For freelancers and independent professionals, working from the cozy confines of home, while inspiring creativity, does tend to cripple productivity. Though one can cafe-hop, it can only remain as a short-term solution — those cups of coffee and all-day breakfasts don’t come cheap.
Enter co-working spaces — the ideal working environment that allows remote workers to retain their autonomy, yet give them a form of structure in order to keep productivity levels high. They are inexpensive office spaces available for rent, with spaces ranging from hot desks (a seat at shared desks), dedicated desks (a personal desk set aside for you), and even private office suites to accommodate growing startups.
There are plenty of pros when it comes to co-working spaces. But the question then becomes — which do I choose?
We have taken the liberty to provide our readers with this extensive guide to the array of co-working spaces available in Singapore, the spaces arranged according to location (central, central east, central south, city, south). Though most spaces only offer monthly membership packages, the first few from each category are perfect for workers with irregular working patterns, offering walk-in prices on a day to day basis.
Central (Town)
Workcentral
Prices:
Hot Desks
Weekdays (Monthly billing) – $50/day, $150/4days, $250/8days, $350/12days
24/7 access – By enquiry.
Dedicated Desks
Price on request
Private Office
Price on request
Opening Hours (Hot desk users):
Mon–Fri: 0900–1800
Amenities: Wi-Fi, printing/scanner/copier/fax services, personal lockers, meeting spaces, breakout area, Honesty bar, reading room, dedicated telephone number, private phone booths
Accessibility: 1-min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT station.
Description: Bathed in cool grey hues, Workcentral is a cozy co-working space energised by graphic wall art, photos, and posters. Its East and West wings and Central suites, set aside for focused work, are designed to replicate a corporate setting. On the other hand, the Brew House and Library — consisting of a well-stocked pantry and snug sofas respectively — are spaces dedicated to the much-needed unwinding in the middle of the day.
Address:
Singapore Shopping Centre
190 Clemenceau Avenue #06-01
Singapore 239924
Contact: +65 6708 8200
Website: www.workcentral.com.sg
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Hub Singapore
Prices:
Hot Desks
80 hours + 2-hr meeting room + mailing address – $345/mth (Prinsep), $385/mth (Cuppage)
120 hours + 4-hr meeting room + mailing address – $450/mth (Prinsep), $490/mth (Cuppage)
Unlimited + 6-hr meeting room + mailing address – $695/mth (Prinsep), $770/mth (Cuppage)
Dedicated Desks
24/7 access + 8-hr meeting room + mailing address + personal mailbox + personal locker – $770/mth (Prinsep), $910/mth (Cuppage)
Private Offices (4-20 people)
Price on request
Opening Hours:
Mon–Sun: 0600–2300
Amenities: Wi-Fi, Skype booths, corporate innovation workshop hall, bar, refreshments.
Accessibility: 3-min walk from Rochor MRT station (Prinsep). 5-min walk from Somerset MRT Station (Cuppage).
Description: Even though Hub Singapore is of the largest co-working spaces in Singapore, its Prinsep branch is currently operating at almost 100 percent occupancy. They have some of the more unique perks among co-working spaces, offering free flow Ben & Jerry’s as well as free beer on Fridays.
Address:
Impact Hub Singapore
128 Prinsep Street, #01-01
Singapore 188655
Impact Hub Singapore
29A Cuppage Road
Singapore 229456
Contact: hub@thehub.sg
Website: singapore.impacthub.net
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Workhouse
Prices:
Hot Desks
Weekdays – $300/mth
Weekdays + customizable workspace – $40/day, $350/mth
24/7 access + personal locker – $450/mth
Others
Meeting Room – $60-100/hr
Opening Hours (Hot desk users):
Mon–Fri: 0900–1800
Amenities: Wi-Fi, printing services (members-only), refreshments,
Accessibility: 5-min walk from Little India and Farrer Park MRT stations.
Description: One perk about not being located in the CBD would be the affordable fare available around the area. Situated in Little India, you’d be able to find some of the best Indian food in Singapore nearby. It helps that something spicy is a sure way to rev up your brain.
