City in Paphos District, Cyprus
Paphos
Quiet seaside UNESCO town with Roman mosaics, harbour restaurants and Akamas trails. Good for slow stays and day trips; a car helps, nightlife is limited and winters are quiet.
At a glance
- Safety5/5Very safeDetails
- Monthly budget$2,250–3,380Comfortable, one person · €2,000–3,000Details
- Value for money37/100Better value than 36% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goApr–May, Oct–NovWarmest: Jul, 33°CDetails
- Air quality13.9 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2024) · ModerateDetails
- Internet148 MbpsFixed broadband, Cyprus medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water is treated and safe, though hard and sometimes desalinated; many locals buy bottled water.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel3/5English: widely spokenDetails
- Doctor's visit$45–79Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundBoltWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardCards almost everywhereCards and contactless are widely accepted.Details
Where to stay in Paphos
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Kato Paphos | Harbour, mosaics, restaurants, hotels and beaches |
| Paphos Old Town (Ktima) | Local life, markets, cheaper rooms, hills above the coast |
| Universal–Tombs of the Kings | Quiet residential area with beaches and shops |
| Coral Bay | Beach resort 10 km north with a long sandy bay |
Apps that work in Paphos
Ride-hailing
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Available in Paphos but fewer cars; wait times vary |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: Viber and WhatsApp
- Cyprus by Bus: Bus routes and timetables island-wide
- Taxis: Taxis use meters; agree fares for longer trips. Bolt is patchy outside the main resort area.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Cyprus.
- Cards almost everywhere Cards and contactless are widely accepted. Cash helps in village tavernas, bakeries and some taxis.
- Currency: Euro (EUR). US$1 ≈ €0.89 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Bank of Cyprus, Eurobank and Hellenic Bank ATMs are common; foreign-card fees vary. Decline currency conversion.
- Tipping: Check for a service charge on the bill; otherwise 5–10% in restaurants. Round up taxi fares.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay widely accepted in the Republic.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- EU member but not yet in Schengen: separate passport checks, no Entry/Exit System, and days here don't count toward Schengen's 90/180 limit.
- Enter via Larnaca or Paphos. The Republic treats arrival through northern airports or ports as illegal entry.
- Crossing the Green Line at checkpoints needs your passport; rental insurance often doesn't cover the north.
Emergency numbers
Police 199 · Ambulance 199 · Fire 199 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type G · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Cyta, Epic and PrimeTel prepaid SIMs from shops and kiosks; passport needed. EU roaming covers the Republic, not the north's Turkish networks. eSIMs work for visitors.
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