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Co-working in Penang

How many coworking spaces are there in Penang?

Coworking spaces listed

13

Updated July 2026

In Penang, 13 coworking spaces are listed, and a typical coworking desk costs MYR 300/month.

Typical monthly desk
MYR 300

Range MYR 282–MYR 659

Typical day pass
MYR 25

Range MYR 20–MYR 50

Overall7.7/10Better coworking than about 75% of cities

Good to know

Good to Know

  • Day passes across George Town's coworking scene typically run roughly RM20–50, and most spaces throw in free-flow coffee/tea and high-speed Wi-Fi as standard.
  • Many spaces (e.g. The Venture, Settlements) restrict true 24/7 access to private-office members only — hot-desk users are often limited to daytime hours, so check opening times if you're a night-owl worker.
  • Genuine hotel-coworking hybrids are rare in Penang — M Summit/Granite Hotel near Komtar was the only clearly documented example found, and its current desk pricing isn't publicly listed, so it's worth contacting the hotel directly to confirm rates.
  • Published prices vary noticeably between sources and change fairly often, so treat the figures here as a starting benchmark and confirm current rates on each venue's own site or by calling ahead.
  • Penang does not currently have a genuine Soho House-style private members' club that blends work, social life, and hospitality — the closest-sounding name (Soho Group) is a restaurant/bar/nightlife operator, not a work club.
  • The city's coliving-plus-coworking scene is small and mostly campus- or startup-community-oriented (e.g. attached to Forward College) rather than the polished, purpose-built coliving towers you'd find in Kuala Lumpur — expect a more grassroots, community-house feel rather than hotel-grade amenities.
  • For coliving-hybrid spaces, published pricing is often vague or quote-based rather than a fixed rate card, so budget extra time to email or message operators directly before committing.

Coworking Spaces

Traditional and Hotel-Based Spaces

  • Settlements
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Livingston Tower, Argyll Road, George Town (heritage zone)
    Monthly Price
    MYR 300

    hot desk; other sources cite monthly passes up to RM400 and dedicated/private desks up to roughly RM650

    Day Pass Price
    MYR 25
    Vibe and Amenities
    Occupies the 8th floor of Livingston Tower with city views over George Town; described as an ideal environment for independent creative professionals and small growing companies with access to local food joints and cafes nearby.
  • The Venture Coworking Space
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Tanjung Tokong, beachfront (near central George Town)
    Monthly Price
    MYR 288

    hot desk; private office runs up to RM2,188/month

    Day Pass Price
    MYR 30
    Vibe and Amenities
    A co-working space with glass walls overlooking Tanjung Tokong beach, described as boasting a minimalist white interior with 14 dedicated and hot desks, 7 rooms and 3 meeting rooms; 24-hour access is only available to private office members.
  • Common Ground (Penang)
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Moulmein Rise Shoppes, Pulau Tikus
    Monthly Price
    MYR 499

    hot desk; fixed desk RM699/month, private office from RM899/month

    Day Pass Price
    MYR 50
    Vibe and Amenities
    An 18,000-square-foot space located in the affluent, established commercial district of Pulau Tikus near Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon, with contemporary wooden interiors, an in-house cafe with free-flow coffee/tea, business-class printers, and weekly events.
  • MASCO
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Prangin Mall, George Town center
    Monthly Price
    MYR 286

    hot desk; fixed desk ~RM469/month, private office from ~RM1,400/month

    Day Pass Price
    MYR 29
    Vibe and Amenities
    Billed as Penang's largest coworking space, spread over Level 1 to 3 of Prangin Mall's Atrium B, with a game zone, open pantry, high-speed Wi-Fi, and packages built around helping startups network and outsource growth services.
  • Regus (Menara Boustead)
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Menara Boustead, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, George Town center
    Monthly Price
    MYR 659

    dedicated desk; other listings cite membership starting around RM555/month per person

    Day Pass Price
    MYR 22

    per-person daily rate tied to a 24-month agreement, not a casual drop-in day pass

    Vibe and Amenities
    A high-end option in an affluent high-rise close to oceanfront restaurants, with 43 private offices, two meeting rooms, 12 coworking desks, 24/7 access and CCTV security, close to public transport.
  • @CAT Penang
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Wisma Yeap Chor Ee, Pengkalan Weld / Gat Lebuh China, George Town center
    Monthly Price
    MYR 300

