Hotel Sourmeli Garden

A tight turn off the narrow road leads down to the hotel's ample parking along low stone walls and traditional whitewashed buildings. The quaint lobby has a classic decor of white and light blue, with rustic touches like exposed stone walls and partial wood-beam construction. Rough cut-stone walkways lead around the buildings and outside to the heart of the little hotel; the garden courtyard, where massive clay vessels and potted flowers sit under the shade of native trees. Breakfast is served outdoors at small wooden tables decorated with small, colorful flower pots and set amid more native trees. Guests are a mix of solo travelers, couples, and families seeking clean, simple accommodations near the beach and town, though the lack of amenities could make it less appealing for those traveling with kids. 

The hotel is located along a busy hillside road on the edge of Mykonos Town, conveniently near a bus stop and 24-hour grocery. It's just within walking distance into town for the island's most vibrant nightlife and high-end shopping, along with attractions like the Aegean Maritime Museum and the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos. Guests should note that the walk back to the hotel is uphill. Megali Ammos beach is an 11-minute walk, while Psarou and Platys Gialos beaches are both about a 10- to 15-minute drive to the south. Mykonos Island National Airport is about five minutes away by car.

The hotel has 12 air-conditioned rooms (and one Traditional Myconian Suite) with garden or town views. Standard Rooms on the ground floor have large furnished patios, while the few on the second floor have private balconies (separated by low walls). Rooms have a simple, white and light-blue Cycladic decor with natural wood ceilings and tiled floors. Some rooms have rustic furniture with painted log-framed beds, and others have a more mass-market, dark-wood furnishing style. Free Wi-Fi comes standard along with wall mounted flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. The small tiled bathrooms have shower/tub combos or walk-in showers, some of which are tiny, and toiletries and wall-mounted hairdryers are standard. 

With no pool, bar, or full restaurant, the hotel offers little in the way of facilities, but there's a lovely outdoor terrace with wooden tables and chairs set between small trees growing up from the stone floor. A simple breakfast of coffee, juice, and baked goods is served here for free. Adjacent to the terrace is a garden courtyard, filled with local flora and some classic Greek pottery. Babysitting and cribs are available on request. Wi-Fi is free, though guests have complained of spotty service. Also, while the hotel offers an airport shuttle service, the fee is substantially higher than for local taxis, according to guests.