Matoyianni Street, Mykonos Town: Address, Phone Number, Matoyianni Street Reviews: 4.5/5
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia14,246 contributions
To make one thing clear - I rate this street and surrounding ones 5 as a beautiful and picturesque area of Mykonos town, NOT as a shopping street or experience.
The area is so beautiful to explore and walk, with terrific whitewashed facades, clean alleys, picturesque Churches around every corner, etc....and many high end shops set with tasty arranged shop windows.
I'd never shop here, as the prices are more than inflated, but I enjoyed our evening walk.
The area is so beautiful to explore and walk, with terrific whitewashed facades, clean alleys, picturesque Churches around every corner, etc....and many high end shops set with tasty arranged shop windows.
I'd never shop here, as the prices are more than inflated, but I enjoyed our evening walk.
Written November 14, 2021
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Nicolas C
Limassol City, Cyprus891 contributions
Stroll your way down Matoyianni street, with the cute but posh shops, restaurants and the lovely stone covered pedestrian alleys and get the vibe of the island's town!
This is a must visit area, while on the island, but for night time mostly cause of the heat during daylight, but also most shops and restaurants are open late hours, so you can combine your dinner and drinks, with a nice walk down the city centre's pedestrian alleys.
Perfect street for taking pictures, with beautifully decorated corners, blossomed bougainvilleas in the streets, and even artistic decorations in front of the local stores. Enjoy your walk!
This is a must visit area, while on the island, but for night time mostly cause of the heat during daylight, but also most shops and restaurants are open late hours, so you can combine your dinner and drinks, with a nice walk down the city centre's pedestrian alleys.
Perfect street for taking pictures, with beautifully decorated corners, blossomed bougainvilleas in the streets, and even artistic decorations in front of the local stores. Enjoy your walk!
Written August 22, 2020
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Blmhouston
Tuscaloosa, AL799 contributions
Family
The entire Mykonos town is gorgeous and charming. This street and the surrounding area are important historically and while a bit too touristy and crowded when ships are in port well worth a visit. There are gorgeous high end shops and restaurants and this is the center of Mykonos nightlife.
Written May 13, 2022
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Lahcene
1 contribution
Bought a few pieces there yesterday. Once at the cashier they did "special price for you buddy" if I payed with as much cash as possible.
But once got home, I checked the prices online and it turned out they overcharged me a lot for the clothes. Even with their "discounted" prices it was highly overpriced.
One item was listed for €180 in the shop but could be bought online for €69 etc etc.
Too bad, I would have come back to buy more, now I just feel cheated.
But once got home, I checked the prices online and it turned out they overcharged me a lot for the clothes. Even with their "discounted" prices it was highly overpriced.
One item was listed for €180 in the shop but could be bought online for €69 etc etc.
Too bad, I would have come back to buy more, now I just feel cheated.
Written July 28, 2020
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA12,303 contributions
This is a busy shopping street in the heart of Mykonos town. It was especially crowded the day a cruise ship was in port. Look past the high end shops and appreciate the beautiful buildings and bougainvillea which grows over the street in some places.
Written November 16, 2021
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA13,455 contributions
The longes and widest shopping street in Mykonos, location of many high-end shops, both chains and independent. A shopper's paradise, but it has nothing to do with the Greek Isles. Because it is not narrow, it is not congested like the other shopping streets. Not my cup of tea.
Written July 28, 2021
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Traveller of the world
1,270 contributions
Solo
Mainly designer shops, chic and elegant. Well kept. Your bound to walk down it but unlikely to know that this is the 'famous' shopping avenue. Not cheap but Mykonos generally isn't. To be honest, the old town is full of designer boutiques, shops, restaurants and coffee shops. It comes alive at night. Just walk and get lost in the alley ways! It is so easy to get carried away and buy! I am dreading to look at my bank account.
