The good, the bad, and the ugly coworking spaces in Prague
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Working from home undoubtedly has its perks, but staying indoors all by your lonesome can quickly get old. Having an alternative place to go out to work from is invaluable, and the coworking spaces are popping up like popcorn all over the globe.
For the last couple of years, the trend has caught on in the Czech Republic as well. Its capital boasts numerous coworking places beloved by its growing population of remote workers, freelancers, and digital nomads coming from all four corners of the world. Prague also has a thriving startup scene, and the coworking hubs here have been partnering up with various companies that offer support programs for young entrepreneurs.
We give you the 17 most-talked-about spots in Prague. Read on to find out which ones took our breath away and which left us a little bit underwhelmed. Let’s see what Prague has to offer in terms of coworking spaces.
We believe the coworking spaces that deserve mention the most are:
- Opero
- Locus Workspace
- Coffice Prague
- SVĚT-HUB
- Paper Hub
- Node5
- DESK ROOM
- IN-SPIRO
- Pracovna & Laskafe
- Sněmovní 7
- Impact Hub Praha D10
- HubHub
- WorkLounge Diamant
- Design Friendly cup&hub
- Prague Startup Centre
- Locco Workspace
- WorkLounge, Karlín
Opero is the all-encompassing coworking space in Prague and a top choice on our list!
Source: OPERO
Opero is a true upscale space that is a rarity among coworking spaces. It is furnished to perfection, so if your surroundings influence your work motivation, this the place for you to be! It has to offer anything and everything you could possibly need in a coworking space, including but not limited to:
- Excellent connectivity
- Printing and copying services
- Administration services
- Private offices
- Office registration package
- Hot and dedicated desks
- Meeting room
- On-site cafe
- Apple TV
- Outdoor terrace
- Skype room
Opero is a creativity-inspiring space designed to accommodate seasoned professionals. It has recently started to attract the attention of digital nomads and freelancers as well. You will be able to cowork with and learn from experts in various fields in this place.
It is in the vicinity of Old Town Square, so it is easily found by foreigners and locals alike. It is wheelchair accessible and welcoming to pets. The only stumbling block is that it may be slightly too pricey for the average coworker, especially because it only offers monthly and yearly membership packages.
| Basics | |
| Pricing | Hot desk, per month: CZK 2,500Dedicated desk, per month: CZK 7,500Rentable office space: starting from CZK 40,000Office support in downtown Prague: starting from CZK 4,000Club membership, per year: CZK 18.000 |
| High-Speed Internet | 100 megabit fiber |
| Open Hours | Monday — Friday: 7 am – 10 pmSaturday: 8 am – 6 pmSunday: 8 am – 6 pm24-hour member access: Yes |
| Ergonomics | |
| Comfortable Chairs | Yes |
| Standing Desk | Yes |
| Workspaces | |
| Dedicated Desks | Yes |
| Conference Rooms | Yes |
| Private Offices | Yes |
| Conference room / Event rooms | Yes |
| Phone booths / Skype rooms | Yes |
| Coliving | No |
Locus Workspace is the ultimate English-speaking coworking space in Prague!
Source: Locus Workspace
Locus Workspace is situated at the heart of Prague, which is a crossroads for many international travelers, so Locus is the place where they meet!
The language that is spoken inside this coworking space itself and in which all of the events are held is English, so this spot is where most digital nomads meet when they come to Prague. If you are interested in expanding your network to an international audience and finding like-minded foreign professionals to connect with, Locus Workspace is the right choice for you!
Join Locus’ Slack members’ channel and attend regular events, such as Hump Day Fridays or Writers’ Critique Nights, to become a part of this international community. In case you are considering moving to Prague, you will also have a chance to meet many expats here who can help ease your transition into your new environment.
The downside is that the place is a rather compact one, and the meeting room can get a bit snug. There are also no private offices at the moment.
| Basics | |
| Pricing | Per day: CZK 400Evenings & weekends: CZK 1,500 a monthPer week: CZK 1,900Hot desk, per month: CZK 3,500Fixed desk, per month: CZK 4,500Virtual office: CZK 3,000 a month*VAT not included (21%) |
| High-Speed Internet | 100 megabit fiber |
| Open Hours | Monday — Friday: 9.30 am – 5.30 pmSaturday: ClosedSunday: Closed24-hour member access: Yes |
| Ergonomics | |
| Comfortable Chairs | No |
| Standing Desk | Yes |
| Workspaces | |
| Dedicated Desks | Yes |
| Conference Rooms | No |
| Private Offices | No |
| Conference room / Event rooms | Yes |
| Phone booths / Skype rooms | Yes |
| Coliving | No |
Coffice Prague is the ideal coworking space for Latin culture aficionados!
