🇨🇾 Nicosia, Cyprus
Sun Rays Hostel
📍 8, Mavi Plaj, Nicosia, 9512
Your stay — Sun Rays Hostel
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Emergency Contacts
Nicosia112 is the single European emergency number, works from any phone. 199 is the local equivalent. For non-urgent police in Nicosia, call 22808080.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nicosia, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Sun Rays Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hotel Centrum, Nicosia → Old Town / Makariou Avenue
💡 Routes 1, 7, and 12 run along Stasikratous and Griva Digeni; tap contactless on board or buy a day pass for €5 at the main bus terminal.
Larnaca Airport → Solomou Square, Nicosia (10-min walk to hotel)
💡 Buy ticket at airport kiosk or via Cyprus Public Transport app; the bus drops you at the edge of the old town, then walk east on Ledra Street.
Larnaca Airport → Hotel Centrum, Nicosia
💡 Pre-book with Cyprus Airport Taxi or Cablenet for a fixed €45 fare; avoid unlicensed drivers at arrivals.
Inside Nicosia → Anywhere within city limits
💡 Flag one down on Makariou Avenue or call 77778890; rates are metered but confirm a flat fare for short hops from the old city to the Green Line.
About Nicosia
Wikipedia ↗
Nicosia, also known as Lefkosia or Lefkoşa, is the capital of Cyprus. Its northern part is the de facto capital of Northern Cyprus. It is the southeasternmost capital city among European Union member states. Nicosia has been continuously inhabited for over 5,500 years and has been the capital of Cyp...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Sun Rays Hostel?
Check-in at Sun Rays Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Nicosia
💡 Free to loiter. Bring a picnic and sit on the steps—best views of the Venetian walls. Visit at sunset for good light and less heat. No admission charge.
💡 Go early morning to avoid queues. Take your passport—you'll need it to cross, and you can walk directly into North Nicosia's market area.
💡 Free self-guided walk from Ledra Street to Paphos Gate. Watch for blue signs indicating the Green Line. No photos of military personnel. Takes 45 minutes at a steady pace.
💡 No entry fee for the courtyard and exterior. Look for free art exhibitions in the vaulted rooms—check the noticeboard outside. Best visited late afternoon for cool shade.
💡 Free on the first Sunday of each month. Otherwise it's €4.50. Allow 1.5 hours—it's compact but packed. The ground floor has the best pieces.