Ios is a stunning island off Greece that is steadily becoming more and more popular. The island paradise is fringed by picturesque beaches, azure water, and more picturesque beaches. Sunbathing, snorkeling, and hitting the beach clubs are just some of the activities you can try out here. Alternatively, trek up the rockier terrain inland for magnificent views and to explore historic sites, including an ancient tomb reputed to be the resting place of the legendary poet Homer. In the village of Chora, you will also find a church by the name of Panayia Gremiotissa. With its stark white exterior, it certainly creates a beautiful contrast against the cloudless blue skies and is one of the most iconic sights in Ios. Due to local efforts to improve the infrastructure of the island, you will also have your choice of modern, high end hotels. However, if you’d like to experience the authentic way of life in Ios, these are some Airbnb vacation rentals owned by locals for your choosing:
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 06, 2024.
1. Deluxe double room at the Brothers Hotel (from USD 43)
The Brothers Hotel offers this private room with one comfortable double bed for two, a balcony, and a clean and modern bathroom. Step outside and you’ll be at the outdoor pool surrounded by flowers in bloom and a panoramic view of the beautiful landscape. From the hotel, you can also walk down to Ios Port and sit by the harbor watching boats sail by.
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the room was perfect with a rather spacious balcony again with beautiful viewsthe beds are very comfortable and the ac works greatrooms had everything you need - comfy bed air con small fridge great shower small balconythe pool is also an extra treat when you need some time to wind downour room was spacious and modern and the beds were super comfortableCleanliness:
rooms were great and cleanthe hotel is always spotlessly clean and the breakfast is incrediblethe room as well as the pool area were clean and comfortablethe place is very nice and cleanthe place is so clean and the rooms are beautiful and spacyHost:
lovely hosts really helpful and kind giving great tipsvery friendly and a great hostabsolutely fantastic accomodation with amazing hostsour host nicki & lisa were amazing friendly and helpfulexcellent host gave free transfer to and from the portRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfectit's easy to go to the main town by bus every 20 minutesfantastic hotel close the port of ioslovely little part of ios great location amazing hospitality so close to everything will definitely be backa great place to stay
2. Studio for two
This cozy studio sits atop a stairway of cobbled steps. Inside is a clean and homely space for two, with two single beds and one simple bathroom. An interesting fact about the house is that many of the stones which form its structure and decorations are sourced from the mountain ranges in the vicinity. Location wise, the apartment is less than 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the nearby port, a number of great restaurants, and several bars.
36.52 km (22.7 mi) from Temple of DemeterSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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the outdoor table and seating on the balcony gave us a lovely view of the sunsetthe wifi had great connection the whole time and the shower always had hot waterthe greek style interiors of the room and the soothing pale green highlights in the exterior was beautifulwe had a gorgeous room with a gorgeous view of the island and the sunsetthe room was cozy and a has a good viewCleanliness:
beautiful place & very cleanquiet and clean with kitchenthe room was a great size and clean and was cleaned every day or twothe apartment was very clean and had everything we neededrooms are small but very clean and very comfortableHost:
vaggos was a wonderful hostvaggos was a very welcoming hostgreat welcome really friendly staff polite and helpfulvery professional and helpful hostsvaggos is such an amazing hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is goodthe location is great walking distance to everythingthe location was very goodgreat place and very good location close to townthe location is completely central - 5 minutes walk from the main village which was wonderful overall greatstay
3. Brothers Hotel deluxe double (from USD 163)
The Brothers Hotel offers rooms for two in a charming inn within the Kampos Valley. Each room is uniquely designed, but a common feature in each is a plush double bed and a modern ensuite bathroom. You’ll also have access to a balcony overlooking various panoramic views, from the mountain ranges to the lush gardens. The compound also features a lovely swimming pool that is perfect for a dip after wandering through the town all day.
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the pool and view were greatthe room itself was beautiful and brand new with a lovely viewpretty country views from pool areanikifiros & lisa work tirelessly to make your stay as comfortable as possibleCleanliness:
sparkling clean and well appointed roomsspotlessly clean and so much attention to detailthe room was clean and comfortablegreat stay very clean and comfortable hotelthe place is very clean quietHost:
they were outstanding hostshosts are very nice peoplethe hosts are so hospitable and kindgreat hotel with great ownerslisa and nikiforo were outstanding hosts that were both welcoming and knowledgeable about the areaRead more reviewsLocation:
also a great location 5 minute drive to chora and a couple of minutes to the portthe pool is beautiful location is good small walk to the bus station (flat the whole walk)perfect place in a perfect location managed by a very very nice persons i absolutely recommend this placenice clean rooms beautiful pool area within walking distance to restaurants and a beach and a free breakfastbrothers hotel is a wonderful place to stay both nicki and lisa are great hosts
4. Nikos Studio
This listing is for the Nikos Studio Apartments, a range of apartment units with three beds that can accommodate up to three people. This apartment is designed in a traditional style but with modern touches so you can enjoy a comfortable stay. The apartment is within walking distance from the town of Chora, so getting around on foot is no trouble. Each unit also has one tidy bathroom. To ensure guests can move around smoothly, your host also provides free transfers to and from the main port.