Address:
Workhouse
60 Upper Weld Road
Singapore 207413
Contact: +65 6291 2650
Website: www.ourworkhouse.com
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Trehaus
Prices:
Hot Desks
10 days + 2-hr meeting room – $350/hr
24/7 access + 4-hr meeting room + mailing address – $500/hr
10 days + 2-hr meeting room + drop-off at Trehaus Kids Atelier – $800/hr
24/7 access + 4-hr meeting room + mailing address + drop-off at Trehaus Kids Atelier – $1400/hr
Dedicated Desks
24/7 access + 6-hr meeting room + mailing address – $800/mth
24/7 access + 6-hr meeting room + mailing address + drop-off at Trehaus Kids Atelier – $1600/mth
Others
Trehaus Kids Atelier – $20/hr
Opening Hours:
Mon–Fri: 0900–1800
Amenities: Wi-Fi, pantry, meeting rooms, child-friendly services, personal storage, printing/copier/scanning services
Accessibility: 2-min walk from Orchard MRT station.
Description: Catering to working parents, Trehaus is the only co-working space in Singapore equipped with child-minding services. The Kids Atelier is not only a babysitting service, but also has various programmes and lessons organised to nurture the children. Parents do not have to worry about distractions — adults-only zones ensure that they are well away from their children. However, Trehaus also has a space dedicated to letting parents and their children interact.
Address:
Claymore Connect
442 Orchard Road, #03-01
Singapore 238879
Contact: +65 9843 8077
Website: www.trehauscowork.com
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Central East (Tai Seng, Lavender, MacPherson, Aljunied)
One Bizhub
Prices:
Hot Desks
Weekdays – $25/day, $150/week, $250/14days, $300/20days
Opening Hours:
Mon–Fri: 0900–1800
Amenities: Wi-Fi, pantry, printing/copying services, meeting rooms
Accessibility: 1-min walk from Tai Seng MRT station.
Description: Virtual office services are available here as well, inclusive of small parcel handling, local mail forwarding, and a shared fax number.
Address:
1 Irving Place #08-01
The Commerze@Irving
Singapore 369546
Contact: +65 6702 2022
Website: www.onebizhub.com.sg
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Hired Turf
Prices:
Hot Desks
Weekdays – $25/day, $350/mth (min. 3 months)
25 hours in a month – $100/mth
Dedicated Desks
24/7 access + 10-hr meeting room + mailing address + printing allowance + access to amenities – $499/mth (min. 3 months)
Others
Meeting Room – $20/hr
Opening Hours (Hot desk users):
Mon–Fri: 0900–1800
Amenities: Wi-Fi, meeting room, light refreshments, function room (limited access), workout gym (limited access), infinity pool (limited access), BBQ pits (limited access)
Accessibility: 2-min walk from Lavender MRT station.
Description: Hired Turf’s infinity pool trumps all — though its only available to dedicated desk users. Located on the ninth storey of the Southbank building, the workspace is a two-storey open-concept office, and is well sun-lit.
Address:
HiredTurf Pte Ltd
#09-04 Southbank SOHO
883 North Bridge Road
Singapore 198784
Contact: +65 6631 8931
Website: hiredturf.com/
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Makespace
Prices:
Hot Desks
Weekdays – $30/day
1 weekday + nightshift – $50/mth (+$20 for every additional day)
10 weekdays + nightshift – $220/mth (+$20 for every additional day)
Weekdays + personal locker + mailing address + nightshift – $375/mth
Opening Hours (Hot desk users):
Mon–Fri: 0930–1800
Nightshift: 1800–2200 (weekdays)
Amenities: Wi-Fi, kitchenette, showers, personal lockers, bike storage, light refreshments, breakout area
Accessibility: 5-min walk from Lavender MRT station.
Description: Makespace is segmented into six quirkily-named, and colour-coded, zones — Wet, Break, The U, B2B, Storm, and Seriously. Highlights include a U-shaped bar counter in The U, as well as comfort seating and a dartboard in Storm. The colour-blocking of black, red, orange, green, and blue makes for a whimsical working environment, which may just be the detail you need to perk you up.
