Kouvaras Travel Guide
Athens
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
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
Top hotels in Kouvaras
The Stanley
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Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
"Stunning rooftop pool. Beautiful hotel with fresh towels daily. Large bed. Leak in shower door seal meant the bathroom door was suffering from wood rot along the bottom."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
"Hotel was the nicest of our entire trip in Greece. The staff were very helpful and polite. The bed was very comfortable and room was clean. Jennys restaurant on the roof was one of the best places I’d ever eaten. I would HIGHLY recommend even if you are not staying at the hotel."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
"What a wonderful stay! Very clean, the staff are exceptional, and the bar staff are so kind and cool. We will be back!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn Athens Attica Av. Airport West by IHG
"Everything was pleasant except could not print boarding passes and tecu person was not able to help."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
President Hotel Athens
"Very nice clean hotel and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kouvaras
Porto Rafti
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Porto Rafti. You might want to make time for a stop at Erotospiliá or Avláki.
Elliniko
If you're spending time in Elliniko, check out sights like The Ellinikon Experience Park or Agiou Alexandrou Beach and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Agios Alexandros Station or Ellinon Olympionikon Station.
Pangrati
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Goulandris Museum of Modern Art or Museum of Greek Scouting.
Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.
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.
