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 fascinating museums.
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 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.
Makrigianni Hotel Deals
Athens Gate Hotel
Clean downtown hotel. Excellent breakfast. 7th floor has spacious balconies that looks to Zeus temple and Acropolis. I suggest to get the rooms that looks to the Zeus temple (east)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Athens Studios
Great location! The room was clean, a bit warm even with the heat off. Breakfast was great and the staff at the restaurant and hotel were super friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Divani Palace Acropolis
Great room with view of the acropolis!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Herodion Athens
This was our second stay at the Herodion and we will return. It’s a well located and well run hotel!
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
COCO-MAT Athens BC
Great hotel and place so near Acropolis. Wonderful front desk reception by Katerina. She gave us a great recommendation for dinner and and was a wonderful asset to the hotel !
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Airotel Parthenon
Great location for hotel. Quiet during our visit. Would recommend to anyone interested in both historic sites and beach visit with walk close to hop on and off departure/purchase place.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 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 Syntagma Square.
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.
