A quiet white house
beside the bells of Agios Lazaros
Eight rooms, one narrow street, and a 9th-century church for a neighbour. St. Lazarus City Hotel sits in the dead centre of Larnaca old town — not a chain, not a script, just a good bed close to everything that matters.
Every room here opens onto the same few streets that have surrounded Agios Lazaros since the 9th century — stone arcades, orange trees, a square that still empties out at siesta. We built this place to sit quietly inside that, not compete with it.
Eight rooms, honestly described
We haven't dressed every room the same, and we won't pretend to on this page either. Each one has its own character — pick by what matters to you: balcony, budget, or space.
Room H4
Our largest standard room, with a private balcony looking straight at the church tower, tea and kettle station, and warm autumn-toned art. A good pick if you want space to spread out.
Room H5
Small, and worth it for one reason: the window looks straight across to the bell tower of Agios Lazaros. Best view in the house.
Room H6
Warm, neutral, and unfussy, with its own balcony over the rooftops and a wooden ceiling fan alongside the air conditioning.
Rooms H1, H2 & H7
Three rooms sharing one calm, uncluttered design — dark headboard, soft linens, each individually decorated with its own artwork and bedspread tone.
Room H3
Our value option: a comfortable room with a window that lets in natural light but doesn't open — a fire safety requirement — so air circulation is handled by mechanical ventilation. Same comfort, smaller price.
Room H8
Compact and single-bedded, built for one. No balcony, no fuss — just a clean, quiet place to land in the old town.
Around the property
The building
A whitewashed old-town house with the cobalt window grilles typical of the neighbourhood, on a quiet residential street two minutes from the church.
Shared spaces
A bright common lounge for coffee, breakfast snacks, or just somewhere to sit that isn't your room — plus the entry hallway that welcomes you in.
The view
What several of our rooms actually look out on — Agios Lazaros Square, stone arcades, and the bell tower itself.
As central as Larnaca gets
The old town isn't a taxi ride from here — it's the street outside. This is genuinely one of the most central addresses in Larnaca: Agios Lazaros square, the Byzantine Museum, and Finikoudes promenade are all close enough that a car never enters the conversation.
- Church of Agios Lazaros60m · 1 min walk
- Byzantine Museum2 min walk
- Finikoudes Beach5 min walk
- Larnaca Marina8 min walk
- Larnaca International Airport~10 min drive
What's actually next door
Agios Lazaros Square isn't a photo stop you pass through — it's the square this hotel sits on. The church itself was built by the Byzantine Emperor Leo VI in the late 9th century, over what's believed to be the second tomb of Lazarus of Bethany, the biblical figure said to have been raised from the dead and who later became the first Bishop of Kition, as Larnaca was then known.
The bell tower guests see from our balconies was rebuilt in the 17th century — Ottoman rule had forbidden one for years. Inside, a gold-leafed Baroque iconostasis, carved by hand in the late 1700s, still stands. Entry to the church is free, and the crypt is open to visitors most of the day.
Agios Lazaros Square
The stone arcade and courtyard directly across from several of our rooms — quiet mornings, busier at dusk when the square fills for evening walks.
Finikoudes Promenade
Larnaca's palm-lined seafront, five minutes on foot — cafés, the harbour, and the start of the coastal walk toward the marina.
Byzantine Museum
Two minutes away, housed in the church's own grounds — icons and ecclesiastical art spanning several centuries.
Larnaca Salt Lake
A short drive away, and worth the trip in winter — thousands of migrating flamingos gather here between November and March, near the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque. Local legend even ties the lake to Saint Lazarus himself.
The pattern in the reviews
Guests consistently mention how easy the self check-in process is — even landing late at night, letting yourself in without waiting on anyone works the way it's supposed to.
The most repeated theme: central without being loud. Close enough to walk everywhere, quiet enough to actually sleep.
Rooms are regularly described as feeling new and well cared for, with comfortable bedding guests weren't expecting at this price point.
Reflects the general pattern across public guest reviews at time of writing. Read reviews in full on Booking.com.
The practical things, sorted
Self check-in
Arrive whenever your flight lands. No front desk hours to work around.
Free WiFi & AC
In every room, no exceptions, no upsell.
Luggage storage
Drop your bags before check-in or after check-out — free, no need to lug them around old town.
Shared guest lounge
A bright common room with filtered water, coffee and tea, and a place to sit that isn't your bed.
Airport transfers
Arranged on request through our transfer partner — ask us before you arrive, or book directly below.
Book your transfer →FAQ & house rules
Your stay
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 14:00, check-out by 11:00. Because check-in is self-service, the door code works whenever your flight actually lands — no need to arrive in any particular window.
Do you offer luggage storage?
Yes — free of charge, before check-in and after check-out. Handy if you land early or fly out late.
How often is the room cleaned?
Bed sheets every 3 days, towels every 7 days as standard. Ask us for cleaning in between, or extra cleaning can be arranged for a small fee.
Are pets allowed?
No, we don't currently accommodate pets.
Is WiFi included?
Yes — free throughout the property. Network name and password are on the welcome card in your room.
House rules
- No smoking indoors
- No parties or loud gatherings
- Please respect quiet hours between 22:00–08:00
- Respect the property and other guests — unacceptable conduct may result in no refund
- The property does not accommodate bachelor or bachelorette-style parties
Getting here & around
How far is the airport?
Larnaca International Airport is about a 10-minute drive. Transfers can be arranged on request — just send us your flight details ahead of time.
What if there's an emergency?
An emergency contact number is posted in every room. For genuine emergencies in Cyprus, dial 112.
Book direct, skip the markup
Booking here means no OTA commission baked into your rate, and you're talking to the people who actually run the place.
Prefer to book by phone or message first? Call or WhatsApp us at +357 94 007207, or email info@stayinlarnaca.com.