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Belvedere Mykonos - Our History

Belvedere Mykonos – Our History

Originally built as a 19th century mansion, our property has been meticulously restored to preserve its historic charm, while integrating modern amenities and design.

A high society mansion from the early 20s 

The historic Mansion Stoupa, a renowned holiday destination, had traditionally welcomed French politicians and European artists since the early 1920s. However, the arrival of Piero Aversa in the 1960s, an Italian American artist and socialite, marked a significant shift. Making Mansion Stupa his home away from home, he started hosting opulent dionysian dinners, where fine wines flowed freely and sumptuous dishes abounded. 

100 years and counting...

1850The First Step1850

The First Step

On a barren island, a rare fertile estate thrived on the outskirts of Chora, a magical place where every plant flourished. Its elevated location offered…
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1920The Origins1920

100 years and counting...

The Origins

A stately villa called Mansion Stoupa – now the Matsuhisa Mykonos – was erected on the property that currently houses the Belvedere Hotel, causing a stir.
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1969An extravagant host1969

An extravagant host

In 1969, Sofia Ioannidou-Campanis, founder of the Belvedere Hotel, who had by now inherited Villa Stoupa, began renting it out. A year later, Italian American painter Piero Aversa arrived on the island and immediately fell in love with it.
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1996A Star is Born1996

A Star is Born

The Belvedere Hotel opens its doors to the public in May, leaving the gorgeous garden untouched. The name pays tribute to the magnificent views.
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1998A New Generation1998

A New Generation

The Ioannidis siblings graduate from college and turn their attention to the Belvedere Hotel, taking the reigns from their parents.
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1999White Parties1999

White Parties

In August 1999, the Belvedere throws co-owner Tasos Ioannidis a birthday bash, asking guests to dress in white. The White Parties are born.
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2001Mid-winter Venetian Party2001

Mid-winter Venetian Party

The Venetian Party of March 2001 stands as one of the most cherished and enchanting moments in the history of the Belvedere Hotel in Mykonos.
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2003Matsuhisa Mykonos2003

Matsuhisa Mykonos

Matsuhisa debuts a pop-up restaurant, conquering the hearts of Mykonian gourmands. Celebrated mixologist Dale DeGroff, aka King Cocktail, adds seven exclusive martinis to the Belvedere Bar menu.
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2006New Beginnings2006

New Beginnings

Between 2006 and 2010, Belvedere Mykonos underwent an extensive renovation that spanned four years. Domna Ioannidis, an architect and designer from the Rockwell Group, spearheaded the project with the goal of modernizing the hotel while preserving its Cycladic charm.
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2012The Belvedere Villa2012

The Belvedere Villa

The legendary “phantom villa”, built in the late 60s, is renovated by ConceptBoarding Architecture Studio and added to the Belvedere accommodation portfolio.
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2015Six Senses Spa2015

Six Senses Spa

Designed from scratch by Domna Ioannidis, the Six Senses Spa opens its doors in July, introducing a new era of wellness. Belvedere guests can finally breathe freely.
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2016Follow the Wind2016

Follow the Wind

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Belvedere presented "Follow the Wind" movie.
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2017Thea Estiatorio2017

Thea Estiatorio

Thea Estiatorio was relaunched with a fresh focus on reimagined Greek cuisine, blending traditional flavors with modern culinary techniques.
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2018Belvedere Mansion2018

Belvedere Mansion

Originally erected in the 1850s, then operated as a guest holiday home and until 2017 as Matsuhisa Mykonos interior space, the Belvedere Mansion is more than a traditional Mykonian style residence.
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2019Hilltop Rooms & Suites2019

Hilltop Rooms & Suites

This Season, Belvedere celebrated the inauguration of its Hilltop Rooms and Suites.
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2022Introducing Cocco Mykonos2022

Introducing Cocco Mykonos

The new Italian bistro, courtesy of the Belvedere hotel, is riding high on the Mykonianwaves, spectacularly located on the seafront with the best views on the island.
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2022Belvedere Pool Club2022

Belvedere Pool Club

This year, the Belvedere Hotel, where a crescendo of globetrotting nomads come home to roost every summer, has its own Pool Club.
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202320 Years Matsuhisa2023

20 Years Matsuhisa

Matsuhisa Mykonos, the first-ever open-air Matsuhisa restaurant, celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Belvedere Hotel in 2023, marking two decades as the island’s premier culinary…
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2024A women's creative synergy2024

A women's creative synergy

This year, Belvedere celebrates 100 years of social life with a special collaboration featuring three extraordinary creative forces. Carolin Ehret, known for her vibrant abstract…
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2025Introducing Our Exclusive Partnership with Querido Hotels2025

Introducing Our Exclusive Partnership with Querido Hotels

  We are thrilled to announce that Belvedere Mykonos has become a proud member of the prestigious Querido Hotels family! As the first hotel in Greece to join this…
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