Stayed at the Despotiko for 3 nights as part of a Gate 1 package deal. The hotel is very nice, clean and you really can't beat the location. Yes, you have to walk up a hill.....but then again, everything is right down at the bottom of that hill, so it's a good trade off. Plus, the food in Mykonos is so good....that the mandatory exercise to get back to your room is probably a good thing. When you check in - ask for a room in the back - off the main street. It is only a two lane road, but it is very busy and there are alot of motorcycles. Being in the back, cuts down on the noise. I had room #10 and it is toward the back with a balcony over the hotel courtyard. It was very nice. Breakfast is served every morning, there is internet access in the lobby and the staff was very friendly. Have dinner one night at Phillipe's if you get a chance. Great atmosphere.

This was a nice place to stay. My husband and I stayed here for three days on our honeymoon. Our room had a small "living area" and a bedroom loft on a second level. Our balcony opened up to absolutely nothing. The room was okay and the hotel itself was on the very edge of Mykonos town, which meant that it was a long walk to windmill areas. As the week went on we got used to the room and its distance from the "center of town' and after all we were in Mykonos, so it couldn't possibly be a bad experience. I did hate the stupid younger people who were racing around town on the motor bikes. It was a struggle to walk back to the hotel (up hill with no sidewalk) with the drunken bikers racing by. But I don't think you can avoid this unless you stay at a hotel closer to the inside of town (not even sure that I saw any).

Overall it was a cool place...never ate breakfast here and it was a so-so experience for me. I will say I am probably a little unethusiastic about this place because I spent all three days sick here. I still went out and tried to have fun, but my illness may have dampened the experience. I would say, try it out ...it wasn't an awful place.

We were booked at the Depotiko through a package deal made with Gate 1 Travel. We had planned the Greek vacation, (10-day Greek Islander), before we got the idea of getting married on Santorini. After we had made our wedding plans, my wife-to-be told the Gate 1 agent that we would be getting married on our trip. The agent on her own volition, said she would contact the hotels we would be staying at and inform them about our wedding plans. I don't have the Gate 1 agent's name, but I have to say that this was a very thoughtful gesture. Because of her action, I believe we got a nicer room than the other Gate 1 people who were also staying there. We had room 27 which overlooked the pool and had a nice view of the 18th century windmill on the other side of the hill.
The Despotiko is a family run hotel and has that sort of charm that only a small hotel can have; lots of personality versus cold efficiency. It is constructed in classic Greek architecture and is pleasing to look at. The outer courtyard by the pool was inviting and pleasant. The Despotiko was once the home of a bishop, and a small chapel is located in the back of the property. The bathroom and shower are tiny, but all things on Mykonos seem compact – just look at how the local people live in town. The room was basic and clean. As other Trip Advisor reviewers have noted, you will be spending most of your time out exploring Mykonos and not in your room. The continental breakfast was good.
The Despotiko is on a hill, but I don't think this is a problem for anyone in decent physical condition. Once you get down the hill, you are right at the doorstep of the beautiful city of Korfu.
The only warning that I would give someone considering staying at the Despotiko would be to make sure they got a room away from the street. The motorized scooters that go up and down the street at all hours of the day and night can be quite loud.
Don't forget to feed the friendly little cat who resides in the courtyard area, he'll appreciate it.

I just recently returned from Mykonos, where we stayed at the Despotiko Hotel. The Family that runs the Hotel are great people... very friendly and helpful. Nice Basic pool for sun and relaxing... the rooms are pretty simple and basic... which works in Mykonos, because hopefully you won't spend a ton of time in your Hotel Room. The location is sweet... probably the best part of the Hotel. It's located right by the Bus stops to get to the beaches, and the nightlife, restaurants, and shopping etc are just a couple minutes walk away. Overall, it was a great stay. I have to give a shout out to these guys when they also hooked me up with a room when I got stranded in Mykonos after missing my ferry to Santorini (long story). Good times!! I would stay here again for sure.