Mykonos is probably one of the most popular places in the world, I think, esp. in summer. For the first time for me and the kids (my husband has been to Greece many times), we traveled to Greece and stayed on two islands, Mykonos and Paros. Both islands have their own characters and charms and we loved both. After I posted many photos and videos about Mykonos, many of you asked me for a travel guide. So here it is.

How To Get To Mykonos

You can either get to Mykonos by air or by ferry. There are many budget airlines that travel from major European cities to Mykonos. Ferry is a very popular way to do islands hopping in Greece. There are some ways to save money on ferry fares, such as book well in advance or book night ferries (which you save money on accommodations as well).

Getting Around in Mykonos

🚎 Public Buses: There are bus transfers available from town to beaches and the big nightclubs for a very reasonable price. This is definitely the most affordable and reliable way to get back and forth. Never drink and drive!
🚖 Taxis: Organize an airport transfer through your accommodation if you can. Taxis can be unreliable at the airport and cost €15-20 (if they’re honest) for a quick ride to town. 👇 Let me know if you want more travel tips for this beautiful town!
🛵 Rent a Scooter: There are many places in Mykonos offering scooter or ATV rentals for the duration of your stay. You can take scenic day trips to different beaches around the island. Nothing is really all that far to get to. However, I have also heard about people having accidents (with no faults of their own) with these kinds of transportations. So rent and drive with caution!

How Many Nights in Mykonos

I’d suggest two to five nights. Mykonos is not that big. You can easily explore the island within two to three days. If you want to spend extra days to enjoy the beach, then five days are more than enough.

Where to stay in Mykonos

Depending on your type of trip, I’d recommend staying close to town. We stayed at a small hotel (see link), located in the heart of Mykonos Old Town. This is where all of the shops and restaurants are located (including “Little Venice.”). Our taxi dropped us off at the windmills and then we walked for about 5 mins to our accommodation. We absolutely loved our hotel location, as we could visit the old town whenever we wanted. Around 10 am is the best time, as the town is cleaned up (from the precious night of partying) by then and still quiet. You can stay closer to the beaches, but you’ll likely pay a premium. Most beaches are just a few miles from the old town, so you can easily take bus or taxi to the beach for the day.

Travel Tip: Go with a very good luggage as the Greek streets are not easy to roll. Thank goodness, we traveled with our Away luggages, which were super easy to drag along on the narrow cobblestone streets.

What to See in Mykonos

Panachra Church

Little Venice’s alleyways

Kato Milli Windmills (also one of the best places to watch sunset)

Little Venice Waterfront

Where to Eat in Mykonos

Here are some of the most popular restaurants in Mykonos. We had meals at some of them, but not all.

Niko's Taverna (Porta, Mikonos 846 00)

One of our favorite restaurants on the island. We liked it so much that we dined there twice. The food is absolutely amazing and the portion is generous. Reasonably price and the service is good.

Crepaland Mykonos (Kouzi Georgouli 50, Little Venice, Mikonos 846 00)

A very popular breakfast spot (esp. for those who partied hard at night). It opens 24 hours. We had breakfast here and ordered four giant crepes. Their sweet crepes are a bit too sweet for our taste. If it is not your thing either, you can ask them to tone it down a bit when you order.

La Maison de Katrin (1 Nikiou Street, Mikonos, Cyclades 84600)

Beautiful little restaurant in the heart of Mykonos. We love the ambience of the restaurant, esp. in the evenings with the candle lights on the table. Many tables are set right on the street, so you will see many people passing by. We didn’t actually dine here, but would love to try next time.

Leonidas’ Gyro (Kyklades, Mikonos 846 00, Greece)

Very good gyro with amazing low price. Minimal seating. Many reviews said that they got food poisoning from this place, but we didn’t have any stomach issues after our meal. So I guess it all depends.

Kastro’s (Paraportiani Church,Little venice, Mikonos 846 00)

Located right by the coast of Mykonos in Little Venice. This is one of the most known restaurants on the island, and probably one of the most expensive. We did have dinner there. The service and food was great, but it did come with a high price tag.

Avra Restaurant (N. Kalogera Street 27, Mikonos 864 00)

Very romantic and cozy restaurant with a neat garden area to eat at, but some may find the dishes very expensive.

Mamalouka (53 Kouzi, Georgouli Street, Mikonos 846 00)
Very popular restaurant in Mykonos. We didn’t dine there, but heard the food is good (pricey though).

Of course there are a lot more to cover in Mykonos, such as beaches, hotels outside the old town, and etc. We can’t wait to visit it again and share with you more next time.