Most of us long for a working space as cosy as a home for us to pop by to get down to business. Thanks to the thriving gig economy, co-working spots have been springing up like daisies, turning our wish into a reality. We’ve sussed out the ultimate co-working spaces in Singapore. Some look straight outta Pinterest, and I bet my bottom dollar they’ll be giving you some serious #officegoals.
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Before booking a co-working space, start with a trial. Most places offer free tours and trials so you can test the waters and see if you’ll like the vibes. When you’re ready to commit, think of plans that’ll suit you best – how often do you need to come into the office, do you need access to a meeting room, how many of you are there? Many co-working spaces offer flexible plans to accommodate individuals and teams, as well as add-ons like use of conference room facilities.
If you’re flying solo or with a few colleagues, opt for hot desking. You’ll be able to roam around and find a spot that gets your productivity going, instead of being strapped to an assigned area. Some spaces offer private phone call booths so you can run your Zoom calls with utmost peace and quiet.
There’s no official dress code for co-working spaces in Singapore, but a general rule of thumb is to dress smart casual. Bring a jacket – it might be cold inside.
Co-working spaces offer plenty of benefits for both individuals and businesses. Think flexibility, cost-effectiveness, networking opportunities, stocked pantries with snacks and beverages, and even gyms. Some open 24/7 while others offer discounts and organise regular events for their members. This explains why freelancers, remote workers, and start-ups ditch the traditional office and flock to co-working spaces instead.
| Co-working space | Starting price/month | Locations | Perks |
| The Great Room | From $750/month | Raffles Place, Ngee Ann City, Centennial Tower, Afro-Asia I-Mark | Luxurious interiors, event spaces, high-quality amenities, community events |
| Co. | From SGD 400/month | Duxton, High Street, and Upper Circular Road | Artisanal coffee, meeting rooms, wellness programmes |
| JustCo | From $98/month (hot desk) | Marina Square, Westgate, MacDonald House, Asia Square Tower, and more | 24/7 access, networking events, flexible plans |
| Trehaus | From $650/month | Funan Mall | Family-friendly environment, on-site childcare, educational programmes for kids |
| The Working Capitol | From $295/month (hot desk) | Keong Saik | Heritage shophouse location, rooftop garden, wellness facilities |
| Spaces | From $429/month | Robinson Road, Clarke Quay, Paya Lebar Quarter, City Hall | Creative working environment, global access, networking events |
| WeWork | From $450/month (hot desk) | Beach Centre, Funan Mall, Suntec Tower 5, 71 Robinson | International community, enterprise solutions, wellness programmes |
| Core Collective | From $900/month | Anson Road, Dempsey | Wellness-focused, includes gym and fitness studios, wellness practitioner access |
| Crane | $18/day (day pass) From $48/month | Orchard, Joo Chiat, Robertson Quay | Weekly events, family-friendly activities, affordable memberships |
| Meownistry of Meow | From $20/hour | Jalan Besar | Cat-friendly space, pay-per-hour, cosy and homely environment, complimentary tea/coffee |
If you’re looking for sleek office spaces for maximum conduciveness, book a spot at any of the 6 co-working spaces by The Great Room. These modern offices are fitted with plush leather seats, marble and timber tables, and dark wood floors that’ll make you feel you’re part of a Mad Men agency.
The newest The Great Room location at South Bridge.
Image credit: The Great Room
Doesn’t matter if you’re a fast-growing company in need of an entire floor, or a freelancer on the lookout for hot desks – they offer a range of membership plans starting from $70/day, so there’s something on the menu for everybody. The Great Room also has event suites, meeting rooms and business lounges for members to use.
Determined to fight the Monday blues, complimentary brekkie and coffee, which is brewed by their in-house barista, is provided for all members. They also offer hot chocolate and warm cookies in the evenings.
Rates:
Day pass: From $70/pax
Hot desk: From $750/month
Dedicated office: From $1,500/month
Full list of The Great Room locations.
Located in the neighbourhood of Duxton, Co. is a gorgeous co-working space in Singapore complete with greenery, an abundance of natural light and bright, airy interiors. Members can easily grab a bite at any of the chic bars and restaurants nearby, or take a breather along the Singapore River.
Breakout area.
Besides providing complimentary coffee and tea for its members, they also offer a variety of office layouts such as hot-desking, meeting rooms and breakout areas to boost creative work. All this begins from $350/month.
Meeting room.
