Helena

Hotels
Independent
8 (22 reviews)
Yialos Beach, Ios, Ios Island, 840 01 , Ios , GR

Facilities

Free WiFi
Terrace
Wheelchair accessible
Scuba diving nearby
Television in common areas
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly owners
Daily cleaning
Spacious rooms
Good transport access
Cons:
No proper kitchen
High prices for amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Rooms were cleaned daily, contributing positively to cleanliness.
Service
9.36
Super sweet owners who helped with everything and were very friendly.
Location
8.4
Great location with good access to transport.
Room Quality
7.85
Big rooms, very spacious.
Amenities
7.38
No proper kitchen facilities, limited amenities.
Value for Money
7.34
Too expensive for the level of facilities offered.
Food and Beverage
7.89
Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.
Overall Experience
7.86
Had a generally positive experience despite a few drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-15 17:28

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and relax while watching a movie on the LCD television in the common area. Indulge in room service during limited hours for added convenience.

Comfortable Accommodations
Unwind in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms equipped with refrigerators and stylish LCD televisions. Refresh in modern bathrooms with showers and provided hair dryers.

Convenient Location
Centrally located in Ios, Helena is just a short walk from Yialos Beach and Ios Ferry Port. Explore nearby attractions like Tzamaria Beach and Skarkos for a memorable stay.

To book your stay at Helena and experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience, make your reservation now!

Important information:

  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: JTR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • General

    Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 22 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 7.34
Food and Beverage: 7.89
Overall Experience: 7.86
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Amélia
10
10/10 service
Pros:

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.

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
M
Margarita friends
8
Pros:

Great location , big rooms, good access to transport but too expensive for the level of facilities

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
W
Wayne partner
8
Pros:

All good and friendly

2023-08-28 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Vicinanza al mare. Terrazza all'aperto. Areosa. Silenziosa.

2019-08-17 via Nuitee
A
Andrew friends
2
Pros:

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

2019-08-12 via Nuitee
M
Marco
6
Camera davvero molto piccola
Pros:

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

2019-08-07 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler family
10
Pros:

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.

2019-08-02 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Close to harbour
Pros:

Friendly owner, very helpful. Would stay here again.

2019-07-30 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
8
Pros:

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!

2019-07-22 via Nuitee
J
Julie
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

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.

2019-07-12 via Nuitee
S
stella
10
Amazing view
Pros:

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

2018-08-12 via Nuitee
C
Carla
10
Férias na Grécia
Pros:

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.

2018-08-09 via Nuitee
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Filippo
8
Potrebbe anche andare!
Pros:

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.

2018-07-25 via Nuitee
T
Timothy
10
Great stay in IOS
Pros:

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.

2018-07-03 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Clean, friendly, close to beach
Pros:

Friendly, quick check in. Very clean, nice surroundings, very close to the beach.

2017-08-15 via Nuitee
C
chris
10
Pros:

Very kind owners. The room was large enough with a fridge which is appreciated. Room clean

2017-08-11 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Pros:

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

2016-09-06 via Nuitee
M
Mohamed
10
Hôtel parfait
Pros:

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.

2016-07-29 via Nuitee
G
Gary
10
A peaceful, convenient, and friendly hotel
Pros:

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.

2015-08-19 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Troppo rumoroso!
Pros:

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.

2015-08-11 via Nuitee