36.45 km (22.7 mi) from Temple of DemeterAccommodates: 3
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lovely small studio for couples with basic amenities & simple kitchenthe apartment has a nice little kitchen as well as a lovely balcony to sit down and eatCleanliness:
very neat n clean placethe house was clean and neateverything was very clean and tidy would definitely stay againit was very clean an had everything you may needthe newly renovated units are quaint minimalist and clean and reminiscent of traditional cafe homesHost:
the staff were friendly and extremely helpfulvaggos was an amazing hosthost were very friendly n helpfulthe host was extremely friendly and helpfulwe had a great appartment and the owner is a very good hostRead more reviewsLocation:
it is close to the night life and centre of ios and within easy walking distancethe place is in a perfect location walking distance from the port beaches and the townniko’s place is withing walking distance from chora the most charming townthe house is in a perfect position very quiet and really close to the choramoreover it's perfectly connected with buses to the beautiful beaches
5. Ios Athina Villa
This Ios Athina Villa is situated by a semi-private beach with some great swimming spots. The villa can hold up to four guests with its double bed and two sofas. There is also one bathroom, which comes with a soothing rain shower. Previous guests loved the lounge and it’s easy to see why, with its cozy indoor fireplace and dining area. If you’d like to cook, the spacious kitchen and its modern electronic appliances are available.
Ios, Egeo, Greece
37.17 km (23.1 mi) from Temple of DemeterAccommodates: 4
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wonderful ocean views and a lovely guests only swimming poolit has a magical location gorgeous pool and stunning viewadditionally the properties are very nice and comfortable and offer a gorgeous viewthe porch was also a beautiful place to have breakfast and soak in the viewCleanliness:
beautiful and clean homewill definetly be back highly recommended very clean and spaciousthe villa itself was big and clean and enjoyed access to a pool overlooking the sea as wellthe home is sparkling clean beautifully decorated and totally privatethe villa was everything that was promised: well appointed spotlessly clean and with a view to die forHost:
the hosts are excellent at communicating and very helpfulthe staff there was super friendly and very helpfulshe made me remember how proud i was to be a host myselfshe was extremely accommodating and very responsive before and during our stayour host gail was fantastic and gave us some great recommendations of places to visit and eatRead more reviewsLocation:
loizos’ place is also really close to chora the main down which has beautiful restaurants and shoppinglocation is just off the main town so there is peace and quietthe villas are located in one of the most beautiful places i've ever seenyou can walk into the village good exercise we did this everydayathina's villas in ios are the perfect place to stay for any vacation
6. Double studio by Mylopotas Beach (from USD 37)
This listing is for a private room in a studio apartment in the Paradise Studios and Apartments. Each room has two single beds and will sleep two guests and offer the use of a simple bathroom. The kitchenette has all you need to prepare meals, but your host also serves a continental breakfast daily and organizes barbecue nights on a regular basis. Perhaps the best feature of the apartment is its location near the scenic Mylopotas Beach, making it extremely convenient to go on scuba diving tours or boat trips to other islands. Other points of interest include the nearby theater in Chora, museums, and cycling routes.
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outside there's a beautiful pool with chairs and a barbetter than described particularly the pool areaclean quite room with our own balconyCleanliness:
room was very clean and tidyrooms are clean and tidy and well equippedour apartment was lovely and clean and the pool outside was nicethe room is clean cosy and with everything you need in it for your vacationas for the appartment it was perfect: clean and comfyHost:
the staff is excellentstaff were friendly and nicethat being said the hosts are lovelythe hosts were very nice and accommodatinghosts were so welcoming and gave great informationRead more reviewsLocation:
great location near the beachideal location near the beach mylopatosit is a great locationa short walk to a beautiful beachgreat place very close to the beach
7. AVLI Studio and Apartments (from USD 136)
The family-owned AVLI Studio and Apartments offers apartments for three. Each apartment unit contains a bedroom with three single beds, a simple table, television, and cabinet for storage. You’ll also have access to a simple bathroom and kitchenette. Guests can also make use of the private courtyard, dining area, and even the barbecue facilities. Location wise, the apartments are just five minutes from the village of Chora. If you’re not feeling the walk, the bus stop outside will also enable you to get wherever you need by bus.
