CO-WORKING IN BERLIN: SPACES, OFFICES AND PRICES AT A GLANCE
Berlin is Europe's undisputed co-working capital. With more than 200 flexible workspaces across roughly 330,000 sqm, the city offers more variety, more community and a better price-performance ratio than almost any other major European city. Whether you are a freelancer looking for a reliable desk with fast WiFi, a startup founder scaling from 2 to 20 employees, or a company that needs a turnkey serviced office: Berlin has the right workspace for you.
This guide by FARAWAYHOME covers everything you need to make the decision. You will find current prices, the best spaces by district, serviced offices for teams, virtual office options and practical information on business registration and tax deductibility for expats and freelancers.
If you are still planning your move to Berlin, it is best to start with our complete expat and relocation guide for Berlin. For the transition period, you can also browse furnished apartments in all Berlin districts.
TYPES OF FLEXIBLE WORKSPACE IN BERLIN
Before we dive into the individual spaces, it is worth getting an overview of the different categories of flexible workspace in Berlin. The terms can be confusing, especially if you come from a market where co-working means something different.
HOT DESK
A hot desk is a shared, unassigned desk in the open co-working area. You sit wherever there is space available. Hot desks are the cheapest monthly option and ideal for freelancers, remote workers and digital nomads who value flexibility over a fixed spot. WiFi, coffee, kitchen access and basic printing are usually included.
DEDICATED DESK
A dedicated desk is a permanently assigned desk in the shared area. Your desk, your monitor and your belongings stay in place, and no one else uses the spot. Dedicated desks usually include lockable storage, 24/7 access and mail handling. They are a good middle ground between affordability and a fixed home base.
PRIVATE OFFICE
A private office is a lockable room for one person or a team of up to more than 20 people. It is furnished, serviced and ready to use from day one. Private offices in co-working spaces include all shared amenities plus dedicated meeting-room hours and reception services. Contract terms range from monthly cancellable to 12 months and more, with longer terms offering significant discounts.
SERVICED OFFICE
A serviced office is a fully managed office with reception, IT infrastructure, cleaning, utilities and often a dedicated phone line, all included in one monthly flat fee. Serviced offices are designed for established companies and corporate teams that need a professional, move-in-ready workplace without the complexity of a classic commercial lease.
VIRTUAL OFFICE
A virtual office comprises a business address and a mail service without a physical desk. Virtual offices are popular with freelancers and remote-first companies that need a professional Berlin address for business registration, invoicing and correspondence without committing to a physical workplace. Many providers include a few days of co-working or meeting-room use per month.
WHAT CO-WORKING COSTS IN BERLIN (PRICES 2026)
Berlin remains one of the most affordable major cities in Europe for flexible workspace. In the mid-range segment, prices are around 40 to 60 percent below London and well below Paris and Amsterdam. The following overview shows the current ranges for the various workspace types.
| Workspace type | Price range Berlin | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Day pass | €12 to 45 | Incl. WiFi and coffee; ideal for trying out |
| Hot desk (monthly) | €95 to 380 | Budget: €95 to 150 | Mid: €150 to 275 | Premium: €275 to 380 |
| Dedicated desk | €195 to 500 | Usually with storage and 24/7 access |
| Private office (1 to 2 pers.) | €280 to 1,150/month | Budget from approx. €280; premium from €590 |
| Private office (5 pers.) | €1,500 to 3,000/month | Approx. €300 to 600 per person |
| Meeting room | €20 to 50/hour | Members often receive included hours |
| Virtual office | €29 to 150/month | Business address and mail handling; sometimes incl. day use |
TOP CO-WORKING SPACES BY PROVIDER
Berlin's co-working scene ranges from global chains with hundreds of locations worldwide to popular independents that helped shape the city's startup culture. The following overview introduces the best-known and best-rated providers with current prices, where available.
