For digital nomads, coworking spaces are a must.
They allow you to set up a working base where you can be productive, meet like-minded people, and have access to all the facilities you need!
Whether you’re a photographer, content creator, or entrepreneur, Sri Lanka has several working spaces in Colombo.
In this article, we have outlined 7 different coworking spaces across Colombo and greater Sri Lanka.
We have included a range of different office spaces, from luxurious meeting rooms to budget-friendly options on the beachside. Read on to find out more about:
- Different coworking spaces, with location
- Prices of different co-working spaces in Sri Lanka
- What facilities and amenities you can expect from each coworking space
- Membership options
- What sets each working space apart.
Let’s get into it!
Worx Workspaces
- Location: Columbo 5, Nawala
- Contact: Email: [email protected]
- Pricing: From 27000 LKR, or 82 USD per month
- Membership options: Daily, monthly, and yearly options available
- Size of the space: 3 sites available- Nawala House, Jawatte House and Havelock House
- Amenities: High-speed internet, tea and coffee, filtered water, 24-hour security, printing and photocopying
- Facilities: Photo Studio (Nawala House and Jawatte House) Meeting rooms, communal rooms, board room, swimming pools, onsite cafe and restaurant, showers
- Best for: Digital nomads looking to work in a Zen atmosphere and looking to make social connections. Also photographers,
Worx has a number of unique coworking spaces in Colombo 05. Their facilities include Zen gardens, outdoor cabanas, rooftop terraces, an onsite restaurant, a café, and swimming pools.
Worx coworking spaces are a great choice for digital nomads looking to work in a Zen atmosphere with comprehensive facilities.
The member benefits include mail handling, shower facilities, a member support team, swimming pool access, and professional and social events.
Members can also pay for private dining, boardroom access, a registered address, event space for functions, and printing and copy services. 24/7 access is available for private offices and dedicated desks!
Worx hosts a variety of events including pop-ups (snack bars, and food stations), networking events, and trivia nights.
Worx members are a diverse group including digital nomads, tech start-ups, and a wide range of creative professionals.
Users highlight the ambiance, the facilities, and the onsite restaurant (and its food!) as key attractions of this coworking space.
The greenery and relaxing spaces especially suit creative professionals and brainstorming sessions. Worx also has a Working Art Gallery at the premises, and two of their houses have photographer studios in them for photographers to use.
In addition to offering a variety of facilities, Worx focuses on minimizing its carbon footprint by operating on solar power!
(Image credit: Worx)
HomeTree Coworking
- Location: 16 Station Rd, Colombo 4
- Contact: Phone: +94 77 002 5343, Email: [email protected]
- Pricing: Fixed Desk option at LKR 22,000 per month, 67 USD per month
- Membership options: Hourly, full day, 10 day,
- Size of the space: Private rooms accommodate up to 10 people
- Amenities: High-speed internet, security, printing facilities, mail handling, bottomless free coffee
- Facilities: Event spaces, meeting rooms, private offices
- Best for: People looking for a focused, inspiring place of work, especially for shorter periods of time
HomeTree Coworking located centrally in Colombo 04 is a coworking space inspired by the giant Redwood trees in California.
HomeTree has implemented color therapy in their workspaces, designating areas for focus, casual work, creativity, and productivity.
The space has three floors along the themes of “garden, ocean, and bougainvillea”.
HomeTree offers a variety of flexible membership options that suit digital nomads including a day pass for Rs 1,250, 1-week passes, 10-day passes, and a side hustler membership for evenings and weekends!
They offer private offices for teams of five-10, a meeting room that accommodates six to eight people, and a rooftop event space with an ocean view that can host 30 to 100 people.
The amenities include mail handling, free coffee, and printing services. Users note the homely and relaxing ambiance, the location, and the views as some of the key highlights.
In addition to coworking spaces, HomeTree also conducts and facilitates several events, workshops, and support circles.
For digital nomads and remote workers facing the challenge of distraction or in need to improve focus, HomeTree has an “Online Deep Work initiative” with two-hour work sessions that combine mindfulness and productivity science to achieve deep focus.
(Image credits: HomeTree Coworking/Ashwin Jayalath)
Likuid Spaces
- Location: NO.16 Station Road, Colombo 4 and One Galle Face Tower, Centre Rd, Colombo 01
- Contact: +94 77 002 5343
- Pricing: LKR 75,000 /Month or 228 USD / Month
- Membership options: Daily and monthly options available
- Size of the space: 55 Seats, with 5,000 SQ FT, and 100 seats with 10,000 SQ FT
- Amenities: High-speed internet, tea and coffee, security, lockers rooms, printing rooms, IT support
- Facilities: Tropical Rooftop, highly sought-after meeting rooms, kitchen.
- Best for: Professionals looking for a luxurious, productive atmosphere
Likuid Spaces has 2 modern locations, in Colombo 01 and 04. Their smaller facility in 04, called Charles Place is bustling with life. While their location in 01 is created with more of a luxurious feel for working professionals.
Their locations have plenty of amenities including unlimited coffee, tea, and water, lockable drawers, ergonomic chairs, and relaxing areas in the lounge and the rooftop.
