Elyssia Hotel Pedoulas, Cyprus
More photosHigh up in the Troodos Mountains, Elyssia Hotel is a charming, family-run escape nestled in the traditional alpine village of Pedoulas. The building holds a century of history within its walls, maintaining a wonderfully nostalgic atmosphere. It serves as a classic mountain lodge base for travelers looking to slow down, trade city heat for crisp mountain air, and explore the stunning Marathasa Valley.
The hotel’s standout physical feature is its massive, 250-square-meter public terrace. It is entirely covered by a lush canopy of climbing wine grapevines, creating a shady oasis where guests can unwind with a local drink. Inside, the property seamlessly blends heritage with comfort, offering cozy rooms with parquet floors and private balconies that frame sweeping views of the village rooftops and the surrounding pine-covered mountaintops.
Location-wise, you are just a one-minute walk from a massive global treasure. The hotel sits right on the doorstep of the Church of Archangel Michael, a tiny, 15th-century stone chapel that is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its incredibly preserved Byzantine frescoes.
For a deeper dive into the area’s rich past, the village’s Byzantine Museum and Folkloric Museum are both just a short stroll away. If you are up for a quick drive, you can reach the peak of Mount Olympus—the highest point in Cyprus—in about ten minutes, or venture slightly further to visit the legendary, opulent 12th-century Kykkos Monastery.
Expert reviews
“These spacious, pretty rooms have balconies with valley views. The Elyssia hotel is obviously well cared for by the owner, who is charming and eager to please.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Great breakfast
- Pool area
- Boutique style
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Fruits
- - Coffee house on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning (additional charge)
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Minimarket on site
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Reception services
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Lockers
Entertainment & family services
- - Baby safety gates
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
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