10 Hot-Desking & Co-Working Venues in Newcastle
Explore all the co-working spaces Newcastle has to offer
Changing attitudes to how and where we work mean we no longer have to be stuck in a specific office building; many small and medium-sized businesses love the flexibility of short-term rentals, and freelancers and digital nomads find freedom in hot-desking and part-time spaces.
Newcastle has a host of innovative, historic and modern solutions to office working, so if you’re looking for a change of scenery from your spare room, want the convenience and prestige of a city centre space, or you’re up for a collaborative and friendly place to be creative, the city has something for you.
The Racquets Court, College Street
Make a good impression for that important meeting at The Racquets Court, where you’ll find luxury open-plan office spaces and flexible co-working plans. Located in a historic building and decked out with every mod-con you can think of, including super-fast connectivity, their shared spaces are perfect for remote workers. A multitude of plans make it easy to come and go as you please, and there are high-spec desks, fancy ergonomic chairs, unlimited tea and coffee and even fruit and biscuits. Pricing starts at £29.99 + VAT daily, or just £5 + VAT for an hour.
Regus, Cloth Market & Quayside
Office experts Regus have a range of options no matter what your needs are, from fully-serviced private office space to flexible day offices and co-working spaces. Regus have two great spaces in Newcastle; their Cloth Market office is handy for Central Station, while the Quayside office has impressive views of the river. At both locations, you can be assured of a comfortable and modern co-working space, plus the option of your own dedicated desk in a shared office, complete with break-out areas and networking events so you can meet like-minded professionals. Day co-working packages are priced from £29 and multiple day packages cost from £129 at both locations.
Citibase, Dean Street
Make commuting a breeze with Citibase’s office building in the heart of Newcastle. Their Dean Street location is a real gem; the unique Baroque-style Edwardian décor of Milburn House includes a dramatic atrium, art nouveau tiles and mosaic floors, and is certain to brighten any day at the office. Ideal for a range of office needs, it provides flexible short-term agreements and capacities for large teams, breakout meeting spaces, virtual reception services, personalised call handling and bike parking.
Clavering House, Clavering Place
It’ll be a pleasure going to work in the beautiful Grade-II listed historic Clavering House Business Centre, where stunning architectural features are complimented by a modern and vibrant space on the edge of the burgeoning Stephenson Quarter. They offer virtual office solutions as well as fully serviced offices to rent, and their training rooms are ideal for away days and collaborative work as well as traditional classroom-based training thanks to their flexible layouts. Facilities include a projector and screen, flipchart and pens and WiFi in all the rooms as standard, plus they offer some great refreshment options and delicious catering to suit all tastes and budgets. Prices for meeting rooms start at £40 per hour.
Social Bird, Fenkle Street
Creative and comfortable, the co-working space at Social Bird is ideal for freelancers on the go or city centre workers looking to get out of the office for an hour or two. Their co-working day pass costs just £20 and provides access to the restaurant's co-working area and WiFi, plus unlimited tea or coffee and a light deli lunch consisting of a sandwich or quiche and a pastry or cake. For an extra £5, hot-desking guests can upgrade to a burger for lunch or end the day with a well-earned pint or glass of wine too. Pre-booking is required.
Collingwood Buildings, Collingwood Street
Enjoy a touch of class at Collingwood Buildings, where Grade-II listed Georgian architecture, crystal chandeliers and modern and stylish surroundings will provide your business with the extra wow factor and help to make a great first impression with clients. Serviced offices provide all the facilities you need, and there's the option to take advantage of co-working shared office space from only £135 per desk. A range of conferencing or board meeting options are available, and there’s a lounge and rest room, shower facilities and a reception team to make your day even brighter.
The Catalyst, Newcastle Helix
This ultra-modern and high-tech building near St James’ Park is home to real innovators, and the award-winning building is the first in the North East to be awarded an ‘outstanding’ rating by sustainability assessors BREEAM. While the office space itself is designed for companies developing products in the ageing and data sectors, they do have meeting rooms and a beautiful boardroom available for anyone to hire, alongside impressive event and conference space with on-site AV support.
BrewDog, Dean Street
Who said you had to work from an office to be productive? Social spaces can also be conducive to a great day’s work, especially when there’s a beer waiting for you at the end of the day! BrewDog’s Desk Dog co-working scheme includes free tea and coffee all day and a pint of their craft beer when you’re done, all for £10.
Haylofts, St Thomas' Street
You probably won't find a more unique co-working space in Newcastle than Haylofts. Formerly a Newcastle Breweries stable, Haylofts boasts historic features contrasted with a contemporary design and all the modern facilities you could possible need. Their co-working lounge is ideal for flexible working and meeting rooms can be booked from £12 per hour. All that plus super-fast broadband, communal kitchens, outdoor spaces and a dog-friendly policy that means your four-legged friend can join you at work too.
Floe, Grainger Street
Perfect for creative freelancers, digital nomads and those who love to collaborate, Floe is located in the heart of the city on Grainger Street. The secure and modern building offers loads of flexibility plus facilities including breakout spaces, telephone booths, a kitchen and much more with hot-desking day passes available from £20 and membership priced from £175 per month. Plus, Floe encourage a positive community-led space, so expect board game evenings and opportunities to make new friends and connections too.
As you can see, city centre office working doesn’t need to be boring or confined to a traditional space. Whatever your needs or budget, Newcastle has a hot-desking space to suit.