Makrigianni
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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.
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.
Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.
Things to do
Athens: Blue Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Acropolis Museum Ticket
Cape Sounion Majestic Sunset Tour from Athens
Skip the Line Ticket to Athens Acropolis Museum
Makrigianni Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around Makrigianni
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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.
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Plaka
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travelers 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.
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Monastiraki
Visitors to Monastiraki love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.
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Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Temple of Hephaestos and Ancient Agora of Athens. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Thissio Station.
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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.
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Athens City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Acropolis and Syntagma Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
- Acropolis Museum
- Greek Evangelical Church
- Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies
- Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
- Port of Piraeus
- Acropolis
- Syntagma Square
- Parthenon
- Rafina Port
- Alimos Marina
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Panathenaic Stadium
- National Archaeological Museum
- Ermou Street
- Astir Beach
- Glyfada Shopping District
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Kavouri Beach
- Vouliagmeni Spa Lake
- Voula Beach
- Mount Lycabettus
- Port of Peiraias
- Omonoia Square
- Roman Agora
- Athens Central Market
- Yabanaki Beach
- Attica Zoological Park
- Metropolitan Expo