Makrigianni Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Acropolis Museum
This award-winning modern museum for the ancient treasures of the Acropolis has a few surprises up its sleeve.
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.
Syntagma Square
The city centre square where lawns lie, trees sway and parliament lives – as does the changing of the guard.
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 Parthenon – the iconic symbol of Greek culture and civilization – is just one of the many temples on the Acropolis that still inspire awe, 2500 years later.
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.
Activities
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Acropolis and Parthenon Tour in Athens included Skip the line ticket
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
Our pick of the best Makrigianni Hotel Deals
Athens Gate Hotel
Spotless room, amazing staff and location.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Divani Palace Acropolis
Great room with view of the acropolis!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 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 5 Feb 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 3 Feb 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 1 Feb 2026
Airotel Parthenon
Great location for hotel. Quiet during our visit. Would recommend to anyone interested in both historic sites and beach visit with walk close to hop on and off departure/purchase place.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Makrigianni
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.
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.
Mets
Though Mets may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Acropolis and Syntagma Square.
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.
Syntagma
While you're in Syntagma, take in top sights like Syntagma Square and jump on the metro at Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
Makrigianni Travel Guide
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- Avissinias Square
- Church Of Agia Irini
- Pnyx
- Roman Agora
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- Temple of Apollo Patroos
- Hellenic Children’s Museum
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- Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris
- Alex Mylonas Museum of Contemporary Art
- National Theatre of Greece
- Temple of Athena Nike
- Andreas Melas & Helena Papadopoulos Gallery
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- Museum of Greek Folk Art
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