Royal Olympic Hotel

Royal Olympic Hotel sits in Neos Kosmos, one of those discreet upscale property additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the reasonable location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Expect polished…

Royal Olympic Hotel sits in Neos Kosmos, one of those discreet upscale property additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the reasonable location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Expect polished rooms with reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant, practical details that keep showing up in consistently flattering comfort feedback. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 2,800 reviews, scoring broadly positive on balance. The reputation reads as steady rather than spiking. Expect to pay something in the region of €185 a night, a middle-of-the-road entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. It's the kind of Athens property that rewards a careful comparison, the spec sheet doesn't quite capture what makes it tick.