Hosted in an 1929 stone building, New Helvetia 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 Center 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 centerpiece 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 Hotel have private 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 Hotel. Limassol is 22 mi from the property while, Larnaca International Airport is 64 mi from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.3
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • B
    Ben
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Nice atmosphere, very courteous and helpful front desk
  • Loreta
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    I really loved the atmosphere in this hotel. It was opened in 1929 and has a lot of character. The location is fantastic for exploring the nearby hiking trails. My kids loved sleeping upstairs in the room under the sky light. We would definitely...
  • Maria
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Everything was great the location the staff the services!! I recommend it for a nice getaway
  • Irinazait
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Amaizing nature around the hotel and lovely view. Interesting interiors. Helpful stuff. Absolutely serene atmosphere before weekend but a little noisy during the weekend. The beginning of September is a must time to visit that hotel if you are...
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    Fabulous building, great location, super nice staff, wonderful views from my room.
  • Rob
    United States of America United States of America
    A fine place in the Cyprus mountains. Close to town an great coffee and food
  • Willard
    United States of America United States of America
    Historic hotel in the mountains. Restaurant not available but short walk to town. Great views and friendly staff...
  • Shira
    Israel Israel
    amazing relaxing vibes, great view, great location for hiking in the area. clean and super friendly staff
  • Barbara
    United States of America United States of America
    This elegant hotel is at the top of a hill and has lovely rooms and charming lounges. Breathing in the fresh mountain air standing on our balcony was delightful. The staff couldn’t be nicer and seeing and chatting with the owner was memorable.
  • Shabtay
    Israel Israel
    Location and the beautiful hotel and rooms are all perfect, we stayed for two nights. The first night was excellent, it was quiet and very cozy, the bathroom is nice and clean, the view from the balcony is amazing and the smell of pines and wood...

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there bath in the room or a shower?

    some rooms are with bath and some with shower
    Answered on 9 March 2020

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Verandah
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic

Amenities of New Helvetia Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • Greek
  • English

House rules
New Helvetia Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property serves traditional Cypriot breakfast certified by the Cypriot Tourism Organization.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about New Helvetia Hotel

  • New Helvetia Hotel is 2,300 feet from the center of Platres. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at New Helvetia Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Studio
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Double
    • Single
  • Check-in at New Helvetia Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • New Helvetia Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Bicycle rental
    • Fitness
  • The prices at New Helvetia Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • New Helvetia Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Verandah