Markopoulo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Markopoulo
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Acropolis Museum
This award-winning modern museum for the ancient treasures of the Acropolis has a few surprises up its sleeve.
Activities
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Private Mykonos Tour Tailor-Made | Choice of the guest
Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour from Athens
Athens: Make your own Leather Sandals Workshop
Our pick of the best Markopoulo Hotel Deals
Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle by GK Hospitality Group
staff are very helpful. airport-shuttle are very supportive idea for people night layover. locatuon is good near airport, but expecting noisy..
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Stanley
Great pool area, Room was a little tired but clean
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
Check-in was easy and staff nice. Dinner at restaurant was good. Room was nice and clean, but the sink drain was very slow to drain water. The hairdryer is low quality, and considering the cost of the hotel room it should definitely be a better quality.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
Ok
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Titania Hotel
Very nice hotel. Friendly staff. Breakfast was quite good. Rooftop dining was lovely. hotel was well located. Our room was a good size and clean and well appointed. Just dark as the only window faced an interior courtyard. But overall met our needs. Great value for the room rate.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
Beware this Hotel is VERY strict with their policies! Had a change of flight and they would NOT accommodate the change. Paid for two hotel rooms, begged to change our reservation to the day before our original booking as we had to leave a day earlier due to unforseen conflict, (well in advance..4 ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Markopoulo
Porto Rafti
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Porto Rafti. You might want to make time for a stop at Agios Spyridonas Beach or Erotospiliá.
Ilisia
Travellers come to Ilisia for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Athens National Gallery and Museum Gounaropoulou while you're in town.
Pangrati
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Goulandris Museum of Modern Art or Museum of Greek Scouting.
Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.
Kolonaki
Spend some time visiting places like Benaki Museum while getting to know Kolonaki, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Aristippou Station or Evangelismos Station to see more of the area.
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.
