Acropolis / Makriyanni / Koukaki
The AirBnB Favorite neighborhood in Athens

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Probably the most historic, certainly picturesque, but also very aristocratic neighborhood in Athens, the quarter of Acropolis takes in Makriyianni and Koukaki, and borders with Thesseion, Petralona, Kallithea, Neos Kosmos and Plaka. Neoclassical buildings line the streets, that other than residences, they host several cultural and archaeological institutions, galleries and embassies. The area is home to the New Acropolis Museum a jewel of Athens.

It comes as no surprise to us who live here, that this is the most desired Athenian neighborhood for users of AirBnB and other accommodation search engines. As a result, rent prices in rental properties are skyrocketing, pushing locals away from their neighborhood.

Makriyianni and the first part of Areopagitou pedestrian streets are lined with jewelry, artifact and gift shops, some small art galleries, and several coffee and pastry shops, frozen yogurt and ice-cream parlors, restaurants and sandwich outlets can also be found here.
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Serviced by the Acropolis Metro station, it is a popular spot for meeting friends or starting a pleasant walk that may take you to the lower perimeter of the Acropolis and most sites of historic significance of Athens.

For a cup of coffee, a refreshment and some respite in the quality cultural atmosphere a local would prefer, we recommend Little Tree on 2 Kavalloti Street, right behind the Acropolis Museum.

In this neighborhood we will recommend Herodion hotel for you, a fabulous medium-size hotel according to hundreds of verified reviews, just a few hundred yards away from the Acropolis and Herodeon, offering modern, elegantly decorated air-conditioned rooms, fitted with a satellite TV, safe and soundproof windows. Most of the rooms have private balconies and some have a view of the Acropolis. It has a beautiful roof garden with lounge chairs and 2 hot bathtubs with spectacular views of Athens. The rooftop restaurant is fitted with a decked terrace, serving Mediterranean cuisine with Greek influences, and a variety of cocktails. In between, guests can enjoy snacks and homemade desserts in the semi-outdoor area in the hotel's back garden. An indoor restaurant is also included, where breakfast is served.

The back of the Acropolis Museum among local buildings.

​Instead of a light lunch, and in order to refill on vitamins and enjoy fresh fruit, we suggest a visit to Fruitopia, on 8 Hatzichristou Street, the back street of the Acropolis Museum. A small greengrocer store filled with the best fresh fruit, local and exotic vegetables and greens, nuts and natural snacks, fresh or canned juice, even Greek local wines and spirits, will keep you light and fresh and recharge you with energy. Ask for my friend Yannis, the owner, for Kledy or Anna, fill up a couple of paper bags and just enjoy!

Yannis at Fruitopia on Hatzichristou Street.

The Acropolis, Athens.

Landmarks | Sightseeing

• Acropolis
  
• Areos Pagos
  
• Dionyssos Theater
  
• Herodeon
  
• Philopappos Hill
  
• Temple of Olympian Zeus
  
• Hadrian's Arch
  

The New Acropolis Museum, Athens.

Museums

• Acropolis Museum
• Lalaounis Jewelry Museum 

Agios Demetrios Loumbardiaris.

Churches

• Agios Demetrios Loumbardiaris
• Agios Georgios Makriyianni
• Agia Sophia Areopagitou
• Agios Ioannis Gargarettas
• Evangelical Church

Antiques, jewelry and curios shop.

Shopping

• Art Shop Stoa handmade jewelry
• Kion Leather & Accessories Store
• Kontos Antiques & Treasures
• Micropolis Jewelry & Art​

Makriyanni pedestrian Street, Athens.

Dine & Wine

• Dionysos, restaurant, cafe, bar
• Mani-Mani, restaurant            
• Strofi, restaurant
• Wine Point, wine bar

Coffee shops in Athens.

Coffee | Pastry | Snacks 

• Athinai Bistrot​
• Little Tree Books & Coffee
• Lotte cafe-bistrot
• Makriyianni 3 Deli-Coffee Shop
• Politiko Souvlaki and Kebab​​

Athens Koukaki food and culture tour: Unseen delights 2:30 hr $74.52 You’ll experience the Koukaki daily life while visiting unique venues and tasting delicious bites. You’ll hear many interesting stories that will bring you closer to the local culture. You’ll experience the authentic way of enjoying and contemplating life in Athens. The local sweets production behind-the-scenes experience and the flavors of real Greek specialties will make you want to continue your tasty exploration!

Noteworthy

The statue of General Ioannis Makriyiannis (1797–1864), hero of the Greek War of Independence, stands guard, on the crossroads of Areopagitou, Makriyianni and Vyronos streets.

​Following Greek independence, Makriyiannis had a tumultuous public career, playing a prominent part in the granting of the first Constitution of the then Kingdom of Greece to be sentenced to death and later pardoned. The neighborhood close to Acropolis is named in his honor.

The statue of Gen. Ioannis Makriyiannis

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