Written September 1, 2021
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Bandit-One
Emmen, Switzerland7,291 contributions
Old Town Mykonos is full of wonderful small lanes and streets. All in (mostly) white and blue. With the occasional trees and colorful plants and flowers (in purple). On the streets of Mitropoleos and Enoplon Dinameon you will have quite some traffic with the miniature trucks roaming the streets, which can be a bit annoying. On this street though there was little to no traffic, so it's pretty relaxing.
Lots of independent stores and arts&crafts shops. Lots of souvenirs as well of course. But for us it wasn't about shopping, we just enjoyed walking through these beautiful streets. And for that it was just great.
Lots of independent stores and arts&crafts shops. Lots of souvenirs as well of course. But for us it wasn't about shopping, we just enjoyed walking through these beautiful streets. And for that it was just great.
Written March 29, 2020
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Philippe B
Toulouse, France5,772 contributions
Couples
The street is lovely, as many others in Mykonos. This one is famous because of its numerous shops offering luxury items from premium international brands. International expensive products for international jet setters. Nothing special, nor typical.
Written August 27, 2019
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tRAVellerOfTheW0rld
Almere, The Netherlands1,752 contributions
Couples
Mykonos is one of he most popular travel destinations in the Mediterranean, visited by more than a million tourists every year and famous for its shopping. So you could visit Mykonos, browse through the picturesque streets, shop all day long and at the end enjoy a nice wine on one of the many terraces, OR.....
Before coming to Mykonos, spend an hour reading about this magnificent island with its picturesque white villages, beautiful landscapes, hundreds of little churches, windmills, and some of the most extraordinary golden sandy beaches in the Cyclades. Mykonos is famous for its cosmopolitan character and intense nightlife. The island is part of the Cyclades island complex, located between Tinos, Siros, Paros and Naxos in the middle of the Aegean Sea, 170 km from the mainland of Greece. Mykonos covers an area of approximately 85 km2 and it is situated east of Siros, where Ermoupolis, the capital of Cyclades is situated. Mykonos’ population is at about 12.000 people but during the summer period the number of tourists visiting the island is multiple. Most of the people live in the largest town, Mykonos (locally known as Chora, which means the town), which lies on the west coast.
Mykonos owes its name to the son of the King of Delos. According to the mythology, Hercules, in one of his twelve tasks, killed the Giants and threw them into the sea where they petrified and turned into huge rocks, forming the island of Mykonos.
The earliest settlement go back to 3000 BC. According to excavations, archaeologists proofed the presence of the Neolithic tribe Kares, but the first real settlers were the Ionians from Athens in the early 11th century BC. Because the soil is generally rocky and arid, with limited agricultural resource, not many people lived on Mykonos. More people were living on the neighboring island of Delos, just 2 km away, therefore Mykonos became a place for supplies and transit. As with other Greek territories, Mykonos was ruled by the Romans. When the Roman Empire was divided in the 12th century, the island passed to the eastern side of the Empire which today is known as the Byzantine Empire. After the fall of Constantinople to the Crusaders in 1204, Mykonos was occupied by the Ghizi overlord, a relative of the Dodge of Venice. The island was ravaged by the Catalans at the end of the 13th century and finally, like the rest of the Cyclades, Mykonos came under Venetian rule in 1390 which lasted until 1537, when the Turks dominated the islands along with the rest of Greece. Up until the end of the 18th century, Mykonos prospered as a trading centre. In1821 Mykonos played an important role in the Greek revolution against the Turks, led by the national heroine, Mando Mavrogenous. She has her own statue on the Mavrogenous square in the middle of the town. After the country's independence in 1830, mainly as a result of sailing and merchant activities Mykonos survived. In the early 20th century visitors were attracted by the archaeological site of Delos. Between the First and Second World War many famous artists, politicians and wealthy Europeans began spending their vacations on the island. From 1950 modern-day tourism started to grow, along with the island's population. In the 70s numerous jet setters spend their holidays on Mykonos and the island was turned into one of the most cosmopolitan holiday resorts of the Mediterranean. Attracting people from millionaires to backpackers, it is still at the height of its popularity, and the amazing thing is that, despite its rapid development and numerous changes, it has managed to preserve its color and character intact.
