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 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.
Activities
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour (Acropolis Tickets Included)
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
Our pick of the best Makrigianni Hotel Deals
Athens Gate Hotel
The room was clean, the staff was helpful, the restaurant overlooking acropolis snd temple of apollo. Braekfast was great, but the location is fantastic. Right next to plaka district with restaurants and shops along cobblestone streets. Just charmimg.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Divani Palace Acropolis
Superb hotel! The only suggestion would be to offer some USB ports for charging phones
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
COCO-MAT Athens BC
The room was typically small but the view of the Acropolis was spectacular. The included breakfast was incredible. The hooks in a perfect location for sightseeing near the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Flea Market. Hop on buses are everywhere
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Athens Studios
Nice place to stay! Nice staff and clean
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Herodion Athens
Everything…location, food, hotel and every staff member was OUTSTANDING!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Airotel Parthenon
The staff at the front desk were very helpful. Breakfast n the morning had good options.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 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 Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, 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.
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- Acropolis
- Acropolis Museum
- Visit Aigaleo
- Visit Alimos
- Areopagus Hill
- Visit Athens City Centre
- Visit Goudi
- Visit Kastella
- Visit Koukaki
- Visit Kypseli
- Visit Metaxourgeio
- Visit Nea Chalkidona
- Visit Neo Faliro
- Visit Neo Psychiko
- Visit Neos Kosmos
- Visit Omonoia
- Visit Palaio Psychiko
- Visit Plaka
- Athens Holidays
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- Visit Attica
- Avissinias Square
- Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris
- Visit Dafni-Ymittos
- Visit Filothei-Psychiko
- Greek Evangelical Church
- Hadrian's Library
- Visit Ilion
- Visit Ilioupoli
- Visit Kaisariani
- Visit Kallithea
- Visit Korydallos
- Maria Callas Museum
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Visit Moschato-Tavros
- Visit Nea Smirni
- Visit Nikaia-Agios Ioannis Rentis
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Visit Palaio Faliro
- Pandrossou Street Market
- Parthenon
- Visit Peristeri
- Pnyx
- Roman Agora
- Temple of Apollo Patroos
- Temple of Athena Nike
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Visit Vyronas
