The 10 Best Coworking & Shared Office Spaces In Cape Town

Updated: September 27th, 2021

Looking for a coworking space or office in Cape Town?

Cape Town – SA’s the second largest municipal economy, second most important contributor to national employment, contributing 9,5% says Invest Cape Town

Whether you are a solo entrepreneur, small business, freelancer or simply just searching for a creative place to work, Cape Town has plenty of collaborative office spaces to choose from.

We’ve put together a list of the 10 best shared workspaces in Cape Town and provide you with:

  • location
  • hours of operation
  • community space amenities
  • membership & cost breakdown

Here’s the full list:

The 10 Best Coworking & Shared Office Spaces In Cape Town

1. Workshop17

  • Location: 17 Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, 8002 Cape Town
  • Hours: 8am - 6pm
  • Amenities: Printing facilities, professional events, meeting rooms equipped with screens, projectors, plug-and-play facilities, uncapped wifi, and audio.

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Community Membership: R850/month
  • Occasional (Hot Desk): R2000/month
  • Full Membership: R2800/month

Workshop17 offers incredible spaces for entrepreneurs and small or big companies. With 120 hot desks, standing desks, and dedicated seats, it is the perfect spot to start your business or make it grow. There are also private offices and office suites with dedicated work areas in a shared space for startups or small teams looking for privacy. Currently, more than 470 entrepreneurs and 100 companies work there.

Learn more about Workshop17 ➜, or send them an email.

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2. Cube Workspace

  • Location: 24 Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, 8000
  • Hours: 8am - 6pm
  • Amenities: In-house, it supports professional reception, world-class locations, creative space, cube coffee.

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Hot Desk: R2100/month
  • Dedicated Desk: R2500/month
  • Semi-Private Dedicated Desk: R3000/month

Cube Workspace offers you and your team beautifully furnished offices that can accommodate up to 100 people. It is the perfect workspace to make your business grow and build a team. Cube offers you reasonable prices and quality services; there is even a virtual option available. In addition, you’re able to choose from different custom-made services to suit your requirements. Start or grow your business here.

Learn more about Cube Workspace ➜, or send them an email.

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3. Seedspace

  • Location: 1st floor, 6 Spin St, CBD, Cape Town, 8001
  • Hours: 8am - 6pm
  • Amenities: High-speed internet, access to meeting rooms, office storage space, access to kitchen, free coffee and tea, events, and workshops.

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Shared Desk: Inquire for pricing
  • Private Offices: Inquire for pricing

Seedspace is a leading coworking space provider with various locations around the world. They provide perfect spots for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. In addition, there are dedicated spaces for individuals and teams to do interesting, innovative, and impactful work. Seedspace also offers hot desks or dedicated desk plans and private offices in locations all over the world.

Learn more about Seedspace ➜, or send them an email.

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4. №80 Hout Street

  • Location: 80 Hout St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
  • Hours: 8am - 5pm
  • Amenities: Cleaning services, shared fridge, and kitchen, locker spaces, industrial full-color printer, high-speed WiFi.

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Window Seat: R2500/month
  • Hot Seat: R1000/month
  • Aisle Seat: R1750/month

№80 Hout Street has beautiful and spacious spaces that fit perfectly for your team with industrial designs. Members love the no-frills area, which allows for concentrated work without distractions. If you're a designer, coder, writer, photographer, or startup, you can't lose the chance to work in this versatile office.

Learn more about №80 Hout Street ➜, or send them an email.

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5. Office and Co.

  • Location: 114 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
  • Hours: 8am - 5pm
  • Amenities: Meeting rooms, boardrooms, high-speed wifi, rates, taxes, cleaning, security.

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Custom Office: starting from R250

Office and Co. offers well-designed, functional, and versatile spaces to satisfy all your team's needs. They have a creative environment where you will get inspired to do your best work. The space is brimming with productivity and good vibes. Also, they furnish private, secure offices for teams of any size.

Learn more about Office and Co. ➜, or send them an email.

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6. Glee at Work

  • Location: 1st Floor, Somerset Square, Somerset Road, Green Point, Cape Town 8005
  • Hours: 8am - 6pm
  • Amenities: Flexible payment plan, quick and easy booking system, skype rooms, high-speed internet, coffee corner, parking, smoking room.

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Booth Seating - Hot Desks: R200 per day.
  • 1 Person Private Office: R3800/month
  • Boardroom: R2000 per day.

Glee at Work provides its clients with a flexible payment plan that works equally well for entrepreneurs, start-ups, or freelancers. It has an attractive design specially made for small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. The space presents itself in a rainbow of playful colors and striking artwork. The idea for this co-work space came from the wish to provide a comfortable room where you and your team want to work in, intending to inspire and make successful customers.

Learn more about Glee at Work ➜, or send them an email.

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7. House of

  • Location: 4th Floor, 186 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
  • Hours: 9am - 5pm
  • Amenities: Printing services, bottomless coffee, tea, and hot chocolate, meeting room, boardroom.

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Hot Desk: R200 per day
  • Boardroom: R300 per day

HOUSE OF_ has a tagline that says 'where your impossible come to life' that means it promises to deliver a space where your innovative ideas will come to life and you will be inspired to give your best shot. The space provides you a mix of spaces to talk, meet, make calls, and of course, work. They have a modern and straightforward design for all work areas.

Learn more about House of ➜, or send them an email.

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8. Craft+Craft

  • Location: 2 Gordon Street, Gardens Cape Town, 8001
  • Hours: 8am - 6pm
  • Amenities: Daytime access, cleaning services, high-speed wifi, phone rooms, events, unlimited coffee, tea, and filtered sparkling water.

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Private Office: R2,500 per desk/month
  • Dedicated Desk: R1,500/month
  • Hot Desk: R2,100/month
  • Virtual Office Plus: start R1,600 per month

This shared space is made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Craft+Craft has a lovely atmosphere ideal to work and brainstorm. It is a space where you will innovate, create and collaborate. They offer various membership plans in a beautiful building with lots of amenities. Also, there are different meeting areas, including board rooms, even a lounge where you can have a break time after work. Enjoy this coworking space, no matter if you're an individual or part of a team.

Learn more about Craft+Craft ➜, or send them an email.

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9. Akro

  • Location: 25 Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
  • Hours: 7am - 6pm
  • Amenities: Full coffee shop, high-speed internet, access to the meeting room and boardroom, access to exclusive events and parties, lots of gees.

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Hot Desk: from R250 per day
  • Dedicated Desk: starts R2,000 per month
  • Offices: Starts at R4,000 per month

Akro offers the perfect spot to work from, providing affordable but edgy offices for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. Akro has diverse professionals who will help you to grow your businesses. These offices are a great choice whether you're starting a business or want to build a team.

Learn more about Akro ➜, or send them an email.

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10. Hustle House

  • Location: Unit 7C4, Somerset Square, 55 Somerset Road, Green Point, Cape Town, 8001
  • Hours: 24/7 access
  • Amenities: 24/7 access, private phone booth, mail service, modern open design, conference room, high-speed wifi.

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Dedicated Desk: R200 per day/R2,000 per month

Hustle House coworking offices offer large windows with natural light and beautiful views of the Cape Town Sky. All the spaces have elegant decor with plants that provide a sense of warmth and comfort while you're working. In addition, this coworking office offers various membership plans, whether you're looking for privacy or a coworking community, with multiple amenities such as printing, security, dedicated reception, and others.

Learn more about Hustle House ➜, or send them an email.

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Pat Walls

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