    Platinum monthly pass; a 10-day 24/7 pass is also offered at RM150

    Day Pass Price
    MYR 25
    Vibe and Amenities
    Positioned as a hub for entrepreneurial minds with flexible plans from hot desks to private rooms, plus mentorship, incubation programs, workshops, and corporate innovation labs beyond standard coworking amenities.
  • EasySpace
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Muntri Street, George Town heritage zone
    Vibe and Amenities
    Founded by the founder of Exabytes Group, offering a boardroom, meeting rooms, discussion pods, private desks and hot desks; pricing varies by tenant/non-tenant status and is not uniformly published, so contacting the space directly for current rates is recommended.
  • Hundred Years Co-working
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Muntri Street, George Town heritage zone
    Monthly Price
    MYR 388

    general coworking membership; dedicated desk ~RM469/month, private office space ~RM531/month

    Vibe and Amenities
    Set in a beautifully restored pre-war shophouse on Muntri Street, one floor above a florist and cafe, with hot desks, private desks/offices, a meeting room, and shower rooms, retaining much of its old-world charm.
  • Gigspace
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Bangunan Wawasan, Gat Lebuh China, George Town's Creative Digital District
    Monthly Price
    MYR 282

    hot desk; a listed 'dedicated desk' price of roughly RM1,429/month appears unusually high relative to other tiers and could not be independently confirmed

    Day Pass Price
    MYR 20
    Vibe and Amenities
    Located in George Town's Creative Digital District, described as big and calm with a distinctive atmosphere suited to new ventures, plus parking, public transport access, and nearby local restaurants.
  • Spaces
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Standard Chartered Building, Beach Street, George Town center
    Monthly Price
    MYR 467

    hot desk; fixed desk ~RM653/month, private office ~RM747/month

    Day Pass Price
    MYR 47
    Vibe and Amenities
    Located in the center of George Town's UNESCO World Heritage core, offering individual offices, shared spaces and meeting rooms equipped with modern technology, with easy access to nearby shops, eateries, street art and historical sites after work.
  • M Summit 191 Executive Suites (Now Rebranded As Granite Hotel)
    Type
    Hotel-based coworking
    Neighborhood
    Menara M Summit, George Town center, near Komtar Tower
    Vibe and Amenities
    A hotel-coworking hybrid offering suave co-working areas with views overlooking Komtar Tower; members get 24-hour access and can choose between private offices, hot desks, or dedicated workstations, with hotel perks such as gym access reportedly included.

Membership Clubs and Co-living Hybrids

Context Note
No Soho House-style private members' club combining work, social, and lifestyle amenities was identified in Penang. The one venue trading under a similar name, 'Soho Group' in George Town, is an F&B/nightlife restaurant-bar-club operator rather than a work-oriented membership club, so it is not included here.

Clubs and Hybrids

  • Spaces @ Forward College
    Type
    Co-living / co-working hybrid
    Neighborhood
    George Town (city centre)
    Vibe and Amenities
    A combined coworking-and-coliving campus attached to Forward College/Forward School, positioned as a full-service tech-community hub.

    Pricing

    Detail
    Operator advertises 'all-inclusive pricing' with flexible month-to-month plans rather than a published fee schedule; prospective members are directed to book a tour and get a custom quote.
    Status
    Not publicly listed as fixed rates
  • Oversized Urban House W/ Coworking (Listed Via Coliving.com)
    Type
    Co-living / co-working hybrid
    Neighborhood
    George Town, exact address disclosed only after booking confirmation
    Vibe and Amenities
    A shared house set up as a live-work community for students, startups, and professionals, with on-site hot desks residents can use freely and separately leasable private offices for companies.

    Pricing

    Detail
    Listing platform caps utilities at these monthly amounts on top of the (undisclosed) room rate; residents pay any overage themselves.
    Status
    Base monthly room rate not disclosed in available listings
    Utilities Cap 2person Room
    MYR 50
    Utilities Cap 4person Room
    MYR 100

Day Pass or Monthly?

A monthly pass pays off after about 11 visits.

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