By Angelo Coralini, Doctors Cyprus · Sources checked 14 October 2026.
Hospitals in Nicosia include Nicosia General Hospital, Archbishop Makarios III Hospital, Apollonion Private Hospital and Aretaeio Private Hospital. Their roles are different: a general hospital comparison should not treat a specialist mother-and-child hospital as an interchangeable option for every condition.
Use the facilities below as a starting point for discussing planned care with your clinician. They are selected examples with official information, not an exhaustive list or a ranking of outcomes. For a serious medical emergency, call 112.
Compare four Nicosia hospital options
| Hospital | Role and published information |
|---|---|
| Nicosia General Hospital | Public general hospital within SHSO’s Nicosia region. Use the official hospital and department pages to identify the team for your referral. |
| Archbishop Makarios III Hospital | Public hospital with a specialist mother-and-child role. Confirm the relevant maternity, paediatric or other department directly. |
| Apollonion Private Hospital | 20 Lefkotheou Avenue, Nicosia. Its website lists medical, surgical, imaging, intensive-care and emergency departments. Main contact: +357 22 469000. |
| Aretaeio Private Hospital | 55–57 Andrea Avraamides, Strovolos. Published departments include cardiology, radiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, and surgery. Main contact: +357 22 200300. |
General care and mother-and-child care are different searches
SHSO identifies Nicosia General and Makarios III as separate hospitals in its Nicosia region. For maternity or a child’s specialist appointment, ask the referring professional which department and hospital are intended. Do not rely on the word “Nicosia” on a booking message to choose an entrance.
For an adult specialist consultation, confirm whether the doctor sees outpatients at the hospital or at a separate practice. If treatment will take place elsewhere, ask who coordinates the next appointment and transfers the relevant records.
Comparing Apollonion and Aretaeio
Apollonion’s official services include medical imaging, an emergency department, intensive care and multiple specialist departments. Aretaeio publishes its own department and doctor lists, including imaging, cardiac services and maternity-related care. These descriptions establish the services advertised by each hospital; they do not establish that one hospital is clinically better.
A useful comparison is specific: whether the treating consultant works there, whether the required procedure is offered, how investigations are arranged, and what follow-up includes. If a clinician recommends a particular setting, ask them to explain why it suits the proposed treatment.
Check the payment route before planned admission
Use the HIO provider search and obtain confirmation from the hospital about the exact doctor and service. A private hospital’s name does not establish whether your booking is through GESY, private insurance or self-payment. Record the answer when arranging admission.
For an insured procedure, ask your insurer about pre-authorisation, exclusions and direct billing. For self-funded care, request a written estimate that identifies the procedure, clinician fees, hospital charges and any services excluded. See our public versus private hospital guide for the wider comparison.
Before travelling to a Nicosia hospital
- Confirm the hospital, street address, building and department rather than navigating to a similarly named clinic.
- Ask whether an outpatient appointment and a diagnostic examination need separate booking references.
- Confirm visiting arrangements, access for a companion and any mobility support you need.
- For a child’s appointment, ask which guardian documents and previous records are required.
- Keep the discharge contact, follow-up plan and results instructions together.
For primary care and smaller outpatient facilities, read medical clinics and healthcare centres in Nicosia. For an individual clinician, browse Nicosia doctors.
Frequently asked questions
1. Is Makarios III the same hospital as Nicosia General?
No. SHSO lists them as separate hospitals. Makarios III has a specialist mother-and-child role, so confirm which facility and department your appointment concerns.
2. How should I compare the best hospitals in Nicosia?
Start with the clinical service and treating team, then compare access, facilities relevant to your treatment, funding and follow-up. A broad popularity score cannot establish the best choice for an individual patient.
3. Are all appointments at a hospital covered in the same way?
Do not assume so. Ask about the specific appointment, doctor, investigation or admission and confirm the payment route before planned care.
4. How do I make sure I arrive at the right department?
Confirm the hospital, street address, building and department. Ask whether the consultation and any diagnostic appointment have separate booking references.
5. Can I arrange support for a companion or mobility needs?
Ask the hospital about companion access, visiting arrangements and the mobility support you need before travelling. For a child’s appointment, confirm the guardian documents and previous records required.
Sources and editorial scope
This guide explains healthcare access and provider information. It does not assess clinical quality or replace advice from a qualified professional. Services and booking arrangements should be confirmed directly.