| Space | Day pass | Hot desk/month | Ded. desk/month | Private office from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| betahaus | €35 | €115 | €275 | €399/person |
| St. Oberholz | €15 | from €99 | On request | On request |
| WeWork | approx. €40 to 50 | €249 to 380 | approx. €380 | €590 to 1,150 |
| Mindspace | approx. €40 | €219 to 300 | from €219 | €575/person |
| Regus | from €14 | €169 to 489 | On request | €185 to 545/pers. |
| Design Offices | €33 | from €290 | On request | €599 |
| Tuesday Coworking | N/A | €124 (20 hrs/wk) | €279 | On request |
| Unicorn | N/A | from €69 | N/A | approx. €440/desk |
| CIC Berlin | On request | On request | On request | On request |
| rent24 | Available | approx. €250+ | On request | approx. €500/desk |
Prices as of early 2026. All prices excl. VAT unless stated otherwise. Please confirm current prices and availability directly with the provider.
BETAHAUS: THE COMMUNITY PIONEER
Founded in 2009 as one of the first co-working spaces in Europe, betahaus is the heart of Berlin's freelancer and startup scene. The main location on Rudi-Dutschke-Straße in Kreuzberg is home to a community of more than 500 members from over 30 nationalities. A new 2,000 sqm location at Moritzplatz was added in 2025. Membership tiers include CLUB (€115/month for weekday access and events), PRO (€275/month for 24/7 access, 10 hours of meeting rooms, a business address for registration and global roaming to more than 74 partner spaces) as well as private offices from €399 per person. Weekly community events such as the betabreakfast, expert sessions and meditation round off the offer. Successful startups such as Urban Sports Club were founded here.
ST. OBERHOLZ: BERLIN'S ORIGINAL
Opened in 2005, St. Oberholz is Berlin's oldest co-working institution. The founders of SoundCloud worked in the original café above Rosenthaler Platz, and the idea for betahaus was born here too. The network now spans eight locations in Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg, including the architecturally striking B-Part at Gleisdreieck, a wooden pavilion in the public park. Prices are remarkably low: €4 for four hours, €15 for a full day, or from €99/month for a flexible membership.
WEWORK: THE GLOBAL NETWORK
WeWork operates seven Berlin locations: Kemperplatz 1 (Sony Center), Kurfürstendamm 11 (Charlottenburg), Stresemannstraße 123, Neue Schönhauser Str. 3 to 5 (Hackescher Markt), Rosenthaler Str. 43 to 45 (Mitte), Dircksenstraße 3 (Alexanderplatz) and Warschauer Platz 11 to 13 (Friedrichshain). All locations offer high-speed WiFi, phone booths, printing, bike parking, showers and dog-friendly rules. The All-Access membership provides access to more than 700 locations worldwide, an important advantage for internationally mobile professionals. Hot desks start from €249/month, private offices from €590 to 1,150.
MINDSPACE: BOUTIQUE HOTEL DESIGN
With seven Berlin locations, Mindspace has its largest cluster in the city. Each space stands out with unique boutique-hotel interiors featuring local art, micro-roast espresso and around two community events per week. Key addresses include Friedrichstraße (flagship), the historic Salingerhaus on Krausenstraße (8 floors, 134 private offices), Skalitzer Str. 104 in Kreuzberg (a converted paper factory from 1872) and the newest location in the Hilton at Gendarmenmarkt. The Uhlandstraße location near Ku'damm offers a panoramic roof terrace on the 11th floor. Hot desks start from around €219/month, private offices from €575 per person.
CIC BERLIN: DEEP TECH AND AI HUB
The Cambridge Innovation Center opened at the end of 2024 on the former Factory Görlitzer Park campus in Kreuzberg and occupies more than 13,000 sqm across five floors, one of the largest co-working facilities in Berlin. CIC has a strong deep-tech and AI focus with the #ai_berlin hub launched at the end of 2025. The weekly Venture Café Thursday Gathering is one of the city's most important networking events for founders and investors. Co-working, dedicated desks, private offices and customisable suites are available on flexible terms.
