Megara Travel Guide
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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
1 Odisseos Str. Athens Attiki
The price is NZ$204 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$204
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,163 reviews)
Comfortable room with convenient wetroom style bathroom. Good shower, comfortable bed. The staff were polite and helpful, and the cost was very reasonable.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
115, Syngrou Avenue Athens Attica
The price is NZ$270 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
NZ$270
11 Apr - 12 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,121 reviews)
The hotel is really lovely but the service is really slow queues at reception is more than an hour just to get a new card for the room,
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
15 Mitropoleos Street Athens Attiki
The price is NZ$607 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
NZ$607
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,118 reviews)
Great hotel. Excellent service. Killer rooftop bar with dramatic view of Parthenon.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Athens Manor Houses Suites Apartments
Athinaidos 2 & Evaggelistrias Athens
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (456 reviews)
The breakfast was great, the staff very nice , clean and very nice area
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Athens Studios
3A Veikou St Athens Attiki
Stay at this aparthotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,374 reviews)
This was such a great location. We walked around the acropolis park and enjoyed the local cafes and restaurants very much. I wouldn't want to stay in any other part of the city. Our room was a double; quite small but very affordable for the location.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Athens Warehouse Hotel & Suites
3 Kamaterou Athens
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (42 reviews)
Lots of really friendly helpful staff around. Place was clean and very spacious. Breakfast was delicious with many options, the fresh juice pressed in front of you with 4-5 oranges per glass, and the huge portion of traditional greek yogurt (ask for some honey) was exceptional, only the omelette ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Port of Piraeus
4/5(40 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Acropolis
4.5/5(114 reviews)
The Parthenon – the iconic symbol of Greek culture and civilization – is just one of the many temples on the Acropolis that still inspire awe, 2500 years later.
Syntagma Square
4/5(97 reviews)
The city centre square where lawns lie, trees sway and parliament lives – as does the changing of the guard.
Parthenon
4.5/5(174 reviews)
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
4.5/5(144 reviews)
This award-winning modern museum for the ancient treasures of the Acropolis has a few surprises up its sleeve.
Activities
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
NZ$48
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
NZ$55
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
NZ$260
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Acropolis and Parthenon Tour in Athens included Skip the line ticket
NZ$121
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
NZ$48
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves & Seaside Escapes
NZ$141
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
