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Top 10Budget Stays and Camping: Cyclades

1Paradise Beach Resort, Mýkonos

This popular resort with a camp site offers accommodation in tents and simply furnished cabins, apartments and rooms. Located on the beach, and one of the liveliest in Mýkonos, the camp site has a restaurant, snack bar and Internet station, plus lots of watersports.

2Acropolis Hotel, Íos

Guestrooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, a fridge and views of the beach. This simply furnished, value-for-money hotel has private parking and a bar, while nearby is a choice of tavernas.

3Adonis Hotel, Náxos

This appealing white and blue-painted hotel lies in the centre of a village, near the beach. Its 23 rooms are attractively furnished. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and Greek dishes for dinner.

4Aegean Village Georgy, Páros

Standing in a lemon orchard, this small complex of pretty, white stone cottages looks out over the bay. Comprising six apartments, each with air conditioning and kitchen, it is located in the old town near beaches, tavernas and the port.

  • Pároikia
  • 22840 23187
  • under €50

5Madoupa Hotel, Mýkonos

With a choice of rooms from single to quadruple, each with amenities that include climate control, this traditional 22-roomed hotel lies minutes from sandy beaches and the town centre. Breakfast is served on the terrace.

  • Vrýssi village
  • 22890 22468
  • €50–100

6Mare-Monte Hotel, Íos

Close to a golden-sand beach and fish tavernas, this blue and white hotel offers air-conditioned studios that overlook the harbour. A swimming pool, sun terrace and bar are on offer.

  • Seafront, Gialós
  • 22860 91585
  • €50–100

7Helmos Hotel, Náxos

With Mediterranean colours and extras like fluffy towels and Internet connection, this town centre hotel makes a charming and good-value place to stay. It is close to the Áyios Geórgios beach and nearby tavernas.

  • Náxos Town
  • 22850 22455
  • €50–100

8Studio Eleni, Mýkonos

Boasting charming Mýkonian architecture, this studio complex is in the heart of town near tavernas, bars and clubs. The town’s famous windmill is minutes away. Each studio is nicely furnished, air-conditioned and has a kitchen with fridge and Internet access.

9Agali Houses, Santoríni

A collection of beautifully furnished studios and apartments, all with a central location and views of the caldera, Agali Houses is a gem. Equipped with air conditioning, kitchen and television in each room, as well as a pool and breakfast room on site, it is a good base for exploring the island.

10Apopsis Mýkonos, Mýkonos

Characterized by chic, bold furnishings, the colour-themed air-conditioned studios in this traditional Mýkonian country house come complete with satellite television, stereo and Internet. They also have a modern kitchen and an area for dining alfresco.

  • Áno Méra village
  • 22890 23760
  • €50–100