Old Town Paphos Travel Guide
Paphos
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.
Things to do
Paphos: The Yellow Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Swim & Snorkel
Paphos: Blue Lagoon, Aphrodite's Baths & Sea Caves Day Trip
From Ayia Napa/Protaras/Larnaca: Paphos and Kourion Day Trip
Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting
Paphos: Troodos, Omodos & Kykkos Monastery Full-Day Tour
Paphos: Avakas Gorge & Turtle Bay Jeep Tour with Donkey Farm
Top hotels in Old Town Paphos
Kentrikon 1924 Boutique Hotel Old Town
Very good
Reviewed on 28 Apr 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
Elysium
Fabulous hotel, however location needs to be reviewed if you want to be near harbour.
Reviewed on 1 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
Almyra
The hotel is at an excellant location. It was clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful. We were really impressed with the hospitality and kindness of Eleni & Marcos. They were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely recommend the hotel.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Artemis Cynthia Complex
The hotel was actually a 3 start hotel, so nothing fancy. The rooms was clean, but I was really put off by the weird smell in the room. The toilets were below average.
Reviewed on 3 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, Tombs of the Kings and Kings Avenue Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
