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.
Located in Athens City Centre, a neighborhood in Athens, Royal Olympic Hotel is near the airport and near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Temple of Olympian Zeus and Panathenaic Stadium, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Acropolis Museum. Acropolis and Parthenon are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Athens travel guide
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 ballroom
A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
Guest reviews say great things about 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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?
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. Syntagma Square and Panathenaic Stadium are also within 15 minutes. Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station and Akropoli Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Royal Olympic Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The location near tourist sites can’t be better. Hotel is upscale though rooms sizes and conditions vary between visits depending on booking rates. The room pictures may not be what you’ll get. Rooftop restaurant and breakfast are nice.
Fowzy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Sonja van
7 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Older hotel but cannot beat the location opposite Zeus temple and 3min from Plaka, Hadrians gate, close to all tour bus departures and acropolis metro/ Acropolis & museum
Spar/ AB express shop close by
Rooms comfortable however some rooms not yet renovated so aircon not effective
Breakfast tasty but limited variation
This classy hotel is gorgeous - and just steps away from the main tourist spots in the city center of Athens. It’s also an ideal choice if you’re running the Athens Marathon, just about a half-mile walk from the Olympic stadium at the finish line.
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.
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.
Fabulous Hotel, Lovely views from the restaurant and great food and breakfast, very nice pool and surrounds. Helpful staff and good service. This hotel is walking distance to most attractions and has transport very close. the hotel is in a nice area with good shopping and cafes, close to gardens and Hadrian's Arch we really enjoyed our stay at Royal Olympic Hotel
Beautiful hotel with beautiful views. The pool was very nice too.
Dorinda
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Julie
24 September 2025
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
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.
Overall a very good hotel. The rooms were spacious , hotel staff were very nice with a couple of them not so nice. The rooftop restaurant was nice with decent breakfast.