7 of the best coworking spaces Cardiff has to offer

If you’re looking for a change of scenery, besides that stress free commute from your bed to your home-based office, coworking spaces are a popular choice for remote employees or freelancers.

In fact, hot desking is a common practice in coworking spaces, giving you the option to choose a different view each day, and meet new people.

With a population of 478,000 people, Cardiff is the eleventh largest city in the UK and is home to some of the coolest coworking spaces. This is hardly surprising considering it’s also home to some of the most revolutionary startups in the fintech world.

We’ve rounded up some of the best coworking spaces in Cardiff you should check out.

Best coworking spaces in Cardiff

1. Rabble StudioImage credit: Rabble Studio

If you’re looking to be part of a community, Rabble Studios is a great option.

The sustainable studio space was designed in response to what their members need so it’s cool, functional and cosy.

This is a community focused coworking space that attracts a mix of freelancers, small businesses, creatives and remote workers. The space is comprised of hotdesks and resident desks for those who do not like moving around.

The membership plans include access to as much tea or coffee as you can drink, high speed internet and use of their meeting rooms. They’re pet friendly too, and have drinks on tap.

Where? 103 Bute Street, Cardiff, CF10 5AD, Wales How much?

There are part time and full time hotdesking options from £20pcm or £100pcm. There’s a Resident option if you prefer a dedicated desk for £200pcm.

Accessibility

Note there is no lift access.

2. Startup Stiwdio

Image credit: University of South Wales, Startup Stiwdio

This is the University of South Wales’ first dedicated graduate incubator based on their Cardiff campus. They offer free membership for USW graduates up to three years from graduation.

It’s a space designed to help develop and grow new business ideas. Perks on offer include help with patent and trademark registration, one year free legal support and six months free booking and accountancy services, as well as space to bring your clients.

Where? University of South Wales ATRiuM Building, 86-88 Adam St, Cardiff CF24 2FN How much?

If you’re not a graduate of USW, there’s a daily walk up co-working rate of £10 per day which includes free tea, coffee and WiFi access.

3. Tramshed Tech, Grangetown

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Tramshed Tech is a coworking space that specialises in supporting businesses in the tech, digital and creative industries. On top of access to their co working space, they have experts and strategic partners who can provide business support and mentorship.

This Grangetown spot is their original HQ. Their membership includes access to incubators and accelerators, desk space, community events, refreshments, printing facilities, socials, and more.

Where? Tramshed Tech Grangetown, Unit D, Pendyris St, Cardiff, CF11 6BH How much?

Day passes from £20 per day, £120 pcm for part time access, or £250 pcm for full time access.

4. Urban Space

Image credit: Urban Space

Urban Space is known for both their serviced apartments and coworking spaces. If you’re looking for a shared office space with long term or drop in options, this is it.

They’ve got hot desks, co-working spaces, event spaces and meeting pods right in the heart of the city centre and they offer the added bonus of staying overnight in their self catering studios or luxury apartments.

Looking for somewhere with a cool meeting room? They have meeting rooms that come with a 60” touch screen. Swanky stuff.

Besides their day passes, most memberships come with reception service. All memberships come with free tea, coffee and printing services.

Where? The Maltings, East Tyndall Street, Cardiff CF24 5EA, UK How much?

Day pass starts from £15 per day, flexi desk from £200 pcm, dedicated desk from £300pcm. You can also book meeting rooms from £20 per hour.

5. Indycube

Image credit: Indycube, Trade Street office

Indycube is a shared workspace and coworking community. They have offices in multiple locations across the UK including two dotted around Cardiff city centre. If you’re a pet owner – some of their locations are dog friendly.

They can personalise benefits for freelancers, sole traders, contractors and self-employed entrepreneurs.

Where?

Multiple locations including Trade Street, Fox Lane. How much?

They have flexible price plans starting from £10 pcm for one desk day. It goes up to part time, full time, and half time access. Meeting rooms can be booked for £45 per half day or £80 for a full day.

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6. Space2b

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Space2b is a coworking space in Cardiff perfect for businesses looking for a flexible range of memberships.

Members can enjoy free wi fi, on-site coffee shops, free tea, coffee and printing services. They even have a complimentary shuttle bus to and from Cardiff City Centre.

Ever heard of thinking space? They offer that, too. Interested? Check out their free trial day.

Where?

The Maltings, East Tyndall Street, Cardiff Bay, CF24 5EZ

How much?

Prices vary depending on how many hours you intend on using the space per month.

7. The Sustainable Studio

Image credit: The Sustainable Studio

In the creative industry? If so, this one’s for you. The Sustainable Studio came highly recommended by one of our own Heroes and is noted for providing affordable space to artists and creative professionals.

They describe themselves as a collective of makers, emerging artists and creative startups all working together to promote the creative industries in Wales.

The nifty part? They’re set within an industrial warehouse that’s been repurposed to include space for performers, exhibitions, photo and video shoots and more. Pretty cool, eh?

Where? Unit 7, Curran Buildings, Curran Road, Cardiff CF10 5NE How much?

Price upon consultation, but they have a complimentary work day.

Accessibility

The studios are based across the first and second floors and there is currently no lift or disabled access in place.

Still renting an office space?

Office spaces can be great. With their natural light, air conditioning and the space it provides you and your team to work together, it can be an enticing option.

But if you’re trying to scale your company, a serviced office space is an expense you might want to save on. Transitioning into a remote-first approach might be more beneficial to your business and save you some of that cash flow. While you save on a permanent office space, coworking spaces are great for supporting remote employees who do occasionally need an office resource.

Curious about how a remote-first strategy works? Check out our remote-first playbook. It’s got everything from tips to help you set up a practical work environment at home, to making time out to have fun with your team no matter where their location is.

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