Popular coworking districts in Edinburgh
New Town concentrates several high-end coworking spaces between George Street and Princes Street. This Georgian district attracts tech startups and independent consultants thanks to its proximity to transport links and shops. Rates range between £25 and £35 per day.
Old Town offers more affordable alternatives in renovated historic buildings. Royal Mile and Grassmarket house coworking spaces in converted former warehouses, with prices starting at £17 per day. The atmosphere is more relaxed but equally professional.
Edinburgh Park financial district features modern spaces in office towers. These coworking spaces target corporate clientele with premium rates around £40 per day, but often include corporate restaurant and conference rooms.
Standard amenities in Edinburgh coworking spaces
Most Edinburgh coworking spaces include high-speed wifi, unlimited coffee and tea in their daily rates. Workstations are equipped with external monitors and multiple power outlets. Many offer soundproofed phone booths for client calls.
Premium spaces add concierge services, changing rooms with secure lockers and relaxation areas with sofas. Some city centre coworking spaces feature terraces with views of Edinburgh Castle, particularly appreciated in summer.
Access to professional printers and scanners remains standard, as do meeting rooms bookable by the hour. Spaces located near Waverley Station often offer luggage storage, practical for digital nomads.
Booking and payment terms
Booking is generally done online with credit card payment. Most spaces accept bookings up to 24 hours in advance, some even allow same-day booking subject to availability. Displayed rates include UK VAT.
Half-days are booked in 4-hour slots, typically 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm. This option suits occasional client meetings or intensive work sessions. Prices st
Several coworking spaces offer volume discounts for multiple bookings within the month. A credit system allows purchasing days in advance with a 10 to 15% discount depending on volumes.
Access and public transport
Edinburgh coworking spaces benefit from excellent transport connections. Waverley Station, the city's main hub, directly serves New Town and Old Town on foot in less than 10 minutes. Bus lines 3, 8, 14, 19, 37 and 41 efficiently connect all districts.
Edinburgh's tram system connects the airport to the city centre in 35 minutes, stopping near several coworking spaces on Princes Street. Haymarket and Edinburgh Park stations serve the financial district coworking spaces.
For short journeys, the Just Eat Cycles bike-sharing system has 89 stations throughout the city. Many coworking spaces offer secure bike parking and some include showers for regular cyclists.
