Koukaki
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
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Acropolis Monuments, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided tour -Skip lines
Athens: Guided Tour of Acropolis and Parthenon Tickets Included
Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
Top hotels in Koukaki
Divani Palace Acropolis
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
COCO-MAT Athens BC
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Athens Studios
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Acropolis View Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Airotel Parthenon
Reviewed on 8 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
- Syntagma Square
- Parthenon
- Rafina Port
- Alimos Marina
- Ermou Street
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Glyfada Shopping District
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Athens Concert Hall
- Yabanaki Beach