Royal Olympic Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (3817 reviews)
28-34 Ath. Diakou , Athens , gr

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Superb breakfast service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality not up to par

Categories

Cleanliness
6.18
Mentioned issues with room cleanliness and maintenance, including hair from previous guests.
Service
8.65
Positive experiences with staff, especially during breakfast and with room changes.
Location
9.19
Consistently praised for its excellent location near the Acropolis and public transport.
Room Quality
6.64
Rooms described as dated with issues like smell and cold temperatures.
Amenities
7.17
Limited offerings noted, such as no coffee machine and lack of proper breakfast picnics for early departures.
Value for Money
7.13
Prices criticized in relation to the quality provided, especially for higher-cost rooms.
Food and Beverage
7.68
Breakfast well-received, but other meals like lunch lacked quality.
Overall Experience
8.15
Overall satisfaction mentioned, particularly with views and some parts of the service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 10:53

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation - The 5-star Royal Olympic Hotel offers elegantly decorated rooms and suites with modern amenities, soundproofing, and stunning views of the Temple of Zeus or the swimming pool garden.

Impressive Facilities - Guests can take advantage of the outdoor pool, fitness centre, rooftop bar-restaurant with panoramic views, and 18 meeting rooms flooded with natural light. Free WiFi, 24/7 multilingual staff, and a library on-site ensure a comfortable stay.

Prime Location - Situated a short walk from the Acropolis and right in front of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the hotel is near the vibrant Plaka neighbourhood and Syntagma Square, offering easy access to traditional restaurants, shops, and cultural sites.

Experience luxury and convenience at Royal Olympic Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable Athens getaway.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ATH

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 15 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 3817 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.18
Service: 8.65
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 6.64
Amenities: 7.17
Value for Money: 7.13
Food and Beverage: 7.68
Overall Experience: 8.15
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Wendy solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Great view at breakfast. Close proximity to bus stops/metro.

Cons:

Staff constantly just walking in, no knocking. Put sign on door or lock. Last 2 hotels on this trip the snacks in mini fridge were complimentary. Not this hotel and price list was hidden within hotel restaurant menu. Felt a little tricked, but we paid.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Melissa family_with_children gb
2
Only the location is good, definitely not a 5 star hotel
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very dated property. bedroom furniture, carpet…very worn out
Not very clean
No usb plugs, the plugs were in bad state (not firmly fixed)
no amenities in room (no tea & coffee facilities, no sleepers, no bath robes)
Restaurant is very expensive, no other food option
Very noisy: doors, other guests…

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Patrick couple us
9
Wonderful time
Pros:

A lovely and elegant independent hotel. The room was clean and comfy, the decor beautiful. The breakfast is on the roof overlooking the whole of the plaka. Only thing to note is that the whole place is a bit retro, but that was part of the charm.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Glyn solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

This was our 3rd stay in as many weeks.. room was upgraded, however I think I should have stayed with the balcony room. Hotel is excellent

Cons:

Aur con was not working well. Shower didn't drain.
No fridge

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple us
10
Wonderful
Pros:

It had a beautiful view especially at night

Cons:

The one elevator going up to the breakfast area is a joke. They refused to tell us a way to take the stairs up when we were perfectly capable of saving the elevator for others who needed it.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Carter couple ca
9
Terrific!! Would come back for sure!!
Pros:

The location is great. Park across the street and lots so close on foot and the view and deck is absolutely amazing. Breakfast was terrific as well. Very very happy with our time here.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Sonia couple us
8
Pros:

The roof top Breakfast was Amazing lots to choose from and has a killer View and most of it was covered so you was not in the direct sun. The pillows are very flat and need replaced there was only 2 on a king bed and it took both of them to make one. The room's are very retro quite Surprising but cool. It was in walking distance to the Acropolis Museum and the Zeus Temple and many shopping and Restaurants. I would stay here again.

Cons:

The pillow's were very flat almost like you didn't even have one.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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CHRISTINA couple au
7
Fairly pleasant
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Some of the staff felt they were doing your favour in helping you particularly the waiters and the head waiter in the restaurant who three times insisted if we didn’t have a reservation we couldn’t have a table yet. There were plenty of tables vacant and no reservation signs spoilt
what was quite nice food and a good location.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Najat couple us
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Hemalata couple us
8
Pros:

The location was very nice the view from the 7th floor restaurant was amazing.

Cons:

The room we had was facing the road so was bit noisy. There was no hot water kettle in the room.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Najat solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Mihailo couple cl
7
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
9
Great hotel. Roof top bar and restaurant one of the best in Athens.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bedrooms are showing there age

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
D
Duncan solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Just amazing. Every detail.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Ludwiche solo_traveller za
9
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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margaret family_with_children au
9
Lovely spacious hotel traditionally and opulently decorated. View from rooftop is sensational
Pros:

Lovely hotel with great roof top bar/restaurant. Great breakfast.

Cons:

Didn't have a shower although perhaps this could have been requested when booking. It did have the biggest spa bath I have ever seen!

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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ALEXANDROS solo_traveller gr
9
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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CHRISTINA couple au
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The waiter in restaurant rude,
Always saying the tables are reserved and is two women. It was hard to get a table when they were plenty available and they didn’t fill up

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
M
Martin couple ca
7
Pros:

Location and view

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
M
Michele couple sg
7
OK Stay in a Great Location
Pros:

Excellent location within walking distance of almost everything, and the breakfast was served in a beautiful dining area.

Cons:

The hotel has a distinctly outdated feel. The rooms looked quite old and did not feel like a true five-star property. Overall, it was a good stay, mainly due to the location; however, the hotel would greatly benefit from renovation and modernization.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee