Paphos City Center

Paphos

Paphos
Byzantine Museum
Byzantine Museum featuring heritage architecture
Byzantine Museum showing street scenes
Paphos showing an administrative buidling

Set apart from the lower town and main tourist area, this historic old quarter offers a more laid-back vibe as well as several cultural attractions. 

Although it is just 2 miles (3 kilometers) from the main seafront tourist area, Paphos City Center or Ktima as it is known locally, feels a world away. Take a stroll around this charming and laid-back part of town to see elegant, colonial-era constructions and the modern commercial center of town, as well as historical and cultural attractions including a mosque, a Turkish bath and a couple of worthwhile small museums.

Ktima is the perfect antidote to travelers looking to escape the busier, livelier and more tourist-heavy district of Kato Paphos or Lower Paphos. Wander around the atmospheric lanes of the old Turkish Quarter or Moutallosas it is also known. Pause for a coffee in a café with a harbor view on Pafiasafroditis Street. See if you can spot the town’s mosque, which is also located in this neighborhood.

While you’re here, browse the edible goods on offer at the municipal market. The “agora” as the locals call it is where Paphos residents go to shop for groceries.

This part of town is also packed with historical and cultural attractions. Inspect the 15th-century frescoes depicting episodes from Jesus’s life at the Byzantine church of Agia Paraskevi. Consider stopping by the Paphos Archaeological Museum. Explore the exhibits displaying treasures uncovered from the local area, ranging from Neolithic times up to the medieval era.

For even more history, head for the Ethnographic Museum. The museum, occupying a historic old town house, is devoted to Cyprian life and culture through the ages. The Byzantine Museum, meanwhile, displays icons, most of which are from the 7th to 18th centuries.

With its many narrow lanes and its relatively small size, Paphos City Center is best explored on foot. If you don’t want to walk uphill to get here, ride a local bus from the harbor instead.


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Top hotels in Paphos City Center

Axiothea Hotel

Axiothea Hotel

2 out of 5
2 Andrea Ioannou Street, Paphos
The price is P6,399 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P6,399
P6,975 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paphos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (228 reviews)
Clean, friendly hotel
"I enjoyed staying at this hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful. I had my laundry done and they did an excellent job and it was finished very quickly. They do provide filtered water, as the sink water is not for drinking. This hotel is close to the old city, but not to beaches and the archaeological ..."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Axiothea Hotel
Casa Mespilea

Casa Mespilea

3 out of 5
3 Pygmalionos, Paphos, Paphos
The price is P6,399 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P6,399
P6,975 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Paphos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Casa Mespilea! All the staff were amazing—always welcoming and ready with a smile, which made us feel right at home. The location offered a lovely view of the Old Town, adding to the charm of our visit. The only minor issue was that the property was a bit tricky to find ..."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Casa Mespilea
Kentrikon 1924 Suites

Kentrikon 1924 Suites

2 out of 5
7 Galatias, Paphos, Paphos
The price is P6,801 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
P6,801
P7,413 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Paphos. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Paphos Harbour and Tombs of the Kings are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Kentrikon 1924 Suites
Elysium

Elysium

5 out of 5
Queen Verenikis Street, Paphos
The price is P18,362 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P18,362
P20,015 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Paphos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (897 reviews)
Excellent hotel.
"Elysium was absolutely amazing, we hardly felt the need to leave the hotel grounds because it was so beautiful and had everything you could need. Service was excellent. Rooms were super clean! I would say the restaurant could do with a couple more veggie options - that being said they were super ..."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Elysium
M Boutique Hotel - Designed for Adults

M Boutique Hotel - Designed for Adults

5 out of 5
Alkminis, 3, Paphos, Paphos
The price is P10,881 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P10,881
P11,861 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Paphos. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Paphos Harbour and Tombs of the Kings ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (72 reviews)
perfect
"Great hotel. Pleasant stay. Great breakfast. Location near the promenade. Excellent service. ...For adults! We will definitely come again♡5"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

M Boutique Hotel - Designed for Adults
Venus Beach Hotel

Venus Beach Hotel

5 out of 5
Tombs of The King Road, Paphos
The price is P16,136 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P16,136
P17,589 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Paphos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (350 reviews)
DO NOT take a room facing the street
"Stay was great, just DO NOT take a room facing the street. There is construction going on at 7am. Could not sleep, noise was crazy."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Venus Beach Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Paphos City Center

Old Town of Limassol which includes street scenes

Old Town Paphos

While visiting Old Town Paphos, you might make a stop by sights like Byzantine Museum and Agios Theodoros Cathedral.

Old Town Paphos
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Universal

When in Universal, you can plan a visit to Paphos Harbour and Alykes Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Universal
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Vasiliko

When in Vasiliko, you can plan a visit to Saint George Private Hospital and Byzantine Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Vasiliko

Paphos City Center