larnaca is the oldest living city of cyprus and was originally known as kition, or kittium. legend has it that the first settlement at the spot was founded by noah' s grandson khittim. the kition city kingdom was established by the mycenean greeks in the 13th century bc, when it enjoyed the dual position of a rich port and a major centre of the copper trade. remains of that period (excavated in recent years) can be seen in its cyclopean walls and a complex of mycenean temples. the very well preserved fortified port and shipyards are of a later period. larnaca is the birthplace of the stoic philosopher zenon who taught in athens in the 4th century bc. the byzantine period of larnaca is of great importance. it left many interesting monuments, among them the 9th century ad basilica of saint lazarus. the town regained its standing during ottoman rule when it became the diplomatic and commercial centre of cyprus. it was here that the british landed in 1878 to begin their rule of the island, which ended in 1960.

standing directly on the sandy beach of the larnaca bay, the lordos beach hotel is one of the leading 4-star hotels in cyprus. set in its own gardens, this 4-star hotel boasts a comfortable and stylish environment with professional service from caring staff. each guest room has been luxuriously decorated in natural pastel tones and offers every modern facility you could desire. enjoy the friendly atmosphere and tasty dishes in our cosy lounge bar and the atlantis restaurant. the lordos beach hotel combines first class accommodation and excellent service with a wide variety of entertainment, complimented by a large range of leisure facilities and water sports. the central location means guests have easy access to both the city centre and the larnaca international airport.

the hotel is located directly on the best beach of the area in the middle of larnaka bay. this famous hotel has undergone extensive renovations recently and it now features five-star facilities including 5 restaurants and 5 bars. its ideal location 14 km from larnaka intl airport and 6 km from larnaka bustling city centre make it a perfect base for exploring the island. the hotel has large tropical gardens and a chapel for dream weddings. palm beach offers superb cuisine and fine service.

the hotel is directly opposite the beach, where there are many opportunities for water sports. the hotel is 50 metres from shops, restaurants, and bars, 100 metres from the yacht marina and 600 metres from larnaka fortress.

achilleos hotel apartments is a modern, comfortable complex ideally located in the heart of larnaca, right in the shopping, business and entertainment centre, without the side effects of traffic. just 50 metres away from "phinikoudes", the town's famous tree-lined seafront, and just 10 minutes from the airport, this is the ideal place for business and pleasure. the hotel is run under the owner's supervision and our friendly, hospitable staff will go to great lengths to make you feel at home

the hotel is situated in tourist area of larnaca, approximately 10 minutes by car from the center of town and 20 minutes by car from larnaca international airport. the hotel has restaurant “phanari”, restaurant and bar near the swimming pool “aphrodite”, cocktail-bar “dionissos”. conference room for 50 persons. lobby with tv set, laundry. service in the rooms. swimming pool of half-olympic length, health club, sauna, tennis and volley-ball courts, table tennis.

taverns, restaurants, bars and shops are very close to the hotel. the hotel is situated a 15-minute walk from the old town’s shopping centre.

it takes only 15 minutes to walk to palm tree promenade and mackenzie beach is 200 metres away, giving visitors plenty of options for day and night-time entertainment. larco hotel is just 3 km from the international airport.

from its dazzling location at the hub of larnaca nightlife and opposite the sea, this hotel is the epitome of cypriot chic. as one of the few designer hotels in cyprus, whether you want to relax or explore, les palmiers aims to satisfy your every need. luxury, quality and attention to detail are combined harmoniously in the modern, diachronic and beautifully decorated spaces of the hotel. the hotel aims to combine the services of modern city life with the simplicity and hospitality of a traditional cypriot village. there is easy access to banks, the post office and museums, as well as the famous phinikoudes beach.

boronia hotel apts, is situated just 15 minutes by car from the airport and 5 minutes by car from the port of larnaca. it is a family run establishment, 120 meters from the beach in the middle of larnaca’s most prominent area, offering the visitor an ideal setting for relaxation and enjoyment. enjoy the friendly and cozy family atmoshere and tasty local and international dishes in our decorated cypriot village style restaurant tavern. our reception can advice and arrange excursions, cruises, rebooking of your flights etc. boronia with its 21 one bedroom apartments offer the visitor the warmest welcome under the sun and family cypriot hospitality at its best.

situated just 100 metres from the famous larnaca seafront (phinikoudes beach) yet in the heart of larnaca town centre, this hotel is ideally placed for a relaxing stay. livadhiotis city hotel is all you need for a comfortable, friendly and reasonably priced stay in larnaca. feel at home away from home. you do not have to stroll far to stumble upon one of the many great bars and restaurants close to the hotel. the surrounding area is steeped in history with the historical saint lazarus church directly opposite the hotel, while the pierides museum, the larnaca marina, the medieval castle, and the larnaca archaeological museum are within short walking distance of the hotel.

the hotel is located in larnaca bay, 200 metres from the beach, close to great bars and restaurants and 5 minutes drive from the town center of larnanca. lucky hotel apartments is a lovely complex in the heart of larnaca's tourist area. they are beautifully designed and furnished with bathrooms, kitchenette, living/dining room, all common facilities and all with private balconies. the hotel includes a swimming pool with paddle pool for the children, an outdoor cocktail-bar and is surrounded by lovely gardens. there is also free wi-fi internet access for guests.

our enviable location provides our guests with a wide range of amenities close by to help make your perfect holiday. just a 5 minutes walk will find you on the larnaca bay tourist road with it's wide range of pubs, bars, restaurants and shops. fortunately there is a quiet residential area between michael's beach and the tourist area so we're not disturbed by the entertainment venues. there's a modern 10-pin bowling alley nearby, quad-biking in the countryside, horse & pony riding and plenty of places to rent bicycles if you fancy some exercise while taking in some of the local scenery. a short bus ride or drive in a rental car will take you to the island's largest themed water park or the historic and cosmopolitan centre or larnaca town. traditional cyprus you can get a taste of traditional cyprus, quite literally, by visiting one of the nearby cypriot tavernas but you can also head up into the mountain villages either on an organised excursion or by yourself in a rental car. you'll discover unspoilt villages, breath-taking views and scenery, wineries and traditional cypriot arts and crafts. due to our location we are fortunate to have all parts of the island accessible for single day trips either by car or organised excursion. ayia napa and protaras are less than half an hours drive away. limassol and the capital, nicosia, are less than an hour away and paphos is just an hour and a half's drive.

just a short distance from mackenzie beach and 5 minutes’ drive from larnaca airport, these apartments provide a relaxed and friendly environment, with an outdoor swimming pool. pasianna hotel apartments are family-run, which adds to the relaxed atmosphere. each of the apartments is cosy and fully equipped for your self-catering needs. if you can’t be without your laptop, you can take full advantage of free wireless internet access here. the hotel also provides weekly entertainment, such as barbecue nights. you can walk to the centre of larnaca in just 15 minutes, where there are many shops, taverns and restaurants. you can also rent a bike or a car from pasianna hotel apartments and create your own holiday adventures. pasianna hotel can provide you with any information you need about mini cruises and day trips.