Lofou, Cyprus
Apokryfo Hotel
Restored stone cottages
Restored stone cottages
The Greek name means 'hidden away', and these restored houses form a quiet hamlet enclosed within the village.
What it’s good at
Notable
Vaulted stone interiors and open fireplaces gathered around a central turquoise pool.
Notable
Crumbling village houses rebuilt by local craftsmen using traditional Cypriot stone masonry.
Notable
Village life tucked into Lofou alleys, pairing courtyard meze dinners with local zivania.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
architect Vakis Hadjikyriacou and his wife Diana bought four crumbling stone houses in Lofou village and spent years rebuilding them using local craftsmen and traditional methods.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Cobbled footpaths wind through Lofou, an old wine village surrounded by terraced vineyards in the Troodos foothills.
The rooms
Vaulted stone ceilings and open fireplaces warm the suites, and larger standalone cottages include private courtyards.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A freshwater pool sits in the central stone courtyard, bordered by timber pergolas and a wall fountain.
The spa & gym
AGRINO Restaurant
Tables sit beside a stone fireplace in winter, or move out to the courtyard terrace for evening meze dinners.
How it began
Architect Vakis Hadjikyriacou and his wife Diana bought roofless, overgrown ruins here and rebuilt them alongside local stonemasons.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.