New Helvetia Historic Hotel

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New Helvetia Historic Hotel
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5

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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vikas
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “The hotel owner and staff (Umesh) made our stay memorable. Excellent in every sense, great location.”
  • Lilian
    Cyprus Cyprus
    “Very friendly staff who were also very helpful. We appreciated the fact that we were upgraded - our suite was great! The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of products.”
  • Shauna
    United States United States
    “Our family enjoyed every aspect of our stay at the New Helvetia. We did not realize until we arrived how unique the hotel is. The rich history is showcased in it's social areas that include a full bar, dining area, sitting area and gorgeous...”
  • Ba
    Italy Italy
    “Room was modern, very large and comfortable, with a tiny balcony over the forest Overall atmosphere is awesome: building and common areas on the ground floor come directly from Gatsby period! I really felt like a 30's actress during the breakfast...”
  • 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.”
  • Maria
    Cyprus Cyprus
    “Had character. Breakfast was good. There is a nice veranda serving coffees and drinks throughout the day.”
  • Bryan
    Cyprus Cyprus
    “Very comfortable studio in the Annex, complete with fridge and twin-hotplate. Great views of the forests from the balcony. Very quiet when we were there because no other studios were occupied.”
  • 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...”
  • Elena
    Cyprus Cyprus
    “The hotel is absolutely beautiful. We will definitely visit this place again. It was peaceful and quiet, a perfect spot to relax. The breakfasts were excellent, and the staff were kind and attentive. Everything felt welcoming and cozy — it truly...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Verandah
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic

House rules

New Helvetia Historic Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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