Koukaki Travel Guide
Athens
Popular places to visit
Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
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 top-notch restaurants 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.
Things to do
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Eating Athens: Our Big, Fat, Greek Food Tour
Meteora Day Trip with Audio Guide and Lunch Option
Top hotels in Koukaki
Athens Gate Hotel
Courteous staff
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Acropolis Magenta
The room was clean, spacious and had good natural and artificial lighting. Rooftop is a nice place to hang. Location is good
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Divani Palace Acropolis
Great room with view of the acropolis!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
NLH FIX Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
Great helpful and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Athens Studios
All the staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was clean and very nice. The housekeepers were very good and also friendly. No complaints. Super location! Wonderful restaurants all around and fun cafes. Thank you for a fun time..
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Herodion Athens
All of the staff were unbelievable, especially bartenders/ waiters. Food at restaurant was superb. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Koukaki
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.
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.
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.