Nowadays Mykonos is known for its sophisticated nightlife and has the reputation of being one of the gay capitals of the Mediterranean. The capital is considered to be one of the most beautiful of all island town, with its cubic white houses and blue doors and windows in narrow little streets. The most famous street of Mykonos is Matoyianni Street, where the retail and the nightlife heart of the island beats. We saw a lot of designers stores with clothing, accessories, jewelry, art and souvenirs.
Matoyianni Street is also the perfect spot for after midnight drinks, strolling through the streets leading to Matoyianni Street. As the locals say: all roads lead to Matoyianni....
TIPS:
-> You might see some famous people;
-> The pelican Petros is the mascot of Mykonos, you might also see him;
-> When you get lost try to walk downwards and finally you will end up at the sea;
Before coming to Mykonos, spend an hour reading about this magnificent island with its picturesque white villages, beautiful landscapes, hundreds of little churches, windmills, and some of the most extraordinary golden sandy beaches in the Cyclades. Mykonos is famous for its cosmopolitan character and intense nightlife. The island is part of the Cyclades island complex, located between Tinos, Siros, Paros and Naxos in the middle of the Aegean Sea, 170 km from the mainland of Greece. Mykonos covers an area of approximately 85 km2 and it is situated east of Siros, where Ermoupolis, the capital of Cyclades is situated. Mykonos’ population is at about 12.000 people but during the summer period the number of tourists visiting the island is multiple. Most of the people live in the largest town, Mykonos (locally known as Chora, which means the town), which lies on the west coast.
Mykonos owes its name to the son of the King of Delos. According to the mythology, Hercules, in one of his twelve tasks, killed the Giants and threw them into the sea where they petrified and turned into huge rocks, forming the island of Mykonos.
The earliest settlement go back to 3000 BC. According to excavations, archaeologists proofed the presence of the Neolithic tribe Kares, but the first real settlers were the Ionians from Athens in the early 11th century BC. Because the soil is generally rocky and arid, with limited agricultural resource, not many people lived on Mykonos. More people were living on the neighboring island of Delos, just 2 km away, therefore Mykonos became a place for supplies and transit. As with other Greek territories, Mykonos was ruled by the Romans. When the Roman Empire was divided in the 12th century, the island passed to the eastern side of the Empire which today is known as the Byzantine Empire. After the fall of Constantinople to the Crusaders in 1204, Mykonos was occupied by the Ghizi overlord, a relative of the Dodge of Venice. The island was ravaged by the Catalans at the end of the 13th century and finally, like the rest of the Cyclades, Mykonos came under Venetian rule in 1390 which lasted until 1537, when the Turks dominated the islands along with the rest of Greece. Up until the end of the 18th century, Mykonos prospered as a trading centre. In1821 Mykonos played an important role in the Greek revolution against the Turks, led by the national heroine, Mando Mavrogenous. She has her own statue on the Mavrogenous square in the middle of the town. After the country's independence in 1830, mainly as a result of sailing and merchant activities Mykonos survived. In the early 20th century visitors were attracted by the archaeological site of Delos. Between the First and Second World War many famous artists, politicians and wealthy Europeans began spending their vacations on the island. From 1950 modern-day tourism started to grow, along with the island's population. In the 70s numerous jet setters spend their holidays on Mykonos and the island was turned into one of the most cosmopolitan holiday resorts of the Mediterranean. Attracting people from millionaires to backpackers, it is still at the height of its popularity, and the amazing thing is that, despite its rapid development and numerous changes, it has managed to preserve its color and character intact.
Nowadays Mykonos is known for its sophisticated nightlife and has the reputation of being one of the gay capitals of the Mediterranean. The capital is considered to be one of the most beautiful of all island town, with its cubic white houses and blue doors and windows in narrow little streets. The most famous street of Mykonos is Matoyianni Street, where the retail and the nightlife heart of the island beats. We saw a lot of designers stores with clothing, accessories, jewelry, art and souvenirs.
