What are the best things to do in Nicosia?
Top picks in Nicosia include Cyprus Museum (Κυπριακό Μουσείο), Byzantine Museum, National Struggle Museum, Leventis Municipal Museum. See the full list and itinerary on this Nicosia travel guide.
Photo: PomposPompou · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Nicosia
Travel guide for Nicosia, Cyprus — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Nicosia is a stop in Cyprus, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 3 days. If time is short, prioritise Cyprus Museum (Κυπριακό Μουσείο), Byzantine Museum, National Struggle Museum instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 75–160 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Nicosia
1
Cyprus Museum (Κυπριακό Μουσείο)
2
Byzantine Museum
3
National Struggle Museum
4
Leventis Municipal Museum
5
Museum of the History of Cypriot Coinage
6
Ledra Observatory Museum
7
The Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum
8
Zena Palace Cinema
Plan your trip
Nicosia itinerary (3 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Cyprus Museum (Κυπριακό Μουσείο)
- Visit Byzantine Museum
- Visit National Struggle Museum
- Eat at Toronto Pizza
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Leventis Municipal Museum
- Visit Museum of the History of Cypriot Coinage
- Visit Ledra Observatory Museum
- Eat at Toronto Pizza Agioi Omologites
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit The Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum
- Visit Zena Palace Cinema
- Eat at Piatsa Gourounaki
Budget
Nicosia trip cost
Budget
USD 35–55
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 75–160
per person / day
Luxury
USD 185–305+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Nicosia, Cyprus. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Nicosia
Estimated total (USD)
$2,460
≈ $1,230 per person · $351 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $120/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Nicosia mid-range ground costs (budget 35–55 · mid 75–160 · luxury 185–305+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Toronto Pizza
The first local pizza chain created by a Cypriot returning from Canada. Now has over a dozen outlets, some of which have seating but some ar
Toronto Pizza Agioi Omologites
This one is the closest to the city centre.
- $
Piatsa Gourounaki
Greek restaurant with large servings specializing in meat dishes, but also has some vegetarian ones on the menu.
- $
Cookshop
Dishes from many European and Middle Eastern cuisines. Friendly but sometimes slow service. Reservation is recommended.
- $
Syrian Friendship Club
Syrian restaurant with fresh food and plentiful servings and as such good value for money.
- $
Toanamma
Greek and Cypriot cuisine; mainly different kinds of grilled meat.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Averof Hotel
A cheaper hotel in a very residential area. Rooms with A/C, TV, and some with balcony.
- $
Sky Hotel
Budget hotel. Rooms with A/C and TV. Friendly staff and big rooms, but some travellers report the rooms may be dirty.
- $
Asty Hotel
Rooms have private bathroom, cable TV, A/C. Free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, as well as common areas (sitting room, library,
- $
Delphi Hotel
Clean but basic hotel. Laundry service. Free Wi-Fi.
- $
Castelli Hotel
Rooms with A/C, TV, bathroom and what you would expect from a mid-range hotel room. Some rooms have a balcony. The hotel has a bar, the rest
Nightlife
- Pralina Café
- Babylon
- The Corner Pub
- Plato's Bar
- Vinocultura
- Moondogs
Museums & culture
- Cyprus Museum (Κυπριακό Μουσείο)
- Byzantine Museum
- National Struggle Museum
- Leventis Municipal Museum
- Museum of the History of Cypriot Coinage
- Ledra Observatory Museum
In pictures
Nicosia gallery
Photos: PomposPompou, Dr. Matthias Ripp, A.Savin, Berthold Werner, CAPTAIN RAJU — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Nicosia travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Nicosia?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Nicosia?
Plan at least 3 days in Nicosia for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Nicosia?
Popular stays in Nicosia include Averof Hotel, Sky Hotel, Asty Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Nicosia cost?
On the ground in Nicosia (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 35–55 per person per day, mid-range about 75–160, and luxury about 185–305+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Nicosia, Cyprus. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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