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 travels to Athens. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
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
Combo Hop on Hop off Classic Tour of Athens,Piraeus& Beaches
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
From Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves & Seaside Escapes
Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour (Acropolis Tickets Included)
Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers
Top hotels in Koukaki
Athens Gate Hotel
Spotless room, amazing staff and location.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Acropolis Magenta
The reception staff were brilliant. So friendly.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Divani Palace Acropolis
Great room with view of the acropolis!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
COCO-MAT Athens BC
Great hotel and place so near Acropolis. Wonderful front desk reception by Katerina. She gave us a great recommendation for dinner and and was a wonderful asset to the hotel !
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Athens Studios
Great location! The room was clean, a bit warm even with the heat off. Breakfast was great and the staff at the restaurant and hotel were super friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Herodion Athens
This was our second stay at the Herodion and we will return. It’s a well located and well run hotel!
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Koukaki
Anafiotika
The ample dining options and fascinating 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 travelers 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.
Mets
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mets and surrounding area, you can visit Acropolis and Syntagma Square.