Address:
318C King George’s Avenue
Makespace @ King George’s Building
Singapore 208563
Contact: +65 6293-6275
Website: http://makespace.sg
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Sparkkspace
Prices:
Hot Desks
Single seater – $45/day
Dedicated Desk
Single seater – $350/mth
Corner table – $500/mth
Double seater – $600/mth
Others
Studio – $35-55/hr (min. 2 hrs)
Opening Hours:
Mon–Fri: 0700–2300
Sat–Sun: 0700–2200
Amenities: Wi-Fi, printing services, showers, swimming pool, gym
Accessibility: 7-min walk from MacPherson MRT station.
Description: Dedicated to nurturing creatives, Sparkkspace organises a lineup of creative themed sessions to help budding fashion photographers build their portfolios. The theme, logistics, equipment, models, and stylists are all settled beforehand, and photographers are only required to shoot. More information can be found here.
Address:
Oxley Bizhub (Building 2) #03-17
62 Ubi Road 1
Singapore 408734
Contact: +65 6900 0212
Website: www.sparkk-space.com
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WeHive
Prices:
Hot Desks
Weekdays – $200/mth
Dedicated Desks
Extended access + meeting room credits – $400/mth
Opening Hours:
Mon–Fri: 0900–1800
Mon–Sat (extended access): 0900–2200
Amenities: Wi-Fi, light refreshments, meeting room, mail handling service
Accessibility: 5-min from Aljunied MRT station.
Description: WeHive may well be one of the cheapest options on the menu, at around $7 per day. While the facilities may not be as high-end as other spaces, WeHive is perfect for anyone content with a simple space for them to work at, out of home.
Address:
WeHive
59 Lor 23 Geylang
Singapore 388383
Contact: +65 9023 5815
Website: http://wehive.com.sg
Central South (Clarke Quay)
the Hive
Prices:
Hot Desks
Weekdays – $30/day
10 weekdays/20 half-days + 2-hr meeting room + mailing address – $260/mth
24/7 access + 4-hr meeting room + mailing address – $500/mth
Dedicated Desks
24/7 access + 3-hr meeting room + $36 printing allowance + mailing address – $600/mth
Private Office (2-12 people)
24/7 access + meeting room + mailing address – $800/mth
Others
Meeting Room – $40/hr
Opening Hours (Part-time Members):
Mon–Fri: 0800–2000
Halfdays: 0800–1400, 1400–2000
Amenities: Wi-Fi, rooftop cafe, printing services, lounge seats, personal lockers (full-time members)
Accessibility: 5-min walk from Clarke Quay MRT station.
Description: Perhaps one of the most popular co-working spaces in Singapore, the Hive is home to a large variety of freelancers and entrepreneurs. If you’re a member at the Hive, you are immediately given access to any of their working spaces — inclusive of those in Hong Kong and Bangkok. As a strong advocate of entrepreneurship and creativity, the Hive also offers special rates for start-ups, social enterprises, young entrepreneurs, and writers — simply write in with your story.
Address:
the Hive
59 New Bridge Road
Singapore 059405
Contact: +65 6653 5300
Website: http://hive.sg
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The Co
Prices:
Hot Desks
Weekdays – $45/day
24-7 access + mailing address – $600/mth
Dedicated Desks
Open space workstation + 24/7 access + mailing address – $800/mth
Designated workstation booth + 24/7 access + personal locker + mailing addres – $850/mth
Private Office
24-7 access + business-grade telephony + mailing address – $700/mth
Spaces: 202 office workstations, 50 co-working desks, 3 floors of breakout spaces and event spaces, 2 meetings rooms, 1 conference room
Opening Hours (Hot desk users):
Mon–Fri: 0900–1800
Amenities: Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, coffee machine, breakout area, showers, refreshments.
Accessibility: 6-min walk from Clarke Quay MRT station.
Description: With M Moser, Ministry of Design, and Arcc Holdings having worked on the interior of The Co (High Street), it comes as no surprise that the space’s design is the most stunning of the lot. Eight-storeys tall, The Co is generous with its breakout spaces — dedicating three whole floors to recreation. As such, events are aplenty in this space, with frequent networking sessions, talks, and workshops.
Address:
The Co.
75 High Street
Singapore 179435
The Co.
99 Duxton Rd
Singapore 089543
Contact: +65 6595 6288
Website: http://jointhe.co
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The Great Room
Prices:
Hot Desks
Weekdays – $70/day, $750/mth
Private Offices (2-20 people)
$2500/mth
Opening Hours (Hot desk users):
Mon–Fri: 0900–1800
Amenities: Wi-Fi, phone booths, cleaning services, complimentary Monday breakfast, refreshments, weekly social networking event
Accessibility: 3-min walk from Clarke Quay MRT station.
