2019 Jun 17
The concept of co-working is still quite new to Colombo, although it has been around for a few years now. For those of you who are unaware of the idea of co-working spaces, they are essentially shared workspaces that come in different forms like hot desks and even private offices with an array of essential facilities.
Co-working spaces can be a great alternative for freelancers who work from home and can even be an ideal location for startups and entrepreneurs looking for a cost-effective method of getting their businesses up and running.
There are many options for co-working spaces in and around Colombo suitable for all budgets and time slots, so let’s get right down to it.
HUB9
Equipped with all the necessary facilities, HUB9 creates a great co-working environment.
Hot Desk – 1 day: LKR 1,000 (office hours); 1 week: LKR 4,000 (24hrs); 1 month: LKR 10,000 (24hrs)
Dedicated Desk – 1 month: LKR 12,500 (24hrs)
Amenities – Wi-Fi, free coffee, printer, scanner, photocopier, free parking on premises, kitchen, meeting rooms.
Address – 9, Park Gardens, Colombo 5
Contact – 0777 292 950
Office Hours – 9am to 5pm (Monday-Friday), closed on Saturday and Sunday
Catalyst by HUB9
Providing a comfortable and clean space, Catalyst offers an atmosphere guaranteed to inspire.
Hot Desk – 1 day: LKR 1,000 (office hours); 1 week: LKR 5,000 (24hrs); 1 month: LKR 13,000 (24hrs)
Dedicated Desk – 1 month: LKR 15,000 (24hrs)
Amenities – Wi-Fi, free coffee, printer, scanner, photocopier, free parking on premises, kitchen, meeting rooms.
Address – 148, Fife Road, Colombo 5
Contact – 0777 292 950
Office Hours – 9am – 4pm (Monday to Friday), closed on Saturday and Sunday
Likuid Spaces
Focusing on the 3 Cs as core values (Community, Collaboration and Creativity); Likuid Spaces offers a “Likuid Network” and a fully equipped workspace.
Hot Desk – 1 day: LKR 1,500 (office hours); 1 week: LKR 7,000 (office hours); 1 month: LKR 20,000 (office hours)
Dedicated Desk – 1 month: LKR 27,500 (24hrs); 6 months: LKR 24,750/month (24hrs); 1 year: LKR 23,375/month (24hrs)
Private Office (6 pax) – 1 month: LKR 165,000 (24hrs); 6 months: LKR 148,500/month (24hrs); 1 year: LKR 140,250/month (24 hrs)
*They also offer private office packages for 9 pax and 16 pax.
Amenities – Wi-Fi, free coffee/tea, printer, scanner, photocopier, sound recording equipment, video recording equipment, free parking on premises, kitchen, library, dog-friendly, cat-friendly.
Address – 5, Charles Place, Colombo 3
Contact – 0776 083 621
Office Hours – 7am – 7pm (Monday to Friday), closed on Saturday and Sunday
Colombo Cooperative
Colombo Cooperative boasts incredible interior designed to ensure productivity, creativity and focus. You can see the place for yourself by picking out a tour date on their website!
Hot Desk – 1 day: LKR 3,000 (office hours); 1 month: LKR 18,000 (office hours); 6 months: LKR 16,200/month (office hours); 1 year: LKR 15,300/month (office hours)
Dedicated Desk – 1 month: LKR 28,000 (24hrs); 6 months: LKR 25,200/month (24hrs); 1 year: LKR 23,800/month (24hrs)
Private Office (2 pax) – 1 month: LKR 58,000 (24hrs)
*Private offices require a 6 month commitment.
Amenities – Wi-Fi, free coffee, printer, scanner, photocopier, kitchen, member exclusive discounts from gym and cafes around Colombo.
Address – 7th Floor, 365, Galle Road, Colombo 3
Contact – 0112 372 446
Office Hours – 9am – 5pm (Monday to Friday), closed on Saturday and Sunday
Business Hub
With branches in Nugegoda, Deal Place and Mt. Lavinia, Business Hub provides membership access to the entire network of hubs.
Nugegoda (their largest hub)
Hot Desk – 1 day: LKR 2,500 (office hours)
Dedicated Desk/Resident Hubber – 1 month: LKR 25,000 (24hrs); 6 months: LKR 22,500/month (24hrs); 1 year: LKR 21,250/month (24hrs)
Private Office (2 pax) – 1 month: LKR 50,000 (24hrs); 6 months: LKR 47,500/month (24hrs); 1 year: LKR 45,000/month (24hrs)
*They also offer private office packages for 8 pax and 20 pax.
Amenities – Wi-Fi, free coffee/tea, printer, scanner, photocopier, projector, kitchen, microwave, fridge, invites to investor meet-ups, event space for rent, board games, showers.
