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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Grand Hyatt Athens
The hotel location is not as centralised to Athens central, eg Acropolis and need a bus to get there. The room service did not replace utensils (spoons) that were taken from our room and when we asked from the chamber maid, she asked us to contact room service directly. We were too lazy to do so ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Stanley
Awesome place !
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Athens Gate Hotel
Great location, clean rooms, friendly staff
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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

Athens Studios
Great location, clean room, very nice staff.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Holiday Suites
The Holiday Suites provide high quality accommodation in a lovely quiet area, near to the centre of Athens Thoroughly recommended
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
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 ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.

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 modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
Things to do

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Athens: Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

Hard Rock Cafe Athens Dining Experience



