7 of the Quirkiest Coworking Spaces Around the World

In the ever-changing landscape of remote work, coworking spaces are at the forefront of innovation and community – and there are some unique working locations out there that reflect local culture, creativity, and sustainability. Here are seven of the quirkiest coworking spaces around the globe, which each offer their own distinctive brand of inspiration.

1. BrewDog Waterloo (London, UK)

Situated in the heart of London Southbank next to Waterloo Station, BrewDog Waterloo is part microbrewery, with 60 taps of draft beer across two floors, part podcast studio, part duckpin bowling, and, you guessed it, part coworking space. There’s even a slide. We promise that you’ve never seen a workspace quite like this – and it’s all hidden away after you walk through the microbrewery. Less work, more play is no problem here.

2. Village Underground (Lisbon, Portugal)

Moving from London to a place inspired by London in Lisbon…Village Underground has repurposed shipping containers and reimagined a double-decker bus into spaces to work and meet fellow quirk seekers in Portugal’s capital. When you’re done with work, head over to the nearby LX Factory with over 50 spots to eat, shop, and play.

3. Crew Collective & Café (Montreal, Canada)

Housed in a former 1920s Royal Bank building, Crew Collective & Café boasts opulent interiors with 50-foot vaulted ceilings, chandeliers, and marble finishes. We have to admit – it feels a bit like working in Gringotts Wizarding Bank straight out of Harry Potter or opening your laptop in a fancy cathedral. If this is your vibe, then Crew is perfect for you.

4. Impact Hub Tbilisi (Tbilisi, Georgia)

Impact Hub Tbilisi is located in Fabrika, a complex housed in a repurposed Soviet-era sewing factory. Renovated in 2016 by Multiverse Architecture, this space combines post-industrial charm with shabby-chic creative hipster. Fabrika is also a cultural hub with concept stores, café-bars, and a hostel, a true cornerstone of Tbilisi’s creative scene.

5. Kohub (Koh Lanta, Thailand)

Open from April-October each year on the beautiful island of Koh Lanta in Southern Thailand, Kohub’s unique location looking onto a verdant back patio full of individual cabanas for ping pong, Zen spaces, hammocks, and even a meditative walking path all add to a thriving spirit of productivity and community. Add to this an in-house system for ordering delicious coffee and Thai food straight to your table and a board  game café right in the middle of the coworking and you may just decide to stay the whole season.

6. Naplab (Bangkok, Thailand)

Naplab, Bangkok’s premier quiet coworking space, understands that downtime is just as vital as work. Alongside standard coworking amenities like Wi-Fi, private offices, and meeting rooms for up to 120 people, it offers unique features like a dedicated napping zone with 15 cozy “nap caves.” Open 24/7, the space also includes a coffee bar, ping pong table, boxing bag, and 24-hour housekeeping. Its innovative blend of productivity and relaxation makes it ideal for hackathons and other events requiring extended hours.

7. Hub Hoi An (Hoi An, Vietnam)

Hub Hoi An is still the only coworking space in Hoi An, Vietnam and successfully transitioned to a bigger location right in the middle of the rice fields in 2023. Looking out over the rice paddies feels a bit like standing in the middle of a serene, green desert. Whether it’s the ice baths set up multiple times a week right in the communal space of the coworking or the family meetings every Monday night to curate the week’s social activities, Hub Hoi An manages to keep it casual and be productive at the same time. The quirky community feels like a true crossroads of the digital nomad industry.

Have you been to any of these coworking spaces? Let us know which one is your favorite!