The best co-working spaces in Melbourne

WeWork launched in 2010, opening its first outpost in New York before coming to Melbourne in 2017. Now, there are three locations across Melbourne: Exhibition Street, Elizabeth Street and Spencer Street. Unlock creativity in the inspiring, beautifully designed spaces that feature facilities like rooftop terraces, parent rooms, photography studios, wellbeing zones, outdoor and event spaces and more. A number of its locations are dog-friendly, too. 

Pricing: WeWork has two payment options: on-demand, which allows you to pay-as-you-go, and all access, which is a monthly subscription membership. On-demand starts at $45 per day.

The Commons provides design-focused, functional and professional creative workspaces across seven locations in Melbourne. Features vary between each venue and include rooftop beer gardens with barbecue facilities, weekly yoga and meditation classes, end-of-week drinks, a wellness studio, a library, a record lounge, a podcast studio, a karaoke lounge and golf simulators. Members have access to the Commons culture and events programs with countless insightful business-focused, member and leisure events that run across locations throughout the month. 

Pricing: from $350 per month, members will have all-day access to shared workspaces and common areas. Additional packages are available for those keen on a dedicated workspace or private, enclosed office space.

The Loft Workspaces opened in July 2022 and is located conveniently in South Yarra with shops at the doorstep and parks to exercise in before or after your visit. Inside, you'll find three levels of flexible workspaces, communal areas and designated quiet places that feel as comfortable as home. 

The standout feature is an infrared sauna to retreat to and relax your muscles after a long day. Other noteworthy features include a ground floor café, sunset rooftop bar, luxury hotel-style bathrooms, a car park, bike storage, and a bike servicing station. The Loft also runs events that focus on health and wellness, entertainment, charitable causes, networking and socialising opportunities. 

Pricing: you can then choose from a variety of membership options that start at $99 per month, including virtual address, flex desks, dedicated desks and private offices. 

If you'd like the flexibility to work from places other than the home or the office, but you don't want to be locked into a membership at a co-working space, then consider Third Place. This business lets you book workspaces at hospitality venues like restaurants, pubs, cafés and hotels. 

You'll be supporting hospitality businesses, but you won't need to worry about overstaying your welcome, as these venues signed on through Third Place's platform. Book solo or with your team for an hour or the entire day, and then utilise the Wi-Fi, power points, meeting spaces and delicious food and beverage offerings.

Pricing: starter passes start t $25 and then it's free to book at the multiple venues listed on Third Space's platform.

The premise behind Happy Spaces is the wellbeing and connection that comes from working close to home and near the people you love. Get meaningful work done, forge a deeper connection with your local community and enjoy this space that overlooks the main beach of Torquay – now how's that for WFH? 

Pricing: flexi desk membership options are available from $430 per month. 

Hub Australia is more than just a workspace; it recognises the need for human connection, access to the right technology and a hospitality-led experience. With eight locations across Melbourne, Hub's sophisticated spaces are full of natural light and lush greenery, with amenities to elevate your workday. A membership gets you access to a workspace, podcast studio, bookable meeting spaces, an on-site café, end-of-trip facilities, a relaxation space, an exercise studio, phone booths and break-out spaces. It also provides networking opportunities through its event program.

Pricing: day passes start from $59.

Selina provides a work, stay and play package catering to the digital nomad lifestyle, blending beautifully designed accommodation with co-working, recreation, wellness and local experiences. Its first location opened in the CBD, followed by this second location in the heart of St Kilda. 

Selina also has a co-live option that allows guests to book stays month-by-month and also entitles you to stay in other locations spanning North America, South America, Europe and the Middle East. 

Pricing: Daily hot desks start from $20 per day, with additional weekly and monthly options available. 

The Cluster has been around for nearly a decade, and in that time, it's won accolades like Qantas Magazine's Best Co-working Space in 2019 award and was voted Australia's Leading Co-working Space by the Huffington Post. Experience a vibrant community, stylish business lounge, luxury event spaces, meeting rooms, phone booths, kitchens and more, as well as 360-degree views of the CBD skyline. And because the Cluster is part of the Flexi Group, a global co-working provider with 45 locations across nine countries, your membership will also give you access to international workspaces. 

Pricing: a day pass starts at $50 per day, with full- and part-time desk options also available.

Give your productivity a boost when working from the beautifully designed workspaces in this light-filled, open-plan converted warehouse space. The friendly team will ensure you're well taken care of, and you'll also have access to bookable meeting and board rooms, soundproof phone booths, bottomless beverages and monthly events.

Pricing: renting a hot desk starts at $225 per month. Dedicated desks start at $500 per month, and private offices start at $650 per month. 

Creative Cubes has six locations across Melbourne, all offering flexible arrangements suited for everyone from freelancers to larger corporations. Bookings and memberships include access to amenities like barista coffee, mail service, showers, fully stocked kitchens, fresh fruit and more. 

Pricing: day passes start at $39 per day, and you can also opt for monthly packages starting at $350 per month. 

Our HQ is a stylish, comfortable co-working space designed to make you feel at home while nurturing collaborative work with others. Inside, you'll find amenities like a concierge, on-site parking, high-tech meeting rooms and ergonomic sit-stand desks, as well as on-site café Baketico. Membership also entitles you to perks like brunch and meet sessions, masterclasses and other monthly social events with free nibbles and drinks. 

Pricing: flexible desk arrangements start at $300 per month, and you can book dedicated desks from $650 per month. 

This large and vibrant co-working space in St Kilda is close to the beach and features an on-site café. Members will have access to professional events, including upskilling workshops and sessions on subjects like digital marketing, financial planning, meditation and leadership, and wellness activities like yoga and meditation sessions. Network with other members at B.A.S. Club, an initiative aimed to help businesses connect, grow and learn from each other, and make new friends at Friday night drinks. 

Pricing: hot desks start at $135 for two days per week, with dedicated desks or serviced offices also available.

When Inspire9 opened in 2008, it was Melbourne's first community-led co-working space for freelancers, creatives, start-ups and small businesses. Situated in Richmond within the heritage-listed Australian Knitting Mills building, it offers an abundance of naturally lit workspaces, height-adjustable desks, multi-sized meeting rooms equipped with AV media, community drinks, lockers, rooftop fitness classes, a games area and lounges for meetings. Fitness classes are included in memberships. 

Pricing: day passes start at $55, with monthly memberships for dedicated desks starting at $590.