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Royal Olympic Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with bars and a fitness center

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The Royal Olympic Hotel blends historic charm with upscale comfort. Guests love the rooftop terrace, poolside bar, and Ioannis restaurant for breakfast and dinner. The property includes a library, garden, and outdoor pool area with comfy loungers for enjoying the Athenian sun.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym

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About the neighborhood

Map
28-34 Athanasiou Diakou Str, Athens, Attiki, 117 43

What's nearby

  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Acropolis Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Acropolis - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Parthenon - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Syntagma Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station - 4 min walk
  • Moschato-Tavros Rouf Station - 5 min drive
  • Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's (Αεροπαγίτου) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ο γύρος που γυρεύεις - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lukumades (LUKUMAΔEΣ) Acropolis - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Veganaki - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pair Coffee & More - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal Olympic Hotel

Luxury hotel near Acropolis Museum
Located close to Temple of Olympian Zeus and Parthenon, Royal Olympic Hotel provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Ioannis Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Meeting rooms, a ballroom, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast, and pool
Room features
All 264 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bathtubs
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ioannis Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

Property is also known as

Hotel Olympic Royal
Hotel Royal Olympic
Olympic Royal
Olympic Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel Olympic
Royal Olympic
Royal Olympic Athens
Royal Olympic Hotel
Royal Olympic Hotel Athens
Royal Olympic Hotel Hotel
Royal Olympic Hotel Athens
Royal Olympic Hotel Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Olympic Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Royal Olympic Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Royal Olympic Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Royal Olympic Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Olympic Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal Olympic Hotel located?

Located in Athens City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Acropolis Museum and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Panathenaic Stadium and Acropolis are also within 15 minutes. Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station and Akropoli Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Royal Olympic Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1034 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved having the pool to retreat to after being out in the heat and the crowds of Athens. My room was gorgeous directly below the restaurant and with a view of the Acropolis. Loved everything about staying here.
Panoramic view
View from restaurant
Hotel room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Royal Olympic despite its age was a really good place to stay for three nights. Maybe modern bathrooms is the only way to make the place even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

EMMANOUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to central city of Athens and many surrounding areas,walking distance to Akropolis and Syntagma Square.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tannaz

Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Spectacular view of the Temple of Zeus and a nice view of the Acropolis. Very nice room. Bathroom showed a little age. We would choose again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Amenities
Great views of the Acropolis from the roof top restaurant and bar. Rooms really need upgrading, old but adequate. Great location. Some staff more pleasant than others
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a nice area. It was near Zeus temple, the acropolis, the first Olympic stadium, and a garden. The hotel was very nice and the staff made us feel very welcomed!
Our view from The Royal Olympic Hotel roof top restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Amenities
Close to all the sites and beautiful rooftop view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Fuzuki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel, not matching for younger generations, reasons why ; too dark inside room, no enough power outlets (can not charge mobile beside beds, just available under desk far from beds), elevators are so slow, that's why breakfast restaurants are mess.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the rooftop area. Royal Olympic hotel needs to buy some automatic cupaccino machines for the breakfast room, then it would be a 10+ out of 10
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location! Close to the best areas in Athens. The view from the breakfast is beautiful and the breakfast was excellent, a full buffet. Front desk staff very nice and helpful. The wait staff at the breakfast were already starting to close up the buffet and tables at 930am (the buffet closes at 10am) making the experience feel rushed and just overall not the nicest staff up there. The pool is great but should be opened early, 11am is way too late and 730pm is way too early to close. Felt safe walking back to hotel at night. Overall, a great hotel for only have 2 nights in athens after our trip to the islands.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is always a lovely place to stay when in Athens. The pool and roof top bar are wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. We did only get a standard room which was very clean and had what was needed but for a five star, the room did not meet my expectations. Everything else was amazing .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Simply excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not 5* as advertised - my room was pretty dated, hole in the ceiling, big brown stain on the floor, reception staff also a little rude when checking in to be completely honest. Didn’t tell me about the facilities just my room number and so I had to ask and they got a little impatient with me and I actually didn’t visit the gym because I didn’t know where it was and didn’t want to ask again! However the bar, the view from the bar, food and foyer were all lovely, which was kind of the reason we booked it. Breakfast also really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roof top restaurant view for cocktails and for breakfast was breathtaking. The pool area was relaxing after a hot day sightseeing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect the views are fantastic. Great service, good breakfast, nice pool, and the Athenian Panoramic View is worth the splurge! This is my 3rd stay and I will stay here again when i come to Athens.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms with balconies available Great pool , super clean Amazing location Negative…still using shower curtains … bathrooms need an upgrade
View from rooftop at night
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room carpeting is old and had bad odor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this hotel and the location. What I didn't like is when you book through Expedia, you have to also pay taxes at the end of the stay. I wish it was just one total price. Pretty annoying!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hotel- clean, comfortable beds, seems recently renovated, great and friendly helpful staff. I understand it is family run- the dedicated, responsive staff seems to bear that out with friendliness and flexibility. Location cannot be beat (walking distance to Acropolis/Museum), and the hotel’s rooftop view of the Acropolis is superb. Rooftop restaurant food also first rate fresh, creative and delicious. Wait staff could not be more professional, attentive and nice. We had a great stay, and wound up eating at the rooftop restaurant repeatedly, always perfect meals.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of Athens and so convenient to everything. More of a retro style, but super clean and taken care of. The room was a little warm and the bed extremely firm.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Perfect location in Plaka. Excellent staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful, safe place, within walking distance to historical landmarks, has a fine restaurant with gorgeous views of the famous landmarks like Parthenon, Temple of Zeus, Lycabettus Hill, etc. Clean room. Has a beautiful Library to sit & relax, nice lobby area. Excellent hotel overall. Full Buffet Brkfst selections are delicious & lots of choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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