Mykonos

Windmills, whitewashed alleys and glamorous beach clubs.

Overview

Why go to Mykonos

Mykonos mixes a maze-like whitewashed old town with beach clubs and nightlife, but also quieter coves and villages. It suits couples and friends after sun, sea and lively evenings.

BeachNightlifeCouplesFamilyFood & drink

Where
Cyclades, Greece
Recommended stay
3–5 nights
Best time to go
June and September for warm sea; July and August are peak party season.
Approx. daily budget
£100–220 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.

What does Mykonos cost?

Full cost guide
  • Budget traveller£90–130a day
  • Mid-range traveller£200–285a day
  • Luxury traveller£395+a day

Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.

Things To Do

Top picks in Mykonos

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Must SeeFree

Mykonos Town and Little Venice

Chora

A whitewashed maze of shops and bars, with sea-splashed balconies in Little Venice.

  • Suggested time: 3 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples

Open-air; bars and shops open late

ViewpointsFree

Kato Mili Windmills

Chora

A line of classic white windmills on a low ridge above the town.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples · Photographers

Open-air; always accessible

Day Trips~£20

Delos Island Day Trip

Delos

A small, uninhabited island that was one of ancient Greece’s holiest sites.

  • Suggested time: 5 hrs
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Ferries run most mornings; closed Mondays

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Must SeeFree

Panagia Paraportiani Church

Chora

A tangle of five small whitewashed chapels forming one striking church.

  • Suggested time: 30 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples

Open-air exterior; interior varies

Hidden Gems

Beyond the checklist

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Hidden GemsFree

Armenistis Lighthouse Sunset

Armenistis

A lonely lighthouse on the north-west tip, ideal for a quiet sunset.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples · Photographers

Open-air; best at sunset

Hidden GemsFree

Ano Mera Monastery

Ano Mera

A quiet monastery in a traditional village away from the beaches.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Open most days; hours vary

Hidden GemsFree

Agios Sostis Beach

North coast

A quiet, undeveloped beach in the north with one taverna and a more natural feel than the resort beaches.

  • Suggested time: 3 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Beach lovers

Open-air

Hidden Gems~£3

Aegean Maritime Museum

Mykonos Town

A small museum of ship models, maps and nautical objects, showing the island’s seafaring past.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Daily in season

Hotels

Best-value hotels in Mykonos

Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.

All 3 hotels
Kato Mili Windmills, near Chora in Mykonos (illustrative photo: example hotel)
Best ValueBest Luxury Value
Example listing

Chora Windmill Suites

Chora, Mykonos

9.1Guest rating 9.1/10 · Exceptional

Excellent valueValue score 91 out of 100

Rated 9.1/10, priced in line with similar 5★ hotels in Mykonos, in a central location.

From £260 per night · check current availability
Panagia Paraportiani Church, near Psarou in Mykonos (illustrative photo: example hotel)
Highly Rated
Example listing

Psarou Beach Resort

Psarou, Mykonos

9.0Guest rating 9.0/10 · Exceptional

Very good valueValue score 79 out of 100

Rated 9.0/10, priced in line with similar 5★ hotels in Mykonos, right by the beach.

From £300 per night · check current availability
Mykonos Town and Little Venice, near Little Venice in Mykonos (illustrative photo: example hotel)
Best Budget Choice
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Little Venice Inn

Little Venice, Mykonos

8.6Guest rating 8.6/10 · Excellent

Very good valueValue score 72 out of 100

Rated 8.6/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Mykonos, in a central location.

From £110 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants

Where to eat

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A seafood dish (illustrative photo)
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Kiki’s Tavern

Restaurant · Agios Sostis

££ Mid-range

A famous grill taverna that takes no reservations, known for grilled meats and fish; expect a long queue.

Known for: Grilled meat and fish

About £13–25 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

A seafood dish (illustrative photo)
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Niko’s Taverna

Restaurant · Mykonos Town

££ Mid-range

A long-standing fish taverna in the old harbour of Mykonos town.

Known for: Fresh fish, Greek salad

About £13–25 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

A seafood dish (illustrative photo)
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Nammos

Restaurant · Psarou

££££ Special occasion

A well-known beach club and restaurant on Psarou beach, a byword for Mykonos glamour.

Known for: Seafood and sun-lounger service

£45+ per person

Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups

Meze dishes on a taverna table (illustrative photo)
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Scorpios

Restaurant · Paraga

££££ Special occasion

A bohemian beach restaurant and bar with a sunset ritual and a lively soundtrack.

Known for: Beachfront dining

£45+ per person

Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups

A suggested Mykonos itinerary

3 nights Couple

Mykonos · Highlights

Mykonos in 3 nights

A balanced first-visit plan built from our Mykonos picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.

  1. Day 1 · Panagia Paraportiani Church, Agios Sostis Beach, Aegean Maritime Museum, Kato Mili Windmills
  2. Day 2 · Delos Island Day Trip, Mykonos Town and Little Venice
  3. Day 3 · Elia Beach, Ano Mera Monastery, Paradise Beach, Psarou Beach

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