As with so many cities around the world, coworking spaces in the Indian metropolis of Mumbai are growing at a rapid pace.
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Located on India’s west coast and firmly established as the nation’s financial centre, the sprawling city of Mumbai’s coworking revolution has been driven by a burgeoning startup scene along with a growing number of young freelancers seeking flexible, collaborative work space solutions. If you’re looking for a coworking space in Mumbai and are on the hunt for the one that best suits your needs, we’ve picked out 10 of the best that the city has to offer.
Innov8
Innov8’s five Mumbai coworking spaces are strategically located within some of the city’s most prestigious corporate hubs. Based on a first come first serve, hot desking across the spaces is used by entrepreneurs, digital nomads and freelancers who need an efficient office place to work from. Members get access to an open desk and can make use of complementary services including meeting rooms, phone booths, printout credits, lockers, unlimited tea/coffee, and access to community events. Hot desking rates for a guaranteed desk start at $78 per month with a one-month lock-in period, while flexi passes are $53 per month and give you use of a common area.
Venues across Mumbai / www.innov8.work
WeWork
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Perhaps the leading name in the global coworking sector, WeWork has over a dozen spaces dotted throughout Mumbai. Each of them offers a variety of membership packages, with hotdesking starting at $100 per month. There are also a range of amenities at some or all of the venues, including on-site parking, balconies and rooftops, bike storage, a new mothers room, a wellness room, recreational games, and an event space. Meanwhile WeWork’s digital platform, which is included with all memberships, features virtual networking opportunities, personalised mentorship, and educational content and programming.
Venues across Mumbai / www.wework.com
91springboard
With four venues across Mumbai, 91 Springboard is a well-established name on the city’s coworking scene. Combining the perks of fully-equipped office spaces with the comforts of home, each location offers flexible plans to suit varying needs. Open 24/7, their bright open workspaces feature hotdesks that are ideal for those with a dynamic working schedule, along with day passes, night and weekend plans, and part-time plans. Regular events, such as workshops and conferences, help members discover new skills while a thriving business community encourages the sharing of ideas. On-site services and amenities include tech-enabled meeting rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, games zones, and daily cleaning.
Venues across Mumbai / www.91springboard.com
Vorq Space 3.0
Priding themselves on delivering the very maximum in flexibility and professionalism, Vorq Space 3.0 offers members the freedom to choose their work space as per their budget and other individual requirements. With two venues in Mumbai, its founders are always looking to the future and have also been involved in projects such as converting boutique restaurants into coworking spaces. Membership prices begin at $80 for flexi desk use in open areas and there are also day passes costing $9 per day. Members can also pay to use meeting and conference rooms.
Two venues across Mumbai / www.vorqspace.com
Spaces
Another global giant in the field of coworking. Spaces have two fully-serviced shared offices in Mumbai. There are an assortment of flexi desks and dedicated desks, plus meeting rooms and office spaces for businesses of various sizes. Pricing for flexi desk useage starts at $138 per month and all members can make use of super-fast WiFi, on-demand meeting rooms, break-out zones, and free on-site parking spots. There’s also a busy calendar filled with inspirational events designed to help you meet like-minded folk, gain inspiration, and grow your network.
Two venues across Mumbai / www.spacesworks.com
DevX
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With coworking spaces across India, DevX’s Mumbai venue is located in the heart of the city, easily accessible from its main residential suburbs. Open areas feature flexi desks that are ideal for working productively while also having the chance to meet and engage with the space’s coworking community. Amenities include meeting rooms, tea & coffee, a lounge with board games, and photocopying/printing equipment. DevX also organises regular events and activities for members. Flexi desk rates start at $53 per week and $133 per month, or there are day passes for $9.
Metro Station, A Wing, 7th Floor, 701-713, Dynasty Business Park, Nr, Andheri – Kurla Rd, J B Nagar, Andheri East / www.devx.work
Mumbai Coworking
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Affordable prices, an easily accessible location, and a beautiful interior make Mumbai Coworking one of the city’s most popular communal work spaces. The colourful space offers a range of flexible membership packages and payment plans, with no hidden costs or lock-in period. Flexi desk membership starts at $60 per month and there are also day passes for $6, and weekend passes too. All members gain access to high-speed internet, meeting rooms, complimentary beverages and snacks, a kitchen area, and private washrooms. There are also various community-building initiatives designed to enhance your collaborative potential and productivity.
Western Express Highway, 7th & 8th Floor, Times Square, Andheri East / www.mumbaicoworks.com
The Mosaic
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A nature inspired coworking office space complete with serene indoor greenery, The Mosaic is home to state-of-the-art facilities including a well-equipped conference room, a beautiful lounge, an engaging leisure library area and a wellness and events hall. Membership perks also include access to a regular programme of entertainment, fitness and wellness activities, skill recognition and enhancement events, a guest-welcoming service, free mineral water and unlimited teas/coffees, a pantry, 100 pages of printing a month, and daily housekeeping. Flexible hotdesking memberships start at $200 per month.
Raaj Chambers – 5th Floor, New Nagardas Rd, Andheri East / www.themosaic.in
Flignite
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A sophisticated coworking space that enjoys a prime city location, Flignite offers flexible membership packages that allow you to move in with a month’s notice – and out the same way. Once signed up, you can grow your time or shrink it with maximum flexibility and impressive affordability. Flexi desk membership starts at $99 per month for a seat in a shared desk space and limited meeting room access. Day passes cost $6.50 per day. All members benefit from access to free teas/coffees, dedicated housekeeping, printing/scanning equipment, and secure storage.
5th Floor, Pinnacle Business Park, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri East / www.flignite.com
Workspace@57
Located close to the Vile Parle railway station, this coworking space provides easy access to the Western Express highway, making it very convenient to travel from any part of Mumbai. They offer a variety of turn-key office solutions that allow you to bring your work while they take care of the rest. There’s a “fixed seat” space for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and freelancers, while executives can make use of fully furnished independent cabins. All members also gain access to a training/conference room complete with AV facilities. Flexi desk pricing starts at $113 per month, or $8 per day.
Kesar Villa, Malviya Rd, Vile Parle East / www.workspaceat57.com