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As Mykonos Town is predominantly pedestrian-only many
places don’t have proper street addresses, so remember
to pick up a free tourist map to help you navigate the
streets and alleyways, or ask your concierge to pinpoint
the exact location.
HOTELS
Rates quoted are US dollars for a double room in
medium season (generally June–September, excluding
August).
Belvedere, School Of Fine Arts
District, Hora. Tel: +30-22890-25122. A member of Small
Luxury Hotels Of The World, this dazzling all-white
designer hotel is also home to celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s
hip Japanese and South American fusion restaurant. $300–$1,100.
www.belvederehotel.com
Elysium Hotel, School Of Fine
Arts District, Hora. Tel: +30-22890-23952. This sexy,
hetero-friendly hotel boasts 40 rooms and two suites,
and a large pool where nude sunbathing is permitted.
Its Sunset Bar is a choice spot for sundowner cocktails.
$270–$540. www.elysiumhotel.com
Fresh Hotel, N. Kalogera 31,
Hora. Tel: +30-22890-24670. With 13 rooms, this simple
gay hotel in the very heart of Mykonos Town is close
to all the bars, restaurants, and shopping. It compensates
for the lack of a swimming pool by having a pretty garden
with Jacuzzi. $121–$162. www.marioshotel-mykonos.com
Hotel Alkyon, Argyraina. Tel:
+30-22890-27366. Built in a traditional Cycladic style,
this family-run, gay-friendly hotel is spectacularly
situated above Mykonos Town with dramatic panoramas
from its lovely pool terrace. Convenient for the bus
to gay Elia beach. $87–$149. www.alkyonmykonos.gr
Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel, Kato
Mili. Tel: +30-22890-22230. Located adjacent to the
famous windmills, this funky boutique hotel has a fun
1960s vibe. Its 52 rooms and suites have either a balcony
or a porch, with a choice of sea or garden views. Amenities
include swimming pool and Jacuzzi overlooking the Aegean
Sea, and state-of-the-art gym. $290–$920. www.mykonostheoxenia.com
Semeli Hotel, Rochari Area, Hora.
Tel: +30-22890-27466. With 42 guestrooms and three suites,
this stylish yet serene design hotel was, until recently,
a private residence. Its large pool and terrace offer
commanding views across the rooftops of Mykonos Town.
$324–$1,200. www.semelihotel.gr
RESTAURANTS
Blue Ginger, Argyraina. Tel: +30-22890-27602.
Located just above Mykonos Town, this gay-friendly Asian
restaurant has a full menu of Thai and Chinese dishes.
Popular with locals and tourists staying at neighboring
hotels like Alkyon and Hermes. www.blueginger.gr
Casa di Giorgio, Mitropoleos
1 (behind the Catholic Church), Hora. Tel: +30-69325-61998.
Gay-friendly Italian restaurant with outdoor seating
in a beautiful location close to Little Venice, serving
delicious pizza, pasta, and risotto dishes.
Interni, Matoyiannia, Hora. Tel:
+30-22890-26333. Con-temporary and stylish restaurant
and lounge in a lovely internal courtyard, hidden down
a quiet alley off Matogianni Street. Its dramatic cactus-flanked
staircase guarantees that celebrities are able to make
a grand entrance. Expensive European fusion food.
Kounelas, Porta (by the waterfront),
Hora. Tel: +30-22890-28220. A series of whitewashed
rooms form this recommended taverna, almost hidden in
the labyrinth of streets behind the port of old Mykonos
Town. Simple but perfectly cooked fresh fish is the
main attraction.
Mamacas, Matogianni Street near
Taxi Square, Hora. Tel: +30-22890-26120. Occupying the
palm-filled courtyard of a lovely house that dates back
to 1845, this chic restaurant serves traditional Greek
dishes like keftedakia meatballs, but with a contemporary
twist. www.mamacas.gr
Matsuhisa, Belvedere Hotel, Hora.
Tel: +30-22890-25122. The latest venture of celebrity
chef Nobu Matsuhisa, this summer-only eatery occupies
a poolside spot at chic Belvedere Hotel. www.matsuhisamykonos.com
Nikos Tavern, Porta (by the waterfront),
Hora. Tel: +30-22890-24320. With a large outdoor seating
area in a pretty and lively square behind the town hall,
this inexpensive taverna is one of the most popular
dining spots in Mykonos Town.
Sea Satin Market, beyond Little
Venice, near Mitropolis Cathedral, Hora. Tel: +30-22890-24676.
Situated at the end of a small beach beneath the famous
windmills with postcard-perfect views of Little Venice
and market fresh fish sizzling on the grill.
BARS AND CLUBS
Coffee Cat, Matogianni
Street at Agia Kiriaki Square, Hora. Tel: +30-22890-79796.
A new gay venue open early for delicious breakfasts,
and staying open late to serve cocktails. www.coffeecat.gr
Icaros, Matogianni Street at
Agia Kiriaki Square, Hora. Upstairs from Pierro’s,
this lively venue with nightly drag shows provides a
great panoramic view of the action on Agia Kiraki Square
(aka “gay square”).
Jackie O’, Paraportiani
Waterfront, Hora. Tel: +30-22890-79167. A new arrival
in summer 2008, this gay lounge has a laid-back atmosphere
and serves champagne and cocktails. www.jackieomykonos.com
Montparnasse Piano Bar, Agion
Anargiron Street, Hora. Tel: +30-22890-23719. Gay cocktail
bar in beautiful Little Venice, with a rear balcony
over the Aegean Sea that’s a great place to see
the famous sunset. Live piano music and showtunes from
guest performers. www.thepianobar.com
Pierro’s, Matogianni Street
at Agia Kiriaki Square, Hora. Tel: +30-22890-22177.
World famous gay bar dating back to 1973. www.pierrosbar.gr
Porta Bar, Behind the old port,
Hora. Tel: +30-22890-27087. A series of small interconnecting
rooms along a narrow alleyway just off the waterfront,
this fun and friendly bar is more cruisy than other
gay venues in Mykonos.
Ramrod Club, Manto Square off
Taxi Square, Hora. Tel: +30-22890-24301. Lively gay
bar with an outside terrace, wild drag shows, and sexy
go-go dancers. www.ramrod-gayclub.gr
SHOPPING
Diesel, 22 Matogianni Street, Hora. Tel:
+30-22890-24495. Mykonos branch of the fashionable Italian
jeanswear brand. www.diesel.com
Fürstenberg Boutique, 35
Mitropoleos Street, Hora. Tel: +30-22890-28795. Upscale
designer boutique selling brands like Dolce & Gabbana
and DSquared2, with several branches in Mykonos Town,
including a dedicated swimwear store.
LAK, 5 Matogianni Street, Hora.
Tel: +30-21062-83257. Exclusive line of clothes and
accessories from Greek fashion designer and boutique
owner Lakis Gavalas. www.lak.gr
Lakis Gavalas, Tria Pigadia,
Hora. Tel: +30-22890-25872. Small but deluxe store selling
leading international brands like Gucci, Burberry, and
Christian Dior Homme. www.lakisgavalas.gr
Soho-Soho Men, 51 Matogianni
Street, Hora. Tel: +30-22890-27670. Fashionable store
selling fabulous jeans and beachwear by the likes of
Etro and Armani.
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