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Helena

1.0 star property
A peaceful Greek island escape where travelers can relax between two beautiful beaches and enjoy scenic views from a welcoming terrace

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Helena Hotel on Ios island offers a quiet retreat, just a short walk from Yialos and Tzamaria beaches. Enjoy views from the sunny terrace, free WiFi in common areas, and helpful staff for tour bookings.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service

Room options

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Apartment, Garden View

Family Apartment, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Beach view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Beach view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Ios, Helena is in the city centre and on the beach. Skarkos and Homer's Tomb are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yialos Beach and Tzamaria Beach. Ios Ferry Port and Koumpara Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Ios travel guide
Map
Yialos Beach, Ios, Ios Island, 840 01

What's nearby

  • Gialos beach in Ios island, Cyclades, Greece
    Yialos Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Greece Ios Island koumpara beach
    Koumpara Beach
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ios Ferry Port
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skarkos
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tzamaria Beach
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Restaurants

  • Tropicana
    4 min walk
  • Remezzo
    6 min walk
  • Sailing Cafe-Bar
    8 min walk
  • Grandma's Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • La Buca restaurant
    16 min walk

About this property

Helena

Hotel near Mylopotas Beach
Located close to Yialos Beach and Ios Ferry Port, Helena provides a terrace. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A TV in reception, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Helena have comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1971
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Helena Hotel Ios
Helena Ios
Helena Ios
Helena Hotel
Helena Hotel Ios

Frequently asked questions

Is Helena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Helena?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Helena?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Helena?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Helena located?

Located in Ios, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Yialos Beach and Ios Ferry Port. Tzamaria Beach and Skarkos are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Helena Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Margarita

Great location , big rooms, good access to transport but too expensive for the level of facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amélia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 service

Supersöta ägare. Hjälpte oss med allt och var jätte trevliga. Även najs att de städade varje dag i rummen. Enda minuset var att det inte är något riktigt kök, så vi kunde inte laga mat. Men den får 5 sjärnor ändå.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vicinanza al mare. Terrazza all'aperto. Areosa. Silenziosa.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was by the worst place ive stayed the owner is the lowest rudest obnoxious discracful human in the planet. Caught his twice breaking into room he abused me for drying my shirt on my balcony. He glad raps everything such as the cooler control so you can’t adjust the temp he abused me because I had wet towel in the bathroom then he kicked us out we had no idea why. By far the worst experience I’ve had. Never ever stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Camera davvero molto piccola

Non abbiamo avuto particolari esperienze negative nel nostro breve soggiorno di 3 notti presso la struttura, tuttavia la camera e il bagno erano davvero molto piccoli, gestire gli spazi era molto difficile essendo in 2 in camera. L'ambiente era pulito e il titolare è sempre stato molto cortese con noi
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel near the port. Owners are extremely nice and welcoming. They go out of their way to accommodate your every need. Walk to the town is around 15 minutes of very steep stairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Close to harbour

Friendly owner, very helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners of the property are lovely! We really enjoyed our 4 night stay. The property is only 60m from the beach, 500m walk into the main port and easy bus access to Chora or Mylopotas beach. Rooms are simple but very clean. Thank you so much for making our stay wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Amazing place to stay. A short 5-10 minute walk from the port. We had a sea view room which was great to wake up to every morning and sit watching the sun set in the evening from the balcony. The hosts were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Ios is relatively unspoilt in spite of having a reputation of a party island. There are lots of practically uninhabited beaches and the beach near Helena was still very quiet. there is of course Myoplatas beach for the party animals. Lots of nice tavernas a short walk from the hotel if you dont want to go up to Chora. We will definitely be back to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing view

It was s great hotel only 2 minutes walk from the beach the staff were friendly and willing to help with tours and site maps it's near the port also with beautiful restaurants to eat at
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Férias na Grécia

Place is very cozy and the owners were very welcomem. Located 3 min away from a very popular beach. Also there were a lot of space to park near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Filippo, Milano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Potrebbe anche andare!

