New Helvetia Historic Hotel
  • ★★★
  • Hotel
  • Platres
  • 8.6/10

New Helvetia Historic Hotel

Hosted in an 1929 stone building, New Helvetia Historic Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Cyprus, ran by the 4th generation of owners and offers free WiFi, and on-site fitness facilities. It is located in Pano Platres, at the foot of the Troodos Mountains. Platres Athletic Centre can be reached within a 5-minute drive. Trooditissa Monastery is a 10-minute drive away. A 250-year-old pine tree growing through the roof is the centrepiece of the lobby, which also features an ancient brick fireplace. Guests can relax in the TV corner while enjoying a drink from the lounge bar. Certified Cypriot breakfast is served in the morning. The rooms of the vintage-style New Helvetia Historic Hotel have en suite bathrooms, and are equipped with radio and satellite TV. All rooms have a balcony looking out onto the pine trees. The several outdoor activities of the Troodos Ski Resort can be easily reached by car. Free private parking is available at the New Helvetia Historic Hotel. Limassol is 36 km from the property while, Larnaca International Airport is 103 km from the hotel.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
  • Breakfast info: Buffet
  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

6 Helvetia Street, 4820 Platres, Cyprus, Platres, Cyprus

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Room service Restaurant Family rooms Bar Breakfast

Gallery

an outdoor patio with tables and chairs and umbrellas at New Helvetia Historic Hotel in Platres
a desk with a lamp and some pictures on a wall at New Helvetia Historic Hotel in Platres
a restaurant with tables and chairs and a bar at New Helvetia Historic Hotel in Platres
a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a window at New Helvetia Historic Hotel in Platres
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror at New Helvetia Historic Hotel in Platres
a bathroom with a toilet and a shower at New Helvetia Historic Hotel in Platres
a living room filled with furniture and a fireplace at New Helvetia Historic Hotel in Platres
a bar with a bunch of chairs around it at New Helvetia Historic Hotel in Platres
an old fashioned phone sitting on a table at New Helvetia Historic Hotel in Platres

Reviews

Sofia 10/10
Spain 🇪🇸

Felt at home

Pros: Very charming place. All wooden and warm inside. The breakfast was great and we did feel like home. Rooms are cozy and the view and the sound of the river is amazing.

David 10/10
Cyprus 🇨🇾

Great stay. Very cozy hotel. Will come again.

Pros: Past reviews of this place not having heating in the rooms are false. Or at least in my case they were. The room was heated to the perfect temperature, and was never cold. Staff is super helpful and kind. The hotel itself feels very cozy, and nice to be in. Bathrooms are new, and while they don’t fit the aesthetic of the place, i can’t complain because there was always hot water, and there’s also heated towel racks.

Cons: It would be nice to have extra toothbrushes and slippers in the rooms, but that didn’t ruin the stay. Walls are a bit thin, and you can hear what’s going on in the next room if they’re loud enough. However, i think this is the case with most hotels.

Rupinder 8/10
India 🇮🇳

Pros: Nice old charm hotel with a wonderful lounge and bar.

Cons: Not much to not like

Aleksandra 10/10
Russia 🇷🇺

A Hidden Gem with Vintage Soul

Pros: This wonderfully atmospheric historic hotel sits tucked away in a picturesque forest, and stepping inside feels like traveling back to the mid-20th century. There’s even an original menu from 1944 framed on the wall—such a charming touch. The lobby is incredibly cozy, complete with a fireplace and excellent cocktails, and the veranda bar is absolutely stunning. Breakfast is served in a beautiful restaurant that perfectly complements the hotel’s character. Our room was simple but very comfortable, featuring two balconies. The bathroom looked like it came straight out of a high-end European design catalog—everything modern, sleek, and top-quality. The staff were warm, attentive, and even helped us out with toothbrushes when we needed them. I would gladly stay here again!

Cons: I wouldn’t call it a downside, but we did feel that the cheese and meat platter was a bit pricey at €32. It also would’ve been nice to have a more varied restaurant menu — they only offered pizza. This wasn’t an issue for us, though.

Elena 10/10
Cyprus 🇨🇾

All in all I used a room just for sleeping, not for the rest. The main hall is atmospheric to spend time in a company. T

Pros: Fireplace and the hall at the ground floor look cosy and comfortable. Staff is nice. I suppose direct mountain view from the upper floor is beautiful (unfortunately I had a room with an inner door view). Herbal tea at the bar were delicious.

Cons: The room wasn't cosy. The mattress is hard and the pillows are very soft. Not even a glass or a cup in the room to pour the water. No kettle, no fridge, no AC and the heating turned on and off unpredictable. WiFi is poor.

Antonia 9/10
Cyprus 🇨🇾

Pros: Comfortable room, very friendly staff, good breakfast, great hotel for family holidays.

Pericles 8/10
Cyprus 🇨🇾

Nice and cosy weekend in a historic place just a short walk from Pano Platres centre.

Pros: The antique style and history. Very cosy environment.

Cons: Nothing in particular. If I had to say something is that the hotel is elevated from the street and parking places at ground level are limited.

Carolyn 9/10
Australia 🇦🇺

Beautiful stay in Pano Platres

Pros: The hotel is on the edge of Pano Platres and has incredible views. It is an old hotel but the rooms have been recently renovated and thus were very clean and comfortable.

Cons: Breakfast was very basic but was fine.

Dorothy 10/10
Israel 🇮🇱

A unique & quirky hotel. A must!

Pros: We liked absolutely every thing about this hotel. Very unique. Such wonderful in every detail. We sat out on the verandah sipping our drinks and soaked up the pine smelling surroundings. Pity we are only here for one night. Next time longer. I highly recommend this place.

Cons: Every was perfect. No complaints!

Sara 10/10
France 🇫🇷

Cozy place in the mountains

Pros: Very cozy place in the mountains. Everyone is nice and the rooms are great.

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