Beach Hostels in Ios, Greece, for Budget Travellers

The Far Out Beach Club is a backpacker’s paradise, located right on Mylopotas beach, offering a variety of accommodation for all budgets and requirements. It is the hottest spot on Ios offering top facilities and a nonstop link to crazy happenings that will make your head spin and your skin shiver. The Far Out Village pool bar and restaurant is an excellent place to enjoy the Aegean sunset in a relaxed atmosphere. If you prefer to dance to the sunset, simply head next door to the bars and pools at Far Out Camping where the music never stops. Accommodation available to book on this site are en-suite rooms/suites and windmill shaped bungalows. With pool competitions, tennis, volleyball, basketball, cinema, and cybercafe with access point there are plenty of things to do in the hours between beach and night parties. Free transfer is available from the ferry port. Other facilities include: BBQ; Pizzeria; Sushi Bar; Watersport Centre; Dive Center; Tennis Court; Pool Tables; Live Music; Mini Market; Travel Info; and an Outdoor Cinema. Free linens, Wi-Fi, and parking are included with your stay.

Francesco’s is located in Ios town, just a short stumble from the night life in the main square, and a 20 minute walk from the main beach. There are also six other beaches within comfortable walking distance. Francesco’s is a family run hostel where everybody is made to feel at home and all your needs are catered to. There is an air-conditioned terrace bar with satellite television and breakfast cafe which overlooks the port, beach, and one of the best sunset views on the island. All guests are invited for a free welcome drink and a chance to meet fellow travelers in the friendly bar to start their first night on Ios. None of the hostel guests ever pay the cover charge at the famous Blue Note, one of the most popular clubs on the island.

Some of the amenities which are offered at Francesco’s include 24-hour hot water, a new reception area with internet cafe, and tourist information- information on boat tickets etc. They also have an extensive traveler's book exchange and no curfew or lock outs to disrupt your night or day. There are private double, triple, and quad rooms available for up to 150 guests in total. All rooms have been newly renovated. There are also dorm rooms available with shared facilities. All private rooms have air conditioning and televisions. A number of rooms have private balconies with ocean views. The facility only accepts cash payment. Free Wi-Fi is available on the terrace and around the bar and pool area from 9:00am until midnight, but is not available in rooms. Linens are included with your stay.

Far Out Camping is a great spot to enjoy your holiday in sunny Greece. The camping is built on ancient olive grove terraces right on Mylopotas beach. Wake up in the morning with the peaceful Mylopotas Beach right in front of you and go for a swim.

With tennis, volleyball, basketball, watersport, and a dive center there are plenty of things to do in the hours between beach and nightly parties. Free transfers are available from the ferry port. Camping accommodation is bed tents or ensuite rooms. Each is set close to one of the four sanitary buildings that include toilet, shower, cooking area, and a laundry facility area. The accommodation types available include: Bedtents with 2-3 beds, lockable door, light, and linen included; Blt bedtent, with 4 beds, lockable door, linen included, fan, and light; and Standard double/triple/quad ensuite rooms. Other facilities include: BBQ; Pizzeria; Sushi Bar; Watersport Centre; Dive Center; Tennis Court; Pool Tables; Live Music; Mini Market; Travel Info; and an Outdoor Cinema. The Far Out Beach Club is a party zone for backpackers. Free linens, Wi-Fi, and parking are included with your stay.

Situated on Milopotas beach, the Purple Pig is only a 15 minute walk to the village. The property offers dorm rooms with a balcony, a/c, and fridge, private rooms, camping, or your own bungalow with a private shower, depending on your preference. The hostel has a swimming pool and pool bar and also has BBQ’S twice weekly. In collaboration with Mylopotas Watersports, guests can get a 20% discount on various water sports like kayaking, tubing, and more. The facility is located on Mylopotas Beach, the main beach of Ios Island and is conveniently located near restaurants with all kinds of food, traditional Greek taverns, gyros or pizza places, bakeries, mini markets, boutiques, bus station, water sports and diving center. Linens, towels, parking and Wi-Fi are all included with your stay.