Source: Coffice Prague
Coffice Prague is another coworking hub in the very center of the city. As opposed to the previous spot on our list, Coffice is a huge space. On its 240 square meters, it has:
- The Main Room with hot desk seats, the cafe, the podium, and the chilling area
- The Shared Office with dedicated desks
- The Conference Room that can host up to ten people
- An outdoor garden
This space was founded by Argentinian entrepreneurs, so they keep quite a lively Latino atmosphere here. It is the perfect spot to hone your Spanish or Portuguese language skills. The membership will also grant you access to their offices in Brazil and Argentina. Travel goals, anyone?
Part coworking space and part a cafe, Coffice lets you work until about 6 pm, and then — the fun begins! Life is too short to be wasted away grinding, so leave it up to Coffice to keep you entertained as well! Whether it is exhibitions, yoga classes, or live music evenings, they will keep you coming back for more events.
The trouble with this coworking spot is that it is slightly hard to find the first time you come around. They are in the process of getting permits to install street signs and pointers. Until then, give them a call or message them on WhatsApp if you need help finding the address.
| Basics | |
| Pricing | Hot desk, per hour: CZK 70Hot desk, two hours or more: CZK 60 an hourHot desk, 20 hours: CZK 1,000Private desk, per month: CZK 5,400Conference room, per hour: CZK 500Coworking+coliving packages: available on inquiry |
| High-Speed Internet | 100 megabit fiber |
| Open Hours | Monday — Friday: 10 am – 8 pmSaturday: ClosedSunday: Closed24-hour member access: No |
| Ergonomics | |
| Comfortable Chairs | Yes |
| Standing Desk | No |
| Workspaces | |
| Dedicated Desks | Yes |
| Conference Rooms | No |
| Private Offices | Yes |
| Conference room / Event rooms | Yes |
| Phone booths / Skype rooms | No |
| Coliving | Yes |
SVĚT-HUB is the hippest coworking spot on our list!
Source: SVĚT-HUB
SVĚT-HUB has offices just minutes away from Náměstí Míru, making it available to anyone who steps foot in downtown Prague.
What makes this place stand out from the crowd is the type of clientele that it attracts. It is a meeting place for youngsters who are immersed in the world of blogging, IT, developing, programming, and similar professions. It inspires a casual, informal atmosphere that is ideal for exchanging ideas.
The place hosts numerous events, such as exhibitions, book nights, brand evenings, and gastronomic events. It is a perfect spot for informal business meetings, frequently held even around the ping-pong table. There is an on-site coffee shop as well, with delicious coffee flavors to make you feel at home.
| Basics | |
| Pricing | Per hour: CZK 60Per day: CZK 350Per month: CZK 2,500Small meeting room: CZK 350 an hourSmall meeting room: CZK 1,190 (four hours)Small meeting room: CZK 1,790 a dayBig meeting room: CZK 990 an hour (8 am – 7 pm)Big meeting room: CZK 3,490 (4 hours)Big meeting room: CZK 5,990 (8 hours)Big meeting room: CZK 390 an hour (on weekends)Big meeting room: CZK 1,490 (4 hours, 7–11 pm)*VAT not included |
| High-Speed Internet | 100 megabit fiber |
| Open Hours | Monday — Friday: 10 am – 8 pmSaturday: ClosedSunday: Closed24-hour member access: No |
| Ergonomics | |
| Comfortable Chairs | No |
| Standing Desk | No |
| Workspaces | |
| Dedicated Desks | No |
| Conference Rooms | Yes |
| Private Offices | No |
| Conference room / Event rooms | Yes |
| Phone booths / Skype rooms | No |
| Coliving | No |
Paper Hub is the most tech-forward coworking space in Prague!
Source: Paper Hub
Paper Hub is the only coworking space in the world that charges its fees only in cryptocurrencies. You will be required to pay in either bitcoin or litecoin, so if you are distrustful towards such an approach, you may want to skip this place.
If you do decide to venture this unconventional payment method, the staff will guide you through it if you are a complete novice. You will need to download a special wallet app on your smartphone, which you will use to pay your fee. There is an on-site bitcoin ATM, which will convert your CZK cash to bitcoin.
Another thing that singles this coworking spot from a sea of others is its prototype studio — Maker’s Lab. If you are interested in 3D printing, this is the place where you can master it.
