Some of the best cafes for remote workers in Bucharest can be found in the central neighborhoods of the city. Indeed, located among the historical sites and along its elegant boulevards, Bucharest’s best cafes offer excellent spaces for remote workers to sit and get some productive work done for a few hours. With the city’s growing popularity among remote workers and digital nomads in Europe and around the world, it is also very likely that these cafes will be great places to meet others working remotely in Bucharest.
Bucharest’s excellent public transportation system and its cafes’ reliable wifi connections means remote workers will be more than excited to get out into the city to explore some of these wonderful spots.
Conveniently located only a short walk away from the bustling Piata Romana area north of the Old Town, M60 offers excellent coffee in a modern, slick setting right in the heart of the city. This cafe offers excellent local products and delicious Romanian dishes at affordable prices. The design is very welcoming and distinctly Scandinavian, a testament to the city’s growing international community. Lots of seating options, outlets and great wifi make this one of the best cafes for remote workers in Bucharest. Furthermore, the cafe defines itself as LGBTQ+ friendly and, is located only a short walk away from Amzei Square which has excellent restaurants as well as supermarkets and shops.
Located in Dorobanti inside the former Universul Palace, Beans&Dots is an exciting cafe which is extremely remote worker-friendly. Its location in a building which houses some of the city’s most well-known ad agencies and tech startups means you’re likely to bump into lots of other remote workers here. The cafe offers a wonderful open space with lots of natural light, as well as an open-air terrace. Here you’ll find plenty of outlets and great wifi. Expect to see some cute dogs in this pet-friendly café!
Also located in Dorobanti, this Tucano Coffee location is one among many around Bucharest. This chain is known for its colorful branches, good coffee and affordable prices. The Dorobanti location comes well-recommended for its spaciousness during the summer (no student crowds around!) and its excellent location on this neighborhood’s main street. The design is fun, colorful and eclectic. Wifi and outlets are readily available at all locations, and there is a wonderful open-air terrace in Dorobanti.
Perhaps one of the best-known cafes for remote workers in Bucharest, Simbio is simply an unmissable venue in the Romanian capital. Beautifully-designed, Simbio offers separate kitchen and bar areas which serve local and international delicacies. The kitchen space is well-lit and generally remote worker-friendly during the day when it is not too busy. Simbio also offers a wonderful open-air area surrounded by plants for those looking for a relaxing spot to get some afternoon work done. The brunches here are also reported to be very good!
This will be a great option in terms of cafes for remote workers in Bucharest looking to get some stuff done in one of the city’s most stylish places. This cafe is filled by Van Gogh’s art all around and the place feels vibrant, colorful and slightly surreal! Grand Cafe Van Gogh also boasts a popular open-air area which gets crowded during the evenings as it turns into one of the Old Town’s many party spots. During the day, this cafe offers great wifi and access to outlets in an elegant building right in the heart of the city.
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