Kynosargous Travel Guide
Athens
Visit Kynosargous
Popular places to visit
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 ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.
Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.
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.
Lavrio Port
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Lavrio Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
Things to do
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip
Acropolis and Parthenon Tour in Athens included Skip the line ticket
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
From Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves & Seaside Escapes
Top hotels in Kynosargous
Athesense Suites
Room was clean and the hotel staff was friendly. Good view of the Parthenon on roof top.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Stanley
Comfortable room with convenient wetroom style bathroom. Good shower, comfortable bed. The staff were polite and helpful, and the cost was very reasonable.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
The hotel is really lovely but the service is really slow queues at reception is more than an hour just to get a new card for the room,
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
Located Infront of the terminal, 3 minutes walk. Very conveniece, but not cheap
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
Great hotel. Excellent service. Killer rooftop bar with dramatic view of Parthenon.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Electra Palace Athens
Fab view.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kynosargous
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.
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.
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.
Syntagma
While you're in Syntagma, take in top sights like Syntagma Square and jump on the metro at Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
