Koukaki
Athens





Popular places to visit

Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.

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 crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

Syntagma Square
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

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

From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Athens: Hop-on-Hop-off Bus & Cape Sounion Sunset Combo Tour

Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers
Top hotels in Koukaki

Divani Palace Acropolis
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

COCO-MAT Athens BC
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Athens Studios
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Acropolis View Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Airotel Parthenon
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Acropolis Select Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Aug 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.
- Acropolis Museum
- Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
- Port of Piraeus
- Syntagma Square
- Rafina Port
- Ermou Street
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Kavouri Beach
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Marathon Beach