Area guide4 areas
Where to stay in Kimolos.
- Areas covered
- 4
- Stay types
- 4
- Best season
- June – September
01The short version
Introduction to Kimolos.
Kimolos is Milos' tiny, unspoiled neighbour, a volcanic island of chalk-white beaches, hot springs, and a charming hilltop Chorio where you'll find cats outnumber tourists. With few places to stay, Kimolos offers a perfect day trip from Milos or a standalone escape for those craving authentic Greek island simplicity.
- chalk island rooms
- volcanic beach guesthouse
02Neighbourhoods
Choose your base.
Filter the areas by what matters most to you.
4 areas shown
Traditional, hilltop, intimate
Chorio
The hilltop village with a medieval kastro at its core, tiny squares, blue domes and most of the island's rooms. Evenings here, after the Milos day-boats leave, belong to locals, cats and whoever was wise enough to stay the night.
Best for Atmosphere, village life
Hotels in KimolosSimple, seaside, functional
Psathi
The little port below Chorio with a beach, a celebrated taverna or two and a few rooms above the water. Functional, friendly, and ten minutes' walk from the village up the old path.
Best for Ferry access, easy logistics
Hotels in KimolosSandy, mellow, barefoot
Aliki & Bonatsa
The southern beach strip: long, sandy, shallow and backed by a scattering of studios and summer houses. The closest thing Kimolos has to a resort area, which is to say, two tavernas and tamarisk shade.
Best for Beach-first stays, families
Hotels in KimolosChalk-white, turquoise, surreal
Prassa (Dekas)
The island's postcard: dazzling white chalk sand and water so clear boats look airborne, up the rough road to the north-east. A couple of simple rooms operate in summer; for most, it's the unmissable beach day from anywhere on the island.
Best for Swimmers, photographers
Hotels in Kimolos
03Kinds of stay
Accommodation categories.
€40–75/night
Boutique Hotels & Suites
Kimolos excels in intimate boutique hospitality, owner-run properties with Cycladic character, personal service, and curated breakfast featuring local produce.
€65–120/night
Villas & Private Rentals
Traditional stone villas and restored houses with private terraces, sea views, and authentic charm. Ideal for families and groups wanting space and independence in Kimolos.
€25–45/night
Studios & Apartments
Family-run studios with kitchenettes and balconies are the backbone of Kimolos accommodation, genuine hospitality at excellent value.
€25–45/night
Rooms to Let (Domatia)
Traditional Greek rooms to let offer the most authentic and affordable Kimolos experience. Simple, clean, and often run by local families who share insider tips.
04Planning advice
How to plan your Kimolos stay.
When to book
June–September. Day-trippers from Milos add daytime buzz around Psathi and Prassa, then the island exhales: evenings are profoundly peaceful even in August. Capacity is barely a dozen properties, so July–August needs 2–3 months of notice; June and September are easy and lovely.
Practical tips
The local boat from Pollonia on Milos crosses in 20 minutes, multiple times daily in summer; direct Piraeus ferries (5–7h) also call several times weekly on the Milos line. On the island, feet cover Chorio–Psathi; a scooter or ATV for a day reaches Prassa and the south beaches. Bring cash, facilities are basic.
How to choose
Chorio for village charm and the after-dark island, Psathi for ferry-day convenience, Aliki/Bonatsa to wake up on sand. Prassa is a beach day, not a base, unless simplicity is exactly what you came for.
For families
Prassa and Bonatsa have shallow, calm, absurdly clear water, ideal for children. The island is safe, cheap and quiet, with the Milos boat making supply runs and day adventures easy.
For couples
Kimolos offers accidental romance, the kind that comes from discovering chalk-white beaches together and dining in a square where you're the only guests.
FAQ
Common questions: staying in Kimolos.
- Local ferry from Pollonia on Milos (20 minutes, multiple daily in summer), or direct ferries from Piraeus (5–7h) several times weekly on the western Cyclades line.
- Budget rooms from €25/night, mid-range €40–75, the best sea-view studios €80–120. Among the cheapest beds in the Cyclades.
- Yes, and most people do. But staying overnight is the move: the island's real character appears after the last boat back to Pollonia leaves.
- Chorio for village atmosphere, Psathi for port convenience, Aliki/Bonatsa for a sandy-beach base. Everything is 10–20 minutes from everything else.
- Not strictly, Chorio, Psathi and the south beaches connect by foot and the odd taxi. A scooter or ATV for a day makes Prassa and the chalk cliffs of the north easy.
- For July–August, 2–3 months ahead, the island has roughly a dozen properties. Shoulder season can be booked weeks or even days out.
