It's a Bonnie Thing

I’m sure everyone has heard of Mykonos. It is a Greek island where the jet set come to live it up, party all night long, and Sunbathe during the day on beautiful beaches. The four and five-star hotels are quite pricey ranging from $300 to over $1,000 US dollars per night during the high season. Photographs of Little Venice is what drew me to Mykonos and I knew I wanted to stay in the heart of the Mykonos Town Area. I stumbled upon The Little Venice Suites on Trip Advisor

So that is where I booked and this is a hotel review of the Little Venice Suites

When you arrive in Mykonos Town by Taxi you will have to walk to the hotel since it is in a pedestrian area. It can be hard to find the hotel lugging your heavy suitcases through the crowded, pedestrian stone, maze-like alleyways. This is why I received two phone calls from Niko on the day of arrival while I was on a plane.

The Little Venice Suites are located right next to the Veranda Bar that is on the waterfront. You can see the property in the photograph below.

Can you imagine sitting on your private balcony sipping Champagne watching the sunset every night away from the crowds?

The Little Venice Suites are along the waterfront in Mykonos Town

Upon arrival, you will find a steep staircase. My first thought is how am I going to get my suitcase up them! That is what Niko is for. Niko is a young, handsome and strong Greek man who came to the rescue. He carried our bags up for us. He is there every day and will greet you with a smile and tell you everything you need to know about Mykonos. So ask away with any questions you may have.

The Rooms

This is a boutique style property and all the rooms are unique and different. We stayed in the Junior Sea View Suite. Our room was small but nicely decorated with a modern Greek Cave like interior design. A coffee maker and a small fridge are provided. Two small water bottles were provided every day along with coffee and orange juice. The air conditioner is quite powerful in the heat of the summer which is a plus when there is a heatwave. Although we didn’t spend much time in the room there is a flat screen TV if you wish to relax in an air-conditioned room when it is hot outside. It is a lovely room with a quaint balcony that has some beautiful views of the windmills and the blue Aegean sea.

The Junior Sea View Suite

The Bathroom has a Sea View too. If you want privacy you can shut the windows and blinds.

Junior Sea View Suite

A complimentary bottle of Greek White Wine was provided and we enjoyed it our first night exhausted and jetlagged. Look at the sunset views!

Wine & Sunset

Staying in Little Venice

You will be near all the bars, shops, and restaurants which makes for a fun stay. The Veranda Bar is next door and yes the music is loud. We enjoyed feeling part of the party every night on our deck without being in the crowded bar. We could enjoy the live saxophone music with our store bought Champagne. The music is loud until 2:00 am every night. (Tip- Bring a sound machine with you and put on sleep sounds and with the air conditioning on it will drown out the music) However, we found ourselves enjoying the nightlife each night. If you need peace and quiet this may not be the place for you but if you come to Mykonos to enjoy a little nightlife it is a great place to stay. After all, Mykonos rivals Ibiza when it comes to partying as all the t-shirts say. After exploring Mykonos we soon realized our favorite area of Mykonos was Little Venice in Mykonos Town.

Would we stay here again?

We would definitely stay here again but upgrade to a suite with a larger and higher balcony perhaps. The highlight of staying here was the sipping Champagne on the balcony, escaping the crowds, and watching the sunset and nightlife happening at the Veranda Bar.

Champagne & Sunsets

Mykonos Travel Tips

There is a liquor store nearby to save money on cocktails and wine. Drinks are expensive in Mykonos. We enjoyed a bottle of Champagne each night on our deck. I am all about enjoying luxury on a budget. For example, most cocktails and drinks range from $15 Euro and on up at bars and restaurants. A bottle of Moet from a street vendor was $85 Euro. In the local liquor store, it was $45 Euro.

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