Philopappos Hill

About

A pine-covered hill topped by an ancient monument, with quiet trails and the classic postcard view of the Acropolis.

Good to know

• Bring water
• The view is best in late afternoon

Nearby while you’re here

Combine Philopappos Hill with Areopagus Hill, Acropolis and Parthenon and Odeon of Herodes Atticus for a full day around Koukaki.

Areopagus Hill

Free45 min

400 m · 6 min walkAdd: Areopagus Hill

Acropolis and Parthenon

~£173 hrs

500 m · 7 min walkAdd: Acropolis and Parthenon

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

~£201h 30m

500 m · 7 min walkAdd: Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Acropolis Museum

~£102 hrs

600 m · 9 min walkAdd: Acropolis Museum

Roman Agora and Tower of the Winds

~£645 min

800 m · 12 min walkAdd: Roman Agora and Tower of the Winds

Eat and drink nearby

Monastiraki Flea Market

Free1h 30m

900 m · 13 min walk

Varvakios Central Market

Free1 hr

1.3 km · 21 min walk

Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.

Sample hotels nearby

• Acropolis View Hotel (Plaka), about 800 m away. Sample listing.
• Monastiraki Loft Rooms (Monastiraki), about 900 m away. Sample listing.
• Kolonaki Garden Hotel (Kolonaki), about 2.1 km away. Sample listing.