How to Spend 3 Days in Mykonos, Greece

Hi again! After leaving Paros we spent three days (just 72 hours) on the island of Mykonos enjoying the beaches, bars and adorable town. Mykonos is a quick one hour ferry ride from Paros, and is also easily accessible from other islands. We used ferryhopper.com to book our tickets from Paros to Mykonos, and this was a super easy way to compare prices, times and locations of ferries. The ferry dropped us off at the New Port, which is a 15 minute taxi ride to Mykonos Town, where we stayed in an AirBnb. In this post we will be sharing our recommendations and itinerary for how to spend 3 days in Mykonos!

Taxis aren’t allowed within the Mykonos Town itself, but they will leave you as close as possible to your hotel or AirBnb. From the New Port taxis cost around $10-$15 to bring you into Mykonos Town. However, there are also small boats and public buses that will bring you for between $2-$5. Mykonos Town is definitely the place to stay, as it is where the majority of bars and clubs are located. The little streets are super cute and you can spend the entire day wandering through them getting lost and exploring. Although Mykonos Town is small, due to its maze-like streets it can often be an adventure in itself to get to where you want to go. But this is all part of the fun and charm of the island!

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Sleep – Hotels + AirBnb

Mykonos is not the most budget-friendly location, especially during the summer season. However, AirBnbs are great options and will often cost less per night than a hotel room. We found an adorable AirBnb in Mykonos Town, right near everything we could possible want. The AirBnb was located on a quiet street, but it was a ten second walk to get to a major shopping street and Mando Mavrogenous Square, right on the water.

What really made it a great choice was our host, Niko. Niko met us in the main square when we arrived and showed us how to walk to the AirBnb. He gave us tons of great recommendations for food, bars, and beaches, and he was also always close by if we needed help with anything at all. The AirBnb was $300 per night, but this price drops substantially once the high season is over (to around $60).

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Although AirBnb is a great option, there are also tons of amazing hotels in Mykonos! It’s important to note that hotel prices drop substantially after the summer months, and luxury hotels become very affordable. Below are some of our top recommendations – arranged by price during the high season.

Budget Hotels

• MyCocoon Hostel – located in Mykonos Town
• Kavaki Studios – located about 1 mile from Mykonos Town

Mid-Range Hotels

• Super Paradise Suites – located near Paradise Beach, 3.7 miles outside of the main town
• Yalos Hotel – located in Mykonos Town
• Damianos Mykonos Hotel  – located in Mykonos Town
• Despotiko Hotel – located in Mykonos Town

Luxury Hotels

• Royal Myconian – outside of Mykonos Town, but there is a hotel shuttle
• Ostraco Suites – located very close to Mykonos Town
• Boheme Mykonos Town – 5 minute walk to Mykonos Town
• Myconian Kyma – half a mile from Mykonos Town

For more hotel options around the island, check out the map below!

Booking.com

Eats – Restaurants + Cafes

Breakfast/Brunch in Mykonos

Mykonos Town is filled with tons and tons of restaurants. From the recommendations of our friends, AirBnb host and other locals we found numerous restaurants to try for breakfast, lunch, dinner + dessert!

Il Forno di Gerasimo

For a light breakfast and coffee to-go check out Il Forno di Gerasimo Bakery. This bakery is open 24 hours a day (at least during the high season), and offers modern decor as well as delicious coffee and pastries. This was the perfect place for us to stop and grab breakfast before we caught a small ferry to Delos for our first excursion.

This is one of the few to-go bakeries and coffee places that we found that was both open early and had a good selection of breakfast items. The barista who made our coffee was super helpful and made us Americanos, even though they weren’t on the menu. They also have almond milk, soy milk and stevia, which was great as these non-dairy and sugar substitutes are more difficult to find.

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Salt & Sugar

If you have time and would prefer a sit-down breakfast or brunch, then check out Salt & Sugar. The restaurant is cute, very clean and offers a variety of breakfast options at reasonable prices, between $7-$15. They serve filter coffee, which I was super happy to find, and their fresh squeezed orange juice was delicious. Salt & Sugar also serves lunch and dinner and those menus looked great as well.

