Mykonos is one of the Med’s most desirable beach destinations. Located at the centre of the scattered Greek Cyclades islands, its architecture, stellar nightlife and drifts of golden sand make it the envy of the archipelago. Days here are spent checking out different beach scenes, from family-friendly or water sports, to ultra-luxe beach clubs. At sunset, the focus falls firmly on Chora (Mykonos Town): a one-of-a-kind jumble of white, cube-shaped buildings connected by painted stone pathways. Follow them to find waterfront clubs, bars and restaurants, plus wonderful places to stay.
Here is a selection of the best.
The best hotels in Mykonos are:
- Best for poolside posing: The Belvedere Hotel, Booking.com
- Best for old-school glamour: The Mykonos Theoxenia, Booking.com
- Best for style on a budget: Ostraco Hotel & Suites, Booking.com
- Best for design: Myconian Avaton Resort, Booking.com
- Best for bohemian beach breaks: The Wild Hotel, Booking.com
- Best for laid-back luxury: Katikies Mykonos, Booking.com
- Best for plot-to-plate dining: Myconian Kyma Hotel, Booking.com
- Best for budget beach breaks: Terra Maltese Natural Retreat, Booking.com (Temporarily closed)
- Best for beachfront blowouts: Kenshō Psarou, Booking.com
- Best for romantic escapes: Myconian Naia, Booking.com
Neighbourhood: Mykonos Town
Rub shoulders with celebs at The Belvedere
(Belvedere Bar)
Set partly within a mansion dating from the 1850s, The Belvedere is one of the island’s most sought-after hotels. Guests (including familiar faces from entertainment and fashion) come here for its mix of tranquillity, style and see-and-be-seen pizazz. The swimming pool plays host equally well to daytime lounging and upbeat nightlife thanks to its bars and restaurants that include Sunken Watermelon (for cocktails), Thea Estiatorio (Greek cuisine) and Matsuhisa Mykonos (an outpost of Nobu).
Price: Rates from €370 (£316), + £25 for breakfast
Neighbourhood: Mykonos Town
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Located just behind Kato Mili (the Old Town’s iconic five windmills), the Mykonos Theoxenia is a boutique hotel that’s just as vibrant as it was in its 1960s heyday, when Jackie O was a favoured and regular guest. Set right on the waterfront, the property combines Cycladic design with innovative style and subtle retro references. With excellent dining at The Plate and quality cocktails at the bar, staying here is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Price: Rates from €233 (£235), including breakfast
Location: Mykonos Town
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