Throughout Madrid’s bustling business districts and along its elegant boulevards are numerous coworking spaces where you can work productively surrounded by like-minded professionals.
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The Spanish capital isn’t only geographically central, but also the focal point for the nation’s professional and creative industries. Little surprise, therefore, that Madrid is at the vanguard of the global coworking revolution. If you need to rent a desk or office space in Madrid for anything from an hour to full-time daily use, we’ve picked out 10 of the best coworking venues that the city has to offer.
The Shed CoWorking
Situated in Salamanca, one of Madrid’s most prestigious neighbourhood, The Shed combines a prime location with a range of membership packages, great amenities, daily social events, craft beer and even a soundtrack in the bathroom. Coworking rates start at €149 per month for a flexible workstation in a shared room with weekday access and rise to €199 per month for a fixed desk in a shared room. There are also day passes priced at €15 per day. All members and guests can also make use of relaxation areas and complimentary American coffee / tea. A busy programme of social activities includes themed breakfasts, beer and tapas evenings and painting courses.
Calle Hermosilla 48, 1º Dcha / www.theshedcoworking.com
Aticco
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Positioned on María de Molina in the Salamanca neighbourhood, Aticco has a mix of desk spaces and private offices that attract everyone from independent workers to small businesses and collectives. Member amenities and perks include an on-site restaurant, meeting rooms, call booths, private parking, complimentary coffee and water, ping pong tables, chill-out areas, and a rooftop complete with a grassy area and scenic views. Coworking flex membership starts at €220 per month and allows you to choose a different table each day, between flex areas and common spaces. There are also weekly events.
Calle de María de Molina, 39, 3ª planta, Chamartín / www.aticco.com
Regus
Regus have over 30 venues in Madrid that offer a choice of open-plan coworking and shared offices, all of which also feature dedicated business lounges that attract business travellers requiring a physical space in which to host on-site meetings. Coworking rates vary by location, but start at €153 per month for 5 days a month access and increase to €332 per month for full-time access. All memberships include access to facilities including printers, scanners and photocopiers, plus invites to 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 of up to 24 months.
Venues across Madrid / www.regus.com
LOOM
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Another coworking name with a large presence in Madrid is LOOM, who have a total of 12 office spaces dotted across the city, including in some of its most fashionable districts. Each of their spaces has its own personality and is designed to respond to any need, whether it’s a large corporation, a start-up in the acceleration phase or an independent professional keen to expand their networking network. Members have access to spacious desks and ergonomic furniture and some venues also feature scenic gardens and terraces. Meanwhile, frequent events including talks, fitness classes and concerts offer the chance to meet fellow members in social settings. Coworking rates vary by location but start at €175 per month and you can also purchase day passes from €30 per day.
Venues across Madrid / www.loom.es
Area Coworking
Spacious desks, beautifully designed facilities, enticing chillout areas and super-fast WiFi are just some of what to expect at this popular coworking space located between the neighbourhoods of Atocha and Legazpi, a few minutes walk from the nearest metro station. Hot desking membership prices begin at €180 per month, which includes use of a private locker, shower and bike parking, reception and mailroom services, free printing, free tea/coffee, and invites to frequent social and networking events. For less regular or one-off coworking needs, there are also one-day floating desk passes for €20 per day.
C. de Tomás Bretón, 50-52, Arganzuela / www.areamadrid.es
Espiritu23
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Funky, student-friendly and with streets filled with coffee shops, bakeries and vintage clothing stores, there aren’t many better neighbourhoods than Malasaña for combining work and leisure. At the heart of the district is Espiritu23, where you’ll find dozens of shared and fixed desks, as well as a Caféworking area. Membership packages are structured so that fixed desks are available for a monthly fee of €165, while the venue’s shared desks can be hired on a daily basis for €14 per day. Included with monthly membership are use of meeting rooms and kitchen facilities, as well as discounts in the café. Adding colour and character, the café space is also used to showcase local art.
C. del Espíritu Santo, 23, Centro / www.espiritu23.com
Glue Work
Located in the Chamartín District in the city centre, steps away from the grand 19th-century boulevards of Salamanca, Glue Work is spread across four floors of office space, including a total of 24 coworking desks available for permanent or flexible use. There are also five meeting rooms, phone booths, a kitchen and complimentary coffee, and members also have access to printing/copying facilities. Children are allowed to access the spaces with parents too. Flexible desk membership starts at €195 per month, or €280 per month for a dedicated desk, with access Monday to Friday.
Calle López de Hoyos 42, Entrada por Edison / www.glue-work.com
CaféOlé! Clubworking
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As the name suggests, there’s quality (and free) coffee on tap at this coworking venue north of the city centre, not to mention snacks, gourmet bakery goods, fruits and sweets to keep those energy levels up for optimum productivity. The space offers individual workstations complete with sockets so you’ll never lose power. The venue also hosts regular cultural activities and events including photography courses, wine tastings and paddle tennis tournaments. Diverse membership packages ensure there’s a suitable one for everybody, regardless of how much or little they intend to use the space, ranging from €5 per hour all the way through to €300 per month for full-time daily access.
C. de Fernández de los Ríos, 3, Chamberí / www.cafeole-clubworking.com
Goya Smart Coworking
Nestled on one of the main avenues in the upscale district of Salamanca, with views across the city from the rooftop terrace, including of the nearby Church of the Conception, Goya Smart Coworking is home to a community of professionals who make use of fixed and flexible work areas on a daily basis. Large windows flood the space with natural light and there are also common areas, meeting rooms and a kitchen. Rates start at €220 for 10 days a month weekday access and there are also day passes priced at €20 per day.
Calle de Núñez de Balboa, 35A, Planta 5 Oficina A1, Salamanca / www.goyacoworking.es
Edificio TRIPLE
Self-proclaimed as one of Madrid’s most eco-friendly and sustainable coworking spaces, Edificio TRIPLE are situated in the Argüelles neighbourhood where their relaxed, multi-purpose has fostered a large community of freelancers, self-starters and entrepreneurs with a social conscience. They offer flexible workstations for rates starting at €53 per month, including select meeting room use, and €20 per day for a guest pass. All members and guests benefit from use of common areas, ergonomic chairs, and access to community events.
C. de Ferraz, 56, Moncloa – Aravaca / www.tripleferraz.com