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 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
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Acropolis and Parthenon Tour in Athens included Skip the line ticket
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Top hotels in Koukaki
Athens Gate Hotel
Air conditioning was not available and room was uncomfortably warm. When we called to ask if A/C could be turned on staff said it was not available this time of the year and suggested we open door to balcony to let cool air in. This then caused next problem of car and motor bike noise all night from ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026
Acropolis Magenta
The staff was great, especially Dimitri. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The bottle of wine was great! The location was very good.
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026
COCO-MAT Athens BC
Wonderful, classy hotel- excellent breakfast, helpful and courteous staff, and close to everything. The view from the room was perfection!
Reviewed on 21 Feb, 2026
Divani Palace Acropolis
The good: - location - staff - peaceful (garden facing side) The bad: - terrible mattress - no blackout curtains (blinds let in light) - it’s not 5-stars (misleading advertising)
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026
Athens Studios
Great location, clean room, very nice staff.
Reviewed on 20 Feb, 2026
Herodion Athens
The staff at the front desk were excellent in arranging transport to the airport when the taxis are all on strike. They suggested a very good restaurant for supper. The hotel is very close to the Acropolis and the Acropolis museum. The hotel bar and restaurant has great food and service. The breakfast ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Koukaki
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.
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 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.
Mets
Though Mets may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Acropolis and Syntagma Square.
