Mykonos Travel Guide
The Greek islands are breathtaking, especially Mykonos. We loved our stay here, including the hotel and some of the food we had. I loved walking into the main part of town to wander through the picturesque Greek streets and stopping for gyros and a drink. Our hotel had amazing views, extremely helpful staff, and a delicious complimentary breakfast buffet.
Mykonos is known as the party island so there are plenty of places to drink and go out at night if that’s your style. You’ll quickly find out that the islands have very few taxis to get around. You can book a shuttle to pick you up from the airport through your hotel. Otherwise, a lot of people either walk, rent a car, scooter, or ATV. We rented an ATV for one day when we went to Nammos for the day (more on that below). I also must warn you that there are restaurants that can be expensive in Mykonos and the food is not always worth the price. I’ve noted the ones we went to that were pricey along with my personal recs below!
Where to Stay
Breakfast view at Mykonian Kyma Hotel
Mykonian Kyma Hotel: We stayed at the Mykonian Kyma hotel. It was incredible! It sits at the top of the hill so you get stunning views - even from your hotel room. It looks like offering a top-notch complimentary breakfast buffet is standard in Greece. I loved waking up each morning and having fresh fruits and food with a view. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. It was also a 10-minute walk to the main town which was convenient.
Where to Eat
Sunset view at 180-Degree Sunset Bar
180-Degree Sunset Bar: This place has incredible views but the food and drinks are mediocre, especially for the price. The restaurant requires a minimum of $180 per table. The plus side of getting a table is you don’t have to wait in line to take a sunset picture since your table will have an amazing view. The downside is the food and drinks are not that great. If you decide to sit at the table I would say drink your way to the minimum ha. Drinks are pricey so you can easily meet this amount if each person gets 4 drinks.
Jimmie’s: a mom-and-pop gyro shop that is supposed to be the best in town. I believe the gyros are only $7 so this is a great place to go when you want to grab a quick lunch before shopping in town. It’s located in the center of everything.
Saki's: Another mom-and-pop gyro shop. This place had a line every night and we always went when our expensive dinners didn’t fill us up. I personally like Saki’s over Jimmie’s but Dhane felt the opposite. So give both a try and see for yourself.
Vento: This is an Italian restaurant right on the water. The views are beautiful and the food was delicious here. Definitely order the focaccia bread to start. It was the best I’ve ever had.
Roca: On one of our last nights in Mykonos, we walked a little further and had dinner at Roca. The food was okay, I am more so recommending it for the views. This place sits right over the water with a great view of the sunset. If you want to get a sit right at the edge for unobstructed views, you’ll have to make a reservation.
Breeze Cocktail Bar: After walking around the main town we stopped and had drinks at Breeze. It is located in the “little Venice” area - named because it gives Venice, Italy vibes. It’s right on the water so it’s the perfect place to sit with a drink and watch the waves crash on the shore.
Things to Do:
Nammos Beach Club: Overall, I really enjoyed my time but it’s definitely a bit bougie and turns into a big party around 3-ish. The beach was incredible though. Nammos is situated right on the cove so you can swim (and easily float) in some very calm water. The major downside is that things are ridiculously expensive. Rentals start at $250 or $300 for the day and drinks start at $30. I, personally would not recommend eating lunch at the Nammos restaurant unless you’ve got plenty of $$$ and spending $250 on yourself doesn’t make you cringe. We only went to Nammos but there are plenty of other beach clubs that were recommended including Scorpios, Solymar, and Lohan Beach.
Walk around downtown in Chora: I briefly mentioned this above, but the main downtown area called Chora is a must-see. It’s where a lot of the restaurants I mentioned above are located. It’s also where you get to see the maze of narrow streets with beautiful white-washed houses and blue doors. We went almost every day to explore. If you’re ever unsure of what to do, go here and let yourself get lost.
See the Windmills: One of the iconic landmarks of Mykonos is the windmills. When you walk through downtown, you will see the five windmills lined up. Definitely walk by and get a photo of these.