Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Royal Olympic Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with bars and a fitness center

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Royal Olympic Hotel

View from property
Library
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 25 per person)
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Executive Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Athenian Panorama Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Athenian Panorama Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite

Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, No Windows

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, No Windows

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Triple Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, No Windows

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room, No Windows

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

You may also like

Ad
Terrace/patio

The Pinnacle Athens

Athens City Centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,185 reviews
The Pinnacle Athens

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 a front-desk safe
  • A TV in the lobby, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A porter/bellhop, 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

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Divani Palace Acropolis

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,030 reviews
Divani Palace Acropolis

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

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 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1028 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Athens
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Juchuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff, good food and bar restaurant. Roof top bar restaurant views are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
The breakfast was very good and the view was unbeatable. This hotel is in a convenient location. The property is dated and the dinner options were very pricey but the taste didn’t match the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and roof top bar were amazing. The pool was also lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to Acropolis and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and the view from the rooftop restaurant was breathtaking!
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The best thing about the hotel was the location. We paid extra for a room that overlooked the Temple of Zeus (you could just see the acropolis if you moved the curtain). It was very convenient as the Hop On, Hop Off buses stopped 50 m away and the busses/trams from Sp stopped right outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Beautiful rooms. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was in walking distance amazing rooftop views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tannaz

Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing and we didnt use the laundry facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vartan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with the perfect location. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice premises in a strategic location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

Taso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
How grand it looked
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

YVETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hedy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location amazing roof top view breakfast was great pool is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location—it was very convenient to everything. The room was very spacious, and the view was amazing! The staff was so great and friendly. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good, I recommanded
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.