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Alonissos on a budget: how to do it well
Short answer
Yes, if you stay in Patitiri, eat in simple tavernas and keep paid trips to one or two. A realistic minimum is about €75 a day per person sharing a room — around €30 for a bed, €25 for food, €10 for sights and €10 for transport.
A realistic daily budget
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | €30 | €55 | €120 |
| Food & drink | €25 | €40 | €70 |
| Sights & tickets | €10 | €30 | €60 |
| Local transport | €10 | €20 | €40 |
| Per person, per day | €75 | €145 | €290 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Alonissos day-cost table.
Free things to do
- Swimming off the rocks at Votsi cove, a 15-minute walk from Patitiri
- Walking the old cobbled path between Patitiri and Chora
- Sunset over Skopelos from the edge of Chora
- The MOm monk seal information point in Patitiri, when it is open
- Watching the fishing boats come in at Steni Vala
- Walking the coastal paths and swimming at Marpounta and Vythisma
Cheap eats
- Alonissos cheese pie (tyropita) — about €6–10 a portion
- Bakery pies and koulouri for breakfast — about €2–4
- Grilled sardines or squid in a simple taverna — about €8–14
- Horta (wild greens) and Greek salad to share — about €6–10 each
- Gyros pita where available — about €3.50–4.50
Where to sleep for less
Budget travellers stay in family-run rooms in Patitiri, where doubles cost about €45–80 in summer and less in June and September. There are no hostels, so solo travellers save most by sharing a room or travelling outside August. Book early for July and August.
Getting around cheaply
Walk between Patitiri and Votsi, and take the small island bus up to Chora. Use summer taxi boats from Patitiri for beaches (about €10–20 return) and rent a scooter (about €25–35) only for the day you explore the east coast. Ferries are usually cheaper than fast boats if you have time.
A sample budget day
- Morning: bakery breakfast (about €4) and a swim at Votsi
- Lunch: cheese pie and salad in Patitiri (about €12)
- Afternoon: island bus to Chora (a few euros) and a walk through the old village
- Evening: sunset in Chora and a simple taverna dinner with house wine (about €15)
- Total: about €75 including a shared double room in Patitiri (about €30 per person)
More ways to save
- Book your ferry or fast boat early in summer, and compare the ferry with the faster, dearer boats.
- Choose a room with a fridge or small kitchen so breakfast and picnics cost little.
- Share a taxi boat or scooter with a travel partner to halve the cost.
- Pick one paid boat day into the Marine Park and spend the other days on walks and free coves.
- Carry cash; some small tavernas and boats prefer it.
- Avoid the week around 15 August, when prices are highest.
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Common questions
Can you visit Alonissos on a budget?
Yes. Stay in Patitiri, walk to Votsi, take the island bus to Chora and eat in simple tavernas. Plan on about €75 a day.
Are there hostels on Alonissos?
No. The cheapest option is a family-run room in Patitiri, about €45–80 for a double in summer.
Do I need a car on Alonissos?
No. A bus, taxi boats and footpaths cover the main places, and a scooter for one or two days is enough for the east coast.