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Limassol Travel Guide: Where to Stay and What to Do

Pace: balanced Vibrant Coastal Historic Modern
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Busiest
Jun-Aug

Updated September 2026

Limassol

About Limassol

Limassol pairs a lively waterfront with a medieval old town on Cyprus’s southern coast, between Paphos and Larnaca.

The city combines a promenade and marina with narrow Old Town lanes, harbor views, and a relaxed Mediterranean rhythm.

Limassol Old Town & Castle anchors the historic center, while Kourion Ancient Site and Kolossi Castle reach into the surrounding countryside; a Cyprus wine route heads toward the Troodos foothills. June through August brings the main beach season, and three to seven days gives time for coastal walks, meze, halloumi, and the city’s late-night dining scene.

Where to stay

Hotels in Limassol

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Places to stay in Limassol

Best for

Ranked by verified guest score, then stars. Based on 186 of 240 hotels with verified data.

Best for families

Family rooms listed · 36 hotels qualify

  1. Four Seasons Hotel9.5/10 · 921 reviews · 5-star
  2. AMARA - Sea Your Only View9.5/10 · 856 reviews · 5-star
  3. Alinea Lano Old Town Center9.5/10 · 94 reviews · 4-star
  4. Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol9.4/10 · 816 reviews · 5-star
  5. Alinea Primo Historic Center9.4/10 · 214 reviews · 4-star

Best for drivers

Free parking · 41 hotels qualify

  1. Billis Beach Apartment9.7/10 · 190 reviews · 4-star
  2. Athena Holiday Homes9.5/10 · 68 reviews · 4-star
  3. Le Vert Suites Platres9.4/10 · 109 reviews · 4-star
  4. Niki's House9.4/10 · 214 reviews · 3-star
  5. Heart Hotel9.3/10 · 287 reviews · 5-star

Best for a pool

Swimming pool listed · 35 hotels qualify

  1. White City Limassol9.4/10 · 110 reviews
  2. Alasia Boutique Hotel9.3/10 · 346 reviews
  3. Parklane a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Limassol9.2/10 · 819 reviews · 5-star
  4. Alinea Suites Limassol Center9.2/10 · 333 reviews · 4-star
  5. Alinea Market Agora Square9.2/10 · 75 reviews · 4-star

Limassol at a glance

Check-in / check-out
4:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Free parking
114 of 126 hotels (90%)
Pool
66 of 186 hotels
Climate
Mediterranean
Languages
Greek, English and Russian
Local currency
EUR (EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Limassol Marina
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional, 5-10% for good service.

History, culture and food in Limassol

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 80 · Very good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Souvlaki Halloumi Kleftiko Meze

Hotel facts in Limassol

Based on 186 of 240 hotels with verified data.

Hotels that listHotelsShare
Free parkingof hotels with verified parking114 of 12690%
Swimming pool66 of 18635%
24-hour front desk39 of 18621%
Facilities for disabled guests25 of 18613%
Family rooms42 of 18623%
Breakfast availablefree or paid depends on the rate2 of 1861%
Kitchen or kitchenette27 of 18615%
Airport shuttle0 free62 of 18633%

Pools and room sizes by star rating

StarsPoolStandard room
3-star11 of 5922 m²usually 20 m²–23 m² · 8 hotels
4-star40 of 9825 m²usually 22 m²–30 m² · 14 hotels
5-star11 of 1238 m²usually 31 m²–47 m² · 9 hotels

When to visit Limassol

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: September Busiest: Jun-Aug
  1. Jan
    14

    Mild, cool, some rain

  2. Feb
    17

    Mild, cool, some rain

  3. Mar
    35

    Limassol Marathon

  4. Apr
    44

    Warm, sunny, ideal

  5. May
    63

    Beach weather (sea 20°C)

  6. Jun
    54

    Beach weather (sea 23°C)

  7. Jul
    25

    Often avoided: extreme heat

  8. Aug
    30

    Often avoided: extreme heat

  9. Sep
    73

    Limassol Wine Festival

  10. Oct
    56

    Beach weather (sea 25°C)

  11. Nov
    34

    Mild, some rain

  12. Dec
    20

    Mild, cool, some rain

Things to do in Limassol

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

1 place

Visit Kourion Ancient Site

Episkopi 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

1 place

Wander Limassol Old Town & Castle

Old Town 3 hours

Indoors Good for children

Best in the evening

2 places

Explore Limassol Marina

Limassol Marina 2.5 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Walk the Limassol Promenade

City Center 1.5 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Any time of day

3 places

Embark on a Cyprus Wine Route

Troodos Foothills 6 hours

Indoors

Splash at Fasouri Watermania

Fasouri 5 hours

Outdoors Good for children
Things to book

Tours and activities in Limassol

Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.

Before you go to Limassol

Our own ratings and notes on eating out, signature experiences, who the city suits and planning ahead.

Eating out

Souvlaki 95 · Outstanding
Halloumi 87 · Outstanding
Kleftiko 78 · Very good
Meze 70 · Good

Signature experiences

Explore Limassol Marina 95 · Outstanding
Wander Limassol Old Town & Castle 91 · Outstanding
Visit Kourion Ancient Site 87 · Outstanding
Discover Kolossi Castle 83 · Very good
Walk The Limassol Promenade 78 · Very good
Embark On A Cyprus Wine Route 74 · Good
Splash At Fasouri Watermania 70 · Good

Who it suits

Couples 95 · Outstanding
Families 87 · Outstanding
Friends 78 · Very good
Digital Nomads 70 · Good

Planning tips

Consider renting a car to explore beyond the city center. 95 · Outstanding
Try a traditional Cypriot meze for a diverse culinary experience. 83 · Very good
Stay hydrated, especially during the hot summer months. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Near Limassol

Straight-line distance from the centre of Limassol.

Frequently asked questions about Limassol

How many places to stay are there in Limassol?

There are 240+ hotels, apartments and other places to stay in Limassol. They include 37 hotels and 160+ apartments.

When is the peak season in Limassol?

The peak season in Limassol is Jun-Aug.

Which area is a good base in Limassol?

The travel guide suggests staying in Limassol Marina when visiting Limassol.

Are there tours and activities in Limassol?

Yes, 45 tours and activities are listed in Limassol.

How many hotels in Limassol have free parking?

114 of the 126 hotels in Limassol with verified parking details list free parking (90%). 8 charge for parking.

What is the usual check-in time at hotels in Limassol?

4:00 PM at 74 of the 180 hotels with a verified check-in time. The next most common time is 2:00 PM (51 hotels).

What time is check-out at hotels in Limassol?

11:00 AM at 114 of 178 hotels with a verified check-out time; 12:00 PM at 58.

How many hotels in Limassol have a pool?

66 of 186 hotels with verified data list a swimming pool.