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wonderful place to stay if you’re looking for access to town three of us comfortably fit in the roomCleanliness:
it was clean and comfortablei loved the set-up and it was sparkling cleangreat host with a very clean spotthe bathrooms are slightly small but the overall room is very spacious and easy to enjoyHost:
the hosts were very nice and helpfullorna has lovely apartments and she is a really helpful hostlorna was an amazing host who was there for anything we neededlorna is an amazing hostlorna was an amazing host and very communicativeRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is ideal just a short walk from the night lifeloved the location being in between everything close enough to walkawesome place and perfectly locatedlorna’s place is in a great locationwhat a lovely place fantastic location and really friendly welcome
8. Skala Hotel
The Skala Hotel has rooms for two, with a pair of single beds and one bathroom each. One of the best features of the hotel is its rooftop pool fringed by deck chairs. This outdoor terrace is perfect for catching some sunshine or watching the boats go by. The location of the hotel is also fantastic. It is near cultural sites, dining options, and the beach, so there’s no end of things to do while you’re here!
36.61 km (22.8 mi) from Temple of DemeterAccommodates: 2
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rooms are nice and amenities are greatnice pool and astonishing viewssuperbly situated with a stunning view and beautiful pool areastunning view pretty good food and a great pool up topthe rooms were clean spacious and each one had a view of the waterCleanliness:
room was clean and had all that was requiredthe room was clean and had everything that we neededthe hotel was super clean and so was the poolrooms were very clean and the hotel has an outstanding viewHost:
staff is very helpfulkyriakos was a wonderful hostkyriakos is a superfriendly and welcoming hostkyriakos was a great host really lovely and made sure everything was okaystaff were nice and accommodatingRead more reviewsLocation:
skala is central a short walk to great restaurants and nightlifehotel skala is an amazing place to stay to experience iosnice place for the priceall in all i liked this placegood place if you want to take a dip and walking to the beach seems too long
9. Studio apartment for four (from USD 182)
If you’re traveling with your family or friends in a group, this studio apartment for four is a great choice. The studio comes with four single beds and one tidy bathroom. A kitchenette is also available and comes with useful appliances like a microwave and toaster. The apartment is located right in the heart of Ios and just five minutes away from the village of Chora. Your host also offers free port transfers to help you get in and out of the island.
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we experienced no noise issues and the air conditioning works very well as well as the hot waterthe apartments are located around a court with a beautiful view towards the port of iosthe apartment was spotlessly clean had good air conditioning and a well equipped kitchen areaCleanliness:
her place is really clean absolutely impeccable in cleanliness organization and equipmentthe place was clean beautiful and comfythe place was very beautiful and cleanthe studio is sparkling clean and lorna comes in daily to remove rubbish and cleanstudio welcoming pleasant and very cleanHost:
i highly recommend this host and would love to returnperfect hosts went out of there way to make us have a great experience in ioslorna and her husband are the best host everlorna and her husband were fantastic hostslorna was the perfect host - friendly informative and nothing was too much troubleRead more reviewsLocation:
holiday top conveniently located within walking distance from chora and near the portamazing location 5 minute walk into the main town and a bus stop directly outside - definitely handythe location was perfect just a 5 min walk to chorawe love this location the best of our trip to the cycladic islandsgreat apartment so central to the town and night life
10. Twin room in a hotel with sea views (from USD 8662)
Hotel Petradi offers a range of great rooms. With two single beds and a bathroom, this room will comfortably sleep two guests. Within the complex, there is also a gorgeous outdoor pool that overlooks the cerulean seas. You’ll spend many happy hours just sitting back with a drink from the on-site bar and soaking in the incredible atmosphere. Venture out of the hotel and you’ll be within range of a number of great restaurants and bars within walking distance too.
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the room and balcony are amazing with the best viewswe had a brilliant balcony off our room which provided the most stunning view out to the oceanbeautiful view from all rooms nice poolthe view from the room is spectacular and the terrace was spacious enough to hang out comfortablyour room was very clean and the air conditioning was fantasticCleanliness:
very comfortable bed and very clean roomHost:
she is so warm welcoming and friendlyanna at the front desk is an angel and the most helpful lovely person everthe staff had great recommendations and was in a good locationreception was very kind and gave us a guidebook of the islandour stay at petradi was amazing the staff was so friendly fun and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
hotel petradi is friendly beautiful accommodating and a perfect central location
Inspiring Ios
It’s impossible not to be enchanted and amazed by the natural beauty of Ios. We hope this list has been useful for planning your trip.
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