The old town and the marina
The castle, old streets of cafés and tavernas, and the modern marina with its restaurants. Lively and walkable, by the sea.
Sources and further reading · The old town and the marina
Cyprus
Hotels in Limassol
Limassol is a seaside city strung along a long coast road. The old town and the marina are at one end, the beach hotels stretch east along the shore, and a seafront promenade links much of it. Decide between town life and a resort on the beach, then check how far the hotel is from the sea.
This guide helps you choose an area. Hotel prices and availability are checked when you search with dates and guests.
Get to know the area before choosing a hotel
Molos and the seafront
The seafront park and promenade beside the old town, for walks, cycling and sunsets. Central and close to the restaurants.
Sources and further reading · Molos and the seafrontThe tourist area
The long strip of beach hotels east of the centre, with restaurants and bars along the coast road. For a beach holiday with the town a bus ride away.
Sources and further reading · The tourist areaAmathus
The quieter coast further east, by the ancient site of Amathus, with large resorts on their own stretches of beach. For rest by the sea; the town is a drive away.
Sources and further reading · AmathusWhich area suits your trip
- Town life
- The old town and the marina, with restaurants and the seafront on foot.
- A beach holiday
- The tourist area east of the centre, or the resorts at Amathus.
- Families
- The resorts on the beach east of town, with pools and space. Check the board and the room.
- Couples
- The marina, or a quieter resort at Amathus.
Getting in from the airport
Larnaca (LCA) and Paphos (PFO)
Limassol has no airport of its own. Most flights land at Larnaca, some at Paphos; airport shuttle buses link both with Limassol, and taxis wait outside. Check which airport your flight uses and how far it is from your hotel.
Getting around the city
Buses run along the coast road between the old town and the hotel strip, and taxis are easy to find. The seafront promenade is good for walking and cycling. To explore the island — the Troodos mountains, Paphos, Larnaca — most visitors hire a car.
When to go
- Summer (June to September) is hot and dry, with the sea at its warmest, and the busiest season.
- Spring and autumn are warm and calmer, and the sea is often warm enough to swim from May to November.
- Winter is mild and quiet, with some rain — a season for walks, the old town and the mountains rather than the beach.
Before choosing your address
- Cyprus drives on the left. If you hire a car, check whether the hotel has parking.
- “Sea view” and “on the beach” are not the same. Check how far the hotel is from the sea and whether a road lies in between.
- Resorts often sell the same room with different boards — breakfast, half board or all inclusive. Read which one the rate includes.
Questions before you book
Where should I stay in Limassol?
In the old town or by the marina for town life on foot, or in the tourist area and at Amathus, to the east, for a beach holiday.
Which airport is closest to Limassol?
Limassol has no airport. Larnaca and Paphos both serve it, with shuttle buses and taxis; check which one your flight uses.
Is Limassol good for families?
Yes — the resorts east of town have beaches, pools and space. Check which board the rate includes and that the room suits everyone.
Do I need a car in Limassol?
Not for the town and the coast, where buses and taxis run. To explore the island a car helps; Cyprus drives on the left.
When is the best time to visit Limassol?
June to September for the beach; spring and autumn for warm days with fewer visitors.
Worth reading before you book
How to choose a hotel: what to check before you book
The right hotel is not the grandest on the list; it is the one that fits the days you planned. Five checks, in this order.
What you pay at the hotel: taxes, fees and the deposit
The booking closed at one price and the bill shows another. Usually that is not a mistake but a local tax.
How to read a flight before you book: times, stops, duration and the fare rules
Two flights at the same price can be very different trips. Everything that tells them apart is already on the result — it only has to be read in the right order.
