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Helena

1.0 star property
Beachfront hotel within walking distance of Yialos Beach

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On the beach
Front of property
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Exterior
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • On the beach
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
Feel at home
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Free parking nearby
  • Hairdryer

Room options

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Standard Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Family Apartment, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Single Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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Studio

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Yialos Beach, Ios, Ios Island, 840 01

What's nearby

  • Yialos Beach - 4 min walk
  • Ios Ferry Port - 10 min walk
  • Koumpara Beach - 5 min drive
  • Mylopotas Beach - 12 min drive
  • Manganari Beach - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Parikia (PAS-Paros National) - 22 miles/35.5 km
  • Thira (JTR-Santorini National) - 25 miles/40.2 km
  • Naxos (JNX-Naxos Island National) - 25 miles/40.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Doors - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Enigma - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cantina Del Mar Village - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Remezzo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nutelleria - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Helena

Helena is a great choice for a stay in Ios. Guests can keep active with nearby scuba-diving.

Languages

English, Greek

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 20
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free off-site parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1971
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March to 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Helena offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Helena does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Helena?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Helena?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Helena?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Helena and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba-diving.
What's the area around Helena like?
Helena is in the heart of Ios, a short 4-minute walk from Yialos Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Ios Ferry Port.

Helena Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

All good and friendly
Wayne, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Andrew, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Close to harbour
Friendly owner, very helpful. Would stay here again.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
4-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Julie, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
stella, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Timothy, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly, close to beach
Friendly, quick check in. Very clean, nice surroundings, very close to the beach.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Greek Islands in a budget.
Exciting first visit to Mykonos. Helena was a budget location that made it possible.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Cynthia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

constantin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

fotis, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Vicinanza al mare. Terrazza all'aperto. Areosa. Silenziosa.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
Marco, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Carla, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Filippo, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very kind owners. The room was large enough with a fridge which is appreciated. Room clean
chris, 3-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

Marit Helene Grinden, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Verified Expedia guest review