Description: Inspired by posh boutique hotels, The Great Room’s blue-tan color scheme and warm furnishings are so stylish, you’d probably be reluctant to leave at the end of the day. The hospitality extends well past the interior — The Great Room offers shoulder massage sessions at a fee, as well as a turndown cart stocked with snacks. Yoga sessions are ongoing on Tuesdays as well.
Address:
The Great Room
#10-01 One George Street
Singapore 049145
Contact: +65 6816 8000
Website: www.thegreatroomoffices.com
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Collision 8
Prices:
Hot Desks
5 weekdays (individual pass) + 1-hr meeting room – $250/mth (min. 3 months)
5 weekdays (transferable pass) + 3-hr meeting room – $450/mth (min. 3 months)
Unlimited weekdays + 2-hr meeting room + printing allowance – $600/mth (min. 3 months)
Dedicated Desks
24/7 access + 3-hr meeting room + printing allowance – $750/mth (min. 3 months)
Private Office
24/7 access + 4-hr meeting room + printing allowance – $800/pax/mth (min. 6 months)
Opening Hours (Hot desk users):
Mon–Fri: 0900–1800
Amenities: Wi-Fi, printing services, mail management, phone booth, light refreshments
Accessibility: 5-min walk from Clarke Quay MRT station.
Description: With a panoramic view of Marina Bay Sands and Raffles Place, chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and aquariums hidden away in bathrooms, Collision 8 makes working an exquisite experience. The sleek marble-topped bar in the lounge area is well-used — what with the frequent happy hours this office offers.
Address:
#08-08 High Street Centre
1 North Bridge Road
Singapore 179094
Contact: +65 6250 7888
Website: www.collision8.com
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City (City Hall, CBD)
Technopreneur Circle
Price: Free membership
Spaces: 20 hot desks
Amenities: Wi-Fi, simple refreshments
Opening Hours:
Mon–Fri: 0900–1700
Saturday: Limited hours
Accessibility: 2-min walk from City Hall MRT station.
Description: Door access is only given to approved members. With over 700 members, Tech Circle’s co-working space operates on a booking system.
Address:
250 North Bridge Road #05-03
Raffles City Tower
Singapore 179101
Contact: +65 6828 8088
Website: www.technopreneurcircle.com
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The Working Capitol
Prices:
Hot Desks
Weekdays – $38/day
10 days + 24/7 access- $300/mth, $270/mth (min. 6 months), $255/mth (min. 12 months)
24/7 access – $500/mth, $455/mth (min. 6 months), $425 (min. 12 months)
Dedicated Desks
24/7 access + meeting room credits + personal locker + mailing address – $875/mth, $802/mth (min. 6 months), $729/mth (min. 12 months)
Private Offices
24/7 access+ personal locker + meeting room credits + mailing address – From $900/pax
Spaces: 52 hot desks, over 100 workspots, 20 private offices
Opening Hours (Hot desk users):
Mon–Fri: 0900–1800
Amenities: Wi-Fi, printing services, meeting rooms, showers, cafe, beer garden, workshop room, outdoor balconies, breakout area, ping-pong table, refreshments
Accessibility: 7-min walk from Outram Park MRT station.
Description: One of the more popular choices co-working spaces in Singapore, The Working Capitol frequently hosts events with speakers from reputable companies such as Mashable and Facebook. Its cafe located on the first level, The Daily Roundup, serves crepes and cakes, making for a good meet-up spot as well.
Address:
The Working Capitol
1 Keong Saik Road
Singapore 089109
Contact: +65 6805 4055
Website: theworkingcapitol.com
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WOTSO WorkSpace
Prices:
Hot Desks
Weekdays – $50/day
24/7 access – $300/mth
Dedicated Desks
24/7 access + personal locker – $550/mth
Private Office
24/7 access + personal locker – $2000/mth
Spaces: Hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, roof terrace/event space
Amenities: Wi-Fi, printing services, bike storage, postal service, breakout areas, kitchenette, roof terrace, beer/wine fridge, showers, personal lockers, phone booths
Opening Hours:
Mon–Fri: 0900–1700
Accessibility: 2-min walk from Raffles Place MRT station.
