Koukaki
Koukaki
The main avenue of Koukaki, that separates it from Neos Kosmos is Syngrou. Its main streets are Drakou, Falirou, G. Olympiou, Veikou and Dimitrakopoulou leading to the pretty well known Koukaki Square.
Koukaki took its name from a famous old manufacturer of beds, named "Koukakis", that functioned during the pre-war period on Syngrou Avenue.
The area is well connected to public transport via Athens Metro (Acropolis and Syngrou-Fix Stations), Athens Tram lines (Syntagma - SEF/Syntagma - Kolimvitirio) and buses and Athens Trolley buses.
Koukaki is considered an artistic hub. It's a destination for a lot of interesting people that has several interesting neoclassical buildings to view and places to walk. Cafés, interesting shops and art galleries abound here, and, of course, it isn't too far from downtown.
What to do in Koukaki?
Koukaki has become a popular district for Airbnb apartments in Athens in recent years. It is in close proximity to the Acropolis, and many museums; a perfect starting point for a city exploration. ... more
Koukaki district near the Acropolis offers a wide variety of restaurants and snack bars. Here you will find everything from old-established bakeries and Kafeneion to multicultural Mexican or Indian specialties.... more
After a visit to the Acropolis Hill and Acropolis Museum, the Koukaki district is a great place to enjoy a cocktail and experience the urban nightlife culture of Athens. Koukaki offers many trendy bars and is a great bar-hopping area.... more
In the past, many artists had their workshops and studios in the Plaka. But in recent decades the rents have rocketed, so they moved to the neighboring Koukaki district. Many artists organized themselves into artist collectives, and also opened cafes and restaurants.... more
