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Co-working in Bologna

How many coworking spaces are there in Bologna?

Coworking spaces listed

15

Updated July 2026

No dedicated Soho House-style private members' social club (work+social+hospitality club with initiation fees) currently operates in Bologna. The closest matches are coliving-hybrid spaces that combine coworking with accommodation and community programming.

Typical monthly desk
€280

Range €200–€309

Typical day pass
€20

Range €9.00–€30

Overall5.1/10Weaker coworking than about 55% of cities

Good to Know

  • Bologna's independent coworking scene runs cheaper than Milan, Rome, or Venice/Verona, with a typical dedicated monthly desk averaging just over €170 and going above €250 only at the largest, best-located spaces.
  • Typical single-day hot-desk rates across the city's independent spaces run roughly €20–€30 plus VAT, though several venues only quote precise pricing on request rather than publishing it online — email or call ahead if you need an exact number before showing up.
  • Café-style hybrids like BURŌ and BAAK are a good low-commitment option if you just need a table and Wi-Fi for a few hours without joining a formal coworking membership.
  • International chains like Regus post their cheapest headline monthly rates based on 24-month contracts — as a short-term nomad, budget for their day-pass or 'Coworking Access Plan' pricing instead, which is more realistic for stays of a few weeks to a few months.
  • A few of the city's most-loved spaces (Le Serre inside Giardini Margherita, DumBO's Officina) prioritize longer-term members or event/meeting-room bookings over casual drop-in day passes.
  • Bologna does not have a genuine Soho House-style exclusive social/work club at this time — if that specific vibe matters to you, look instead at Milan, which has more of that scene.
  • The Social Hub Bologna is the city's clearest coliving-hybrid option: it combines short-to-long stay accommodation, a real coworking floor, gym, pool, and a packed events calendar all under one roof right by Bologna Centrale station.
  • Combo Bologna leans more budget/social-hostel than professional coworking — good if you want a cheap, sociable base with light desk access, less so if you need a quiet, focused work environment.
  • Neither space publishes exact day-pass or membership pricing online; expect to request a quote directly, and ask about any current promotions since operators like The Social Hub frequently run seasonal discounts.

Coworking Spaces

Traditional and Hotel-Based Spaces

  • The Social Hub Bologna
    Type
    Hotel-based coworking
    Neighborhood
    Bolognina district, within reach of Bologna Centrale station
    Vibe and Amenities
    A hotel/student-residence hybrid offering day passes, flexible desks, dedicated desks, and private offices alongside hotel-style amenities including an outdoor pool, 24/7 gym, and wellness events — a social, resort-like alternative to a traditional office. Specific coworking pricing is not published online and should be confirmed directly with the property; this appears to be the only clearly documented hotel-based coworking hybrid operating in Bologna.
  • Spazio01
    Day pass
    €20
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Via della Zecca / central Bologna (two linked locations, 'the Space' and 'the Lab Space')
    Monthly Price
    €280
    Vibe and Amenities
    Modern, youthful innovation-hub feel with a mix of standing desks and seated spots; cheaper standing-desk day access is also available (from around €15/day), plus 4-visit ticket packs. Monthly membership includes a personal locker and 2 hours of meeting-room use per month; private offices and two meeting rooms (from €40/hour) are also on site.
  • BURŌ
    Day pass
    €30
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Under the porticoes, Bologna city centre
    Vibe and Amenities
    A working café rather than a formal office: pay-as-you-go coworking fee structure (roughly 5 euros for an hour, 15 for four hours, and 30 for a full day) with tables doubling as bar seating. International brunch menu (avocado toast, bagels, French toast) plus classic Italian moka coffee; booking a table in advance is recommended. Popular with a mixed local and international crowd and known for its own community events.
  • BAAK
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Central Bologna
    Vibe and Amenities
    A bookshop-café-coworking hybrid with a globally-inspired menu (Korean kimchi and kombucha alongside local South Tyrolean 'canederli'), an afternoon tea and aperitivo routine around 5pm, and monthly English-friendly meetup events aimed at students and young workers. Pricing is not published online; best confirmed directly with the venue.
  • Le Serre (Kilowatt)
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Giardini Margherita park
    Vibe and Amenities
    A greenhouse coworking space set inside Bologna's largest and most social park, with an aquaponics system, farm-to-table bar, and independent film screenings on site. The internal coworking desks are aimed at medium-to-long-term use (roughly 6-12 months) rather than drop-in day passes, and pricing is arranged directly by emailing the venue. Especially pleasant in summer when it offers relief from city-centre heat.
  • DumBO – Officina
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    DumBO regenerated industrial complex, edge of centre
    Vibe and Amenities
    Coworking space on the second floor of a converted industrial hub that also hosts an art exhibition space and workshop/meeting area; rentable rooms accommodate 4 to 60 people and include projector or TV screen-mirroring, Wi-Fi, water, and drip coffee. More geared toward events, workshops, and flexible group bookings than a classic daily hot-desk model; day/monthly desk pricing is not published.
  • Copernico Bologna (Rizzoli Copernico)
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Historic centre, near the Two Towers
    Vibe and Amenities
    A polished, design-led space inside a restored historic building with roughly 200 workstations, 8 meeting rooms, a lounge, small café, break areas, soundproofed phone booths, lockers, and a standout 360-degree rooftop terrace over the city. Reviewers highlight the rooftop views and friendly staff. Desk pricing is quote-based; meeting rooms are reported to start around €71/hour.
  • Lo Spazio (the Space & the Lab Space)
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    City centre, about 5 minutes from Bologna Centrale station
    Monthly Price
    €200
    Vibe and Amenities
    Two linked, quiet, sustainability-minded locations offering around 60 coworking stations plus private offices, meeting rooms, and training rooms; includes lockers and staffed reception. Described as a calm, low-key alternative to flashier chains. Exact day-pass rates aren't published and require contacting the space directly.
  • COWO (Near Bologna Centrale)
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Immediately next to Bologna Centrale train station
    Vibe and Amenities
    Shared desks, private offices and meeting rooms just 100 meters from the main train station — convenient for a last-minute work session or call between trains. Rates are not listed online and must be requested directly.
  • Luogocomune
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Bologna city centre
    Vibe and Amenities
    Flexible ticket-based system for hourly, daily, or longer stays, with a 'Comfort' plan for multi-month users and a 'Home' membership for long-term residents that bundles 8 hours of meeting-room use per month plus printer access. Two meeting rooms (up to 20 people) are bookable from about €80 for a half/full day, with a 10-hour meeting-room pack around €140. Also offers members an electric ride-share service around town. Core desk pricing isn't published online.
  • Regus Bologna (Multiple Locations)
    Day pass
    €9.00
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Several sites including Centro Storico near Piazza Maggiore, the Fiera District, and Via Indipendenza
    Monthly Price
    €309
    Vibe and Amenities
    International serviced-office chain with several Bologna locations, including one a few steps from Piazza Maggiore. Offers hourly, day, and 'Coworking Access Plan' options (from about €9/day for unlimited monthly coworking access) alongside dedicated desks and private offices; day offices run roughly €79–€109/day and private offices roughly €289–€389 per person/month, though headline monthly rates are typically based on 24-month contracts, so short-stay users should expect to pay closer to the day-pass or access-plan rates. Corporate, polished, business-networking atmosphere rather than a creative/startup vibe.
  • NuntiaBo
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Santo Stefano district
    Vibe and Amenities
    A compact (220 sqm), elegant open-plan space with two meeting rooms (up to 20 people) and a dedicated relax area, easily reached by public transport in a central location. Pricing not published online.
  • Coworking Capodilucca
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Via Capo di Lucca, near Bologna Centrale, overlooking the Moline canal
    Vibe and Amenities
    A creative hub on the third floor of a converted medieval mill, with exposed wooden beams and parquet floors giving it a distinctive historic-meets-professional feel. Includes a first-floor training room and second-floor events room. Pricing not published online.
  • Creasystem
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Via Ugo Bassi, historic centre near Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers
    Vibe and Amenities
    Modern, professionally staffed offices and coworking units (available from small setups up to 50+ person units) with biometric access control and a dedicated client lounge; reviewers describe it as polished and well-located for reaching the station quickly. A second, less central location near the Murri district offers on-site parking. Pricing is quote-based via contact form.

