Emergency Room in Limassol: Which A&E to Go To (GeSY and Private)
07 Nov 2026
The A&E departments in Limassol that work with GeSY, public and private, what to bring, and when a personal doctor or duty pharmacy is the better first stop.
In a life-threatening emergency, call 112 (or 199) for an ambulance. Chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke, heavy bleeding or a seriously injured or unwell child: do not drive around looking for the shortest queue.
Limassol has three emergency departments inside GeSY (ΓεΣΥ, the national health system) in the city, and two of them are in private hospitals. Many people still drive straight to the General Hospital without knowing they have a choice. This guide lists them and explains how to pick.
The A&E departments in Limassol that work with GeSY
According to GeSY's official provider search (checked in October 2026), these Accident & Emergency departments in Limassol district are contracted with GeSY:
| A&E department | Type | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Limassol General Hospital | Public (state hospitals, OKYpY) | Polemidia, west Limassol |
| Ygia Polyclinic | Private hospital | Limassol |
| Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus | Private hospital | Limassol |
| Troodos Hospital | Public (OKYpY) | Kyperounta, Troodos mountains |
Limassol General Hospital switchboard: +357 25 801100. For the private hospitals, use the phone number on their own websites.
The list changes from time to time. Before you go, you can confirm it on the GeSY provider search: choose Healthcare Service Providers, then the category Accident & Emergency Department.
Public or private: what changes with GeSY
If you are a GeSY beneficiary, a GeSY-contracted A&E works under GeSY whether the hospital is public or private. You do not need a referral for A&E, and a small co-payment may apply (ask at reception or the GeSY contact centre, 17000).
What can differ is how busy each department is at a given moment. If the situation is urgent but stable, it is reasonable to call ahead and ask how long the wait is.
Two things to say clearly at reception, especially at a private hospital:
- "I am a GeSY beneficiary", and show your ID or residence card.
- Ask before any test or treatment whether it is covered by GeSY or charged privately. Private hospitals also see patients outside GeSY, and you do not want that surprise on the bill.
Visiting from another EU country? Bring your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and ask at reception how it applies.
Not every urgent problem needs A&E
- During the day: call your personal doctor first. They can often see you the same day and refer you if needed. Not registered yet? See our step-by-step GeSY registration guide, or find a personal doctor in Limassol.
- Children: a paediatrician in Limassol is the right first call for most fevers and minor illnesses.
- Evening and weekend medicines: a duty pharmacy may be all you need. Here is how to find a pharmacy on duty in Limassol tonight.
What to bring
- ID card, passport or residence card (and your EHIC if you are visiting from the EU).
- A list of the medicines you take and any allergies.
- Your phone and a charger: waits can be long.
Other cities
The same guide for Paphos, Nicosia and Larnaca.
Information only: DocCy is not part of GeSY or any hospital. This guide is not medical advice. Hospital lists and contracts change; when in doubt, call 112 or the GeSY contact centre (17000).
This guide was written by the DocCy team to help people in Cyprus find care faster. Find doctors and health professionals in Limassol, or across Cyprus.