Makrigianni Travel Guide
Athens
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Popular places to visit
Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
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 crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.
Syntagma Square
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.
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.
Top hotels in Makrigianni
Athens Gate Hotel
The staff was great. The room was clean. If this place had a gym and more space I would say 5 stars
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Divani Palace Acropolis
Yes, had a great stay.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
COCO-MAT Athens BC
Great stay!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Athens Studios
Great hotel, right in the middle of everything. You can easily walk to acropolis. They everything in one hotel, great room, decent breakfast, laundry machines and a sport's bar.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Airotel Parthenon
The room was clean, location was great, but the hotel is a little dated. Staff were fantastic and prices were also great.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Herodion Athens
The staff were fantastic, and the bar area and rooftop bar were lovely spaces. The hot tub was being renovated when we visited so we didn’t get to use this. Breakfast was average and rooms were small, but sufficient for our stay since we were out exploring most of the day. The location of the hotel ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 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 Parthenon.
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.