REGUS / IWG GROUP: THE CORPORATE STANDARD
The world's largest provider of flexible workspace operates more than 16 Regus locations in Berlin, complemented by premium brands such as Spaces (Potsdamer Platz, Prenzlauer Berg) and Signature by Regus. Key addresses include Unter den Linden 21 (Lindencorso), Friedrichstraße 88, Europaplatz 2 and Am Brandenburger Tor. Private offices cost €185 to 545 per person on longer terms. Access to more than 3,500 centres worldwide makes Regus the first choice for companies that need global consistency.
OTHER NOTABLE SPACES
Design Offices operates four Berlin locations (Am Zoo, Humboldthafen, Unter den Linden, Ostbahnhof) with a focus on new-work concepts and event-capable meeting rooms. Unicorn Workspaces has more than 12 Berlin locations with in-house baristas and prices up to 30 percent below the large competitors; the Brunnenstraße location in Mitte offers co-working from just €69/month. Tuesday Coworking in Schöneberg stands out for its ecological concept and a quiet room. Impact Hub Berlin in Neukölln caters to sustainability-oriented founders and social enterprises as part of the global network with more than 110 locations. Wonder Coworking in Prenzlauer Berg is Berlin's co-working space for the women's network with a children's room and nursing room, from €59/month.
CO-WORKING BY DISTRICT: WHERE TO WORK IN BERLIN?
As with finding an apartment, the best co-working space depends heavily on which part of Berlin you want to live or work in. Each district has its own character, its own commuting dynamics and a different density of workspaces. The following overview sorts the districts.
MITTE: THE PRESTIGE ADDRESS
Berlin's political and economic centre has the highest density of co-working spaces and the highest average prices (flex desks €150 to over 300/month). Mitte is home to five of the seven Berlin Mindspace locations, several WeWork spaces (Hackescher Markt, Rosenthaler Str., Dircksenstr.), four St. Oberholz locations including the original at Rosenthaler Platz, as well as rent24 on Oberwallstraße and Friedrichstraße. The U-Bahn and S-Bahn connections via Friedrichstraße and the main station are excellent. The district is particularly suited to client-facing companies, finance and consulting firms and international businesses. ⇒ Furnished apartments in Mitte
KREUZBERG: THE STARTUP HEART
Kreuzberg is the birthplace of Berlin's co-working movement and still the creative and entrepreneurial epicentre (flex desks €115 to 275/month). betahaus (Rudi-Dutschke-Str. and Moritzplatz) is the anchor, complemented by CIC Berlin (13,000 sqm on the former Factory campus), Mindspace Skalitzer (a converted 1872 paper factory) and VELT Studio. The food scene around Markthalle Neun is legendary, and the connection via U1, U6 and U8 is good. The district suits startups, freelancers and community-oriented workers who value creative energy over corporate polish. ⇒ Furnished apartments in Kreuzberg
FRIEDRICHSHAIN: YOUNG, TECH-SAVVY AND AFFORDABLE
Friedrichshain is a growing tech hub with countercultural energy and more affordable prices than Mitte or Kreuzberg. Key spaces include WeWork Warschauer Platz near the East Side Gallery, Design Offices Ostbahnhof with a glass dome and roof terrace, and several smaller independent spaces. The S-Bahn connection at Warschauer Straße and Ostbahnhof is excellent, and Boxhagener Platz is full of brunch spots and bars for after work. The district suits young professionals, digital nomads and tech specialists. ⇒ Furnished apartments in Friedrichshain
NEUKÖLLN: AFFORDABLE AND FULL OF CHARACTER
Berlin's most diverse and fastest-changing district is also the cheapest central option for co-working (flex desks from €95/month). VELT Studio offers creatively oriented co-working with a photo and video studio from €95/month, the Impact Hub Berlin on Rollbergstraße is the sustainability-focused anchor, and several smaller community-driven spaces round off the offer. The culinary variety is huge, the Tempelhofer Feld for the lunch break is nearby, and the U7 and U8 connections are good. The district suits budget-conscious creatives, social entrepreneurs and newcomers. ⇒ Furnished apartments in Neukölln
