Makrigianni Travel Guide
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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 top-notch restaurants 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
Everything about the Athens gate hotel was great! All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Easy walk to plaka, the acropolis, all types of food, the city for buses stop very close. The breakfast buffet is fantastic. Room 501 has perfect view of the temple of Zeus and from the corner of ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 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
Athens Studios
staff was good
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
COCO-MAT Athens BC
Excellent location and genuinely friendly service.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Herodion Athens
An excellent, friendly hotel. Staff were exceptional and nothing was an issue.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Airotel Parthenon
Airotel Parthenon at Athen is 5 min walk to the Parthenon, shopping streets, and restaurants. Very convenient location . We walk to most places. We didn't even need to take the train. The daytime staff is very helpful. The hotel room is average, but the location is unbeatable.
Reviewed on 1 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Ancient Agora of Athens and Monastiraki Flea Market. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.
Makrigianni Travel Guide
- Port of Piraeus
- Acropolis
- Syntagma Square
- Parthenon
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Alimos Marina
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Voula Beach
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- National Archaeological Museum
- Kavouri Beach
- Omonoia Square
- Mount Lycabettus
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Athens Concert Hall
- IASO Hospital
