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Living in Nicosia

The capital: government, universities and café culture, inland.

Is Nicosia a good place to live?

Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus and its administrative centre, home to government offices, embassies and several universities. It lies inland, so it is hotter in summer than the coast, and it has a rich old town inside Venetian walls and a busy café culture.

Best for: Professionals, students and families who want city services and schools

What are the best areas to live in Nicosia?

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Akropolis Akropolis (also spelled Acropolis) is an established residential neighbourhood in the Strovolos municipality, a short drive south of central… Family-friendlyCentral & convenientQuiet Read the Akropolis guide Dali Dali is a fast-growing town about 20 km south of central Nicosia, built around the site of the ancient city-kingdom of Idalion. It offers more space… Family-friendlyQuietCentral & convenient Read the Dali guide Geri Geri (also spelled Yeri) is a quiet residential suburb about 10 km south-east of central Nicosia, now part of the Latsia–Geri municipality. Known… Family-friendlyQuietCentral & convenient Read the Geri guide Kaimakli Kaimakli is a historic neighbourhood just north-east of Nicosia's walled old town, part of the City of Nicosia since 1968. With traditional houses,… Central & convenientFamily-friendlyLively Read the Kaimakli guide Lakatamia Lakatamia is a large residential suburb on the south-western side of Nicosia, grown from two old villages into one of the district's biggest… Family-friendlyCentral & convenientQuiet Read the Lakatamia guide Makedonitissa Makedonitissa is a residential neighbourhood on the western side of Nicosia, in the former Egkomi municipality and now part of the City of Nicosia.… Family-friendlyCentral & convenientLively Read the Makedonitissa guide Nicosia Old Town Nicosia Old Town is the historic heart of the capital, enclosed by 16th-century Venetian walls and crossed by the Green Line. It offers walkable… LivelyFamily-friendlyCentral & convenient Read the Nicosia Old Town guide Tseri Tseri is a growing suburb on the southern edge of Nicosia, next to Lakatamia, that has kept much of its village atmosphere. With family houses, a… Family-friendlyQuietCentral & convenient Read the Tseri guide Agioi Omologites Agioi Omologites is a central Nicosia district just west of the old city walls, about a 10-minute walk from the centre. It blends older character… Family-friendlyCentral & convenientLively Read the Agioi Omologites guide Egkomi Egkomi is a leafy suburb just west of central Nicosia, about 5 km and roughly 10 minutes from the centre. It is popular with expats, families,… Central & convenientFamily-friendly Read the Egkomi guide Lykavitos Lykavitos is a calm, central residential district just south of Nicosia's Old Town, about a 15-minute walk from the centre. It is popular with… Central & convenientFamily-friendlyQuiet Read the Lykavitos guide Strovolos Strovolos is a large municipality southwest of central Nicosia that balances city convenience with suburban calm. It is about 10-15 minutes by car… Central & convenientFamily-friendly Read the Strovolos guide Aglantzia Aglantzia is a neighbourhood on the eastern edge of Nicosia that combines convenience, calm and character. It is 10 to 15 minutes from the city… Central & convenientFamily-friendlyClose to nature Read the Aglantzia guide Latsia Latsia is a suburb just southeast of Nicosia, 7 km from the city centre and 10 to 15 minutes away, with fast A2 motorway access and frequent OSEL… Family-friendlyQuietCentral & convenient Read the Latsia guide

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Living in Nicosia: FAQs

Is Nicosia a good place to live for expats?

Nicosia suits expats who work in government, diplomacy, education or professional services and want the full range of city services. Being inland, it is hotter in summer than the coastal towns.

Which areas of Nicosia are popular with expats?

Our area guides cover the Old Town, Strovolos, Akropolis, Egkomi, Makedonitissa, Aglantzia, Kaimakli, Lykavitos, Agioi Omologites, Lakatamia, Tseri, Latsia, Geri and Dali.

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LimassolCyprus's second-largest city and its busiest business hub, on the south coast. PaphosA relaxed coastal town in the west, rich in history and close to nature. LarnacaA laid-back seafront town next to the island's main airport. FamagustaAyia Napa, Protaras and the red-soil villages: Cyprus's best beaches on the south-east tip.

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