CHARLOTTENBURG: CORPORATE AND ESTABLISHED
Charlottenburg is West Berlin's traditional business centre with premium prices and a more polished atmosphere. WeWork Kurfürstendamm 11 occupies six floors on Berlin's most famous boulevard, and Mindspace on Uhlandstraße offers 7,000 sqm with a panoramic roof terrace on the 11th floor. Design Offices Am Zoo, Unicorn Workspaces on Schlüterstr. and Scaling Spaces on Hardenbergstraße complete the offer. KaDeWe, the Deutsche Oper and Charlottenburg Palace are nearby, and the connection at the Zoologischer Garten hub is excellent. The district suits established companies, consulting firms and international professionals. ⇒ Furnished apartments in Charlottenburg
PRENZLAUER BERG: FAMILY-FRIENDLY CHARM
Prenzlauer Berg combines charming pre-war architecture with its reputation as Berlin's café capital and sits in the mid-price segment (flex desks €59 to 207/month). Spaces Prenzlauer Berg offers a roof terrace from €207/month, and Wonder Coworking is Berlin's co-working space for the women's network with a children's room and nursing room from €59/month. St. Oberholz has locations on Kastanienallee and Zehdenicker Str. The tram network is excellent, and the Mauerpark flea market on Sundays is nearby. The district suits expat families, parents and anyone who prefers a quieter neighbourhood with good connections. ⇒ Furnished apartments in Prenzlauer Berg
SCHÖNEBERG: GOOD VALUE WITH CHARACTER
David Bowie's former neighbourhood offers good value in a central location. Tuesday Coworking on Belziger Str. stands out for its ecological concept, a quiet room and prices from €124/month. Space Shack brings a quirky space-themed design from €20/day, and rent24 resides in a former BVG building with table tennis and retro-modern interiors. The connection at Nollendorfplatz (U1/U2/U3) is good, and the Winterfeldtplatz market is nearby. The district suits freelancers looking for value in a central, diverse Kiez. ⇒ Furnished apartments in Schöneberg
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SERVICED OFFICES AND CORPORATE FLEX SPACE
For teams of five or more, or companies that need a professional, move-in-ready office without the commitment of a classic German commercial lease of typically three to five years, Berlin's serviced-office market offers a wide range of options. All major providers include furnished workspace, high-speed internet, utilities, cleaning, kitchen access and reception in their base prices.
| Team size | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | €925 to 1,700/mo. | €2,500 to 3,000/mo. | €3,000 to 3,500/mo. |
| 10 people | €2,700 to 3,400/mo. | €5,000 to 6,500/mo. | €6,500 to 8,000/mo. |
| 15 to 20 people | €4,000 to 5,000/mo. | €7,500 to 10,000/mo. | €10,000 to 12,000+/mo. |
Meeting rooms, parking spaces (€50 to 200/month), event spaces and custom IT are usually billed separately. Longer contract terms of 12 to 24 months typically offer a 15 to 25 percent discount compared to monthly cancellable rates.
The most popular districts for corporate flex space are Mitte (finance, consulting and government-related companies, office rents €25 to 46.50/sqm), Charlottenburg (established companies and international firms, rents €25 to 35/sqm) and Kreuzberg-Friedrichshain (tech startups and creative agencies, rents €10 to 25/sqm).
Key providers for corporate teams are WeWork (scalable, global network), Mindspace (premium design and hospitality), Regus and Spaces (largest global network), Design Offices (event-capable meeting infrastructure) and Industrious (premium provider from the USA with a Berlin location at Potsdamer Platz).
