Solo travel · Mykonos · Greece
Solo travel in Mykonos
How to enjoy Mykonos at your own pace.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Mykonos is sociable for solo travellers who want nightlife and beach clubs, but it is expensive alone, since rooms are priced for two. Hostels and campsites near Paradise are the budget options. Many solo travellers base themselves in Agios Stefanos.
Key facts
- Base
- Agios Stefanos
- Getting around
- Bus
- Emergency number
- 112 (European emergency number)
- Language
- Greek
Solo travel tips
- Stay in Chora to walk to bars and avoid relying on scarce taxis at night.
- Join a Delos guided tour or a group boat cruise to meet other travellers.
- Visit in June or September for lower room prices.
- Sit at the bar in Little Venice for sunset rather than paying for a table.
- Combine Mykonos with Naxos or Paros for a cheaper second leg.
Where to stay
$$ · Best for quiet stays, budget and couples
Agios Stefanos
Agios Stefanos is a quieter beach area near the New Port at Tourlos, with small hotels and apartments, a sandy beach and sunset views. Buses run into Chora, and it is convenient for early ferries.
- Good
- Quieter than the south coast; Close to the New Port; Sunset views
- Watch out
- Exposed to the north wind in summer; Fewer restaurants
- Nearby
- New Port, Agios Stefanos beach, Armenistis Lighthouse
Great on your own
Waterfront · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Little Venice
Find a seat by 6pm in July or August for sunset, or watch from the rocks below the windmills for free.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Couples
- After dark
- Views
- Photo spot
Landmark · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Kato Mili windmills
Visit early in the morning for photos without crowds, or at golden hour from the Little Venice side.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Historic site · Delos
Delos
Take an early boat, bring water and a hat, and climb Mount Kynthos for the view over the ruins; there is very little shade.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Iconic
- Kids
- Outdoors
Religious site · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Panagia Paraportiani
Combine it with Little Venice, a two-minute walk away, and visit at sunset when the walls glow.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
Museum · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
Visit before Delos to understand the island's history, or on a windy day when boats are cancelled.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Aegean Maritime Museum
Children who like boats enjoy the ship models; it is a good stop during the heat of the day.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Meeting people
- Sunset drinks in Little Venice — Cocktail bars on the water's edge fill before sunset; arrive early or watch from the windmills and eat later in Chora's lanes.
- Taverna lunch in Ano Mera — Slow lunches on the village square, with local cheeses, louza and meat from island farms, at lower prices than in Chora.
- Little Venice — Sunset cocktail bars right on the water.
- Chora's lanes — Bars and clubs around Matoyianni and the harbour, including LGBTQ+ venues, busy until dawn in summer.
Sensible precautions
Mykonos is generally relaxed, but scooter and ATV accidents on narrow roads are common, and the summer meltemi can create strong currents on north-coast beaches. Drink plenty of water in the heat, and confirm prices before ordering at beach clubs.
- Emergency number
- 112 (European emergency number)
- Staying connected
- EU roaming applies to European SIMs, mobile coverage is good across the island, and most hotels and cafés have Wi-Fi.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Mykonos good for solo travellers?
Mykonos is sociable for solo travellers who want nightlife and beach clubs, but it is expensive alone, since rooms are priced for two. Hostels and campsites near Paradise are the budget options.
+Where should solo travellers stay in Mykonos?
Agios Stefanos: Small beach resort north of the New Port, 3 km from Chora.