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Lunch

Sakis

If you’re having a ton of fun exploring Mykonos Town and only want to stop for a quick lunch (or a big afternoon snack) then we recommend you stop by Sakis for gyros and other Greek street food. This place was recommended to us by our AirBnb host, and although it will be packed around lunch time the service is absurdly fast. Our orders were ready in under a minute and we even found seating at one of the small tables inside. If there is no indoor seating you will find customers eating their gyros outside in the street surrounding the restaurant. I ordered a vegetarian gyro that was filled with vegetables and French fries. Leyla and Maggie both opted for the chicken gyros. Both were delicious and at around $4 each they are a great, cheap option for lunch.

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Dinner

There were so many delicious, well recommended restaurants in Mykonos Town that is was super difficult to choose where to have dinner. With 3 days in Mykonos, you’ll luckily get to try multiple restaurants!

Nikos Taverna

Our first night in Mykonos, taking the recommendation of a friend, we decided to try Nikos Taverna. The restaurant has tons of adorable outdoor seating. They serve traditional Greek food as well as many pasta and salad options. The menu is large and there is really something for everyone! We found the prices to be reasonable when compared to other restaurants in town, with entrees costing between $8-$18. The atmosphere at Nikos Taverna is super pleasant, and combined with the great food it is one of the many perfect places to have dinner while in Mykonos.

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Pasta Fresca Barkia

On our way to Nikos Taverna for dinner we passed Pasta Fresca Barkia, an Italian restaurant with beautiful fresh pasta. We knew we had to come back for dinner and the restaurant did not disappoint. The pasta was delicious, as was the bruschetta and chicken marsala. The restaurant is located on a very busy street, but we were able to eat on the upstairs balcony. This was the perfect location to have the feeling of the outdoors without having to sit at the tables on the busy sidewalk. The pasta dishes ranged from about $13-$25, and everything we tried was really tasty. Maggie and Leyla both highly recommend the chicken marsala. If you’re vegetarian, like me, there are also tons of delicious veggie pasta options.

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Mamalouka

On our last night in Mykonos we decided to visit Mamalouka for dinner. We had heard great things about the restaurant and every time we walked by were were intrigued to try it.

The restaurant is secluded and has tall fences surrounding it, making for the perfect enchanted garden feel. The restaurant was really beautiful and offered a delicious menu. However, this restaurant is a little more on the expensive side with main dishes ranging from $17-$40. At the end of the meal the waiters also gave us shots of traditional Greek spirits! One was very floral and another that tasted like cinnamon. I highly recommend that you check out Mamalouka! It would also be a really nice restaurant for a special occasion or for a dinner date!

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Gelato + Desserts

Bon Bon

For delicious gelato with vegan options be sure to check out Bon Bon. This little shop does not have seating, but they do have delicious ice cream. The shop also serves pancakes, waffles, crepes and other treats! If you’re vegan, and also if you’re not, this ice cream shop is a great option!

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Kayak

If you’re in the mood for soft-serve ice cream then head over to Kayak – a Greek ice cream chain . This was one of the only shops I saw while in Greece that offered soft serve ice cream. Although they only had chocolate and vanilla, both of the flavors were delicious. If you’re looking for hard ice cream I would try other shops on the island, but for the soft serve this is definitely the place to go! They also have cute outdoor seating where you can sit to enjoy your treats.

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Trio Bambini

In addition to Kayak, another chain gelato shop that we saw all around Mykonos was Trio Bambini. This gelato shop also serves coffee as well as breakfast and lunch items. The gelato was delicious, and they have lots of yummy candy bar flavors, like Kinder, Bounty and Snickers. In addition to the gelato I also tried an iced coffee to go. Although it was good it was pretty expensive at $5. Go for the gelato but there are other places that you can find better, less expensive, coffee.

