The best co-working spaces and cafes for remote working in Copenhagen

Well placed to service a rising number of remote workers and a thriving startup scene, Copenhagen offers various options to get work done if you’re on your own or part of a small team. From designated co-working spaces to work-friendly neighbourhood hangouts and the stunning Royal Library, a desk more often than not comes with a side of Danish design. Co-working spaces tend to be concentrated in the city centre and adjacent Vesterbro but you’ll be able to find a spot to get your work done in most neighbourhoods – after all, almost everything is a short bike ride away in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen K

Matrikel 1

Best for: Co-working in the heart of the city
Location: Højbro Plads 10, 1200 Copenhagen K
Price: Flex desk for 2,650 DKK, fixed desk for 3950 DKK

Matrikel 1 is as close to a bougie inner-city office as you can get without going corporate. Housed in a gorgeous historic building off Copenhagen’s Gammel Strand in the city centre, stepping inside reveals a hub for startups, scaleups and creatives. The offering ranges from flexible desks to large offices for growing companies, with community-led initiatives such as networking events and support resources available. The cafe on the ground floor offers breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, and the canal and art museum Gammel Strand are on your doorstep for a quick break.

SMK Kafeteria

Best for: Cultural surrounds
Location: Sølvgade 48-50, 1307 Copenhagen K
Price: Coffee from 35 DKK, dish of the day from 135 DKK

Attached to Denmark’s National Gallery (Statens Museum for Kunst, or SMK for short), you’ll find Kafeteria. More than a museum cafe, this is a popular place for everyone with or without a museum ticket to grab a coffee or snack to catch up with friends or get some work done. Founded by chef Frederik Bille Brahe, who is also behind Atelier September and Apollo Bar, the short menu changes according to the availability of local, seasonal ingredients. Coffee is sourced from Copenhagen-based specialty coffee roastery April. If you’re hungry, the dish of the day is always a solid choice. Once you’ve finished work, head round the exhibits to take in one of the best museums in Copenhagen.

Les Voyageurs

Best for: Working lunch
Location: Holbergsgade 9, 1057 Copenhagen K
Price: Croque from 138 DKK

Just a stone’s throw from Copenhagen’s main shopping district and the colourful facades of Nyhavn, Les Voyageurs is found on a central yet quiet street in historic surroundings. The restaurant channels a classic French bistro vibe, and is a great place to focus on some work while enjoying a croque monsieur or madame for lunch. The deep blue walls create a relaxed ambience, but if you’re in the mood for fresh air to clear your thoughts, there are a few tables outside beneath an awning for streetside working.

The Royal Library

Best for: Deep-focus work
Location: Søren Kirkegaards Plads 1, 1221 Copenhagen K
Price: Free and open to everyone

A visit to The Royal Library is essentially a spot of sightseeing, a lesson in architecture and a workday in one. The building combines Denmark’s historic National Library with a modern extension built by architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen in 1999 that’s nicknamed the Black Diamond – it’s an architectural gem not to be missed. The Royal Library’s reading rooms are a great choice for deep-dive work in peace and quiet, while the open study area, where conversations are allowed, is a good place to work with others. During a break, you might want to check out philosopher Søren Kierkegaard’s manuscripts, the National Museum of Photography or an impressive 200 sq m Per Kirkeby painting that adorns the Black Diamond’s ceiling – all to be found within the building.

Holmen

Talent Garden Denmark

Best for: Tech aficionados and friends of spontaneity
Location: Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 41, 1434 Copenhagen K
Price: Day pass 150 DKK, flex desks for 1800 DKK

Founded in Italy in 2011, Talent Garden focuses on learning and networking opportunities for people working in tech, and runs co-working spaces in Italy, Spain, Ireland, Lithuania and Denmark. The Copenhagen location is found across the water from the city centre in the maritime neighbourhood of Holmen. Choose between a flex desk, an assigned desk in a shared space, or a private office, while making the most of its community offerings including workshops and networking opportunities. Looking for a spot for the day? Day passes are available as well.

Vesterbro

Soho Meatpacking

Best for: Work hard play hard
Location: Flæsketorvet 28 & 68, 1711 Copenhagen V
Price: 1750 DKK for a flex desk, 4100 DKK for a dedicated desk

From co-working to offices to meeting rooms and events, Soho has you covered, with three spaces across Copenhagen for working, connecting and growing. Located in the lively, post-industrial surroundings of the meatpacking district, Soho Meatpacking is close to an array of restaurants and bars, including their sister restaurant and bar Noho, should you fancy some after-work fun. During the day, Soho’s own cafe and canteen will keep you well fuelled and provides a great chance to connect with the community.