Description: WOTSO’s co-working space stretches over two levels in The Quadrant, a commercial building in Cecil Street. Besides featuring sleek wooden accents in an otherwise industrial office space, ample comfort seating is available as well.
Address:
#04-01 The Quadrant
19 Cecil Street
Singapore 049704
Contact: +65 6532 2119
Website: http://www.wotsoworkspace.com.au/singapore/
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JustCo
Prices:
Hot Desks
Single day + mailing address – From $98/mth
24/7 access + access to all JustCo locations + mailing address – $398/mth
Dedicated Desks
24/7 access + access to all JustCo locations + mailing address – $750/mth
Private Offices
24/7 access + access to all JustCo locations + mailing address – From $800/mth
Opening Hours:
Mon–Sun: 0830–1800
Amenities: Wi-Fi, pantry, printing services, fooseball table, ping-pong table
Accessibility: 5-min walk from Telok Ayer MRT station.
Description: JustCo occupies four floors of the Parakou building, and a small perk would be its skyline view. Adorned with retro, edgy office decor such as neon signs and brush wall art, JustCo attracts the younger crowd. JustCo will be opening two more office spaces at Marina One and the UIC building later this year as well.
Address:
120 Robinson Road #15-01
Singapore 068913
6 Raffles Quay #16-01
Singapore 048580
Contact:+65 6653 6080
Website: www.justcoglobal.com
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Collective Works
Prices:
Hot Desks
40 hours – $240/mth
80 hours – $440/mth
120 hours – $540/mth
Dedicated Desks
24/7 access + personal locker + printing allowance + private event space rental + mailing address – $700/mth
Private Offices (2-25 people)
24/7 access+ personal locker + printing allowance + private event space rental + direct phone line + mailing address – From $1600/mth
Opening Hours (Hot desk users):
Mon–Fri: 0900–1800
Amenities: Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, refreshments, printing/copier/scanning services, breakout area, phone booths, recording studio
Accessibility: 2-min walk from Telok Ayer MRT station (Cecil Street), 2-min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT station (Capitol Tower)
Description: Collective Works features different colour zones to cater to the working styles of different startups — vibrant colours, and energetic music for those that thrive on high-energy, and neutral tones for the opposite. On Fridays, a snack trolley comes around desks to give members their much needed perk-me-ups.
Address:
#10-01/02 The Globe
100 Cecil Street
Singapore 069532
#12-01 Capital Tower
168 Robinson Road
Singapore 068912
Contact: +65 6225 0030 (Cecil Street), +65 6340 7200 (Capitol Tower)
Website: collective.works
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Level3
Prices:
Hot Desks
24/7 access + 5-hr meeting room + mailing address – $400/mth
Dedicated Desks
24/7 access + meeting room credits + personal locker + mailing address – $650/mth
Private Offices (4-6 people)
24/7 access+ personal locker + 5-hr meeting room + mailing address – From $3000-4500/mth
Amenities: Wi-Fi, printing/scanner services, meeting rooms, personal storage, refreshments
Accessibility: 10-min walk from Labrador Park MRT station.
Description: Founded by Unilever, Level3 is largely dedicated to entrepreneurs that are pioneering the future in marketing and AdTech, enterprise tech, product and ingredient tech, and consumer insights. It is not only a co-working space, but a platform for the Unilever team to engage companies with ideas they find interesting. Regular community events are held for members as well as the Unilever community.
Address:
LEVEL3
Mapletree Business City
20 Pasir Panjang Road (East Wing)
#03-22/24
Singapore 117439
Contact: members@L3.work
Website: http://l3.work
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Other Perks
Striving to be melting pots of ideas and ingenuity, most co-working spaces hold community events that bring together their members, giving members a platform to socialise and build their networks. Often, guest speakers from high-profile companies are invited to give talks as well, lending members expert advice and motivation.
Virtual offices are something that most co-working spaces offers as well, equipping entrepreneurs with a shared fax number, small parcel handling, and local mail forwarding services.
If you’re still unsure about which office is the best one for you, take a free trial. Most of these spaces do offer free one-day trials or tours, simply contact them via their website.