Matoyianni Street is also the perfect spot for after midnight drinks, strolling through the streets leading to Matoyianni Street. As the locals say: all roads lead to Matoyianni....
TIPS:
-> You might see some famous people;
-> The pelican Petros is the mascot of Mykonos, you might also see him;
-> When you get lost try to walk downwards and finally you will end up at the sea;
Written January 25, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Anasiko
Tbilisi, Georgia
Restaurant
RHtravels
Rocky Hill, CT670 contributions
Sorry, just saw your question.....There was a gyro place nestled somewhere within the streets near Matoyianni St that had an outdoor dining area that smelled amazing. A couple from our tour group ate there and said it was good. If you are going to be in Athens, there were 2 places that we ate that were amazing- Girgos near Athens Zafolia hotel (great gyros and shaved meat) and Taverna o Peinaleon (great authentic Greek cuisine). And there was great gelato at DaVinci!
01ritz
Bernardsville, NJ645 contributions
Does anyone know how far this street is from the mykonian ambassador relais
TuccJA88
Pennsylvania176 contributions
We stayed at a different MyConian property but they provided transportation to and from every day. I would suggest reaching out to the hotel. I believe your hotel is closer so i would think it's about 15-20 minutes. Ours took about 30 minutes
What is the weather like at end of October?
Toni W
London, UK431 contributions
Around 20c still, not cold.
Arjit Gupta
Jaipur, India139 contributions
Hi..I am visiting Mykonos on 18th April 2018...Till what time Shops remain open in Matoyianni street at that time of year?
especially clothing showrooms and Bars?
I have also read on TripAdvisor about Night shopping street.
it It open when I will visit?
Thanks
waiting for ur response.
Albert B
ocala, Florida, United States39 contributions
All shops should be open in April. Not sure about exact opening time, but I would assume it is 8 or 9 AM. Cant tell you what time "bars" open tho'. Most shops stay open late, but it depends on the cruise ships. If one is in port, nothing closes until there gone is a general rule. Have been there in April and all was well, everything open and crowded, so go and enjoy.
Albert B
ocala, Florida, United States39 contributions
Giong in October (cruise stop). Are walking maps for Matoyianni available, and if so, where? thanks...
Cristina C
Bucharest, Romania31 contributions
Although is the main street , it s not soo difficult to find your way on it without any maps. Being October will be even more easier as it will not be crowded at all. Enjoy your time there !
Stéphanie W
Lebanon15 contributions
Can i use a baby stroller in the street??
Albert B
ocala, Florida, United States39 contributions
Yes, but...Streets are narrow, uneven, and steep in most places. Most are cobblestone surfaces, so make sure your stroller has some kind of shock absorbers and rubber tires. If so you should be OK
Frequently Asked Questions about Matoyianni Street
- We recommend booking Matoyianni Street tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 7 Matoyianni Street tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Matoyianni Street:
- Private Tour: Mykonos Old Town Walking Tour (From $305.80)
- Walking Tour as a Local - Tour in Chora - Duration: 3 hours (From $572.84)
- Walking Like A Local - Tour in Chora - 2 hours (From $530.40)
- Walking Tour-Breakfast or Cocktail Included (From $60.47)
- Mykonos Shore Excursion: Private Old Town Walking Tour (From $338.86)
- Hotels near Matoyianni Street:
- (0.01 mi) Mykonos Luxury Villas
- (0.02 mi) Seatincenter Rooms
- (0.03 mi) The Loft Mykonos Town Villa, MykonosTownPad
- (0.03 mi) Sole Blu Mykonos Town Apartment Two
- (0.03 mi) The Loft Mykonos Town, Mykonostownpad
- Restaurants near Matoyianni Street:
- (0.00 mi) Kazarma
- (0.00 mi) Raya Restaurant
- (0.01 mi) Cafe Yialos
- (0.01 mi) DaVinci Gelato Mykonos
- (0.01 mi) Bouboulo