Rates:
Day pass: $45/pax
5-day pass: $200/pax
Unlimited: $350/month
JustCo has a whopping 20 outlets conveniently planted all over Singapore, and they aren’t all just situated within the CBD. If you prefer to work closer to home, you can find JustCo at Metropolis at Buona Vista and Asia Green at Tampines.
There are a number of outlets situated within shopping malls too like at The Centrepoint and Marina Square. It’s a great option for those who want to be close to conveniences like restaurants, supermarkets, and gyms.
Fun corners.
You’ll find a mix of work spaces catered to all types of workers. If you just need to plug in and work, there are hot desks available. For collaborations with others, check out the private meeting rooms that ensure ideas are kept confidential. And if you need to meet a potential client, there are comfy lounges with free-flow coffee and tea.
But it’s not all about work at JustCo. Each space has thoughtful recreational zones such as a mini golf course and ping pong tables for you to unwind after a hard day of work.
Rates:
Desk: From $265/month (U.P. $398)
Standard office: From $500/month (U.P. $520)
Full list of JustCo locations.
If you’re a working parent with a child in tow, you would understand the struggles of getting a job done uninterrupted. Thankfully, Trehaus is a co-working space in Singapore that has heard harried parents’ pleas for help and come up with the solution. Adopting a family-oriented concept, Trehaus is a hybrid between a co-working space and a childcare centre.
Kids’ Atelier.
The swish set-up includes a bright and neat work area with the adjoining Kids Atelier, a dedicated kids zone complete with childcare facilitators. Your little ones will get to dabble in activities such as painting and sensory play while you work with a peace of mind next door.
Rates:
Work only
10-day pass: $350/pax
Unlimited pass: $500/month
Dedicated desk: $800/month
Dedicated office: $3,200/month
Work + Play
10-day pass: $800/pax
Unlimited pass: $1,400/month
Hot desking area.
If a no fuss, no frills environment sounds like your kinda vibe, The Working Capitol is the perfect co-working space for you.
Formerly a biscuit factory in the 1920s, this flagship outlet spans 5 historic shophouses on Keong Saik Road. But what truly separates them from the rest of its pack is its community spirit and laid-back vibe.
Just picture getting your dose of kopi across the street in the morning and cracking a cold one by their beer garden at night. This enticing neighbourhood has a temple and tattoo parlour just down the street, so there you have it – an eclectic mix of everything Singapore.
They believe sunlight gets you better rest at night so they have glass panels on the ceiling for natural light to ooze right in.
The Commons houses movie screenings for 150-200 pax.
Events are run each week to bring members together, from luncheons to festive markets. This modern-day creative commune also boasts movie screenings, an in-house café, and a stunning view of shophouses skyline.
Rates:
Workspot: From $198/month
Dedicated desk: From $800/month
Dedicated workspace: From $600/month
One of the challenges of getting to the office is finding a cheap parking space that won’t cost you an arm and a leg to park all day. But for co-workers of Spaces, your membership includes designated parking lots at 6 of its locations.
Even if you don’t have a car, most Spaces outlets are conveniently located within walking distance of an MRT, such as its flagship at City Hall. The work space houses ample rooms to cater to all needs – ranging from hot desks and private offices for startups, to meeting rooms for bigger groups looking to come together.
Levels 1-3 of the City Hall outlet consist mainly of hot and dedicated desk areas, whereas levels 4-6 are home to private offices.
Decked out with minimalist decor, this fits workers who just want private space to get their job done, with membership starting from $252/month. They also follow a cashless pay-as-you-go system where drinks and snacks are all chargeable through members’ accounts.
Full list of Spaces locations.
WeWork Collyer Quay.
Image credit: @wework via Instagram
Most co-working spaces in Singapore have pay-as-you-work desks readily available that charge by the day. Less so for meeting rooms, which are usually a privilege for those with a dedicated membership. But at WeWork, even those on a day pass can book a meeting room as and when it’s needed. At $14/pax per hour, it’s ideal for those who rarely hold in-person meetings.
Image credit: WeWork
Plus, you don’t have to be at any of WeWork’s 14 Singapore locations to reserve your desk or meeting room. Members can use the WeWork app to book facilities they’d like to use for the day and even hour. The app also allows membership upgrading without the need to go through a customer service hotline.
Rates:
Day pass: From $39/day
Meeting room: From $12/pax per hour
Monthly all-access pass: From $399/month
Full list of WeWork locations.
With their desks and meeting rooms, you’d assume that co-working spaces are just for office workers. Well, consider this myth busted. Core Collective is a flexible office for personal trainers and fitness instructors.
