Where to stay near Ancient Olympia
Sunny Apartment Amaliada is a two-bedroom apartment in central Amaliada for up to 5 guests. It has a full kitchen and free municipal parking opposite. Combine your stay with a trip to Ancient Olympia.
Stay in Amaliada for a visit to Olympia
Sunny Apartment Amaliada has two bedrooms, a full kitchen and free municipal parking opposite. Combine a visit to Ancient Olympia with a stay in central Amaliada and trips to the area’s beaches. Minimum stay: 2 nights.
💶 An entire apartment
From €50/night, with free cancellation up to 30 days before.
🍳 Full kitchen
Self-cater and keep costs down — supermarket 100 m away.
🅿️ Free parking
Municipal parking directly opposite — ideal for your day-trip car.
🔑 Self check-in from 2 PM
Self check-in with an electronic keybox, from 2 PM on your arrival date. You can arrive later in the day too.
See more about the apartment, the facilities and our location.
Plan your route
Allow roughly 40 minutes to drive from the apartment to the archaeological site, on a route of approximately 39–40 km. Travel time depends on your route and traffic; some routes include tolls. Confirm visitor opening hours for your chosen day.
Driving directions to Ancient Olympia · Route checked: 22 October 2026.
A day at Ancient Olympia
The archaeological site
Walk among the ruins of the sacred grove of Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games from 776 BC.
Temple of Zeus & ancient stadium
See the fallen columns of the Temple of Zeus and run on the ancient stadium where the athletes once competed.
Two museums
The Archaeological Museum (Hermes of Praxiteles) and the Museum of the Olympic Games round out the visit.
Lunch & return
Eat at a village taverna or drive back to Amaliada for dinner in the market — just 1 minute from the apartment.
See our full travel guide for more ideas.
Beaches & Ancient Elis from the same base
Combine a visit to Olympia with a trip to Kourouta or Ancient Elis. Kourouta is approximately 6 km from the apartment. Use the official visitor information and beach guide to plan your days.
Planning beach time or a cruise too? See our near Kourouta and near Katakolo pages, or all rentals in Amaliada.
Make Amaliada your base for Olympia
Rated 8.5/10 on Booking.com and 4.91/5 on Airbnb (Guest Favourite), Sunny Apartment Amaliada sleeps up to 5 in 2 bedrooms — comfortable, affordable, with the heart of town at your feet.
Book your stayFrom €50/night for up to 2 guests · 2-night minimum · cleaning and extra-guest fees apply. See how the price is calculated
Booking.com: 8.5/10 from 36 reviews · Airbnb: 4.91/5 from 55 reviews, Guest Favorite · Google: 4.6/5 from 5 reviews. Checked: 13 October 2026.
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Visitor information
Visit the archaeological site, ancient stadium and museums at Ancient Olympia. Plan around the opening hours for your travel dates. Hellenic Heritage provides official visitor information and access to ticket purchases.
Official Ancient Olympia information, hours and tickets · Archaeological Museum of Olympia