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Hotel Europa Olympia

  • Price€€
  • CategoryMid Range
  • Rating★ 4.3

Hotel Europa Olympia stands on Drouva Street at the hillside edge of the village of Ancient Olympia in the Ilia regional unit of the western Peloponnese. The hotel is regarded as one of the better mid-range options in the area, benefiting from an elevated position above the village with views over the Alpheios River valley and the olive-covered hills surrounding the archaeological zone.

Hotel Europa Olympia

Hotel Europa Olympia stands on Drouva Street at the hillside edge of the village of Ancient Olympia in the Ilia regional unit of the western Peloponnese. The hotel is regarded as one of the better mid-range options in the area, benefiting from an elevated position above the village with views over the Alpheios River valley and the olive-covered hills surrounding the archaeological zone. The entrance to the Ancient Olympia site — birthplace of the Olympic Games and one of Greece's most visited archaeological destinations — is approximately 500 metres on foot from the hotel's main building, with the Archaeological Museum of Olympia nearby on the same access road. The property is set within landscaped gardens featuring a swimming pool and a terrace overlooking the valley, which distinguishes it from more functional accommodation in the village centre. Room categories include standard doubles and superior rooms with valley views; interiors are furnished in a straightforward Greek hotel style with tiled floors, air conditioning, and private bathrooms. A restaurant on site serves Greek cuisine and regional dishes for both breakfast and dinner, and a bar operates through the day. The hotel's kitchen draws on western Peloponnese ingredients including local olive oil, fresh fish from the Ionian coast, and regional cheeses. The property is primarily oriented toward visitors spending one to two nights at Olympia before continuing their Peloponnese itinerary; the staff are experienced with archaeological tourism groups and independent travellers. Day excursions include the temple of Apollo at Bassae (60 km south, a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the Lousios Gorge monasteries (80 km northeast).

Room types

  • Standard Double — Well-kept rooms close to the Olympia archaeological site
  • Superior with View — Room with views of the valley and hills

Amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Garden
  • Air conditioning

Location

Drouva 1, Archaia Olympia 270 65, Greece

37.6387, 21.6300 View on map

Highlights

  • Hillside position with pool terrace overlooking the Alpheios River valley
  • Walking distance (approx. 500 m) to the Ancient Olympia site and museum
  • Landscaped garden setting with outdoor pool, distinguishing it from village-centre alternatives
  • On-site restaurant serving regional western Peloponnese cuisine
  • Practical base for the Bassae temple and Lousios Gorge day trips

Tips for visiting

  • Request a superior valley-view room on the upper floors; the outlook over the Alpheios River valley is particularly clear at dusk when the light hits the hills
  • The Archaeological Museum is closed on Tuesdays; plan the main site visit on any other day and arrive before 9am to avoid tour-group crowds
  • Ancient Olympia is a major coach-tour destination between 10am and 2pm — the sanctuary of Zeus and the stadium are best explored in the first hour after opening

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