Address – 208, Stanley Tillekarathne Mawatha, Nugegoda
Contact – 0778 900 801
Office Hours – 9am – 6pm (Monday to Friday), closed on Saturday and Sunday
Mt. Lavinia
Hot Desk – 1 day: LKR 2,500 (office hours)
Dedicated Desk/Resident Hubber – 1 month: LKR 17,500 (24hrs); 6 months: LKR 16,625/month (24hrs)
Amenities – Wi-Fi, free coffee/tea, kitchen
Address – 273, Galle Road, Mt. Lavinia
Contact – 0727 268 078
Office Hours – 9am – 6pm (Monday to Friday), closed on Saturday and Sunday
Deal Place
Hot Desk – 1 day: LKR 2,500 (office hours)
Dedicated Desk/Resident Hubber – 1 month: LKR 25,000 (24hrs); 6 months: LKR 23,750/month (24hrs); 1 year: LKR 21,250/month (24hrs)
Private Office (6 pax) – 1 month: LKR 115,000 (24hrs)
*They also offer private office packages for 10 pax
Amenities – Wi-Fi, free coffee/tea, printer, scanner, photocopier, projector, kitchen, board games.
Address – 1st Floor, 241/1, Deal Place, Colombo 3
Contact – 0727 268 078
Office Hours – 9am – 6pm (Monday to Friday), closed on Saturday and Sunday
Coco Space
Coco Space aims to cater to all types of personalities looking for co-working spaces like entrepreneurs, freelancers, remote workers or even part-timers.
Hot Desk – 1 day: LKR 1,500 (office hours); 1 month: LKR 15,000 (office hours); 3 months: LKR 12,000/month (office hours)
Amenities – Wi-Fi, free, coffee/tea, printer, scanner, photocopier, projector, event space for rent, boardroom, open area meeting spaces, kitchen, showers.
Address – 110, Havelock Road, Colombo 5
Contact – 0776 273 901
Office Hours – 9am – 9pm daily.
Hatch
The first and largest incubator and accelerator in Sri Lanka, and is also possibly the most popular co-working space Colombo has to offer.
Hot Desk – 1 day: LKR 750 (24hrs); 1 month: KR 18,000 (24hrs)
Dedicated Desk – 1 month: LKR 18,000 (24hrs)
Private Office (5 pax) – 1 month: LKR 110,000 (24hrs)
Amenities – Wi-Fi, 3D printer, scanner projector, video recording equipment, chrome cast, microphone, photo studio, yoga studio, event space for rent, mentorship, incubator and accelerator programs, toastmasters, kitchen, showers, free parking on premises, onsite café and barista.
Address – 14, Sir Baron Jayathillake Mawatha, Colombo 1
Contact – 0777 385 000
Office Hours – 12 noon – 11:30pm (Monday to Friday), 7am – 1pm (Saturday), closed on Sunday
Agaya
Although it is open only during office hours, Agaya is strategically located in Nugegoda, daily, thus convenient for those who live in the area.
Hot Desk – 1 day: LKR 2,000; 1 week: LKR 5,000; 1 month: LKR 15,000
Dedicated Desk – 1 month: LKR 15,000
Amenities – Wi-Fi, free coffee, scanner, free parking on premises, kitchen.
Address – 125/2, 3rd Lane, Subadrarama Road, Nugegoda
Contact – 0112 829 014
Office Hours – 7:30am – 10:30pm daily
HomeTree Coworking
Along with the numerous facilities available, the community at HomeTree promotes inspired thinking and also hosts community lunches, dinners and pitching events.
Hot Desk – 1 day: LKR 1,000 (office hours); 1 month: LKR 14,000 (24hrs)
Dedicated Desk – 1 month: LKR 18,000 (24hrs)
Private Office (4 pax) – 1 month: LKR 49,000 (24hrs)
Amenities – Wi-Fi, free coffee/tea, printer, scanner, photocopier, projector, microphone, recording studio, green screen, kitchen, co-living accommodation, event space for rent, accelerator programs, toastmasters, board games, art gallery.
Address – 16, Station Road, Colombo 4
Contact – 0770 025 343
Office Hours – 24 hours (Monday to Saturday), closed on Sunday
Hubpoint
Promising shared office spaces in the heart of Colombo with no hassle of up-front costs or long-term commitments, Hubpoint offers convenience and flexibility.
Hot Desk – 1 month: LKR 15,000 (office hours)
Private Office (4 pax) – 1 month: LKR 50,000 (office hours)
*They also offer private office packages for 6 pax.
Amenities – Wi-Fi, free coffee, event space for rent, mentorship programs, incubator and accelerator programs, kitchen.
Address – 101, Olcott Mawatha, Colombo 11
Contact – 0763 630 062
Office Hours – 7:30am – 6pm (Monday to Friday), 8am – 5pm (Saturday), closed on Sunday
Co-nnect (Shangri-La Colombo)
Co-nnect operates a little differently from the other places mentioned. Basically they have a minimum spending rate at the café at Co-nnect, for which a hot desk or working pod can be used.
Hot Desk (1 pax) – LKR 500 minimum
Working Pods (3 pax) – LKR 500 minimum per pax
Meeting Rooms – 1 hour: LKR 2,500; 6 hours: LKR 8000; 8 hours: LKR 15,000
Amenities – free Wi-Fi, smart screen and projector (at Meeting Rooms 1 and 4).
Address – 1, Galle Face, Colombo 2
Contact – 0117 888 288
Office Hours – 8am – 8pm daily
So that’s the roundup guys, get co-working!
Is there anything we’ve missed out? Let us know in the comments!
