Nicosia, CyprusTrypiotis
MAP Boutique Hotel
Geometric design boutique
Geometric design boutique
Smart-hotel automation and monochrome geometry shape the stay here, standing in deliberate contrast to the surrounding medieval city.
What it’s good at
Notable
Geometric vertical louvers shade monochrome interiors punctuated by magenta accents and modern art.
Listed
A ground-floor bar anchors all-day dining and Mediterranean cocktails beside double-height windows.
Listed
Rooms look directly across Stasinou Avenue toward Nicosia's historic Venetian ramparts.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The building itself is a bold contemporary statement by local architects EKKY Studio, and contrasts vividly with the historical architecture on display elsewhere in Nicosia’s old city center.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Eleftherias Square sits directly across the avenue, and the pedestrian cafes of Ledra Street are a short walk away.
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The rooms
Magenta accents punctuate the monochrome bedrooms, where automated curtains open toward the city's ancient ramparts.
The spa
Treatment suites sit against living moss walls, set up for ELEMIS bodywork and Fire and Ice facials.
The gym
Dark slatted walls line the fitness studio, set with performance strength machines and free weights.
SCALE Restaurant
Consulting Greek chef Athinagoras Kostakos created the Mediterranean menu, served at marble tables and out on the terrace.
How it began
Owner Marios Polycarpou worked for six years at Zoo, the nightclub formerly on this site, before converting the building into a hotel.
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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.