Image credit: Core Collective
Here, you’ll co-share a gym and fitness studios that come fully fitted with gym equipment, pilates reformers, punching bags, mats, and weights. With your membership, you’ll be able to meet your clients for a PT session or even run a group class at any of the 3 locations around Singapore.
Image adapted from: Core Collective
Core Collective also has spaces for wellness practitioners and doctors. You can book furnished treatment rooms that include height-adjustable massage tables for consultations, chiropractic adjustments, and physiotherapy.
Full list of Core Collective locations.
Image credit: Crane
The artsy space at Crane is more than just a co-working space. It’s also a cosy cafe, quirky home decor store, and creative community that runs regular pop-up fairs. At all 4 locations across the island, you’ll find fast Wi-Fi, comfy couches, quiet corners, and brightly lit communal areas for group discussions.
Plop down with a coffee and pastry for a few hours of productivity during the week or swing by to catch fun weekend events like Thrift & Treasure and Ugly Food Workshop.
Rates:
Day pass: $18/day
Monthly membership: From $48
Full list of Crane locations.
Image credit: Meownistry of Meow
Cat lovers, this one’s for you! As its name suggests, Meownistry of Meow has all the amenities that a regular co-working space in Singapore would have but with cats. Their open lounge allows you to catch up on your work while having cute kittens around to keep you company.
Image credit: @violetirislove via Instagram
On top of providing fast internet and refreshments, their private rooms also have a full karaoke system, movies, console games, and a lounge area to rest at whenever you want to take a break from work.
Rates:
Open lounge: From $12/hour
Private Room 1: From $50/hour
Private Room 2 & 3: From $40/hour
Our furbabies have gotten used to us being around 24/7 since we adopted WFH arrangements in the last couple of years. And now that many of us are required to head back to the office, the last thing you’d want to do is disrupt your pups’ schedules by leaving them at home.
Image credit: @gather_cowork via Instagram
Gather Cowork has the answer for pet owners: bring them to work with you. This co-working space at River Valley welcomes your 4-legged friends to join you while you bang out your next monthly report.
If you’re still blessed to be working from home, congrats. Now, ditch the propped-up pillow-desk situation, and head to GudSht at Cineleisure to get your creative juices flowing.
Image credit: @wearegudsht via Instagram
You’ll be able to plop down with your laptop and pour copious amounts of free-flow coffee and tea into your mouth. There’s plenty of space to spread out and outlets to plug in your devices so you can stay for as long as you wish.
Peppered with plants, funky seats and pastel colours all around, ClubCo at China Court is nothing like your run-of-the-mill office space.
Just 4 minutes from Somerset MRT, Found. is a swanky co-working space in Cuppage Terrace that spans over 11 shophouses. Its prime city location also means you’ll be minutes away from tapas bars and a whole load of shopping – an awesome knock-off treat.
Work-life balance should not go neglected, which is why The Carrot Patch helps bring the post-work party to you. There are 3 locations to work at under The Carrot Patch, 2 of which are conveniently tucked away within the central area.
Image credit: The Carrot Patch
A gorgeous co-working space? Check. Seamless wifi connection? Check. A laptop you don’t have to worry about lugging around? We got you.
Our handy partner was the Lenovo Yoga 730, which we were able to bring around each location with little effort. The Yoga 730 is a flexible 2-in-1 laptop weighing in at just 1.12kg and measuring a sleek 13 inches. It’s slim and lightweight enough to be tote around town without straining your shoulders, which is great for an after work hangout without worrying about any extra weight.
Boasting over 8 hours of general use, you can bid the scout for power plugs goodbye as the battery life will last you long enough for a whole day of work.
The Yoga 730 comes with an optional Active Pen that lets you take notes, doodle and sketch – get creative! Plus, you’ll only need to turn on the bluetooth function for this, so there’s no need to ever fret about it running outta juice.
Aside from being compact and light, it also has an eye-catching 360° watchband hinge that allows you to bend the display screen. In other words, your notebook can double up as a touch-screen tablet too!
What’s more, the Lenovo Yoga 730 is just 1 of the many Windows Modern PCs you can get your hands on at Challenger and Hachi.tech. With a wide selection of user-friendly and versatile laptops, you’ll be right on track to finding yourself a handy notebook to bring along on your co-working sessions anytime, anywhere.
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Last updated by Mae-Z Fam & Samantha Nguyen on 27th August 2024.
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