Paloukia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
![Port of Piraeus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/bf1c2b7e5a250abc58a0cbe2364312b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
![Acropolis which includes landscape views, heritage elements and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42024-Acropolis-Akropolis.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Acropolis
The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.
![Syntagma Square showing an administrative building, a city and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42037-Syntagma-Square-Constitution-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Syntagma Square
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.
![Parthenon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/2ed876f836767f1b9eecf01713806b6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Acropolis Museum featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42042-New-Acropolis-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
![Monastiraki Flea Market which includes markets, street scenes and food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42074-Monastiraki-Flea-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Monastiraki Flea Market
This lively area of shops, stalls and eateries is a dream come true for lovers of fun, food and fashion.
Activities
![Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45704296/6075e10a-c419-405c-87c2-bda6c16a1c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
![Sunset Breeze in Athens Riviera Cape Sounio and Piraeus Old Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45974607/1a7968bb-b2c8-40b0-b19e-a69df5151bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Riviera of Athens *Poseidon Temple* Springs & Lake Vouliagmeni
![Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5088189/9e2d9701-f14d-455e-a2fe-409cdbfdc450.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
![Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4771845/b58ca24c-20f6-4183-baac-416d92926e73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
![Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168147/52c4c8c9-6b11-4929-afa0-3f5f4cda896d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
![Acropolis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1169688/649c4017-709d-4900-9274-4b539879470d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
Our pick of the best Paloukia Hotel Deals
![The Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/45400/45395/f809a110_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
![Athens Gate Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22200/22143/9ffd5369_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
![Grand Hyatt Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21100/21031/595f7b89_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025
![Acropolis Magenta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88926500/88926495/5efb9f6b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
![The Pinnacle Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31710000/31704800/31704705/fcd28cda_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
![Elia Ermou Athens Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32850000/32847700/32847607/06408e20_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Paloukia
![Temple of Hephaestos featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42084-Temple-Of-Hephaestos-Hephaisteion-Or-Thesion.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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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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.
![Acropolis Museum which includes a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42042-New-Acropolis-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
![Acropolis Museum which includes a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42042-New-Acropolis-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.
![Athens which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and building ruins](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42137-Andrianos-Library.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Monastiraki
Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.
- Port of Piraeus
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
- Parthenon
- Acropolis Museum
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Alimos Marina
- Ermou Street
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Astir Beach
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Port of Peiraias
- Kavouri Beach
- Glyfada Shopping District
- Mount Lycabettus
- Roman Agora
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Hygeia Hospital
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center