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Olympia, Peloponnes

Olympia, Peloponnesus – The birthplace of the Olympic Games

Gateway to the ancient stadium in Olympia
Gateway to the ancient stadium in Olympia

The former antique cultural centre of Greece, Olympia, was a true sanctum. In the region of Elis which is situated in a western part of the peninsula Peloponnesus in the Greek mythology the gods already carried out their competitions among themselves. In the midst of this holy place of course you will find no holiday apartments, summer cottages and hotels, however, these are located in the surrounding municipalities.

In Olympia the Greeks built immense temple arrangements for the god's father Zeus and the goddess Hera. At this time one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Zeus's statue, was built which consisted of gold and ivory. Already 800 years of B.C. people should have created the mind of the Olympic Games at this place.





Neda Hotel

Karamanli 1, 27065 Ancient Olympia

from 40 € per day

Just 300 metres from the archaeological site of Olympia, Neda Hotel features free wireless internet access and a restaurant. Relax on your private balcony and enjoy the lovely views of Olympia city or the surrounding forest. Your comfortable accommodation also features a marble bathroom. Start the day with a complimentary breakfast in Neda's restaurant.

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Best Western Hotel Europa

Drouva 1, GR27065 (Ancient) Olympia

from 60 € per day

Best Western Hotel Europa is built on the top of Drouvas Hill in Ancient Olympia. It offers a 24-hour front desk, 3 bars (two indoors and one pool bar) and a Greek restaurant and a pool-side tavern, free parking and free Wi-Fi.

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Olympion Asty Hotel

, 27065 Ancient Olympia

from 60 € per day

Enjoying a lovely countryside setting in Olympia, Olympion Asty Hotel offers spacious accommodation and fantastic views from its lovely outdoor pool. Enjoy beautiful views of Alfeios River and Kiparissia Bay from your private balcony. Relax in your spacious room, appointed with marble floors and a lovely seating area.

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Pension Posidon

9, Stefanopoulou street, 27065 Olympia

from 40 € per day

Pension Posidon is located in the centre of Ancient Olympia, just 350 metres, or a 5-minute walk, from the Archeological site and the Archeological Museum. Posidon’s airy and bright rooms have cool tiled floors and classic wood furnishings. Each has free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a TV.

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Amalia Hotel Olympia

Olympia, 27065 Olympia

from 70 € per day

Amalia Olympia is located in the entrance of Ancient Olympia, around 20 km from Pyrgos. Surrounded by Mediterranean gardens, it features an outdoor pool, restaurant and spacious lounges and a bar with fireplace. The hotel’s large rooms are spread over 3 wings and 3 levels, all facing the serene gardens through balconies and terraces.

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Olympic Village

Ancient Olympia, 27065 Ancient Olympia

from 50 € per day

The 3-star Olympic Village enjoys a quiet location, only a few minutes’ walk from the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia. The hotel offers great location combined with free wireless internet. Olympic Village offers 63 well furnished rooms with balcony offering a nice view of Olympia. Each unit features modern comforts including a satellite TV.

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Today it can be proved even in written records that in the year 776 B.C. the first provable games have taken place. The end of these sporty holdings which have taken place as well as even today, all 4 years came with the ban in the year 394 by emperor Theodosius.

At that time the fanatical Christians held the holding of the Olympic Games for a pagan party and this unique site was laid waste burnt down by them. After that two earthquakes caused for the final setting.

Thanks to many archaeological excavations today the visitors of the surrounding holiday apartments, flats and hotels can admire this historically significant place again and nose a little Olympic air.

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