Koukaki Travel Guide
Athens
Popular places to visit
Acropolis Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Acropolis Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Athens. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
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
Learn about the history of Acropolis, one of the top monuments in Athens. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Syntagma Square
Learn about the history of Syntagma Square, one of the top monuments in Athens. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Parthenon
Find out about the history of Parthenon, a well-known monument in Athens. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Koukaki
Athens Gate Hotel
Staff was wonderful. Very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Acropolis Magenta
We had a good stay at the hotel, but the only problem they were cleaning the rooms every two night, which was kind of inconvenient. Staff was nice and pleasant and very helpful. They don’t have a breakfast service on the Property site but you can order breakfast from the company they contract was ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Divani Palace Acropolis
Nice Place
Reviewed on 25 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
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 Parthenon.
