Cypriot Swallow

With its jaunty blue-shuttered windows and teensy courtyard brimming with geraniums, owner Birgül and her all-female staff have created North Nicosia's cosiest guesthouse. The three spacious rooms have powerful showers, fast wi-fi and thoughtful touches such as bedside lamps, kettles and spare electricity adaptors. It's thoroughly modern and comfortable, and the breakfast of yummy Cypriot specialities sets you up for the day.