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Koukaki in Athens

Things to Do in Koukaki, Athens

Close to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, with pedestrian-friendly streets lined with cafes, bars, and restaurants.

Close to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, with pedestrian-friendly streets lined with cafes, bars, and restaurants.

  • KarminioKarminioBrunch
  • Laluk Cafe-BarLaluk Cafe-BarCoffee Shop
  • This is LocoThis is LocoBrunch
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Top things to do in Koukaki

  • Specialty Store illustration for Desiqual - Eight fashion Store

    Desiqual - Eight fashion Store

    4.8 · 137
    Specialty Store
    Mon
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Tue
    10 AM – 8:40 PM
    Wed
    10 AM – 6:30 PM
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 8:40 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 3:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Book Garden in Koukaki, Athens

    Book Garden

    4.9 · 299
    Bookstore

    A secondhand bookshop located in Koukaki, Athens.

    Mon–Fri
    10:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • aposto.gr Electroshop in Koukaki, Athens

    aposto.gr Electroshop

    4.9 · 571
    Shopping Mall
    Mon
    8 AM – 5 PM
    Tue
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Wed
    8 AM – 5 PM
    Thu–Fri
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Koukaki

  • Karminio in Koukaki, Athens

    Karminio

    4.8 · 2.8k
    Brunch· €10–15

    An all-day eatery offering various meals including Greek dishes like gyros, souvlaki, and tzatziki, along with cocktails and desserts.

    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 12:30 AM
    Fri
    9 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    9 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    9 AM – 1 AM
  • Laluk Cafe-Bar in Koukaki, Athens

    Laluk Cafe-Bar

    4.8 · 3.6k
    Coffee Shop· €10–15

    A cozy cafe-bar in Athens with an outdoor patio and indoor seating, known for its food, cocktails, coffee, desserts, and resident friendly cats.

    Mon–Thu
    8:30 AM – 1 AM
    Fri
    8:30 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    9 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    9 AM – 1 AM
  • This is Loco in Koukaki, Athens

    This is Loco

    4.8 · 2.5k
    Brunch· €10–15

    A modern and vibrant cafe in Athens, known for its health-oriented food, including beef burgers, waffles, burritos, and pancakes.

    Every day
    8 AM – 6 PM
  • Bite Box in Koukaki, Athens

    Bite Box

    4.8 · 685
    Breakfast· €10–15

    A small, cozy cafe in Athens offering breakfast, coffee, and sweet or savory poffies, with outdoor seating and views of the Acropolis.

  • Strange Brew Taproom & Bottleshop in Koukaki, Athens

    Strange Brew Taproom & Bottleshop

    4.9 · 955
    Bar· €5-10
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    6 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    2 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Caffeine Dealer (specialty coffee) in Koukaki, Athens

    Caffeine Dealer (specialty coffee)

    4.9 · 617
    Coffee Shop· €1–5

    A specialty coffee shop in Athens known for its various coffee beans, including Colombian varieties, and offerings like ice lattes, cappuccinos, and homemade sandwiches.

    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Blame The Sun Athens Taproom in Koukaki, Athens

    Blame The Sun Athens Taproom

    4.8 · 779
    Brewpub· €5–10

    A micro-pub-esque taproom in Athens, it offers a selection of local craft beers on tap and bottled European and Greek brews, along with merchandise.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    5 PM – 12 AM
  • Bel Ray in Koukaki, Athens

    Bel Ray

    4.4 · 4.6k
    Bar· €5–10

    Understated parlor with sidewalk dining, offering generous sandwiches & salads, plus hearty soups.

    Mon–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    9 AM – 3 AM
    Sat
    9 AM – 3 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • O Lolos – Τσιπουράδικο Μεζεδοπωλείο Κουκάκι in Koukaki, Athens

    O Lolos – Τσιπουράδικο Μεζεδοπωλείο Κουκάκι

    4.6 · 3.9k
    Greek· €10-20
    Every day
    8 AM – 12 AM
  • Kalamaki Bar in Koukaki, Athens

    Kalamaki Bar

    4.6 · 3.6k
    Restaurant· €10-15
    Every day
    12 PM – 1:30 AM
  • Seawolf Athens Restaurant in Koukaki, Athens

    Seawolf Athens Restaurant

    4.8 · 1.3k
    Restaurant· €20-50
    Map
  • Koukles Club - Drag Show in Koukaki, Athens

    Koukles Club - Drag Show

    4.6 · 710
    Nightclub· €10–40

    A small, cozy drag bar in Athens known for its energetic drag shows, inclusive atmosphere, and strong drinks, with shows typically starting after 1 AM.

    Mon–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    11 PM – 4 AM
    Sat
    11 PM – 4 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Coffee Central in Koukaki, Athens

    Coffee Central

    4.9 · 629
    Cafeteria· €1–5
    Mon
    6 AM – 6 PM
    Tue–Fri
    6 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    6 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    6 AM – 3 PM

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Map of Koukaki with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Karminio
  2. 2Laluk Cafe-Bar
  3. 3This is Loco
  4. 4Bite Box
  5. 5Strange Brew Taproom & Bottleshop
  6. 6Desiqual - Eight fashion Store
  7. 7Book Garden
  8. 8aposto.gr Electroshop
  9. 9Caffeine Dealer (specialty coffee)
  10. 10Blame The Sun Athens Taproom

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