Koukaki Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Athens. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Acropolis
The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.
Syntagma Square
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.
Parthenon
Step back in time and explore the ancient myths etched into the walls of the largest Doric temple in Greece, originally dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena.
Activities
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour (Acropolis Tickets Included)
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
Our pick of the best Koukaki Hotel Deals
Divani Palace Acropolis
Not certain of the front desk agent’s name but we believe it was Vasa. She was immensely helpful providing tips and directions. She should be commended for her patience and attention. We booked a balcony room with a view of the Acropolis which was partially visible if on the balcony looking left. ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
COCO-MAT Athens BC
Excellent staff. Friendly, helpful, attentive, pleasant. Love the location, close to Acropolis museum, Acropolis, great dinning & night life, Breakfast was delicious, lots of selection. Overall, above and beyond our expectation. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Herodion Athens
Hot tub was awesome
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Athens Studios
Clean and spacious. However the elevator was out of service and we were on the 4th floor. Also the bed arrangements were not as stated. For 6 people there was only one double bed. The other 4 were singles and 4 people had to share the same bathroom.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Acropolis View Hotel
I really enjoyed my stay at the Acropolis Hotel, the location was ideal and my room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice including some healthy options. The staff were very friendly and helpful, so yeah i would recommend the hotel to anyone.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Airotel Parthenon
Staff was great. Hotel close to everything
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Koukaki
Makrigianni
While you're in Makrigianni, take in top sights like Acropolis Museum and jump on the metro at Akropoli Station to see more of the city.
Anafiotika
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Anafiotika. A stop by Acropolis Museum or Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum might round out your trip.
Plaka
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Plaka. Check out Adrianou Street or Roman Agora while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Akropoli Station to get around town.
Kynosargous
Even though there aren't top sights in Kynosargous, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Acropolis. Jump on the metro at Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station to see more of the city.
Neos Kosmos
The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Neos Kosmos. Check out Onassis Cultural Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Neos Kosmos Station or Kasomouli Station to get around town.
Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Temple of Hephaestos and Ancient Agora of Athens. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.
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- Acropolis
- Acropolis Museum
- Visit Aigaleo
- Visit Alimos
- Areopagus Hill
- Visit Athens City Centre
- Visit Goudi
- Visit Kastella
- Visit Kypseli
- Visit Makrigianni
- Visit Metaxourgeio
- Visit Nea Chalkidona
- Visit Neo Faliro
- Visit Neo Psychiko
- Visit Neos Kosmos
- Visit Omonoia
- Visit Palaio Psychiko
- Visit Plaka
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- Visit Attica
- Avissinias Square
- Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris
- Visit Dafni-Ymittos
- Visit Elliniko-Argyroupoli
- Visit Filothei-Psychiko
- Greek Evangelical Church
- Hadrian's Library
- Visit Ilioupoli
- Visit Kaisariani
- Visit Kallithea
- Visit Korydallos
- Maria Callas Museum
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Visit Moschato-Tavros
- Visit Nea Smirni
- Visit Nikaia-Agios Ioannis Rentis
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Visit Palaio Faliro
- Pandrossou Street Market
- Parthenon
- Visit Peristeri
- Pnyx
- Roman Agora
- Temple of Apollo Patroos
- Temple of Athena Nike
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Visit Vyronas
