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 Center 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 centerpiece 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 private 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 22 mi from the property while, Larnaca International Airport is 64 mi from the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Yogev
Israel“Beautiful place, great staff, rooms are new, very clean” - Dorit Israel“A lovely hotel nestled in a very pleasant and charming forest. The shower is new, and the room is delightful, comfortable, luxurious, and cozy”
- Vikas
United Arab Emirates“The hotel owner and staff (Umesh) made our stay memorable. Excellent in every sense, great location.” - Lilian
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“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“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...” - Carolyn
Australia“The hotel is on the edge of Pano Platres and has incredible views. It is an old hotel but the rooms have been recently renovated and thus were very clean and comfortable.” - Dorothy 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“Very cozy place in the mountains. Everyone is nice and the rooms are great.” - Maria Cyprus“Had character. Breakfast was good. There is a nice veranda serving coffees and drinks throughout the day.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Verandah
- CuisineLocal • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
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.
