Coworking spaces in Spain: membership types, prices and contracts

Key rules

• IVA: Coworking prices are usually quoted without IVA, and the general rate of 21% is added at checkout.
• Start flexible: Try a day pass or free trial day before committing to a monthly plan.
• Private offices: Expect a longer contract and longer notice than for a desk.
• Contract: Terms differ by operator, so read the notice and minimum term before you sign.

Prices, deposits and contract terms vary by operator and change often, so confirm current figures and terms with the space before you pay.

Which membership type fits you

Start with the cheapest, most flexible option and move up only if you need to. Most spaces offer these tiers, though names and inclusions differ by operator:

• Day pass: one day, or a bundle of days, at any free desk. No commitment.
• Hot desk: an open desk, first come, first served. You get either unlimited access or a set number of days a month. Wifi, common areas and coffee or water are usually included, and often some meeting-room credits.
• Dedicated desk: the same desk every day, often with storage and 24/7 access.
• Private office: a lockable room for one or several people, with utilities included. Contracts are usually longer.
• Virtual office: a business address and mail handling, sometimes with meeting-room access. You get no desk.
• Meeting rooms: booked per hour or day, or included as credits in your plan.

If you work from home some days, a part-time hot desk plan is usually the best value.

What it costs

Prices depend on the city, the operator and the plan. Madrid and Barcelona are the most expensive. Valencia and Málaga cost somewhat less, and smaller cities are cheapest. Independent spaces are usually cheaper than international chains. Ask each space for its current price list, because prices change often.

• Day pass: a single day costs more per day than any monthly plan. Bundles of 5 or 10 days, or monthly day credits, bring the daily cost down. Some independent spaces offer a free trial day.
• Hot desk: priced by the month. Part-time or limited-day plans cost less than full-time access.
• Dedicated desk: expect to pay roughly one third to one half more than a hot desk in the same space.

IVA

Coworking prices are usually quoted without IVA, and the general rate of 21% is added at checkout. Some consumer-facing sites show prices with IVA already included, so check which one you are looking at before you compare spaces. The Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla use different indirect taxes, so ask the space what applies there.

Contracts and notice

• Hot and dedicated desks: most are monthly rolling contracts. Some operators set a minimum of 1 to 3 months.
• Private offices: often 6 to 12 months.
• Day passes and bundles: no commitment.
• Longer commitments of 6 to 12 months often come with a discount.

To cancel a monthly membership, expect to give 15 to 30 days' notice, before your next billing date. Do it in writing or through the member portal. Private offices on longer contracts often need 30 to 60 days' notice. Terms differ by operator, so read the contract before you sign.

Deposit

Many spaces ask for a fianza, commonly about one month's fee. Hot desk members often pay less or nothing. It is usually returned within about 30 days after you leave, if nothing is damaged and no invoices are unpaid. Some operators deduct unpaid invoices or damage.

Access hours

Check this before you pay. Hot desk and part-time plans are often limited to staffed hours. Round-the-clock access usually comes with a dedicated desk or private office. The checklist below lists what to ask and test on a visit.

Timeline and deadlines

• Try a day pass or a free trial day before committing: Before you sign up; day passes and bundles of 5 or 10 days have no commitment

• Serve your minimum term on a hot or dedicated desk, if the operator sets one: 1 to 3 months, or none on a monthly rolling contract

• Stay for the minimum term of a private office: Usually 6 to 12 months

• Give written notice to leave a private office on a longer contract: 30 to 60 days before you leave

• Get your deposit (fianza) back: Usually within about 30 days after the membership ends, if nothing is damaged or unpaid

What to check when you visit a coworking space

• Ask for a free trial day or tour before you pay for anything, and check the conditions: booking in advance, one trial per person, ID, weekdays only, or a small fee that is credited if you join.

• Ask for the contract length and how to cancel, including the notice you must give and whether you can leave after a month.

• Ask which hours your plan includes, because hot desk and part-time plans are often limited to staffed hours, roughly 8:00 or 9:00 to 18:00 or 20:00 on weekdays.

• Ask whether 24/7 access with a key or app comes with your plan or only with a dedicated desk, a private office or a higher tier.

• Ask about closures, such as a midday break or time off in August, especially in small-town and independent spaces.

• Visit at the time of day you will work, and listen to the noise level at your desk and in the shared areas.

• Test the wifi during your visit with a video call or a speed test, and ask what happens if the connection drops.

• Ask how call rooms work: how many there are, whether you must book them and whether they cost extra.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to pay a deposit to join a coworking space?

Often yes, many Spanish coworking spaces ask for a deposit (fianza) of about one month's fee. Hot desk members often pay a smaller deposit or none.

How much notice do I have to give to cancel a monthly membership?

For a monthly membership, notice is typically 15 to 30 days, given before your next billing date.

Is there a minimum contract length for a coworking desk?

Most hot and dedicated desks are monthly rolling contracts, though some operators ask for a minimum of 1 to 3 months. Private offices often require 6 to 12 months. Day passes and bundles have no commitment, and longer commitments of 6 to 12 months often earn a discount.

Is a dedicated desk much more expensive than a hot desk?

Yes, a dedicated desk typically costs roughly one third to one half more than a hot desk. Madrid and Barcelona are the most expensive, with Valencia and Málaga mid-range. Bundles of 5 or 10 days can be cheaper than a monthly plan if you only come in occasionally.