You’ll definitely get work done at these spaces.
Working from home in your comfy clothes sounds like an ideal office situation, but sometimes it can prove to be more of a problem instead. The cups of Starbucks coffee and hipster cafes’ all-day breakfasts also don’t come cheap.
Enter co-working spaces – office spaces for rent – whether you need a personal desk, hot desk meeting room or even private office suites. Sometimes we just need to get away from the comfort and distractions of our homes and cafes to get some serious work done.
So whether you’re the next startup mogul or a work-from-home freelancer, we’ve rounded up some of the co-working spaces in Singapore where you can be productive and also network with other like-minded individuals.
the Hive
One of the most popular co-working spaces we have here, the Hive occupies four storeys in three converted shophouses on North Bridge Road. They have a variety of workspaces, from meeting rooms, dedicated desks, hot desks and private offices. Their open plan concept allows for plenty of natural light and they also have a rooftop cafe! By joining the Hive, you can also have access to any Hive locations and workspaces when you travel – whether in Hong Kong or Bangkok.
If you’re a startup, social enterprise, young entrepreneur or writer, the Hive will offer you with special rates – simply write in with your story. Otherwise, it’s $30 per day, $500 for one month full-time access, and $800 per month for a private office, meeting room and other perks. If you’re a budding entrepreneur, the Hive also regularly hosts networking events, ranging from talks, informal gatherings to specialised meetups.
Collision 8
Located in downtown Singapore, Collision 8 is a workspace for a community of innovators from diverse backgrounds. With its sleek interior, beautiful aquariums, panoramic view of Raffles Place and Marina Bay Sands, working at Collision 8 makes for quite an exquisite experience. Combining beauty with functionality, the space is designed for members to imagine, experiment and create as they wish.
Unlimited member access to a hot desk between Mondays to Fridays starts at $600 per month and you can also get access during working hours for 5 days each month starting from $250. A dedicated desk and 24/7 access to the workspace starts at $750 a month. Start-ups that need a private office can also purchase a Studio membership at $800 per pax each month. Note that the minimum term at Collision 8 is three months for desks and six months for the Studio plan.
Workhouse
You’ll find Workhouse tucked away in a shophouse in Little India. Designed with startups and small businesses in mind, its chic interior design and open working space promote creative collaborations between members. Not to mention in the vicinity are some of the best Indian food in Singapore! Being away from the CBD sure has its perks.
Apart from being a customizable workspace, Workhouse also offers startup-focused accounting and secretarial services. Access starts from $40 a day and monthly rates range from $300 to $450 with varying perks and benefits. Meeting and conference rooms can be rented from $60 to $100 per hour, depending on the number of people using it.
Trehaus
Are you a freelancing mom or dad? Maybe you’re a parent who can’t bear to leave your precious tots behind while you duck into a cafe to work? You don’t have to pick between workdays and play dates anymore with the first child-friendly co-working space in Singapore. With child-minding facilities, Trehaus offers the option of bringing your children to work. As you build on your career, you can keep your little ones close.
The co-working space is divided into adults-only zones and common zones where parents and children can coexist. Its in-house child services don’t just babysit your child, there are programs that help develop your child’s potential, abilities and curiosity. Prices for their Work + Play membership start from $800 to $1400 month.
The Working Capitol
Housed in a gorgeous shophouse along Keong Saik Road, the interior of The Working Capitol is just as beautiful as its exterior – minimalist decor, cosy atmosphere and tons of natural light. Their features and amenities are also pretty impressive with a fully-stocked pantry, in-house cafe, showers, outdoor terraces and even a beer garden! It’s easy to see why The Working Capitol is one of the most popular co-working spaces in Singapore.
There are discounts for six-month and one-year membership plans. Hot desks membership starts from $38 per day for access between working hours. For unlimited access, a monthly contract is $500 a month, $455 (six-month contract) and $425 (one-year contract). Dedicated desks start from $875 a month, $802 a month (six-month contract) and $729 a month (one-year contract). And for each person, a private office is from $900 a month.
The Co.
One of the fastest growing entrepreneurial communities in Southeast Asia, The Co. is home to a diverse mix of professionals – freelancers, entrepreneurs and high growth companies. It has two super swanky locations in High Street and Duxton Road. The Co. at High Street is a whopping eight storey building with three floors dedicated to recreational activities! Its Duxton location does not in any way pale in comparison with its verdant greenery and abundant natural light.
Membership rate for private offices are available only upon enquiry, but monthly packages for hot desks and dedicated desks are from $599 and $800 respectively. Daily passes start at $45. As The Co. has many partners spread across different industries, members can choose from a diverse collection of exclusive and specially curated partner benefits, on top of gaining direct access to events and opportunities.
The Great Room
A hospitality inspired co-working space, The Great Room will change the way you feel about going to work. Its warm interior palette, leather sofas and stylish furnishings will remind you of the world’s best offices, luxury hotels and business clubs. The co-working space also frequently organizes events from conferences, talks, yoga sessions and monthly networking events (they include complimentary cocktails!)
Apart from offering day passes, The Great Room can also provide businesses with a virtual office, corporate address and mail handling services for $175 per month. They also have a cool new innovation known as the Hot Office, which is essentially a private office space where members can complete projects in solitude, set up an impressive meeting space, or make calls and discuss ideas confidentially for $750 a month. On the other hand, their dedicated office can fit a duo all the way to a team of twenty. For the $2500 monthly price tag, members get timbre desks, leather chairs and storage spaces. Did we also mention that the space is fengshui-certified?
Collective Works
At Collective Works, there is no single fixed working space. A series of zones is designed to cater to the wide spectrum of human behaviours and different needs at different times. For example, there are various coloured zones for different working styles – bright colours and upbeat music for those that thrive at a higher-energy range, and neutral tones for those more mellow.
With two locations at Cecil Street and Capital Tower, the collaborative spaces were designed to facilitate connections and enhance productivity of businesses. They understand that business needs will change with time, and so membership plans were made to be flexible. Their hot desks go by hourly plans, from $240 per month for 40 hours, $440 for 80 hours and $540 for 120 hours. Dedicated desks start from $700 per month and $1600 per month for private offices. Members can also transfer between the two co-working locations seamlessly.