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Drinks

The reason most people come to Mykonos, the parties! We expected Mykonos to be really, really fun – and it was! It has similar party vibes to Ibiza, and you can party day to night. For the day time definitely hit up the beach clubs! Down below you can find a review and guide to Kalua Beach Club. For nighttime, and well into the early morning, there are a plethora of bars and clubs to choose from. Based upon the recommendations of friends and our AirBnb host we visited many different venues. There are bars and clubs for every style and mood, and we definitely recommend hopping around from bar to bar so you can try out a whole bunch. With three days in Mykonos you’ll be able to visit tons of amazing bars!

Sunset Bar

If you want the full experience of a sunset bar, 180 Degrees Sunset Bar is a must. From the center of Mykonos Town it is about a 20 minute walk all uphill, but the views are well worth it. We decided to wear heels, which was not wise, but the walk was still doable. 180 Degrees Sunset Bar overlooks the entirety of the town and has the clearest view of the sunset imaginable. Although the cocktails are a little pricier than others we saw (around $25), the wine and champagne were averagely priced at around $10 a glass.

The bar is a super popular tourist destination and will likely be really crowded, but it’s worth it for the views. If you arrive after the sunset there is a $10 cover charge to get in – but we arrived at 8pm and walked right in without any trouble. Keep in mind that without making a reservation online, you will likely not be able to find seating during the sunset. For us this wasn’t an issue, as standing you get an awesome view. Make sure to set aside time to watch one sunset in Mykonos from this spot.

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Galleraki

For a low-key bar to watch the sunset and enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail head over to Galleraki bar right on the water. This bar has an absolutely amazing view of the sunset and also has ample outdoor seating both on a large patio and an upstairs balcony. We had wine instead of cocktails, but it was good and we enjoyed the experience. With this bar you are really paying for the location, as drinks are upwards of $17. But if you’re looking for a beautiful venue to watch the sunset and enjoy a cocktail then this is the place for you.

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Scarpa

Another bar that is great for sunset watching is Scarpa, located just a few yards away from Galleraki, also right on the water. This is a smaller venue, but it is also really cute and is a nice place to have a pre-dinner glass of wine. The have tall tables under cover as well as additional patio seating – which is where you will need to sit to see the sunset. Compared to Galleraki the prices at Scarpa are more reasonable, with wine costing between $7-$10 for a glass. Both bars are great options and we recommend them both for pre-dinner drinks.

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Post Dinner/Late Night

Queen of Mykonos

For post dinner drinks with a bar-like vibe (or hookah if you’re into that) check out Queen of Mykonos. This bar has outdoor seating at tall tables and is really the middle of everything! It makes for the perfect location to sip a cocktail or glass of wine while enjoying the town and activity of Mykonos. We stopped in around 10:30pm and were able to find a table easily. However, after midnight the bar gets much busier and finding a place to sit will be more difficult. The prices of the cocktails are more expensive than some other bars in the area, but the location is great. If you want to visit Queen of Mykonos and don’t want to spend $20+ on a drink then check out their wine and beer offerings.

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Scandinavian Bar

If you’re looking for a venue with a U.S. college bar feel then head over to Scandinavian Bar. This bar was really fun and was super busy as early as 11:30pm.

We didn’t have to pay a cover charge, but those who arrived slightly after us had to pay $10 at the door, which could then be applied to your first drink. This cover charge system was pretty common and seemed to work pretty well. The drinks were an average price at around $12-$15 for cocktails, but they were pretty strong. This bar seemed to be really popular with a younger crowd (18-25ish), and many of our college friends recommended that we check it out. Not surprisingly every local we talked to did not like Scandinavian Bar. It is definitely not a classy establishment, but it’s almost guaranteed to be busy every night and we had a really good time.

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@54 Club & Lounge

@54 Club & Lounge was located basically right next door to our AirBnb. After hearing music until 4am, we decided we had to try it before we left Mykonos. All three of us ordered a glass of Prosecco and the service was very prompt and friendly. The reviews online for this lounge were outstanding with many people stating it was their favorite party spot in Mykonos. Even though the low-key vibe, music, and drinks were all great, the bar seemed a bit dead for midnight. However, I think that @54 might get busier in the later hours of the night as it always sounded like a lit time as we were walking back to the AirBnb.

