Home to the University of Texas’ flagship campus, Austin’s academic heritage is matched by a modern-day entrepreneurial spirit that’s catered for by a large number of coworking spaces located across the city.
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Indeed, the Texan state capital has a rich history of nurturing some of the finest minds in America. In support of those ambitious to follow in their footsteps, Austin is home to a wide choice of coworking spaces tailored to help you build and grow professionally and personally. If you’re planning to spend time in Austin and would like to use a coworking space while you’re here, we’ve picked out 10 of the best that the city has to offer.
Vessel Coworking
Situated in Austin’s St John’s district, about 5.5 miles north of the city’s bustling downtown district, Vessel Coworking offer access to their shared desk areas for rates starting at $195 for two days a week use, rising to $275 for 24/7 use. There are also day passes priced at $25 per day. Among the venue’s on-site amenities are meeting and conference rooms, a board room, private phone booths, a well-equipped kitchen, complimentary cold brews on top, free snacks, and a spacious lounge area that’s ideal for relaxing, socialising and networking.
500 East St Johns Avenue Suite 2.620 / www.vesselcoworking.com
Common Desk
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With two venues in Austin (North Austin & Downtown), Common Desk is a well-established name on the city’s coworking landscape. There are a number of membership packages available, starting at $299 per month for a shared desk, while day passes can be purchased starting at $20 per day. Whatever you opt for, all members have access to a range of amenities and services, including high-speed WiFi, unlimited conference room bookings, chat rooms, cocktail lounges, fruit, food bars and tea/coffee/beer. There are also regular community and wellness events that offer the ideal chance to network and meet like-minded folk.
Two venues across Austin / www.thecommondesk.com
Perch CoWorking
Located in the district of Holly, around two miles east of downtown, Perch Coworking’s space is designed for independent, flexible, contemporary and dynamic working. Set on the ground floor corner of a modern mixed-use development, they offer full office support plus extras that make it an ideal workspace option for self-contained businesspeople. The venue features an open plan desk layout with ergonomic chairs, personal lockers, complimentary coffee, printers/copies, and a bike rack. Monthly membership rates start at $175 for 24/7 access and there are day passes for $25.
2235 East 6th Street STE 107 / www.perchcoworkaustin.com
Industrious
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Industrious have four coworking spaces located across Austin, with hot-desking ‘Access’ membership rates starting at $299 per month at their San Jacinto Boulevard venue, located a mile south of downtown. Members of one Austin venue can also upgrade for an extra $99 per month to work at any of their four spaces in the city. Contracts run on month-to-month terms, as well as longer-term commitments. Services and amenities include office supplies, unlimited colour printing, private conference rooms, daily breakfasts and craft coffee, and regular networking events, community gatherings, and professional programming.
Venue across Austin / www.industriousoffice.com
Work & Woof
Work & Woof is a traditional coworking space with a quirky twist, giving dog owners the chance to bring their four-legged friend with them to the office. Perfect for dog lovers who can’t bear the thought of leaving Rex home alone during the day, the venue offers both a supervised indoor/outdoor play park, or the option to simply keep your dog with you by your desk. The latter is priced at $15 per day and the former at $30 per day. All guests also gain access to a number of amenities such as office supplies, private phone booths, locked filing cabinets, printing services, a kitchen, and free coffee/tea.
4930 South Congress Avenue / www.workandwoofatx.com
Bond Collective
Bond Collective’s first workspace location in Texas is housed within the Foundry, an amenity-rich development located in Austin’s most eclectic neighbourhood. Situated just a half block from the MetroRail station and minutes to downtown, the venue also offers three levels of underground parking. Other on-site facilities include conference rooms, private meeting booths, unlimited printing and complimentary craft beer and coffee. Coworking membership rates start at $300 per month and there are also day passes priced at $25 per day.
310 Comal Street / www.bondcollective.com
FIRMSPACE
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Opened in 2017, FIRMSPACE’s two Austin venues are designed to give established professionals an alternative to traditional executive suites and open-office co-working spaces. Soundproofed enclosed one-person offices are available starting at $1,199 per month, payable by the month or by signing up for longer terms. There are also day offices priced at $99 per day. Members also have access to a range of shared high-spec amenities including conference rooms, a common area with cold-brew coffee on tap and a fitness centre.
Two venues across Austin / www.firmspace.com
Regus
Regus have a large presence in Austin with 14 venues across the city. Many boast dedicated business lounges, making them popular with business travellers requiring somewhere to host on-site meetings, and there are custom Business Plan memberships for such needs. All Regus venues also offer open-plan spaces or shared offices, with prices varying by location. In Austin, rates start at $289 per month for full-time use of their River Place space. All membership packages include access to facilities including printers, scanners and photocopiers, plus invites to regular networking and community events. Contracts are available on a monthly rolling basis, or you can ease your monthly payments by locking into a long-term contract up to 24 months.
Venues across Austin / www.regus.com
CRAFT
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Situated a 10-minute walk from Austin’s downtown district, CRAFT offers walk-in coworking for all-comers. But the space’s main USP is that it also caters specifically to people whose day-to-day work involves hands-on creativity in fields such as metalwork, jewellery and cabinetry. There’s space here for up to 40 crafters (plus 200 standing guests) to come here and make use of tables, shelves and an extensive library of DIY supplies and tools. The most basic membership is priced at $10 for the first week and then $60 per month going forwards. Coworking hours are Monday through Friday.
4704 East Cesar Chavez Street / www.madeatcraft.com
Fibercove
Positioned in the Austin neighbourhood of South Lamar, Fibercove is a coworking, meeting, and event space designed with efficiency and productivity in mind. Their meeting rooms and work spaces are equipped with the latest equipment ranging from electric standing desks, HD monitors, and premium office chairs. Full-time coworking rates start at $400 for a shared desk, which includes 24/7 access. For less frequent use, there are also cheaper packages that offer 5 and 10 days a week access. All members can make use of printing and copying equipment, call booths and free parking. There is also a busy programme of networking events.
1700 South Lamar Boulevard #338 / www.fibercove.com
Createscape Coworking
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Opened in 2014, Createscape is an independently-run, coworking office located in a renovated 1950s bread factory in east Austin. The venue offers a variety of budget-friendly memberships including full-time and part-time packages, and discounts are given to artists, students, non-profits, veterans, and for those signing up to longer contracts. Full-time hot-desking rates start at $250 for a month. All members can make use of a number of amenities including 24/7 access, an on-site grocery store & café, kitchen facilities, patio seating, high-speed WiFi, free guest passes, free parking, and regular membership events.
701 Tillery Street #12 / www.createscapework.co
RISE
Just half a mile from Downtown Austin, RISE combines a prime location with top-class coworking facilities. Members benefit from unlimited access to the workspace, as well as use of the venue’s conference rooms, phone booths, kitchen, lounge seating and common area. There is also complimentary coffee, tea and fresh fruit, as well as bar with additional snacks and beverages included, a free lunch every Tuesday and Happy Hour on Thursdays. Membership pricing is available on request.
1201 East Cesar Chavez Street, Suite 2 / www.risecowrk.com