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Helena

1.0 star property

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Front of property
Studio | View from room
On the beach
Standard Room, Sea View | View from room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Yialos Beach, Ios, Ios Island, 840 01
  • Place, Yialos Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ios Ferry Port
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tzamaria Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thira (JTR-Santorini National)

Room options

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Apartment, Garden View

Family Apartment, Garden View

  • Beach view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Studio

  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

  • Beach view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

About the area

Ios

Helena puts you in the heart of Ios, within just a 10-minute stroll of Yialos Beach and Ios Ferry Port. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include in-room LCD TVs. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include a front desk safe and a television in a common area. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Ios hotel include Tzamaria Beach and Skarkos.

What's nearby

  • Yialos Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 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
  • Koumpara Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 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

Helena offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and room service (during limited hours). Public spaces have free WiFi. Helena also features a front desk safe and a television in common area.

This Ios hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1971
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Helena offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

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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

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using 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

What is the cancellation policy at Helena?

Helena offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Helena?

Yep, Helena is a short 4-minute walk from Yialos Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Helena?

No, Helena does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Helena?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Helena?

No, pets are not allowed.

Helena Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Margarita

Travelled with group
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 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

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

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.

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!

10/10 Excellent

Amélia

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

constantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

fotis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Marit Helene Grinden

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017