VIRTUAL OFFICES IN BERLIN
A virtual office gives you a professional Berlin business address for your company without having to commit to a physical workplace. This is especially useful for freelancers, remote-first teams and international companies that want to build a German presence.
| Provider | Monthly price | Included | Business registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Coworking | €29 to 89 | Address, mail notification/scan/forwarding (tiered) | Yes |
| rent24 | from €49 | Business address, mail handling | Yes |
| VELT Studio | from €65 | Address, digital mail forwarding | Yes |
| Regus | €65 to 306 | Address, mail, call answering (higher tiers), lounge access | Yes |
| betahaus (PRO) | €275 (incl. co-working) | Full business address, mail/parcel handling, 24/7 co-working | Yes |
Important: For a virtual office to be used for business registration, it must provide a summons-capable business address (ladungsfähige Geschäftsadresse), meaning a legally deliverable address at which official documents can be physically received. Ordinary PO boxes are not sufficient. Always clarify this with the provider in advance.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR EXPATS AND FREELANCERS
If you are new to Germany or building a freelance business, there are a few practical particularities around co-working that are specific to the German system.
CAN I USE A CO-WORKING ADDRESS FOR BUSINESS REGISTRATION?
Yes. A co-working address can be used for your business registration at the Gewerbeamt, provided it qualifies as a summons-capable address. For this you need a documented contract (service or virtual-office agreement), your company name on the mailbox or premises, and the ability to physically receive official documents. The responsibility of the tax office depends on the district of the business address. A co-working address in Mitte therefore means your tax matters are handled by the Finanzamt Mitte.
Spaces that explicitly support business registration include betahaus (PRO membership), Tuesday Coworking, Space Shack, VELT Studio, rent24, Design Offices and Unicorn Workspaces.
An important distinction: freelancers (Freiberufler) such as translators, designers, consultants and developers do not need a business registration at all. They register directly with the tax office via the tax registration questionnaire. Only tradespeople (Gewerbetreibende) need a Gewerbeanmeldung. Also note: your residence registration (Anmeldung) at the Bürgeramt cannot use a co-working address; it must be your actual home address.
TAX DEDUCTIBILITY OF CO-WORKING COSTS
Co-working costs are 100 percent deductible as business expenses, both for freelancers and tradespeople, provided they are used exclusively for professional purposes. This includes the monthly membership or desk fee, service flat fees and additional costs such as meeting-room bookings. VAT-registered businesses can claim the 19 percent input tax on co-working invoices. On days when you work from home instead, you can claim the home-office allowance (€6/day, up to €1,260/year for 210 days). All contracts, invoices and receipts must be kept for at least ten years under the retention obligation.
AMENITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Most Berlin co-working spaces offer 100 to 500 Mbit/s internet (premium providers such as Mindspace up to 1 Gbit/s), WiFi and wired Ethernet, phone booths for calls, meeting rooms (typically 5 to 10 hours per month included), fully equipped kitchens, coffee and tea often of barista quality, printers and scanners as well as lockers. Mail handling is standard with dedicated desks and private offices. 24/7 access is available at betahaus (PRO), Mindspace, Unicorn, Space Shack, Impact Hub and most large providers in higher membership tiers.
CONTRACT TERMS AND WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Most co-working agreements are service contracts, not formal commercial leases. This means easier entry and exit, but fewer tenant rights. Day passes require no commitment, and monthly cancellable memberships usually have 14 to 30 days notice. Longer terms of 3, 6 or 12 months offer a 5 to 25 percent discount depending on the provider. Watch out for automatic renewal clauses, unclear refund conditions for deposits and meeting-room overage fees that can add up quickly.
THE BEST CO-WORKING SPACES BY TARGET GROUP
Not sure where to start? The following orientation helps, depending on who you are and what you need.
Startups and founders: betahaus (strongest community, launch pad for successful companies) and CIC Berlin (deep-tech and AI focus, Venture Café, 13,000 sqm campus).
