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Old Town (South/Greek)
hotelsWalled medieval city on Greek side. Laiki Geitonia neighborhood with narrow streets, cafes, craft shops. Venetian walls, Famagusta Gate. Gentrified but charming.
Old Town (North/Turkish)
hotelsCross Green Line to Turkish North Cyprus. Selimiye Mosque (former cathedral), Büyük Han caravanserai, authentic markets. Less touristy, more raw. Different currency (TRY).
Ledra Street Crossing
hotelsMain pedestrian shopping street leading to checkpoint crossing. Border crossing point to North. Cafes, shops, the 'Berlin Wall' of Cyprus. Most symbolic spot in divided city.
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Yes! Just walk across at Ledra Street checkpoint. Show passport, get stamp on paper (not passport). Cross freely unlimited times. Different world - Turkish language, mosques, Lira currency. Very safe.
1974 Turkish invasion after Greek coup split Cyprus. UN Green Line divides city since then. North = Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (only Turkey recognizes). South = Republic of Cyprus (EU member). Negotiations ongoing.
Nicosia is inland - no beach! Nearest beaches: Larnaca (45 min), Ayia Napa (1.5 hours), Limassol (1 hour). Most tourists stay on coast and skip Nicosia. But the capital is worth 1-2 days for its unique character.
South (Republic of Cyprus) is EU member since 2004 - uses Euro. North (Turkish side) is NOT EU - uses Turkish Lira. EU law technically applies to whole island but suspended in North. Unusual political situation.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Nicosia
Cross to North Cyprus at Ledra Street - experience two different worlds in one city! Show passport, get paper stamp. Spend morning in South, afternoon in North, compare. Fascinating experience.
Visit Büyük Han on North side - beautiful restored Ottoman caravanserai with cafes and craft shops. One of best preserved in Eastern Mediterranean. Great coffee stop.
Climb Shacolas Tower for panoramic view of divided city - see both sides from above. Small fee, air-conditioned, nice escape from heat.
Summer is extremely hot (40°C+). Visit in spring/autumn. Carry water, seek shade during midday. Many places close for siesta 13:00-16:00.
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
9°
9°85%16 м/с
Today12°8°
12°8°Tomorrow14°4°
14°4°Thu
15°4°
15°4°Fri16°3°
16°3°Sat16°5°
16°5°Sun
14°6°
14°6°Mon15°7°
15°7°15°
5°Jan
16°
5°Feb
19°
7°Mar
24°
10°Apr
30°
15°May
35°
19°Jun
37°
22°Jul
37°
22°Aug
33°
19°Sep
28°
15°Oct
22°
10°Nov
17°
6°Dec
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
8 - 15 €
~11.5 $
Mid-range
20 - 40 €
~30.0 $
Fine dining
60 - 120 €
~90.0 $
Street Food
Local dish
4 - 8 €
~6.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
2.5 - 4 €
~3.3 $
Local beer
3 - 5 €
~4.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
1 - 2 €
~1.5 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
18 - 28 € / night
~23.0 $
Guesthouse
50 - 80 € / night
~65.0 $
Hotel 3★
90 - 150 € / night
~120 $
Hotel 5★
180 - 350 € / night
~265 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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DIGITAL EURO COMING 2026! Cyprus leading digital euro preparation. Cards widely accepted now. Divided capital - Turkish side uses Turkish Lira cash-heavy, Greek side Euro card-friendly. Modern payment infrastructure on Greek side.
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Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank ATMs on Greek side. Divided capital - North Cyprus uses Turkish Lira, cash-heavy. Greek side modern, card-friendly. Digital euro legislation expected completed 2026.
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10%
10% appreciated if no service charge. Not mandatory. Round up for taxis. Cash tips preferred in tavernas.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Nicosia is very safe. The Green Line dividing city is peaceful crossing - no danger. Greek and Turkish sides both safe. Very low crime. Hot in summer - stay hydrated.