Funnily enough, I had not been to Athens before, so I was very much looking forward to going on workation here. Anyway, I think Greece is a beautiful country, so in June the time had come and together with Daniëlle I went remote working from metropolis Athens. The city known for its rich history, delicious food and friendly Greeks.
More about historic city of Athens
Located in the south of Greece, it has a population of nearly 700,000 in the city, around that you get over 3 million. As such, it is the economic heart of the country. Like the Greek islands, it is a popular place for tourists from all over the world. I must say that I encountered very few Dutch people, which I personally always like.
What to do during your workation?
A workation is a combination of work and vacation, so during the day we were working and in the evening or on the weekend we were playing the tourist. We spent 5 days in Athens, which was very nice, but I could have stayed another week. There is so much to do in the city and the surrounding area. We went to the Acropolis of course, lots of delicious restaurants and visited a couple of islands near the capital. Want to know more about what there is to do? Then read tips for to do’s in Athens.
Nice workplaces in Athens
When I work from a different place I always like to work in different places. If I really need to concentrate I choose a coworking space or stay in my own accommodation. But sometimes it is also nice to be among other digital nomads or working locals or to be part of a community. And ordering nice coffee or having a delicious lunch is also not a punishment if you are in a nice cafe.
We went to work at 5 different places and are happy to share our tips:
– Stone Soup coworkspace
Located on the outskirts of the city, this workspace is run by enthusiastic entrepreneurial Greeks. It houses workspaces and many small businesses. They value their community and organize activities and encourage the exchange of knowledge. The roof terrace, with shade cloth, is also a nice place to work. Overlooking Acropolis. There is an appropriate rate for all tastes, even if you want to work there for one day.
– Impact Hub Athens coworkspace
Right in the center in a web of cute little streets you will find Impact Hub Athens. You will be welcomed with open arms and can choose a fine place to work. There are also several small and large meeting rooms. Working there is wonderfully peaceful, among digital nomads and Greeks. Per day you pay €15.
– Anana Coffee | Food
Downtown you will find Anana, where you can have a nice lunch and get some work done in the meantime. Both inside and outside you can sit very nicely. I ate delicious toast with eggs and feta there and drank delicious coffee. As a vegan or vegetarian, you’re in the right place.
– Minu
In the atmospheric Psirri neighborhood you will find the urban jungle Minu. You can drink delicious organic coffee and have a good lunch there as well. It is a combination of café, store, plants and work. Everywhere there are little corners where you can sit quietly. And should you like the chair you are sitting on, so you can buy it.
– Riu Plaza Berlin
I personally like to choose a hotel with a nice workspace, so I don’t always have to go out the door for a good place to work. That’s why I choose Riu Plaza Berlin. There you have a desk in your room where you can work with concentration. You can also sit down with your laptop in the lobby or restaurant. If you are on workation with your whole team, you can also rent meeting rooms here that you can use as workspaces. Would you like to take your entire company on a trip to Athens? Then send us a message, we will be happy to help you!
Going to Athens as a digital nomad
Whether you want to go away for a few days as a city trip or for a long time as a digital nomad, Athens is the perfect place. Maybe the summer months are not ideal as it is very hot then. But I would love to go back again around October or May. I am far from finished in this beautiful city. There is a nice atmosphere, the Greeks are incredibly kind, you can eat delicious and affordable food and there are plenty of great places to work.
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