Is there co-living in Zurich for digital nomads?
Co-living properties listed
6
Updated October 2026 · Sources cited: tomodomo.ch, en.livingtown.ch
- Monthly price range
- CHF 1,000–CHF 3,100
- Shortest minimum stay
- 30 days
- Coworking on site
- 4 of 6
Scene Summary
Zurich's dedicated co-living market has grown to accommodate remote workers and digital nomads, offering a critical alternative to the city's tight traditional rental market with near-zero vacancy. Properties range from budget-conscious shared housing (Room Estate) and community-focused coliving (TomoDomo) through luxury serviced apartments (Blueground, City Pop) to hybrid apartment-hotel concepts (LivingTown). Most operators provide all-inclusive monthly pricing covering utilities, WiFi, and often coworking access—removing the fragmentation and deposit requirements that burden Zurich's open rental market. Minimum stays typically range from flexible short-term (1+ month for many operators) to 30-day minimums for corporate housing, making them genuinely accessible for 2-6 month nomad stays. The market is small relative to major European nomad hubs but stable and professional, with properties explicitly supporting residence registration (Wohnsitzbestätigung) required for permits and bank accounts.
Good to know
Good to Know
- All-inclusive pricing in Zurich co-living covers utilities, WiFi, and often weekly cleaning—removing hidden costs that plague traditional rentals (e.g., Serafe tax ~CHF 335/year, electricity, mandatory furniture purchases).
- Many operators provide Wohnsitzbestätigung (residence confirmation) required to register at the Kreisbüro, secure residence permits, open Swiss bank accounts, and receive salary—a critical bureaucratic bridge that standalone rentals don't provide.
- Zurich's traditional rental market has near-zero vacancy and usually requires 12-month contracts, Swiss guarantors, and rental dossiers; co-living sidesteps these friction points with online booking and flexible terms.
- TomoDomo properties emphasize weekly community events and shared experiences; LivingTown emphasizes professional networking and entrepreneur-focused amenities; both are designed for mid- to long-term stays.
- Blueground prioritizes high-end privacy and design in prestigious neighborhoods; Room Estate is the budget-conscious shared-room option with zero-deposit and no-guarantor policies.
- Most co-living operators accept international tenants without Swiss rental history or guarantors—a major advantage for newcomers and digital nomads.
Properties
Domo Central
- Neighborhood
- Kreis 1 (Altstadt, near Zurich Central Station)
- Coworking On Site
- Yes
Includes
- WiFi
- Utilities
- Weekly cleaning of shared areas
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Coworking space
Domo X-TRA
- Neighborhood
- Kreis 5 (Zurich West, Limmatplatz)
- Coworking On Site
- Yes
Includes
- WiFi
- Utilities
- Weekly cleaning of shared areas
- Fully equipped communal kitchens
- Coworking lobby
LivingTown Lofts
- Neighborhood
- Altstetten (Baslerstrasse 60)
- Coworking On Site
- Yes
Includes
- WiFi
- Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
- Weekly housekeeping
- Weekly linen changes
- Rooftop terraces
- Communal lounge and dining areas
- Coworking space with meeting rooms
Blueground Zurich
- Neighborhood
- Seefeld (District 8), Enge (District 2), Zurich West
- Coworking On Site
- No
Includes
- High-speed WiFi
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Smart TV
- In-unit laundry
- Premium bedding
Room Estate (Zurich Locations)
- Neighborhood
- City-wide focus on Oerlikon, Aussersihl, Altstetten
Includes
- Furnished room
- All-inclusive rent model
Placid Hotel Zurich (Coworking & Coliving)
- Type
- Hybrid: co-living inside a hotel
- Neighborhood
- Zürich-Altstetten
- Coworking On Site
- Yes
Includes
- Coworking spaces (free seats, fixed desks, offices)
- High-speed WLAN
- 24-hour reception
- Regular cleaning service
- Nespresso coffee machine in the room
- Room service, catering, meeting rooms and laundry (for a fee)
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