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 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.
Syntagma Square
The city centre square where lawns lie, trees sway and parliament lives – as does the changing of the guard.
Lavrio Port
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Lavrio Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included
Acropolis and Parthenon Tour in Athens included Skip the line ticket
From Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves & Seaside Escapes
Our pick of the best Makrigianni Hotel Deals
Divani Palace Acropolis
Everyone was very welcoming
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
COCO-MAT Athens BC
We spent two nights at the COCO-MAT hotel near the Acropolis. Service was excellent from time of check in through to our departure. Room and amenities were first rate, great bath towels. The hotel’s breakfast was the best we’ve experienced in Europe. It was included in our room rate and had a wide ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Athens Gate Hotel
Pros: Number one is location. You can't beat this. Walking distance to Acropolis, all Plaka, shopping, metro, Expedia activities meeting points. Second is breakfast, excellent viraety, fresh, tasty with the view of Acropolis! Third is helpful staff. Cons: room was just ok, bed is ok, so are pillows ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Airotel Parthenon
The front office staff were extremely helpful. I travel a lot and the breakfast was the best I have ever had. Well worth the money! And the location could not be beat. I would gladly stay again!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Athens Studios
Great location and good, clean rooms. Also great to be able to store my luggage after check out.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Acropolis View Hotel
Great location and view
Reviewed on 13 May 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.
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.
Makrigianni Travel Guide
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- Visit Ano Kipseli
- Visit Neos Kosmos
- Visit Filothei-Psychiko
- Visit Peristeri
- Visit Kallithea
- Visit Thissio
- Visit Nikaia
- Visit Athens
- Visit Papagou-Holargos
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- Visit Mikrolimano
- Visit Alimos
- Visit Tavros
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- Visit Nikaia-Agios Ioannis Rentis
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- Visit Athens City Centre
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- Stoa of Attalos
- Athens City Centre Holidays
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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
