Athens

The best places to work in Athens, according to Reddit

The 4 cafés and workspaces in Athens that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Elefin, Modish and Jerry's. The 6 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.

Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.

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  1. 01Elefin

    caféΗρώων Πολυτεχνείου 82Work 74

    My favourite places in Piraeus for laptop work are Cafe Hamogelo, Elefin, Möte, Modish, Frianderie. All are very close to Dimotiko Theatro station (Modish not so much).
    r/athinaJune 2026

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  2. 02Modish

    caféΑκτή Μιαούλη, ΥδραίικαWork 62

    My favourite places in Piraeus for laptop work are Cafe Hamogelo, Elefin, Möte, Modish, Frianderie. All are very close to Dimotiko Theatro station (Modish not so much).
    r/athinaJune 2026

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  3. 03Jerry's

    café27 Eth. AminisWork 62

    Go to Jerry's in Papagou. The upper floor is full of people in their laptops and the environment is fairly nice. It is a 10 min walk from ethniki Amina station.
    r/athinaApril 2024

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  4. 04Mardi

    caféΠλάτωνος, ΤερψιθέαWork 62

    Look up Starbucks, Mikel, Mardi, they all have power plugs available (I’ve worked with my laptop in all three in a few occasions)
    r/athinaJune 2026

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Our picks

Reddit named 4. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. 05The Underdog

    café8 ΗρακλειδώνWi‑FiWork 100

    its large, naturally lit and beautiful spaces that await you and your laptop.
    Travel.grNovember 2025

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  2. 06Impact Hub

    coworking space28 Γεωργίου ΚαραϊσκάκηWi‑FiPowerWork 100

    This neoclassical townhouse provides flexible space for freelancers and small, ethically minded businesses.
    This is Athens (The Official Athens Guide)

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  3. 07Le Pain Quotidien

    caféΙοφώντοςWi‑FiWork 100

    Remote workers love the mezzanine level, where large windows pour daylight across laptops and coffee cups.
    Travel.grNovember 2025

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  4. 08The Nordic Library at Athens

    libraryKavalloti 7Wi‑FiWork 100

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  5. 09Athens Hub Hostel

    hostelAgias Eleousis 7Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

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  6. 10Βιβλιοθήκη Σχολής Θετικών Επιστημών ΕΚΠΑ

    libraryΚωνσταντίνου Καραθεοδωρή, ΖωγράφουWi‑FiWork 97

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Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.