Membership Clubs and Co-living Hybrids

Clubs and Hybrids

  • The Social Hub Bologna
    Vibe
    Youthful, hostel-meets-hotel energy rather than an exclusive club feel — international mix of students, remote workers, and business travelers; social, event-driven, and casual rather than polished/corporate.
    Type
    Co-living / co-working hybrid
    Neighborhood
    Bolognina, next to Bologna Centrale station
    Coliving Hybrid
    Yes
    Membership Club Style
    No
    Description
    The Social Hub Bologna offers modern hotel rooms, student accommodation, coworking and meetings & events spaces, and is close to Bologna Centrale and Via Indipendenza. The coworking area sits on the ground floor as a roughly 510 m² zone with private offices for up to four to six people plus open 'dedicated desk' community zones and a flex area with sofas and small tables for informal meetings.

    Pricing

    Membership Note
    Plans include day pass, flexible desk, dedicated desk, and private office tiers, with pricing quoted on request/at checkout rather than listed publicly.

    Amenities

    • Outdoor/seasonal pool
    • 24/7 gym
    • On-site restaurant and bar
    • Meeting rooms and breakout areas
    • Weekly community events and workshops
    • Access to The Social Hub's other European coworking locations for members
  • Combo Bologna
    Vibe
    Budget-friendly, backpacker/creative-community feel rather than premium club-style — geared toward younger travelers, students, and digital nomads wanting a social base with light coworking amenities rather than a polished business lounge.
    Type
    Co-living / co-working hybrid
    Neighborhood
    Bolognina, near a park
    Coliving Hybrid
    Yes
    Membership Club Style
    No
    Description
    Combo resides in an area surrounded by a park in the Bolognina neighbourhood and offers 244 beds in double and quadruple rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and a desk in each room. Common spaces include a shared kitchen, laundry room, breakfast room, study room, video room, bar, event spaces, and a garden, and it also offers flexible half-day and full-day workstation rentals for coworking.

    Pricing

    Coliving Room Reference

    Currency Local
    EUR-equivalent (sourced in USD by aggregator, so treat as indicative only)
    Amount Local Range
    700-1800 (approx, per month, various sources)
    Note
    For context, an all-inclusive coliving room stay in Bologna (which this property fits) typically runs in the range noted by aggregator sites — figures vary by room type and season.

    Amenities

    • Bar serving Emilia-Romagna snacks, open daily morning till late
    • Shared kitchen and breakfast room
    • Study/video rooms
    • Garden for relaxation
    • Regular community and creative events
    • Half-day / full-day workstation rentals
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