Kynosargous Travel Guide
Athens
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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.
Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
Glyfada's Second Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Glyfada's Second Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Glyfada. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.
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
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Skip the Line Ticket to Athens Acropolis Museum
Top hotels in Kynosargous
Athesense Suites
Room was clean, sufficient towels. Pool on roof which overlooked the Acropolis was excellent for photography.The staff was excellent throughout our stay and recommended good restaurants nearby. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
B4B Athens Signature Hotel
The hotel is located in a quiet corner in the city center. Reasonably convenient and takes only 3 minutes to walk to a metro station.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Monastik Living in Athina
We came to Athens for our honeymoon and knew we wanted to stay somewhere with an Acropolis view, so we chose Monastik Living. The specific room we booked was the Acropolis View Supreme Suite Outdoor with the Jetted Tub. It was a phenomenal experience! The room was huge with its own kitchen area, ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Athens
Everything was very good
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Stanley
Internet, WiFi, breakfast and staff were all excellent. The room was small and there was no dresser or closet for hanging clothes, so we had to live out of suitcases. In all other regards, the hotel was very good.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
PLAY Theatrou Athens
Excellent staff and location
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kynosargous
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.
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.