The monthly passes include 100 free printouts, use of the official business address, and exclusive member discounts among other facilities. A day pass costs LKR 4,500 /DAY and there are seven-day and monthly passes to choose from.
Likuid Spaces also offers private offices, a fully equipped meeting room for 16 persons, and a rooftop event space.
The rooftop can accommodate 60 persons and is fully technologically equipped along with shower and BBQ facilities! Users highlight the relaxing atmosphere, the community, the facilities, and the location as some of the key attractions.
(Image credit: Likuid Spaces)
The Office
- Location: 3, Cambridge Terrace Colombo 07
- Contact: Phone: +94 770 800 000, Email: [email protected]
- Pricing: On request
- Amenities: High-speed internet, office supplies, courier services, lockable spaces
- Facilities: Outdoor spaces, cafe, meeting rooms, private offices
- Best for: People looking for a modern, professional work space
The Office located in the heart of Colombo (Colombo 07), is a modern, homely coworking space with 24/7 access to the premises.
There are hot seats, meeting rooms, and private offices available for use, in addition to an onsite café with an in-house chef and an outdoor terrace.
Other amenities include courier services, office supplies, printing services, and lockable spaces.
Users note the high-speed internet, affordable rates, the atmosphere, the events, and the café (the food is a highlight!) as key features of The Office.
All food and beverages at the café are priced below Rs 750. Users also highlight The Office as a great place to hold important business meetings.
The Office is suitable for digital nomads who work on a flexible schedule and are looking for a homely atmosphere with 24/7 access.
(Image credit: The Office)
Hub9
- Locations: No. 9, Park Gardens, Colombo 5 and No. 7, Turnour Road, Colombo 8
- Contact: Phone: 77 729 2950 or Email: [email protected]
- Pricing: Hot desks available from 2,000 INR/day or 24 USD/day
- Membership options: Daily, weekly, monthly
- Amenities: High-speed internet, air conditioning, printing services, tea and coffee
- Facilities: Meeting rooms, private offices
- Best for: People looking for a budget-friendly working space
Hub9 offers three centrally located coworking spaces in Colombo. The “Hub9 Coworking Space” and the “Catalyst by Hub9” are in Colombo 05, and the “Nest by Hub9” is in Colombo 08.
A day pass costs Rs 2,000, and there are a range of membership options to choose from. Hub9 also offers private offices, meeting rooms for six-eight persons, mailbox lockers, and other amenities including free tea and coffee.
A key highlight is that all memberships including meeting room packages receive free printing services.
Users highlight the reasonable prices, friendly atmosphere, flexibility, great customer service, and facilities as some of the main attractions. Hub9 is a great choice for digital nomads after value for money!
(Image credit: Hub9)
Kalatmaka
- Location: Matara road, Kabalana, Ahangama, South Province
- Contact: Phone +94 (0) 775582822, email [email protected]
- Pricing: 36,000 LKR Month Pass, 110 USD Month Pass
- Membership options: Daily, weekly, and monthly
- Size of the space:
- Amenities: Fiber optic cable, large desk space, tea and coffee, jungle views, comfy sofa area
- Facilities: Outdoor workspace area, indoor working space
- Best for: People looking for a Zen working space in Southern Sri Lanka close to the beach.
Kalatmaka is just 100m from the Kabalana beach in Ahangama, suitable for digital nomads looking to work on the South coast of Sri Lanka.
Kalatmaka is on the premises of Cafe Ceylon, and highlights its Zen factor and the tranquillity of being hidden in the jungle.
The facilities include high-speed internet, a meeting area, showers, a sofa area, and a fully equipped kitchen. The Cafe Ceylon restaurant also has events during the peak season.
The property has a colonial manor house converted to a 5-bedroom BnB, and there is a café in front of the premises.
There are discounts at this café (the coffee is one of the highlights!) for bookings of a week or longer at Kalatmaka. There is also a small shop on the premises that sells local handmade products.
Kalatmaka, with its jungle views, is suitable for digital nomads engaged in creative work, or for others who prefer to work close to the beach. Kalatmaka is popular among surfers since it’s opposite one of the main surf breaks: The Rock in Kabalana.
(Image credit: Kalatmaka)
Agaya
- Location: 125/2 3rd Lane, Subadrarama Road, Nugegoda, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Contact: Phone +94 70 679 3700, Email [email protected]
- Pricing: Free trial day, 80 USD/month
- Membership options: Daily, monthly, yearly
- Amenities: Wifi, free tea and coffee, air conditioning, scanners
- Facilities: Skype room, meeting room, shower, free parking, bicycle parking
- Best for: People looking for a budget-friendly, basic work space
Agaya is an open-plan office space, created for freelancers and digital nomads. The shared working space is located in Nugegoda, Western Province, Sri Lanka, and provides one of the most convenient workspace options!
It is easily accessible by road and train and is close to supermarkets, hotels, and medical services.
Agaya offers a free trial day and cheap weekly or monthly membership options. If you’re looking for a simple, budget-friendly option, then Agaya may be the option for you!
(Image credit: Agaya)
Note
There are several other coworking spaces in Sri Lanka to choose from depending on your specific requirements.
We’d love to hear your experiences of coworking in this wonderful tropical island!
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