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 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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens Full Day Tour, Acropolis, Museum & Cape Sounion
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
Top hotels in Koukaki
Divani Palace Acropolis
Lovely place in a great location. The room was spacious and clean. We were disappointed on our second night that the roof-top restaurant was closed for a private function for the whole night. The location was great with many of the nearby attractions within walking distance. The acropolis view was ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
COCO-MAT Athens BC
Breakfast selection was awesome as was the staff - very nice and friendly! The room was very nice, like the tea and coffee in the room . Good dining nearby. Easy walk to the Acropolis . Our cab driver told us of a restaurant a block away that had the best gyros and salads reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Herodion Athens
Great location to the Acropolis and Plaka old town. Staff are friendly and greatly attentive. Rooms very clean. Breakfast included and there was a huge variety and “all you can eat” buffet. Rooftop bar has an amazing view. We received a surprise complimentary bottle of wine which i assume was as ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Athens Studios
Just expected that I find some kind typical product of the country , likes olive or feta..in breakfast time .
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Acropolis Magenta
Lovely suites. Clean well equipped and stylish. Great staff on reception, helped with every enquiry. A good position in Athens to get to all the attractions. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Acropolis View Hotel
loved the hotel, the service was excellent. I recommend taking the shuttle service back from the hotel to the airport ñ. The breakfast was delicious; you can order a drink from the bar and go up to the roof top and enjoy the view at any time. I loved it! Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 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.
