Olympia

Olympia Rooms Mykonos is a family-run accommodation sitting in the Fabrika district of Mykonos Town (Chora), within a two-minute walk of the iconic windmills and Little Venice. The property has been operating for years as a straightforward, well-located base for travelers who want to be close to the center without paying the premium prices of the Old Port hotels. With a 4.6 rating drawn from 60 Google reviews and the property website citing over 240 ratings across platforms, it punches above its price point for location and personal service.

Fabrika is a quietly practical corner of Chora, wedged between the airport road and the old town. You are far enough from the main bar strip to sleep without earplugs, but close enough to everything — the windmills, the waterfront, the Little Venice aperitivo circuit — to cover it on foot. A free public car park sits directly beside the property, which is genuinely useful on an island where parking is otherwise a competitive sport.

The official website is www.olympiarooms.gr, and the team can be reached by phone at +30 694 781 2726 or by email at [email protected]. Bookings can be made directly or through the usual platforms.

What to Expect

Olympia Rooms is a small, owner-operated property — the kind where someone actually answers the phone and knows your name when you check in. The website describes it as a family business, and the tone of the operation reflects that: practical, personal, and free of the impersonal machinery of larger resort hotels.

The room inventory is modest. The website confirms at least two budget double rooms, each recently renovated, measuring 17 square meters and accommodating up to two people. Each includes a private bathroom with shower. These are sensibly sized for Mykonos standards in this category — they are not suites, but they are clean, updated spaces that serve their purpose well.

For a small property in this location, free parking is a standout amenity. Most accommodation in Chora either charges for parking or lacks it entirely. The free public car park next door removes a common stress point for visitors arriving by rental car or private transfer.

The location within Chora means restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, and the main bus station (Fabrika Square) are all within easy walking distance. Fabrika Square is the hub for island bus routes, so even without a car you can reach most of Mykonos's beaches from the front door.

How to Get There

From Mykonos New Port (the main ferry terminal), Olympia is approximately 2 km by road — about a five-minute taxi ride or a 25-minute walk along the coastal road. Taxis wait at both the New Port and the Old Port.

From Mykonos Airport, the property is similarly around 2 km away. Airport taxis are available at arrivals; the fare to Chora is metered and short.

By bus, Fabrika Square is the central interchange for the island's KTEL network and sits within easy walking distance of the property. Buses run from Fabrika to most major beaches including Platis Gialos, Ornos, Paradise, and Super Paradise.

If you are driving, the free public car park adjacent to the property is the practical choice. Street parking in Chora proper is limited and unreliable in peak season.

The Delos ferry departure point — from which small boats cross to the ancient island — is a 10-minute walk from Olympia, according to the property's own location notes.

Best Time to Visit

Mykonos runs a concentrated season from late April through early October, with peak intensity in July and August. During those two months, prices across all accommodation categories spike sharply and availability at small properties like Olympia fills quickly — book well in advance if you are targeting peak summer.

June and September offer the most balanced conditions: warm water, reliable sunshine, and noticeably lower nightly rates. The meltemi (the strong northwest wind that characterizes the Cyclades in summer) blows most persistently in July and August; if wind exposure matters to you, the south-facing beaches are more sheltered, but the town itself is always walkable regardless of wind.

For those interested in Delos — the UNESCO-listed ancient site a short boat ride away — morning departures are standard; being within a 10-minute walk of the departure point at the Old Port makes an early start straightforward.

Olympia is not listed as open year-round on available data, which is typical for small Mykonos properties. Confirm availability directly if you are planning a shoulder-season visit in April, October, or November.

Tips for Visiting

• Book directly when possible. The property has its own website (olympiarooms.gr) and email address, so contacting them directly can sometimes unlock better rates or flexible terms not available on third-party platforms.
• Use the free parking. The adjacent public car park is free, which is genuinely rare in Chora. If you are renting a car, plan to park here and walk everywhere — the town is compact and traffic inside Chora's lanes is impractical.
• Walk to the windmills in the evening. They are two minutes away on foot and the light in the hour before sunset is when the views across to Little Venice are at their clearest.
• Use Fabrika Square as your transport hub. All island buses depart from here; the square is within easy reach of the property and eliminates the need for a taxi to reach most beaches.
• Book the Delos boat in advance. The ferry to Delos operates from the Old Port, a 10-minute walk away. Tickets sell out on busy mornings, especially in July and August — check schedules and buy tickets the evening before.
• Confirm seasonal opening dates. Small Mykonos properties often close between November and March. If you are traveling outside the main season, contact the property by phone or email before assuming availability.
• Pack light for town. Chora's lanes are narrow, stepped, and not suitable for large wheeled luggage. A soft bag or backpack makes check-in considerably easier.
• The Old Town is walkable by night. Fabrika's position means you can walk into the heart of Little Venice and the windmill area without needing transport, which matters when taxis are scarce at 2 a.m. in high season.

Facilities and Location

The confirmed facilities at Olympia include private en-suite bathrooms with shower in each room, recent renovations, and access to the adjacent free public parking area. The property website describes the team as attentive to guests' needs throughout the stay.

The surrounding Fabrika neighborhood gives guests immediate access to Mykonos Town's full range of services: supermarkets, pharmacies, the bus terminal, the post office, and numerous dining options are all within a short walk. The Old Port — departure point for the Delos day-trip boats and a string of waterfront restaurants — is 10 minutes on foot. The New Port, for ferry connections to Athens (Piraeus), Santorini, Paros, and other Cycladic islands, is roughly 2 km away by road.

For a property at this price level and scale on Mykonos, the combination of a central Chora location, free parking, recently renovated rooms, and a responsive family-run operation is a practical package. It is not a pool villa or a boutique design hotel, but it is well-reviewed, honestly presented, and sensibly positioned for everything the island has to offer.