Overview
Situated right in the heart of ancient Athens, the Royal Olympic Hotel first opened its doors to guests in 1968. The Temple of Zeus, Acropolis, the old town of Plaka and the major shopping mall are just few steps from the property.
The Royal Olympic Hotel experienced complete renovation in 2006 to offer modern aesthetics, discreet luxury and comfort. On the premises you will find a well-equipped business center, wellness salon, professional swimming pool and cozy library.
All 264 guestrooms at the Royal Olympic Hotel feature classic décor with modern touches of contemporary design. Business travelers will find a spacious well-equipped working zone with office furniture and internet outlet. Leisure tourists will dive into extreme tranquility and first-class comfort worthy of the Olympic Gods.
The Royal Olympic’s two on-site restaurants serve selected Mediterranean cuisine accompanied by prestigious wine list. Chef Kostas Tsigas and his team will treat you with traditional Greek gastronomy carefully prepared from fresh seasonal products.
The hotel boasts fist-class transport connection with subway station and city buses running just few steps from the property.
Year renovated 2007. Number of rooms 230.

Rooms
Royal Olympic Hotel’s guestrooms include its executive and deluxe rooms, Athenian Panorama room, junior suite and suites. Each room features the following as standard: Wi-Fi internet connection, safe deposit box, TV, air conditioner/heating, direct dial phone. Non-smoking rooms as well as rooms for disabled people are available upon request. All children under two enjoy a free stay at the hotel when using existing bedding. All children under 12 years old are provided with additional bed for EUR 50.00 per person per night. The maximum number of additional beds in the room is one. The maximum number of baby cots in the room is two. No animals allowed.
Dining options
Breakfast is served daily from 7am to 10am at the Ioannis Restauran, while Abbey Restaurant entertains its guests with Mediterranean cuisine and romantic atmosphere. The Roof Garden Bar Ioannis is at your disposal all year round, from 12pm until 2am. The on-site lounge bar overlooking a swimming pool garden serves cocktails, wines, beer and coffee. In addition, you can taste cocktails at the pool bar.
The hotel Royal Olympic provides visitors with a free buffet breakfast.
Work
Business travelers are certain to appreciate comfort and modernity of the on-site business center. It is equipped with upscale computers and laptop and boasts complimentary Wi-Fi and cable internet connection. In addition, all guests can order secretarial and translation services. At the same time, high-speed internet connection is available throughout the hotel free of charge. Moreover, you can enjoy reading with a cup of tea or coffee at your hand in the on-site Library.
Leisure
All guests of the Olympic Royal Hotel can take a relaxing bath in the on-site swimming pool and take a rest at the spacious swimming pool area. More active tourists can warm up at the indoor fitness center fitted with the latest training equipment and air conditioned room. In addition, you can dive in to the relaxing atmosphere of the spa at the wellness center. Those in love with shopping will be surprised to find an on-site jeweler offering 20 percent discount for all guests.
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| Internet | Wireless internet is available in public areas |
| Guest Parking | Paid Private parking is possible on site. |
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| Check-In | from 3 pm |
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| Check-Out | until 11 am |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed |
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Rooms and availability
Royal Olympic Hotel’s guestrooms include its executive and deluxe rooms, Athenian Panorama room, junior suite and suites. Each room features the following as standard: Wi-Fi internet connection, safe deposit box, TV, air conditioner/heating, direct dial phone. Non-smoking rooms as well as rooms for disabled people are available upon request. All children under two enjoy a free stay at the hotel when using existing bedding. All children under 12 years old are provided with additional bed for EUR 50.00 per person per night. The maximum number of additional beds in the room is one. The maximum number of baby cots in the room is two. No animals allowed.
Executive Room
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![]() Spacious and light room has luxurious furnishings. It features a practical work desk and a contemporary bathroom. | ||
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![]() Spacious room offers a sleeping area and a cozy sitting area. Bathroom has all modern amenities. | ||
Athenian Panorama
Panoramic view King Size Bed or Two Single Beds or One Single Bed |
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![]() ![]() ![]() Athenian Panorama Room is just opposite the Temple of Zeus, which is the largest in Greece, exceeding even the Parthenon in size and one of Athens most important archaeological sights. The room offers a sleeping area and a cozy sitting area. Bathroom has all modern amenities. | ||
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What's nearby
What's nearby.
Royal Olympic’s central-Athens location places it within walking distance to all major attractions – Temple of Olympion Zeus is just opposite the hotel, the Acropolis and the Pantheon are both five minutes walk, while the National Archeological Museum is simply 45 minute walk from Syntagma. No matter how you feel about fish, meat and vegetables you won't find a livelier place than the Central market on Athinas Street. And if that is not enough the Market is also the beginning of Athens Chinatown and Eolou Street, the pedestrian shopping district. More active guests can take a walk to the Monastiraki Flea Market.
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Getting there.
Athens International Airport is only 25 minutes from the Royal Olympic Hotel. If can use an Underground to get to the property: You will board the Metro from the Airport’s Station and get off at Syntagma Station. At Syntagma Station you switch lines in the direction of Ag. Dimitrios and get off at the first Station, the "Acropolis Station". From Acropolis Station the Hotel is 200m away, walking along Ath. Diakou Street. Otherwise, the hotel can book a taxi for you.
Getting around.
Acropolis Station is only five minutes walk from the hotel. Otherwise, it will take you about 20 minutes to get to the central railway station. Parking is provided with your previous booking.
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- Free cancellations
- Usually cancellations can be made without charge close to your arrival date (check policies).
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