With such a huge international community, a membership for any of the several coworking spaces for remote workers in Cape Town is bound to offer up many social and professional networking opportunities. South Africaโs legislative capital has for a long time been a major financial and technological hub in the continent, and in recent years it has become increasingly popular among remote workers from the Americas, Europe and Africa itself.
This phenomenon has given way to a number of reputable coworking spaces popping up in the city, all of which offer professional services for remote workers as well as excellent spaces designed for productivity and growth.
๏ปฟBelow, we highlight some of our favorite coworking spaces for remote workers in Cape Town.
This is one of the best-known coworking spaces for remote workers in Cape Town, located along the cityโs iconic Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The space is situated in a renovated warehouse known as โThe Watershedโ and is extremely popular among the cityโs most important start-ups and established companies. With so many local and international professionals at Workshop17, you can expect networking opportunities to be incredibly valuable here. There are lots of plans available for individual remote workers as well as for teams for here, and the prices reflect this spaceโs popularity. The Waterfront location has excellent access to all the incredible amenities in this area, which include the cityโs best restaurants and bars. Membership includes access to Workshop17โs Kloof Street location.
Located centrally in the CBD, AfricaWorks is one of the best coworking spaces for remote workers in Cape Town looking to connect with businesses and individuals from across the African continent. AfricaWorks offers locations in 4 other African cities and is quickly becoming a renowned name in the coworking circuit of the region. The space has been designed with efficiency and productivity in mind, and provides panoramic views of the city from its main work area. This professional coworking space is overall a stylish option in the main business district of Cape Town, and also offers an impressive range of private meeting room options.
Craft & Graft is an excellent choice for remote workers looking for a beautiful coworking space away from the busy Waterfront and CBD areas. This coworking space boasts high-ceiling spaces with lots of greenery and a wonderful patio regularly used for social events and after-work drinks. The space also has a number of shower rooms and an on-site cafe-bar. Superfast wifi and free coffee from the fully-stocked kitchen are also part of membership here!
Conveniently located on the edge of the busy CDB and emblematic Bo Kaap neighborhoods, Ideas Cartel is one of the premier coworking spaces for remote workers in Cape Town. Its location on the popular Loop Street means youโll find yourself among the cityโs most important businesses and best transport links. The space itself is modern, comfortable and beautifully designed with style and productivity in mind. The amenities at Ideas Cartel are incredible - occupying part of an 11-storey building, this coworking space boasts an onsite cafe-bar, a large communal kitchen and a wonderful rooftop bar area.
This spot in Cape Townโs hip Woodstock neighborhood is one of the best coworking spaces for remote workers looking for a professional space in a laid-back environment. Kelvin Corner touts itself as the most affordable coworking space in Cape Town, and plans for hotdesk membership are certainly plentiful and accessible here. The space has an impressive variety of purpose-built spaces for specialist remote workers, such as a functional workshop, an art gallery and an editing suite. An onsite cafe is also available for members at Kelvin Corner!
For more information about living in Cape Town as a remote worker, check out our complete Cape Town guide.