13 extraordinary coworking spaces in Brussels

You used to see only business people or freelancers in these kinds of places. But nowadays, anyone looking for a place to work on the go can use coworking spaces or shared workplaces. They come in all shapes and sizes and their numbers are growing fast, especially in Brussels. Small, local coworking spaces have now been joined by larger, national and international players. From satellite offices on the outskirts to trendy, flexible spaces in the city. Here's a selection of the capital's wide range of flexible office infrastructure.

Are you hybrid working? Then you're following the trend, as hybrid working (home and office) is gaining in popularity. Almost one in three Belgians work remotely at least once a week. Flex-office systems and rising energy prices will have you rushing to a place where you can plug in your laptop, preferably as far away from your own kitchen table as possible. And why not? Because a coworking formula could also be advantageous for your employer: lower electricity, heating and maintenance costs. And goodbye long-term leases!

For most coworking spaces, you pay a fixed daily, weekly or monthly fee. That often includes an annual fee to access the site. Average prices range from between €250/month for a flex space and €400/month for a private office. The more services, the more expensive your shared workplace will be.

Wi-Fi, printer, meeting room, good coffee and good company are part of the basic package. But a great many places offer more. For example, how about day and night access to various coworking spaces in Europe, sports infrastructure or a nap room? Or free legal and financial advice for your start-up? These are our favourite coworking spots in Brussels.

Shared workplaces are often situated in unique locations and comfortably equipped with trendy looks. Would you like to receive your business contacts in a luxurious setting, or are you looking for an inspiring space that will push your productivity to unprecedented heights? Set up your laptop in the former headquarters of the CBR cement company. This modernist gem was designed by architectural duo Constantin Brodzki and Marcel Lambrichs. There are private offices as well as meeting rooms, a library, a lobby and a bar. The site covers more than 7,000m² of workspace, with about six hundred available spaces. Some nice perks: a restaurant, fitness room, showers and electric bikes provided by Belgian start-up Cowboy. Operator Fosbury & Sons has two other locations in and around Brussels.

Need somewhere less distracting? At minimalist coworking space firma, you'll be able to concentrate fully. Lunch is available in the cafeteria, and you can meet that deadline effortlessly with coffees from Brussels coffee roaster MOK. In late 2022, this flex space provider opened its location in the middle of the bustling Quartier des Quais.

Office space in the European Quarter is hugely expensive. Still want to set up your business near the European institutions and their stakeholders? Then coworking spaces are the way to pierce that European real-estate bubble. SilverSquare Europe on Square de Meeûs has capacity for 172 people. Just a few minutes' walk from Brussels-Schuman station and the European Parliament, this coworking spot is in the heart of the European Quarter. The interior was designed by award-winning Brussels interior designer Stéphane Caporusso. A flex spot here will cost you €325 per month, a private office for one person €395. Are you only in Brussels for a few meetings? SilverSquare also offers day passes. 

No time to commute to the office in the centre of Brussels, or just don’t feel like it? You're not alone. In addition to a better work-life balance, commuting distance is one of the major drivers behind remote working. This makes sense, because by skipping annoying traffic jams, you save time and reduce stress and sick leave. Flex space provider Regus quickly caught on to this trend and is increasingly focusing on flexible office space in suburbs and provincial cities.

Regus Brussels West Basilix is located near the E40 motorway exit, on a major thoroughfare to the city centre and close to Brussels’ Ring Road. In addition, the site is well-served by public transport. Berchem-Sainte-Agathe station is only a three-minute walk away. No frills at this flex space in the Bridge building, but solid and functional spaces with all the necessary amenities.

The EEBIC business and innovation centre offers both branch office solutions and mentoring to innovative entrepreneurs and start-ups from various sectors. The coworking space is located in a modern, passive building on the outskirts of Brussels, close to the Erasmus metro terminus and the E19. The companies that turn to EEBIC for flexible office solutions, entrepreneurial advice and B2B support are mainly biomedical and digital. But it’s not exclusively for them. For a fee, you can also make use of the professional reception, sports facilities, relaxation area, restaurant, ironing service, showers and yoga room at EEBIC. 

Looking for a place to put down your laptop, enjoy networking opportunities, get tailored advice for your business or somewhere to host your event? At Creatis Coworking, you'll find it all. At least, if you are in the cultural or media sector. The French company focuses on innovative cultural businesses and new media. In addition to being a flex space provider, Creatis is also an incubator. The coworking space is located in a historic town house near Brussels-North station and the Botanical Gardens.

Le Phare du Kanaal is one of the most sociable coworking spaces in Brussels. Upstairs, you’ll find flex offices as well as permanent workstations and meeting rooms. In the afternoon, you can head downstairs for a healthy lunch or one of their irresistible cookies. The coworking space is right next to the canal and is easily accessible by bicycle and public transport. 

Palazzo is a shared workplace for creative freelancers in bustling Saint-Gilles. This converted garage offers 500m² of workspace for trendy professionals. The music studios and artist studios you can rent here are unique. They also have 25 shared and twelve permanent workstations, along with meeting and event rooms. Palazzo also hosts concerts, workshops and other events.

Internationally, pioneers for ladies-only workspaces such as The Wing (now part of the International Workplace Group) and The Assembly had to close their doors, but that doesn’t mean that the demand for exclusively female (shared) workplaces has diminished! Brussels has three coworking spaces that are exclusively for women. Womanly (Watermael-Boitsfort), Womade (Brussels) and The Urban Women (Saint-Gilles) are more than just Instagram-worthy workplaces in various pastel hues where make-up bags and babies are welcome. Female members can also access coaching, training, workshops and various networking opportunities with the other entrepreneurial women who use the spaces.