Athens: A design lover's city guide
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Athens: A design lover's city guide
Saskia Veendorp
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Downtown Athens is a sensory overload of narrow streets, chock-a-block apartments, bric-a-brac shops, and ancient ruins around every twisted corner. A jumble of contradictions—old and new, glamour and grit—but the city buzzes with creative energy, ancient sites, and offbeat gems worth exploring. We're here to help you navigate this wonderful city!
Thrilled to offer our design lover’s city guide, featuring a handpicked collection of stays, eats, and experiences in Athens. Our CityKITs gently nudge travelers off the beaten path, encouraging aesthetic and positive-impact exploration that benefits travelers, local communities, and the environment.
The CityKIT includes:
- 4 recommended conscious boutique hotels in Athens
- 6 favorite spots for Coffee & Nibbles
- 6 favorite lunch spots
- 9 favorite restaurants to grab dinner
- 9 cool bars and roof terraces
- 7 suggested places to walks and explore the city
- 5 museums and must-see sites
- 5 offbeat experiences in Tbilisi
- 6 recommended places for art and design lovers
- 5 recommendations to shop
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The Foundry Suites Athens
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This hip new hotel lies smack dab in the middle of lively Psyri. Bold, seductive, and intimate, The Foundry Suites Athens boasts contemporary light-filled suites, vertical green gardens, and a much-talked-about garden rooftop. The Foundry’s original features include high ceilings, exposed stone walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, and hardwood floors; the décor is a fusion of mid-century modern furniture, antique finds, and quirky industrial accents. Each suite oozes a homey vibe with open-plan kitchens, cool lofts, and plenty of cozy hangout spaces.
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Monsieur Didot
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In a nod to Kolonaki’s intellectual vibe and the family’s literary roots, this beautiful neoclassical boutique hotel seeps old-world charm awash in well-turned books, vintage collectibles, and antique pieces. An effortless fusion of deep-rooted Athenian history, modern-day comforts, and sustainable sensibility in the quiet residential neighborhood of Kolonaki.
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Shila
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Tucked away in the heart of Athens, this 1920s residence-turned-boutique hotel is a true gem. In the words of Shila’s founders, it is “a place to feel indulged and at home, and yet at the same time, to experience an otherworldly realm of elegance and sensuality. Combining elements of the bygone and the contemporary — and reminiscent of a hôtel particulier — this neoclassical house comprises six distinctively designed suites, each unique in character, with a unifying element of simplicity and sexy charm.”
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Saskia Veendorp
Available for hire
My name is Saskia, and I'm the Founder of Offbeat Goat, a travel platform for conscious and discerning travelers. We showcase a tightly edited collection of storied places that are aesthetically beautiful, transformative, and have narratives connected to sustainability.
Having spent over two decades traveling and working in economic development and humanitarian efforts, I’ve shifted my focus to sustainable travel. Through Offbeat Goat, I act as curator and storyteller, spotlighting destinations that blend aesthetic appeal with positive impact. I know what I like when I see it and feel it—boutique design-led hotels, local artisans, farm-to-table restaurants, creative design spaces, and those behind-the-scenes experiences that make travel come to life. Our sweet spot, however, is finding places that are beautiful inside and out, dedicated to enriching their communities and preserving the environment.
When I am not on the road, you'll find me crafting stories, filming, and writing from my current home base in Tbilisi, Georgia.
We are excited to share our CityKITs - curated city guides of favourite places to eat, stay and play. Happy trailblazing!
What's included
Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
66 places
66 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
24 photos
Beautiful, hi-res photos from the creator
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Athens, Greece
Greece
FOCUSES AND THEMES
50+
Couples
Family
Female Solo
Architecture
Art
Boutique
Design
Foodie
History
Luxury
People & Culture
Photography
Shopping
Slow Travel
Sustainable/Eco
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