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Hand-picked hotel shortlists for 21 places, by hotel class and guest rating, each linking to the hotels' own pages.

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Cyprus packs several distinct bases into one island, so the right choice depends on what you want from the trip. Paphos and Limassol lead on 5-star hotels, with 15 and 13 respectively, while Ayia Napa matches Paphos at 15 and Protaras adds 8. For a gentler pace, Pissouri, Polis and Larnaca keep hotel numbers modest but cover everyday comforts. Inland, Nicosia offers 6 five-star addresses, with Paralimni, Pegeia and Kakopetria filling out the eastern and rural options.

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3-star or 4- and 5-star: which to choose

Across Cyprus, 3-star hotels suit travellers who want a simple, well-placed base and plan to spend most of the day out. The 4- and 5-star tier is where the range widens: Paphos and Ayia Napa each count 15 five-star hotels, Limassol 13 and Protaras 8, so choice is greatest along the coast. Nicosia adds 6 five-star addresses for a city stay, while Kakopetria, Pyla, Chlorakas, Perivolia, Meneou, Sotira and Argaka have no five-star hotels at all, making them the places to look at if the upper tier is not your priority.

Hotel guides by place

Argaka

Ayia Napa

Chlorakas

Cyprus

Kakopetria

Kissonerga

Kiti

Larnaca

Limassol

Meneou

Nicosia

Paphos

Paralimni

Pegeia

Perivolia

Pissouri

Polis

Protaras

Pyla

Sotira

Voroklini

Questions, answered

Which places have the most 5-star hotels in Cyprus?

Paphos and Ayia Napa lead with 15 five-star hotels each, followed by Limassol with 13, Protaras with 8, Nicosia with 6, and Pegeia with 6. Paralimni has 5, and Larnaca 4.

Where should first-time visitors stay?

Coastal resorts concentrate the widest choice: Paphos has 45 hotels and 15 five-star, Ayia Napa 45 and 15, Limassol 43 and 13, Protaras 38 and 8. Each pairs a seafront setting with a broad mix of hotel classes.

Which places are best for families?

Pissouri stands out with 9 family-oriented hotels, alongside Kakopetria with 12, Chlorakas with 9 and Meneou with 7. Pyla, Argaka, Polis and Ayia Napa add 6, 6, 5 and 5 respectively.

Where can I stay with a car and parking?

Sotira offers the most parking, in 22 of its 29 hotels, followed by Argaka with 19, Kakopetria with 18, Pyla with 17 and Kissonerga with 16. Voroklini has 15 and Polis and Pegeia 12 each.

Which places have mainly 3-star and 4-star hotels rather than 5-star?

Kakopetria, Pyla, Chlorakas, Perivolia, Meneou, Sotira and Argaka list no five-star hotels. Kiti and Meneou focus on 4-star hotels, and Perivolia on 3-star hotels alone.

Is it worth staying inland instead of on the coast?

Nicosia, inland, has 30 hotels including 6 five-star, and puts central Nicosia and central Cyprus within reach. Kakopetria combines 18 hotels with parking and 12 family-friendly options for a mountain base.

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