Best Hotels in Famagusta

For a trip that blends sun-soaked relaxation with profound history, look to the eastern coast of Cyprus. Famagusta’s main draw is its extraordinary walled city, a living museum where Venetian ramparts encircle the hauntingly beautiful Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, originally the Gothic Saint Nicholas Cathedral. Just beyond the old city walls, the golden sweep of Glapsides Beach offers a classic Mediterranean escape. The contrast is compelling: you can explore Othello’s Tower, immortalized by Shakespeare, in the morning and be lounging on a sunbed by the afternoon.

The walled city itself is the most atmospheric area to stay for history enthusiasts and couples, with its maze of narrow streets. For easy beach access and a wider range of amenities, the modern quarters just outside the walls or along the coast road are ideal. Famagusta suits culture seekers and beach lovers equally well, and its position makes it a good base for exploring the eastern peninsula. The city is served by Larnaca and Paphos international airports, each about an hour and a half's drive away.

Accommodation here is diverse, ranging from good-value apartments and guesthouses to modern, full-service hotels. You'll find a mix of family-friendly resorts near the beach and more intimate boutique-style stays in the old town. For example, the Arkin Colony Hotel in nearby Çatalköy provides a comfortable, apartment-style base popular with longer-stay visitors.