A short walk from the Acropolis, 5-star Royal Olympic Hotel is located right in front of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Guests can taste traditional Greek cuisine or enjoy a cocktail at the rooftop Ioannis bar-restaurant offering panoramic views over the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill. The elegantly decorated rooms and suites at Royal Olympic are air conditioned and include a mini bar, hairdryer and bathroom amenities. Each soundproofed unit has a work desk, a satellite TV and a bathroom with shower or bathtub. Most units offers views over the Temple of Zeus or the swimming pool garden. Hotel facilities include 18 fully equipped meeting rooms, all flooded with natural light and accommodating up to 700 guests. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the hotel, while the multilingual staff is available 24/7. A library is also available on site. The Royal Olympic is within a 4-minute walk from the picturesque Plaka neighborhood, where a variety of traditional restaurants and souvenirs shops is featured. Syntagma Square is 0.6 mi away and Athens International Airport is at 22 mi.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Athens, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 617 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the Royal Olympic Hotel's prime <b>location</b> near the Acropolis and Plaka. The views from the rooftop restaurant were praised, though <b>breakfast</b> received mixed reviews. Staff interactions varied, with some guests noting <b>room comfort</b> issues. Nearby dining options were appreciated.
Was this guest review summary helpful?
/

Categories:

Staff
7.9
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.3
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
7.8
Low score for Athens
Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Saman
    Romania Romania
    Location is great, staff specially at the breakfast were super friendly, also cleaning staff; breakfast was good; we asked for late check in and they agreed for an extra hour, the view in the restaurant is very nice, really recommend
  • Jack
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent stay and highly recommend to anyone else. Staff were helpful and the view of the acropolis from the restaurant is amazing.
  • Julio
    United States of America United States of America
    Great hotel , staff, location, view, food, room, etc etc etc and etc
  • Elif
    Turkey Turkey
    Location was great And the roof view, breakfast was perfect
  • Consuelo
    United States of America United States of America
    This is my second visit to Greece from the U.S., and once again, The Royal Olympic has exceeded my expectations. The staff is incredibly polite and attentive, making me feel well cared for each time. When I find a place that truly satisfies me, I...
  • Gary
    United States of America United States of America
    GREAT location. Our room was on top floor (under rooftop restaurant) with a large veranda overlooking the Zeus Temple. Room was large with super king bed. Picture perfect view of the Acropolis. Liked location near National Garden and close to...
  • Georgine
    United States of America United States of America
    This location is perfect. Close to the Acropolis and an excellent view from the roof top restaurant. Very close to the Acropolis metro station. Staff was very helpful and helpful. Room was very clean.
  • Scott
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is everything. It’s a very nice place and pretty clean. Staff was excellent.
  • Gary
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful facility. Great rooftop restaurant and bar with a fabulous view of the Parthenon. Staff extremely friendly and very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. In an excellent location.
  • Tim
    United States of America United States of America
    Love the location, love the facilities and the ambience of the hotel. Most of the staff was a very nice and accommodating to us and was greatly appreciated.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • IOANNIS
    • Cuisine
      Greek
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Romantic

Amenities of Royal Olympic Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 15 per day.

    Front Desk Services

    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning Services

    • Ironing service
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry

    Business Facilities

    • Business center
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities

    Safety & security

    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Seasonal
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end

    Spa

    • Fitness center

    Languages Spoken

    • German
    • Greek
    • English
    • French
    • Italian
    • Russian

    House rules
    Royal Olympic Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that Royal Olympic Hotel reserves the right to preauthorize your credit card in order to guarantee the reservation.

    Please note that late check-out is possible upon availability and is charged 50% of the room night.

    Please note that the on-site parking spaces are limited.

    Kindly note that for group reservations of more than 3 rooms, different policies apply.

    For payments by credit card, please note that the guest name must match the credit card holder and signature.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

    License number: 0206Κ015Α0030000

    FAQs about Royal Olympic Hotel

    • Check-in at Royal Olympic Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • The prices at Royal Olympic Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Royal Olympic Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Swimming pool

    • Royal Olympic Hotel is 3,100 feet from the center of Athens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Royal Olympic Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • IOANNIS

    • Room options at Royal Olympic Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Suite
      • Triple
      • Single