Travel & ACCOMMODATION

Public Transportation (Bus Service)

Within the city of Nicosia there is a bus service that you can use to get to most places, including the University of Cyprus. Detailed information about all bus routes can be found in the website publictransport.com.cy. Bus lines 33 and 41 are the ones that best serve transportation between the city center and the University Campus.

Private Taxis

An alternative option is to use a private taxi. Taxis can be booked on the spot or by appointment. A typical taxi fare from the city center to the University campus would cost 10-15 euros during daytime.

[NOTE: If you arrive to the University by taxi, make sure to mention that you go to the University Campus in Aglantzia, as there is also an older campus located elsewhere in the city. If asked by the driver where exactly you would like to drop off, please ask to be dropped off at the Main Entrance in front of Leventis Building.]

There is a wide range of hotels in the city of Nicosia. Below we provide some suggestions. The list contains hotels from where transportation to the University campus would be more comfortable. We have included hotels with a wide range of prices, as well as a student residence that is located just next to the campus.

MAP Boutique Hotel (5*)

Located in Nicosia and with The Byzantine Museum reachable within a 9-minute walk, MAP Boutique Hotel provides express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a fitness center. Featuring a terrace, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a 10-minute walk from Liberty Monument, 1 km from Ministry of Finance - Nicosia and a 13-minute walk from Cyprus Museum. The property has a 24-hour front desk, room service and luggage storage for guests. Combining technology, minimalism and avant-garde design, MAP Hotel creates a streamlined accommodation experience that seamlessly fits into your busy schedule. From check-in to check-out, the power to fully control your stay and enjoy all that the historical city of Nicosia has to offer lies in the palm of your hand.

Centrum Hotel (3*)

Centrum Hotel offers a traditional warm Cypriot welcome and, thanks to its intimate and friendly atmosphere it is very much like staying with good friends. Informal in style, the freshly renovated hotel offers the highest standards of comfort and cleanliness, as well as a spacious and comfortable lobby. The most centrally located hotel in Nicosia, enjoys a prime position on the historic Eleftheria square, close to the Municipal Hall, the central post office and major banks, the Centrum hotel is just steps away from museums, art galleries and other cultural establishments, making it an ideal base from which to visit the key attractions of this historic city. It is an ideal hotel because one can easily visit the most important and attractive sites of the city.

Royatiko Hotel (2*)

The Royiatiko Hotel is a newly built hotel and is definitely the most centrally located hotel in Nicosia. We are within walking distance of the main business, nightlife venues, cafes and shopping areas, government offices and at the same time, we are within equal proximity of museums, ancient churches, medieval buildings and galleries. Enjoy our superb accommodations and enjoy friendly and efficient service in a relaxing environment. Guests are in the heart of the city with all its facilities and services. Banks, the post office, taxis are all found in the area.

Bus Service

From both main airports you can use Kapnos Airport coaches to reach Nicosia city (Kyrenias Avenue). The ride to Nicosia takes approximately 35 minutes from Larnaca Airport and approximately 105 minutes from Paphos Airport. Please visit Kapnos Airport Shuttle webpage for more information and check timetable that matches your flight (The company updates its time schedule each month, so online booking with Kapnos for the period of the workshop will be available around mid-May).

Upon arrival to Nicosia, you can use either get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel, or you can use the Nicosia Public Buses to find a route to your accommodation hotel. Please visit Cyprus By Bus webpage for routes and timetables.

Airport Taxi

You can also get an airport taxi on arrival at the airport. Service is generally very good, but at times one may have to wait and prices may vary depending on the time of arrival. A typical fare to get from Larnaca Airport to Nicosia center during daytime would be around 50 euros. The respective fare from Paphos Airport would be around 150 euros.

Car rental

You can also opt to rent a car during your stay, and thus use it for your airport transfers as well. In both main airports, the car-rental companies have offices in the arrival hall. Typically, the car hire daily rates are valid for 24 hours. Each daily rental period starts from the moment that the car is picked up and is valid for 24 hours after that. In case that a car is kept for a period exceeding 24 hours then the renter will be charged for an additional day.

Cyprus is served by two International Airports:

• Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is located about 52 km (32.4mi) from Nicosia.

• Paphos International Airport (PFO) is located about 145 km (90.3mi) from Nicosia.

For details regarding flights to/from Cyprus, please visit the official website of both airports. More than 50 international airlines connect Cyprus to the whole world. Furthermore, domestic communication between both airports and all the major cities on the island is very quick and easy via an extensive highway system.

You can find all the relevant information regarding the visa application process in the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Please bear in mind that you should apply some time in advance, in case of any delays during processing.