Things to do
Walking guides for the old town on your doorstep, plus day trips that fit around a treatment schedule or a lazy week.
Walled city walking guides
The historic centre is within walking distance of your apartment. We wrote 2 in-depth guides — 20 stops in all, each with photos and practical tips.
10 Best Things to See in North Nicosia
Things to see in North Nicosia: Selimiye Mosque, Büyük Han, Kyrenia Gate, Bandabuliya and more — 10 historic stops you can explore on foot in the walled city.
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10 More Things to See in North Nicosia
More things to see in North Nicosia: Haydarpasha Mosque, Kumarcılar Han, Büyük Hamam, the Arabahmet quarter and more hidden corners of the walled city.
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Day trips further afield
Kyrenia (Girne) — 25 min
Horseshoe harbour, a crusader castle, and fish restaurants on the water.
Bellapais Abbey — 35 min
Gothic abbey ruins in the hills, with the village Lawrence Durrell wrote about.
Salamis Ruins — 50 min
A Roman city by the sea: gymnasium columns, mosaics and an amphitheatre.
Karpaz Peninsula — day trip
Wild donkeys, empty golden beaches, and the monastery at the island's tip.
Stay within walking distance of every stop
Our six apartment types sit at three locations in the centre of Nicosia — the walled city is a short walk away.
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