Limassol, Cyprus
Hotels in Limassol Cyprus near Port
Stay close to cruise and ferry terminal
Plenty of Good Deals on Accommodation
Limassol is the largest coastal town in Cyprus, and the Limassol Cruise port is its main terminal, located in Akrotri Bay. In the backdrop to the ten mile-long coast of the city are the magnificent Troodos mountains.
Whether passengers are stopping over for the night before or after a cruise, looking for a bed between ferry journeys, or looking for an extended stay in the city, there are plenty of good and cheap deals to be had on hotels near the new and the old port in Limassol, though the city has its share of boutique and luxury hotels as well as international chains.
More and more people today are also looking at great deals on villa rentals and private apartments as a home away from home during short or long stays in Limassol. You can find deals on studio apartments with kitchenettes near the port as well as beach resorts, anywhere from less than a kilometer to further away from the cruise terminal.
Accommodation with views over the Mediterranean are easy to find, and if you want secluded hotels, look for places on the east side a little further away.
Bestsellers
Crowne Plaza Hotel Limassol
Fantastic hotel located just outside the town centre. Great sea views.
Limassol
Cruise Passenger Port
The cruise port facility is located about 3 km or 2 mi from the city center, which is the old port of Limassol. Passengers stopping briefly here will find a number of facilities at the large port, including banks, duty free shops, a tourist information counter, an international telephone exchange, a cafe or lounge, taxi service, terminal to ship transfers etc. Operating from the harbour is Marella Cruises. Cruises sail to various Greek Islands and Turkey.
The luxurious marina that has been built there is Cyprus’s first superyacht marina with exclusive residential units. The old port, to which there are free shuttles as well as a bus service from the new port, is used mainly for pleasure boats and fishing today.
How to Keep in Budget in Limassol, Cyprus
When looking for a cheap deals on hotels in Limassol, be sure to compare prices. Look for special deals if you are traveling alone or with family for super savings.
You can also enjoy free wine tasting of new wines at the wineries around the island and enjoy your fill of cheap, delicious kebabs.
There is plenty of good transportation around the island, with taxis a very cheap way to travel. There are shared taxis and transurban taxis to take you around the main towns around Limassol, while buses are also available right outside the port terminal for Limassol city and other Cyprus cities.
You can also enjoy bicycle rides along the beach road when the weather is cool, or you can hire scooters or cars to self-drive.
What to Do?
Limassol is a southern coastal town in Cyprus, and it is also the largest seaside resort on the island.
At the foothills of Troodos mountains, you will find gorgeous vineyards which grows famous Cyprus grapes like the dark Mavro.
Limassol has been known since the Middle Ages for its sugarcane and wine, and you can enjoy vineyard and winery tours when there.
The city is also a lively tourist destination with a year-round holiday atmosphere, though the 10-day Carnival before Lent with parades and balls, the summer festival and the Drama Festival held at Kourion are worth visiting for in certain times of the year.
Other attractions include golden sand beaches, excursions to the Curium amphitheater or the sanctuary of Apollo, Kolossi’s Crusader Castle and Paphos’s House of Dionysius nearby.
Some Facts
The local Currency is the Euro on the Greek (south) side of the island where cruise vessels dock, and Turkish lira in the north.
The Primary Language spoken on the island is Greek (Turkish in the North). English is widely spoken as well.
The nearest major airport is Paphos International Airport (PFO), located in Paphos around 60 km or 37 mi from the center of Limassol, Cyprus.
Another major airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA), approx. 70 km or 44 mi from the town.
See also : Lavrion Greece, Athens Greece and the Port of Istanbul in Turkey.