Brother's Hotel is located below Chora (Ios town) at the area of ORMOS or YIALOS, one of the biggest natural harbours in the Aegean. The main plaza is packed with shops and travel agents while the promenade is thick with tavernas and cafes as well as gift shops.

The long sandy beach of Yialos is to the right of the port and there are yet more restaurants, bars and cafes. The beach is a good alternative to the more crowded Mylotpotas where most of the youngsters hang out.

Various walking trails start at Yialos. Paths from here lead here to remote sandy beaches at Kolitsani, the hill village of Kambos and beyond that, at Skarkos , are various ruins of archaeological interest.