About this property

Hosted in an 1929 stone building, New Helvetia Historic Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Cyprus, ran by the 4th generation of owners and offers free WiFi, and on-site fitness facilities. It is located in Pano Platres, at the foot of the Troodos Mountains. Platres Athletic Centre can be reached within a 5-minute drive. Trooditissa Monastery is a 10-minute drive away. A 250-year-old pine tree growing through the roof is the centrepiece of the lobby, which also features an ancient brick fireplace. Guests can relax in the TV corner while enjoying a drink from the lounge bar. Certified Cypriot breakfast is served in the morning. The rooms of the vintage-style New Helvetia Historic Hotel have en suite bathrooms, and are equipped with radio and satellite TV. All rooms have a balcony looking out onto the pine trees. The several outdoor activities of the Troodos Ski Resort can be easily reached by car. Free private parking is available at the New Helvetia Historic Hotel. Limassol is 36 km from the property while, Larnaca International Airport is 103 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dorothy
    Israel Israel
    We liked absolutely every thing about this hotel. Very unique. Such wonderful in every detail. We sat out on the verandah sipping our drinks and soaked up the pine smelling surroundings. Pity we are only here for one night. Next time longer. I...
  • Sara
    France France
    Very cozy place in the mountains. Everyone is nice and the rooms are great.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely loved our stay at the New Helvetia Hotel! The building is full of character and charm, with a rich history that the friendly staff and owner were more than happy to share. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful throughout our visit. The...
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This hotel has so much history attached it’s really interesting. The location is great and the new renovations have updated the hotel without loosing any of its charm. We loved our stay here
  • Elena
    Cyprus Cyprus
    The location, the building, the view, the staff - everything was perfect. The pine trees all around, the mountains, the historical building, the nightingales singing - it was a magical experience. There is a couple of fireplaces in the common...
  • Nicole
    Cyprus Cyprus
    A historic, family-owned gem surrounded by nature! Here, you’ll experience true Cypriot hospitality combined with a breath of fresh mountain air. The hotel is beautiful and full of character, with comfortable rooms, brand new bathrooms, and a...
  • Svetlana
    Cyprus Cyprus
    We liked everything! The hotel contains the real old europe atmosphere. And is situated among the pine trees which you can see right out your balcony. The shower room is modern and clean. There are tea set and coffee set in the room.
  • Tatiana
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Excellent hotel! The spirit of antiquity in the design and at the same time ideal new plumbing. Nice host, very cozy lobby, restaurant and terrace. Lots of interesting details, old photos and things that you want to look at. You could feel...
  • Iosifina
    Cyprus Cyprus
    The restaurant and balcony in the back are my favourite things about this hotel. Also the rooms were recently renovated and super clean! It's also a big bonus that every room had a balcony, no matter which category you book.
  • Gabi
    Israel Israel
    Sin lugar a dudas la ubicacion es increible. Rodeado de naturaleza y aire puro. un edificio de casi 100 anios conservado y cuidado hasta el detalle. Impecablemente limpio. El encargado nos atendio con esmero y nos dedico todo su tiempo para...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Verandah
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic

House rules

New Helvetia Historic Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property serves traditional Cypriot breakfast certified by the Cypriot Tourism Organisation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.