Hotels near Temple of Olympian Zeus are always on sale with CheapOair! Situated in Athens, the Temple of Olympian Zeus is a popular colossal ruined temple. This temple was dedicated to Zeus, king of Olympian gods. With construction began in 6 th century BC during the rule of Athenian tyrants. This temple's glory was short lived as it fell into disuse after being pillaged in a barbarian invasion in the 3rd century AD. Despite this, some of the substantial remains remain visible today and it continues to be a major tourist attraction. Find great deals on cheap hotels near Temple of Olympian Zeus , and count on CheapOair for all of your travel booking needs!