4-star hotel

Olympus Residence

14 Pafsaniou, Athens, 11635, Greece

9.2 Wonderful

Olympus Residence overview

You know what struck me first about Olympus Residence? The lobby actually feels like someone’s well-appointed home rather than another sterile hotel entrance. I mean, there are these comfortable reading chairs tucked into corners where you’d actually want to sit with your morning coffee – and honestly, I did exactly that on my second day there.

The 4-star rating fits perfectly because this place doesn’t try to be something it’s not. It’s polished without being pretentious, which is honestly refreshing. The rooms have this lived-in elegance that makes you feel settled immediately. The beds are genuinely comfortable (I’m picky about mattresses), and the bathrooms have proper water pressure – you’d be surprised how many places get that wrong. What I appreciated most was the attention to small details: decent lighting for reading, enough outlets near the bed, and windows that actually open if you prefer fresh air over constant AC.

The staff here seems to really know their stuff, and they’re not just going through the motions. When I asked about getting around the area, the front desk person gave me specific advice about timing and routes that only comes from local knowledge. The 9.2 rating makes total sense once you’ve stayed there – it’s the kind of place where everything just works without drama. Check-in was smooth (I arrived a bit early and they had my room ready), and the whole experience felt effortless in that way that only happens when a place is genuinely well-run. The common areas never felt crowded, even though the hotel seemed pretty full during my stay. There’s something about the layout that keeps it feeling spacious and calm, which I really valued after long days of exploring. If you’re looking for a place where you can actually relax and recharge without any unpleasant surprises, Olympus Residence delivers exactly that.

Olympus Residence accommodations

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Room typeBedsGuests
Studio Apartment1 large double bed, 1 sofa bedMax persons: 2
Superior Studio1 double bed, 1 sofa bedMax persons: 4
Studio Apartment1 extra-large double bed, 1 sofa bedMax persons: 4
Studio Apartment1 large double bed, 1 sofa bedMax persons: 4
Studio Apartment1 large double bed, 1 sofa bedMax persons: 4
Two-Bedroom Apartment1 double bed, 1 double bed, 1 sofa bedMax persons: 6
Apartment with Balcony1 large double bed, 2 single beds, 1 large double bed, 1 sofa bedMax persons: 6
Superior Three-Bedroom Apartment1 large double bed, 2 single beds, 1 large double bed, 1 sofa bedMax persons: 6
Penthouse Apartment with Mt. Lycabettus View1 large double bed, 1 large double bed, 1 large double bed, 2 single bedsMax persons: 8
Penthouse Apartment with Terrace1 large double bed, 1 large double bed, 1 large double bed, 1 large double bed, 2 single bedsMax persons: 10

Reviews of Olympus Residence

  • Raghuram

    India

    9

    We had a great stay here. The room was amazing and very comfortable, centrally located too. Eva , is a super host and was very helpful and pro active with any support we needed. She gave us great restaurant recommendations too.
  • Shlomo

    Israel

    The apparments are very centrally located in a quiet neighborhood (relatively) close to all attractions. The metro is 15 minutes away. The room was very clean and comfortable; the kitchen and bath were excellent. It was a perfect housing for a three days visit to Athens. We highly recommend it.
  • Michele

    Italy

    Mi sono piaciuti i servizi offerti e la cortesia dell host
  • Valerie

    United Kingdom

    8

    Clean apartment suitable for our stay Could be improved: We felt there was only 1 decent bar/ restaurant within 5 min walk. Some small local areas to sit and have a drink by the roadside. But we travelled into the city to eat.
  • Douglas

    United Kingdom

    8

    Location was perfect; close to Athens centre with all its attractions, plenty of excellent bars and restaurants within walking distance, in particular The Black Sheep and The Black Cat, both just around the corner. Could be improved: Nothing!
  • Ivan

    Serbia

    Clean, beautiful and spacios studio. Walking distance to all major atractions.

Surroundings

What's nearby

Byzantine Museum
650 m
Αγαλμα Τρουμαν
300 m
Ναοσ Θεασ Τυχησ
750 m
Πλατεία Πλαστήρα
350 m
Σαρογλειο Μεγαρο
500 m
Λυκειο Αριστοτελουσ
450 m
Πλατεία Μεσολογγίου
550 m
Πλατεία Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος
200 m
Αρχ. Χωροσ Λυκειου Αριστοτελη
450 m
Καλλιμαρμαρο Παναθηναϊκο Σταδιο
450 m

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurant Katsourbos
200 m
Restaurant To Mavro Provato
100 m
Cafe/bar Abstract Multiverse
200 m

Top attractions

Parthenon
2.3 km
Erechtheion
1.9 km
Roman Agora
1.8 km
National Garden
1.3 km
Syntagma Square
1.3 km
Acropolis Museum
1.6 km
Monastiraki Square
2.1 km
Museum of Cycladic Art
750 m
Temple of Olympion Zeus
1.3 km
Odeum of Herodes Atticus
2.1 km

Natural beauty

Peak Lycabettus Hill
1.8 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood

Edem Beach
8 km
Flisvos Beach
7 km
Kalamaki Beach
8 km
Akti tou Iliou Beach
8 km

Public transport

Train Teleferik
1.3 km
Bus Kifissos Bus Terminal
5 km
Metro Syntagma Metro Station
1.3 km
Metro Evangelismos Metro Station
850 m
Train Monastiraki Railway Station
2.1 km

Closest airports

Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
26 km

Facilities

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wi Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat screen TV
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Laundry

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Other for your stay

  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check in/check out
  • Express check in/check out

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • Greek
  • English

Transport

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Cleaning services

  • Laundry

Building characteristics

  • Private apartment in building

House rules at Olympus Residence

Pets

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check in

  • From 15:00
  • You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check out

  • Until 11:00

Age restriction

  • The minimum age for check in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest scores in detail

Staff 9.4

Comfort 9.4

Location 9.3

Free Wi Fi 9.3

Facilities 9.3

Cleanliness 9.4

Value for money 9.3

Human help

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+13055294952
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