Ovviamente non è un hotel. È un albergo ad una stella, se si è consapevoli di questo sappiate che via aspetta una camera di 7 e un bagno di 2 mq piuttosto stretti, mediamente gli spazi sue isole della Grecia sono più o meno questi per una sola camera. I proprietari sono una coppia di anziani e sono gentili, la struttura è a 100 mt dalla spiaggia del porto tranquilla nelle prime ore del mattino, ma po' troppo trafficata dalle mega navi e traghetti da metà mattina in poi è purtroppo piuttosto impattata dalle colonne di fumo derivanti dalle barche e traghetti in partenza. A 400mt al porto trovate gli autobus in partenza per tutte le altre spiagge. Rapporto qualità/prezzo adeguato.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in IOS

Perfect location walking distance to the port. Hotel is managed and owned by a local couple who take care of all the guests. Basic clean rooms serviced every day. Beach is very close but I went to Mylopotas Beach via bus each day as Far Out Beach club is there for all the daytime action. There are restaurants, bakeries, shops, and a convenience store within walking distance. The town is close, but uphill via steps or the bus which is convenient and comes by every 25 minutes or so. I usually walked from town down the steps with no problem. This is a great hotel for a home base in IOS. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, friendly, close to beach

Friendly, quick check in. Very clean, nice surroundings, very close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind owners. The room was large enough with a fridge which is appreciated. Room clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is alright for a very short stay and only for sleeping there if you are an early nighter. "Kitchen" was nearly unexistant (an electric fire and a sink) and staff not very keen. Its 20mins away for the village to which you get going up eternal steps or 5mins by bus

2/10 Terrible

Emanuele, Ragusa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Sporca

zona scomodissima dal centro, scarafaggi in camera: uno schifo

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel parfait

Très bel hôtel situé à 2 minutes de la très belle plage de Gyalos et des petits restaurants qui l'entourent et à une dizaine de minutes à pied du port. Chambre très propre, mais assez petite, avec lit confortable et Wi-fi fonctionnel. Le personnel est hyper sympathique, très honnête et très serviable. L'hôtel est situé à environ 10 minutes en voiture de la Chora et à environ 15 minutes en voiture de la plage de Mylopotas où sont situés les bars et beachclubs. Emplacement parfait si vous souhaitez être un peu à l'écart de la Chora d'Ios et profitez des plages de Gyalos et de Koumpara (plus venteuse, à environ 7 minutes). Service de transport gratuit vers le port disponible lors de votre départ. Nous avons adoré.

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Grantham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A peaceful, convenient, and friendly hotel

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the couple that runs the hotel treated us like one of their family. They worked tirelessly to keep the hotel in tip top condition. Our ground floor room was spacious, clean, and well laid out, and the verandah covered patio area immediately outside the room was our favourite spot to chill out after a day exploring the island or a day at the excellent Yialos beach, which is less than a minute's walk down the road. The hotel is also very convenient for the port, restaurants, and for a not too stressful hike up the steps to Chora. If we return to Ios, we will certainly choose Hotel Helena again.

4/10 Poor

montserrat, New York

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Greek Islands in a budget.

Exciting first visit to Mykonos. Helena was a budget location that made it possible.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Troppo rumoroso!

L'hotel si trova in una posizione molto comoda, a 5min dal porto e a pochi passi dalla spiaggia di Yialos. Purtroppo la camera non è stata all'altezza delle aspettative. Molto piccola (difficoltà nel fare la doccia!) senza balcone e mooolto rumorosa. Il vetro delle finestre ha continuato ha vibrare tutta la notte e il frigorifero faceva un sacco di rumore. Inoltre un problema non dovuto all'hotel ma all'isola, essendo prevalentemente frequentata da giovani che trascorrono tutte le notti nelle varie discoteche della Chora, al loro rientro venivamo svegliati di continuo da porte che sbattevano. Per contro, il proprietario è stato sempre molto gentile, è venuto a prenderci e ci ha riaccompagnati al porto.

6/10 Okay

benedetta, napoli

Disliked: Room comfort
Albergo carino ed essenziale vicino al porto offrono il servizio trasfer da e per il porto. Adatto per una vacanza tra ragazzi

8/10 Good

Linda, Göteborg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra läge!

Perfekt boende om du vill bo i ett lugnare område på Ios. Dock var det vissa nätter då vi blev störda av Fester även här. Väldigt vänliga ägare och perfekt läge!

10/10 Excellent

Renee, Dunedin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and affordable

Absolutely stunning location and most helpful and friendly staff. Wonderful stay. Rooms and hotel are very clean and tidy. Excellent location right by the beach and port. Highly recommend staying here!