There is a famous Bitcoin Cafe on-site, where you can get a complimentary tea, coffee, or energy drink, and lots more that you can pay for — you guessed it — only in crypto money!
| Basics | |
| Pricing | Eight hours a month: CZK 50030 hours a month: CZK 1,90060 hours a month: CZK 2,600Unlimited access per month: CZK 3,500Fixed desk, per month: CZK 4,500Meeting room, per hour: CZK 350Fixed desk, 24-hour access: CZK 5,700 a monthShared desk, 24-hour access: CZK 4,500 a month*you can only pay in bitcoin and litecoin currencies |
| High-Speed Internet | 100 megabit fiber |
| Open Hours | Monday — Friday: 8 am – 8 pmSaturday: 12 am – 6 pmSunday: 12 am – 6 pm24-hour member access: Yes |
| Ergonomics | |
| Comfortable Chairs | Yes |
| Standing Desk | Yes |
| Workspaces | |
| Dedicated Desks | Yes |
| Conference Rooms | No |
| Private Offices | Yes |
| Conference room / Event rooms | Yes |
| Phone booths / Skype rooms | No |
| Coliving | No |
Node5 is an excellent choice for small teams and startups!
Source: Node5
Node5 was established in an abandoned factory in 2012 and has been growing ever since. It is currently one of the largest coworking spaces in Prague. Node5 caters to independent professionals, digital nomads, freelancers, small companies, and startups. It focuses on tech startups, in particular. Those companies have Accelerator programs available for them due to the partnership Node5 has with StartUp Yard.
But don’t think this coworking space will only attract a hacker crowd, as you can choose a package that most suits your business needs. You can hop in daily when the need arises, host a workshop, or hold a meeting every once in a while. Alternatively, you can purchase full membership on a monthly basis and also enjoy the space round the clock whenever it suits you.
Among its many amenities, you will have access to a well-equipped kitchen, on-site showers, a chill-out lounge area, and catering services. This spot is also cat- and dog-friendly, so you can bring your pet to work with you! It is also a great conversation starter to get you chatting up with other members.
The only thing to complain about is that the offices of Node5 are somewhat away from the city center. Potential members may be discouraged by that fact, but if you are in need of strong support for growing your business, you may want to overlook that detail. Node5 is the place to be for those just starting out in Prague.
| Basics | |
| Pricing | One time entry: CZK 200 10-day pass: CZK 990Hot desk, per month: CZK 1,300 (reception hours)Hot desk, per month: CZK 1,900 (24/7 access)Dedicated desk, per month: CZK 2,900 (24/7 access) |
| High-Speed Internet | 100 megabit fiber |
| Open Hours | Monday — Thursday: 9 am – 6 pmFriday: 9 am – 3 pmSaturday: ClosedSunday: Closed24-hour member access: Yes |
| Ergonomics | |
| Comfortable Chairs | Yes |
| Standing Desk | No |
| Workspaces | |
| Dedicated Desks | Yes |
| Conference Rooms | No |
| Private Offices | Yes |
| Conference room / Event rooms | Yes |
| Phone booths / Skype rooms | Yes |
| Coliving | No |
DESK ROOM is the coworking center we liked the least in Prague!
Source: DESK ROOM
DESK ROOM is located in two locations in the Czech Republic — Prague and Pardubice. Its Prague offices are set up on the Mala Strana, the historical center, that is quite a distance from the business-oriented downtown.
This coworking space has private offices and meeting rooms. It also offers postal services and video conferencing to its members. Apart from that, there is a lounge area for break-time and a kitchen that provides free coffee.
Although there are no particularly negative online reviews about this coworking center, we were quite underwhelmed by it. It leaves much to be desired in terms of the amenities it offers to its members. There is no conference room or Skype or phone sound-proof booth. It seems like the place is not tech-forward at all as it doesn’t offer any gadgets on-site.
The furniture is also rather old-fashioned and uncomfortable for a prolonged stay. Most of the desks are organized in the form of cubicles, which is not a creativity-inducing setting in our book.
| Basics | |
| Pricing | Per hour: CZK 5010 hours: CZK 48020 hours: CZK 88050 hours: CZK 1,925100 hours: CZK 3,300 |
| High-Speed Internet | 100 megabit fiber |
| Open Hours | Monday — Friday: 8 am – 5 pmSaturday: ClosedSunday: Closed24-hour member access: No |
| Ergonomics | |
| Comfortable Chairs | No |
| Standing Desk | No |
| Workspaces | |
| Dedicated Desks | Yes |
| Conference Rooms | No |
| Private Offices | Yes |
| Conference room / Event rooms | No |
| Phone booths / Skype rooms | No |
| Coliving | No |
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