim & Snorkel
Premium Lounge at Paphos Airport (PFO)
From Ayia Napa/Protaras/Larnaca: Paphos and Kourion Day Trip
Sunset Beach Walk with Rescue Dogs at the Edro III Shipwreck
Our pick of the best Old Town Paphos Hotel Deals
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
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
King Evelthon Beach Hotel & Resort
"All as expected, good place for families"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Elysia Park
"Nice clean spacious apartment overlooking the sea. Central location with 15 min walk to harbour & all amenities. Didn’t use the facilities but the pool, cafe etc looked very nice. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Elysium
"Absolutely amazing stay – we only wish we had longer! From the moment we arrived, everything was perfect. A special mention has to go to Fontana’s on front of house, who was absolutely amazing — so welcoming, helpful and a real credit to the property. The property itself is beautiful, with so much ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Aquamare Beach Hotel & Spa
"Food amazing, really large portions far too much to eat, but good problem to have. Bar staff and housekeepers particularly friendly. Pool was tranquil and not too many people. Breakfast great selection. Location is further away from town harbour than some but if you want convenience but also somewhere ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in 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 Byzantine Museum or Paphos Municipal Park 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 Paphos Harbour and Alykes Beach.
Vasiliko
While Vasiliko isn't home to many top sights, Byzantine Museum and Paphos Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.