Skip Semeli Bar

Directly next-door to Galleraki was a smaller bar named Semeli. Although the American pop music peaked our interest, this bar seemed empty every time we passed by. On our final night we stopped in to give it a chance and take advantage of their two-for-one cocktails. Although the drinks were strong the bar itself was boring and was not attracting a steady clientele. Because Mykonos is home to so many hype bars and lounges, Semeli is not a necessary place to try.

Adventures + Things To Do

History

Although Mykonos is known for its parties, for us it was important to also learn the historical significance of the area. In order to achieve, this we booked a tour through getyourguide.com to visit the island of Delos. Delos is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is located just a quick 30 minute boat ride from the harbor in Mykonos Town. The ferry ride was a bit bumpy and it was clear that some passengers were getting sea sick. If you’ve been our partying all night but still want to visit Delos then we recommend opting for an afternoon tour.

The ferry to Delos picked us up at 10am and on board we were all arranged into tour groups by language. The tour lasts for an hour and a half, and then you are given another hour to explore the island on your own. We partook in the first portion of the guided tour, which was super informative, but then decided to explore the sites on our own and return on an earlier ferry. If you are interested in learning all about the history of Delos and Greece, then definitely stay with the tour group. We preferred to see the sites on our own, at our own pace, and each major site has a detailed information board that explained the history and importance of the ruins.

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Beach Clubs

If you’re in Mykonos you should definitely check out one of the many beach clubs. These locations are open during the day and also offer parties into the evening. Our AirBnb host recommended that we visit either Scorpios or Alemagou. However, both were completed booked for the day we hoped to visit. Scorpios was booked for an entire month of August, so be sure to plan ahead. On our next trip to Mykonos we plan to reserve spots at Scorpios and Alemagou well in advance. In addition to being beautiful, they come highly recommended from many locals.

Kalua Beach Bar

Since both Scorpios and Alemagou were full we decided to visit Kalua Beach Bar, another recommendation of our AirBnb host. Kalua had same-day availability and we were able to reserve three sun beds and a large beach umbrella for $100. This price point was moderate. It is lower than some of the other premium beach clubs that will charge a similar rate but also have minimum consumption charges of around $100-$150.

We really enjoyed Kalua Beach Bar and were happy with our choice. The beach was beautiful and the club was very clean, modern and had a boho vibe. There are many other beach clubs located on the same beach, but none looked as nice as Kalua Beach Bar.

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We enjoyed a light lunch at the covered bar, and although the food is more expensive than many restaurants within Mykonos Town it was really delicious. Entrees and salads on the menu were between $17-50 and appetizers ranged between $10-40. We shared a kale salad, fig and goat cheese bruschetta and french fries for about $55 total. Although the food and drink prices were more elevated, this was expected for the setting.

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Kalua Beach Bar was really fun! Although we left early (around 5pm), we were told that their sunset party and evening party scene are also a great time. When we return to Kalua Beach Bar we will definitely stay to experience some of the night life!

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Paradise Beach Club

If you’re looking for a beach club with a spring-break party vibe that does not require a reservation, or charge to reserve sun beds, we were told to check out Paradise Beach Club. Locals told us that this was not their beach club of choice, but it is insanely popular with young travelers who are looking for a day long party. We chose not to visit Paradise Beach Club, as we were looking for a chiller experience, but keep it in mind for your trip to Mykonos.

Overall

I hope you enjoyed my guide for how to spend 3 days in Mykonos, Greece! Mykonos is really, really fun. If you’re looking for the party island this is for sure it. For a comparison, think Ibiza, as it is for good reason that there is a rivalry between the two islands.

Although Mykonos is a super good time, it is also a lot. For us three days on the island was perfect as it allowed us to do everything we wanted to do, but also not completely tire ourselves out. Definitely add Mykonos to your itinerary and take advantage of everything the island has to offer, from the beaches, to the food to the parties!

For more ideas for how to spend your time in Greece, check out our guides to Santorini, Paros and Athens!

♡Kate

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