Kynosargous Travel Guide
Athens
Visit Kynosargous
Popular places to visit
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.
Lavrio Port
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Lavrio Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
Things to do
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Athens: Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Skip the Line Ticket to Athens Acropolis Museum
Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Early Noon Tour
Top hotels in Kynosargous
B4B Athens Signature Hotel
Clean and comfortable hotel. Close to point of interest in Athens. Staff are courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Athenaeum Luxury Hotel
The room was spaceous and clean and the staff are amazing
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Athesense Suites
Spacious rooms with nice staff and good location
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Stanley
Very nice hotel! Conveniently located next to metro. Good breakfast. Staffs were pleasant and professional. We’re arriving late so I texted the hotel to inform them and surprise the staffs answered us! Normally other hotels didn’t, they just ignored you! Thank you Stanley hotel
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
Great location for a beautiful hotel. We really enjoyed our stay. Would stay again. The onsite hotel is a bit pricey though
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Acropolis Magenta
Room was perfect. Excellent bathroom, comfortable bed, tea and coffee facilities (and you could go downstairs to grab more if you needed). Warm, welcoming and friendly staff. 10/10 would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kynosargous
Mets
Though Mets may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Acropolis and Syntagma Square.
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.
Neos Kosmos
The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Neos Kosmos. Check out Onassis Cultural Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Neos Kosmos Station or Kasomouli Station to get around town.
Makrigianni
While you're in Makrigianni, take in top sights like Acropolis Museum and jump on the metro at Akropoli Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