Freelancers on a budget: St. Oberholz (€4/4 hrs, €99/month), Unicorn Mitte Café (€69/month), betahaus CLUB (€115/month), Space Shack (from €20/day) and VELT Studio (from €95/month).
Women and parents: Wonder Coworking (women's network, children's room, from €59/month), Tuesday Coworking and juggleHUB (co-working with on-site childcare, day pass from €19).
Tech and deep tech: CIC Berlin (#ai_berlin hub), MotionLab Berlin (hardware, prototyping and maker space in Alt-Treptow) and St. Oberholz (historic Silicon Allee hub).
Creative industry: betahaus (maker culture, interdisciplinary), VELT Studio (photo and video studio) and MotionLab (metal workshop, 3D printing, machines).
Corporate teams: WeWork (scalable, global roaming), Mindspace (design-led hospitality), Regus and Spaces (largest worldwide network), Industrious (premium provider from the USA) and Design Offices (event-capable meeting rooms).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MANY CO-WORKING SPACES ARE THERE IN BERLIN?
Berlin has more than 200 co-working spaces across roughly 330,000 sqm of flexible office space. The city is Germany's largest flex market and ranks among the top 5 in Europe by number of co-working spaces.
WHAT IS THE CHEAPEST CO-WORKING IN BERLIN?
St. Oberholz offers four-hour packages for €4 and day passes for €15. Monthly memberships start from €69 at Unicorn Mitte and from €95 at VELT Studio. Affordable options with a dedicated desk start at around €149 (co.up) up to €195 (VELT Studio).
CAN I TRY A CO-WORKING SPACE BEFORE SIGNING UP?
Yes. Most spaces offer day passes between €12 and 45 or free trial days. betahaus, St. Oberholz, WeWork, Design Offices and Space Shack all have drop-in options.
IS CO-WORKING CHEAPER THAN YOUR OWN OFFICE IN BERLIN?
For individuals and small teams under five people, co-working is almost always cheaper and more flexible than a classic commercial lease. For larger teams of ten or more, a private office in a co-working space can be slightly more expensive per square metre, but the all-inclusive pricing, the flexibility and the absence of fit-out costs often make it more economical, especially in the first one to two years.
CAN I REGISTER MY BUSINESS AT A CO-WORKING SPACE?
Yes, provided the space offers a summons-capable business address. This is sufficient for business registration. Clarify this with the provider before signing. Your residence registration at the Bürgeramt, however, cannot use a co-working address.
ARE CO-WORKING COSTS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE IN GERMANY?
Yes. Co-working memberships and desk fees are fully deductible as business expenses, both for freelancers and tradespeople. VAT-registered businesses can claim the 19 percent input tax.
DO BERLIN CO-WORKING SPACES HAVE FAST INTERNET?
Most offer symmetric connections between 100 and 500 Mbit/s. Premium providers such as Mindspace offer up to 1 Gbit/s. Wired Ethernet is available alongside WiFi at most locations.
WHICH CO-WORKING SPACES IN BERLIN ARE DOG-FRIENDLY?
WeWork explicitly allows dogs at all Berlin locations. betahaus and several independent spaces are dog-friendly too. Always check the specific policy in advance.
WHAT IS A VIRTUAL OFFICE AND DO I NEED ONE?
A virtual office provides a professional business address and mail handling without a physical desk. You need one if you want to register a business at a professional address instead of your home address, or if you need a German business address for invoicing while working remotely. Prices start from €29/month.
HOW DOES BERLIN COMPARE TO THE REST OF EUROPE ON CO-WORKING COSTS?
In the mid-range segment, Berlin is around 40 to 60 percent cheaper than London and 30 to 50 percent cheaper than Paris. The city offers one of the best price-performance ratios for flexible workspace in Western Europe, combined with a vibrant startup ecosystem and an international community.
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