Old Town Paphos
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
From Ayia Napa/Protaras/Larnaca: Paphos and Kourion Day Trip
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
Paphos - Troodos Mountains: To the highest peaks.
Top hotels in Old Town Paphos
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
"Stunning location, lovely Reception and balcony with view. Lovely pool, good gym. Lovely promenade and sea access. Nice room, slightly small. Misses a few key 5 * points - ordered a drink on arrival…once poured asked to pay as all inclusive check-in was 10 minutes later. Very strange. No pool towels ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Cali Resort & Spa by Louis Hotels
"Excellent service and felt really comfortable"
Reviewed on 9 May 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
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
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.
