# Coliving in Athens, Greece > Source: https://colivingscout.com/destinations/athens/ (updated 25 September 2026). Published by ColivingScout. Cite the page URL and its update date. Athens rewards a neighbourhood-first search. A comfortable working home with an easy route to daily activities can be a stronger long-stay choice than an address selected solely for views of the monuments. ## Quick answer Athens coliving can include private studios arranged around a shared kitchen, lounge and coworking area. Ilior One provides a named example in the Derigny area. Its public viewing page currently describes a waiting list, so treat it as a research option and ask about openings before planning a move. Other operators also use coliving for networks of separate apartments; confirm whether residents actually share space in the building you are offered. ## Key facts | Fact | Detail | | --- | --- | | Country | Greece (Europe) | | Best for | Creative culture, Remote work | | Areas to compare | Derigny / Victoria area, Pangrati, Exarchia / Neapoli | | Named coliving spaces | 1 | | Currency | Euro (EUR) | | Time zone | Eastern European Time, UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer) | | Main airport | Athens International (ATH) | ## Is it right for you? - Best for: Arts, food, heritage or a strong neighbourhood culture and a place often considered for location-independent work; verify each home’s setup. - Check first: Compare the required commitment, room size, utilities, cleaning and application process. Request a current tour or room video, especially when the public gallery is older. Use the official Athens neighbourhood guide to compare settings, then confirm the house’s actual social arrangements and availability directly with the operator. - Work setup: Ask about cooling, shutters, desk setup and quiet call space. In a studio cluster, the shared coworking area may also host events, so confirm the schedule and alternatives. Clarify who handles maintenance and what happens when several residents have calls at once. - Before you decide: Compare the required commitment, room size, utilities, cleaning and application process. Request a current tour or room video, especially when the public gallery is older. Use the official Athens neighbourhood guide to compare settings, then confirm the house’s actual social arrangements and availability directly with the operator. ## Where to stay in Athens for coliving ### Derigny / Victoria area Start here when investigating Ilior One and its studio-cluster model. Ask for the exact entrance, building access and route to your regular places, rather than assuming every central address has the same surroundings. ### Pangrati Compare for a neighbourhood routine around local cafés and everyday services. Check whether the accommodation is a shared home or a private apartment, and how much walking your work and social plans involve. ### Exarchia / Neapoli Consider when creative neighbourhood life is a priority. Inspect the actual street and room at relevant hours and verify public-transport options from the address; atmosphere can change within a short distance. ## Coliving spaces in Athens to compare Source-linked research options, not live ColivingScout inventory. Confirm the room, price and availability on each source. | Space | Area | Format | Advertised price | Check before booking | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ilior One](https://colivingscout.com/properties/ilior-one-athens/) | Derigny / central Athens | Coliving studios | Not recorded | The viewing page currently describes a waiting list. Ask about openings, minimum commitment and community requirements. | ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Athens a good place for coliving? Athens coliving can include private studios arranged around a shared kitchen, lounge and coworking area. Ilior One provides a named example in the Derigny area. Its public viewing page currently describes a waiting list, so treat it as a research option and ask about openings before planning a move. Other operators also use coliving for networks of separate apartments; confirm whether residents actually share space in the building you are offered. ### Which areas of Athens are best for coliving? Start by comparing Derigny / Victoria area, Pangrati and Exarchia / Neapoli. Derigny / Victoria area: Start here when investigating Ilior One and its studio-cluster model. Ask for the exact entrance, building access and route to your regular places, rather than assuming every central address has the same surroundings. Pangrati: compare for a neighbourhood routine around local cafés and everyday services. Check whether the accommodation is a shared home or a private apartment, and how much walking your work and social plans involve. Exarchia / Neapoli: consider when creative neighbourhood life is a priority. Inspect the actual street and room at relevant hours and verify public-transport options from the address; atmosphere can change within a short distance. Choose the area around the places you will visit every week, then compare exact homes. ### What should remote workers check in Athens? Ask about cooling, shutters, desk setup and quiet call space. In a studio cluster, the shared coworking area may also host events, so confirm the schedule and alternatives. Clarify who handles maintenance and what happens when several residents have calls at once. ### How many coliving spaces are listed in Athens? ColivingScout lists one named option in Athens: Ilior One in Derigny / central Athens, from the operator’s own page. It links to its original source; confirm the current room, price and availability there. ### What should I check before booking coliving in Athens? Compare the required commitment, room size, utilities, cleaning and application process. Request a current tour or room video, especially when the public gallery is older. Use the official Athens neighbourhood guide to compare settings, then confirm the house’s actual social arrangements and availability directly with the operator. Ask for an itemised quote covering rent, deposit, utilities, cleaning and any platform fees, and get the minimum stay, notice period and cancellation terms in writing before paying. ### What currency and time zone does Athens use? Athens uses the euro (EUR). Local time is Eastern European Time, UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer). The main arrival airport is Athens International (ATH). ### Do I need a visa to stay in Athens for a month or more? It depends on your nationality, passport and length of stay, and the rules change. Check the official immigration or embassy website for Greece before you book a long stay, and make sure the coliving agreement fits the visa you will hold. TravelShifu summarises the main entry routes in “Schengen visa guide”. ## Sources - [Ilior: shared housing format](https://www.ilior.gr/) - [Ilior One: viewing and waiting list](https://www.ilior.gr/book-online) - [Official Athens neighbourhood guide](https://www.thisisathens.org/neighbourhoods)