Makrigianni
Athens





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Popular places to visit

Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

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 travels to Athens. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene.

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 ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.

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.
Things to do

Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers

Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour (Acropolis Tickets Included)
Makrigianni Hotel Deals

Athens Gate Hotel
Great staff - very friendly
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

COCO-MAT Athens BC
Friendly staff and hotel is in a great location. Room was quite small and dull as it looked onto a brick wall. Great breakfast with loads of choices including an eggs menu.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Divani Palace Acropolis
Excellent responsive service, comfortable bed, classy environment, good location for walking or catching taxi to museums and archeological sites, easy access to shopping and coffee shops. Did not have breakfast buffet but room service food is very good quality.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 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 Mar 5, 2026

Airotel Parthenon
Totally everything was good
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Herodion Athens
Staff amazing! Fantastic location
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Makrigianni

Anafiotika
The ample dining options and fascinating 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
Discover the "Neighborhood of the Gods" with its close proximity to the Acropolis and numerous archaeological sites. Wander through Anafiotika's traditional Cycladic architecture and visit some of the numerous museums.

Koukaki
Southeast of Athens, Koukaki boasts the charming Drakou and G. Olympiou pedestrian zones filled with cafes and restaurants. Easily accessible via Akropoli and Syngrou-Fix metro stations, tram lines, and numerous bus routes.

Mets
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mets and surrounding area, you can visit 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.
