Belvedere is one of the best-known luxury hotels in Mykonos Town, and its position is the reason. It sits on the hillside above the old town, near Fabrica Square, so you can walk down to the lanes of Chora, Matoyianni Street and the windmills in minutes and then come back up to a quiet, green terrace. The hotel belongs to The Leading Hotels of the World, and the style is white-walled Cycladic with a polished, resort feel. It offers a wide choice of rooms and suites, around sixteen room types in all, many with sea or town views, balconies or terraces, and some with private pools. Guests share a seasonal outdoor pool surrounded by free cabanas, sun loungers and umbrellas, a spa, a garden and a poolside bar, and there are two restaurants on site, including a Japanese restaurant from the Nobu Matsuhisa group that draws diners from all over the island. It is a classic choice for couples, honeymooners and anyone who wants five-star comfort without leaving the town.
Location and getting around
The hotel is two minutes on foot from Fabrica Square, five minutes from Matoyianni Street, about seven minutes from the windmills and around eight from Mykonos Town Hall. The Old Port, where the boats to Delos leave from the town beach, is a walk of around a quarter of an hour.
The airport is only a few minutes away by car, which is a real convenience on arrival and departure days, and the hotel offers an airport shuttle for a fee. Free self-parking is available on site, which is rare in Chora. The final stretch back up the hill is steep, so most guests use a taxi after dinner.
The rooms
The choice is wide, from classic rooms to suites with private plunge pools and the largest villa-style accommodation. Read each description before booking, since views, terraces and pools vary a great deal. Rooms are air-conditioned and have free Wi-Fi, and the hotel also has an electric-car charging point, a garden, laundry and dry-cleaning services and a concierge who can arrange transfers, boat trips and tables at the island’s busiest restaurants.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners and friends who want to be a few steps from the nightlife of Chora and still sleep in peace. The hotel is geared to adults and to older children, and families should check the child policy and the suite configurations when they book. A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge, and many guests choose to eat in town instead.
Season and good to know
Mykonos is a seasonal island and the pool is open only in the warm months, so confirm the hotel’s opening dates before you plan a trip in spring or late autumn. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at noon. The Japanese restaurant needs a reservation in July and August, and the hotel can help. Because the town is busy in high season, ask for a room away from the bar if you want the quietest nights.
Why stay here
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool with cabanas
- ✓Spa
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Japanese restaurant from the Nobu Matsuhisa group
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Garden and terraces
- ✓Two minutes to Fabrica Square
Good questions
How far is Belvedere from the centre of Mykonos Town?+
It is about two minutes on foot from Fabrica Square and five minutes from Matoyianni Street. The windmills are around seven minutes away, and the Old Port is about a quarter of an hour on foot.
Does Belvedere have parking?+
Yes, free self-parking is available on site, which is unusual in Mykonos Town. The airport is only a few minutes away by car.
When is Belvedere open?+
Mykonos is a seasonal island and the pool is open only in the warm months, so confirm the exact opening dates with the hotel before you plan a trip outside the main summer season.