Republikken

Best for: Curious networkers
Location: Vesterbrogade 26, 1620 Copenhagen V
Price: 1800 DKK for a flex desk, 3185 DKK for a dedicated desk

Founded in 2005, Republikken is one of Copenhagen’s oldest co-working spaces, offering flex- and fixed-desks if you’re by yourself as well as private offices, meeting rooms, and event spaces in lively Vesterbro. Republikken isn’t focused on one industry; you’ll be working alongside self-employed professionals from diverse fields, including architecture, industrial design, photography, web development, programming, furniture design, engineering, anthropology, and business development. Want to learn something new and get to know people from other industries? Join the free community breakfast every Thursday morning.

Rist

Best for: Coffee connoisseurs
Location: Værnedamsvej 4B, 1619 Copenhagen V
Price: Filter coffee for 32 DKK, natural wine by the glass for 60 DKK

This small coffee shop on popular Værnedamsvej on the edge of Frederiksberg and Vesterbro serves you a proper cup of coffee while crunching deadlines. Seats are limited so come early and try to grab one of the high chairs at the large window with a view out on the street. Need a break? Treat yourself to something sweet, pick up one of the magazines laid out for patrons or get yourself a glass of natural wine. After work you can reward yourself with a stroll followed by dinner in one of Copenhagen’s most picturesque streets.

Nørrebro

Nomad Workspace

Best for: Design lovers
Location: Blegdamsvej 6, 2200 Copenhagen N
Price: Studio membership for 1,350 DKK, private desk membership for 3,950 DKK

Perhaps the chicest co-working option in Copenhagen, Nomad Workspace lives and breathes Danish design. Opened in a former courthouse building at Nørrebro’s Skt Hans Torv in 2016, it combines private offices, open-plan office areas, work lounges, a cafe, common areas, meeting rooms and event spaces, all finished with warm colours and wood floors. Choose between the informal studio membership, the more formal private desk membership or get a private office for your team. Take a lunchtime stroll at the lakes around the corner and round off the day with an after-work drink or dinner in one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.

Hart Stefansgade

Best for: Snackish types
Location: Julius Bloms Gade 32, 2200 Copenhagen N
Price: Bun with butter and cheese for 36 DKK, pain au chocolat for 40 DKK

The bakery Hart is run by Richard Hart, former baker at Noma who, starting with one location at Frederiksberg’s Gammel Kongevej, is now offering well-made baked goods in multiple parts of Copenhagen. Despite the popularity of Stefansgade and neighbouring Jaegersborggade, the Nørrebro location is wonderfully calm, making it a work-friendly option. Choose between one of the small tables inside or the communal ones out front. From sweet to savoury, all accompanied by excellent coffee, you’ll be well taken care of while typing emails. Start your day with one of the delicious pain au chocolat, made with dark chocolate, and have the classic Danish BMO (bolle med ost – Danish for ‘bun with cheese’) for lunch.

Andersen Maillard Nørrebrogade

Best for: Sweet tooths and working with small groups
Location: Nørrebrogade 62, 2200 Copenhagen N
Price: Croissant cube for 48 DKK

On Nørrebrogade, the central artery of the namesake neighbourhood, you’ll find Andersen Maillard in a former bank, occupying the corner of the building. Coffee is roasted on location and baked goods are expertly made in the Nordhavn location. Both should be enough to keep your caffeine and blood sugar levels in check while you’re working away. Make sure to order the pistachio croissant cube – you won’t regret it. The space is minimal yet cosy, with clear signs of coffee roasting providing an air of activity for your work. This is a great place for some teamwork, but note that laptops are only allowed on the high tables.

Amager

Zoku

Best for: An all-in-one experience
Location: Amagerfælledvej 103, 2300 Copenhagen S
Price: Day pass including lunch for 199 DKK, rooms for 1,000 DKK per night

Originally from Amsterdam, Zoku is a guesthouse-co-working space geared to international business travellers and creatives on the go. Call it home for everything between a few days and a few months, make use of the co-working options, or simply swing by for a day’s work followed by dinner or drinks to connect with like-minded people. Located in former working class neighbourhood Amager, just a short bike ride from the city centre, head up to Zoku Copenhagen’s rooftop for regular open events.