What does coworking mean?
Coworking basically means that a coworking operator rents a property, breaks it up into smaller units and adds service and amenities. A coworking space contains a mix of private offices, open workstations, and shared areas such as lounges and meeting rooms. As a rule the contracts are short (months instead of years) and your company only needs to bring the laptops; everything else is handled by your landlord.
Popular areas for coworking in Stockholm
Inside Stockholm City it is nowadays hard to turn a corner without running into a coworking space. Today there are more than 120 000 sqm and over 50 different coworking spaces. Popular streets are Vasagatan, Kungsgatan, Sveavägen and Malmskillnadsgatan.
Outside the City, Södermalm has in recent years grown to become the most popular district, with more than 25 unique coworking spaces. Just around Slussen there are many different options, each with its own unique charm. Östermalm, Vasastan and Kungsholmen also have their local options and often at somewhat lower prices than the city.
For those looking for an attractive price there are now local, smaller coworking spaces in almost every suburb close to Stockholm. All in all there are more than 110 locations outside the tolls in areas such as Bromma, Kista, Hammarby Sjöstad, Älvsjö, Täby and more. Prices are lower here, but count on not always getting all the conveniences offered in the City.
Popular Coworking Spaces in Stockholm
In Stockholm there are a number of coworking operators that have grown large enough to offer a network of coworking spaces for their members. One example is Convendum, which with its focus on representative coworking areas has attracted many well-known company names. iOffice has also grown rapidly in recent years and offers a larger number of coworking spaces, all in Stockholm City. Other operators such as United Spaces, 7A, A-House and Quick Office are a few more that have taken the city by storm.
What types of services are included?
Coworking in Stockholm can mean everything from getting access to a desk in an open-plan area to having your team completely taken care of without lifting a finger. The most common services included are; furniture, meeting rooms, conference rooms, lounge areas, coffee, cleaning, Wi-Fi, gym, café and restaurant.