Megara
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![Olympia (Greek: Ὀλυμπία; Ancient Greek: [ˈolympia]; Modern Greek: [ˈolibia] Olympía), a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula, is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times.
The Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical Antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The first Olympic Games were in honor of Zeus.
The Olympic Games (Greek: Ολυμπιακοί αγώνες , "Olympiakoi Agones") were a series of athletic competitions among representatives of city-states and one of the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece. They were held in honor of Zeus, and the Greeks gave them a mythological origin. Historical records indicate that they began in 950-776 BC in Olympia. They continued to be celebrated when Greece came under Roman rule, until the emperor Theodosius I suppressed them in 394 AD as part of the campaign to impose Christianity as the state religion of Rome. The games were held every four years, or olympiad, which became a unit of time in historical chronologies.
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The Stanley
The property was generally very good. Negatives: The gym and sauna let it down and the roof top pool is quite small considering the size of the hotel. The breakfast is quite cheap and unhealthy Positives: the location is excellent with public transport near by but also very walkable. The food was ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar, 2026

Grand Hyatt Athens
30 min walk from the Parthenon. Great Service, comfortable room.
Reviewed on 3 Mar, 2026

Athens Gate Hotel
Great location with a rooftop restaurant with a spectacular view.
Reviewed on 7 Mar, 2026

Athens Manor Houses Suites Apartments
Very nice large room. Good breakfast, Wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026

Athens Studios
Great hotel, right in the middle of everything. You can easily walk to acropolis. They everything in one hotel, great room, decent breakfast, laundry machines and a sport's bar.
Reviewed on 5 Mar, 2026

PAME Apartments Athens
When I did the booking, the room I chose had a big balcony with city view. What I got, was a small balcony, with a view that was not nice at all. 3 days I didn't have water in the shower (but I told them on the 3'rd day, so that's my fault) If you have perfume allergy, be prepared for a smelly room. ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb, 2026
Popular places to visit

Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Acropolis
The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

Syntagma Square
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

Parthenon
Step back in time and explore the ancient myths etched into the walls of the largest Doric temple in Greece, originally dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena.

Lavrio Port
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Lavrio Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
Things to do

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

Acropolis and Parthenon Tour in Athens included Skip the line ticket

Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip




