there's a no-frills dining area, plus a simple communal living space with couches and a flat-screen tv. on a mostly residential street, this down-to-earth hotel is 10 minutes by foot from finikoudes beach and the mediterranean sea. some rooms feature balconies, sea views and/or minifridges. private rooms add en suite bathrooms. family rooms sleep up to 4 people. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. straightforward, single-sex dorms with basic furnishings have flat-screen tvs and shared bathrooms. parking is complimentary. the church of saint lazarus, built in the 9th century, is a 6-minute walk away Larnaca International Airport 7 min
Larnaca Marina (17 min) Base for yacht cruises & diving excursions, with outdoor dining & views of a popular beach. Kastella Beach - Blue Flag (20 min) Compact beach popular with families, with warm, shallow water, a bar & lounge chair rentals. Hala Sultan Tekke (9 min) This historic lakefront mosque is an important Muslim pilgrimage site & is surrounded by a garden. Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (13 min) Small, private archaeology museum displaying regional artifacts including pottery, glassware & maps. Church of Saint Lazarus (6 min) Restored 9th-century Byzantine stone church in the town's center housing a gold-plated iconostasis. Larnaca Castle (6 min) 12th-century castle once used as a fort & prison, with a modest museum inside & sea views. Camel Park (21 min) Large family recreation park featuring animal rides, swings, games, a swimming pool & a 5D cinema. Larnaka District Archeological Museum (17 min) Intimate museum housing a modest collection of ancient artifacts, including pottery & sculpture. Kamares Aqueduct (7 min) This historic water bridge with 75 arches was built in 1750 & continued operating till 1939. Mackenzie Beach (28 min) This sandy beach features swimming & a promenade with palm trees, cafes, bars & eateries. Oroklini Lake (15 min) Finikoudes (12 min) Famous palm-lined beach with clean-water status & promenades, next to a town with full amenities. Larnaca Salt Lake (8 min) Series of salt lakes featuring flamingos & other water birds, plus the Hala Sultan Tekke shrine. Stavrovouni Monastery (40 min) Monumental hilltop monastery founded in the 4th century CE, home to several Christian relics. MS Zenobia Wreck (4 min) Submerged ferry capsized in 1980, now a destination for scuba divers of all levels. |