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 acclaimed art galleries.
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants 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.
Syntagma Square
The city centre square where lawns lie, trees sway and parliament lives – as does the changing of the guard.
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
Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon: Small Group Tour
Our pick of the best Makrigianni Hotel Deals
Athens Gate Hotel
I can’t speak highly enough about the staff, location, and comfort of the Athens Gate Hotel!! I will absolutely return for a longer stay! Thank you Athens Gate!!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Athens Studios
Staff is helpful
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Divani Palace Acropolis
Excellent stay in the middle of Athens. Fantastic room, friendly staff and and overall incredible stay.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Herodion Athens
Impeccable! We loved every bit of our staying at Herodion!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
COCO-MAT Athens BC
Excellent bed, clean room and great location away from the very busy streets of Ermou, yet just a 15min walk away from the busy centre. The staff were very polite and the breakfast was good too, particularly the egg menu.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Airotel Parthenon
Excellent Location, welcoming staff, clean and quiet rooms, super shower, lovely breakfast service. Luggage storage option.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
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 Emotions Museum of Childhood. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.
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.
Monastiraki
Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Monastiraki Square and Ermou Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.
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- Visit Ano Kipseli
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- Visit Thissio
- Visit Nikaia
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- Stoa of Attalos
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- Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
- Avissinias Square
- Church Of Agia Irini
- Pnyx
- Roman Agora
- Filopappos Hill
- Temple of Apollo Patroos
- Hellenic Children’s Museum
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris
- Alex Mylonas Museum of Contemporary Art
- National Theatre of Greece
- Temple of Athena Nike
- Andreas Melas & Helena Papadopoulos Gallery
- Ermou Street
- Museum of Greek Folk Art
- Monastiraki Flea Market
