9 Best Startup Coworking Spaces in London (2026)

Most London coworking guides hide prices behind "enquire now" buttons. This one doesn't. We've pulled real, published pricing for every startup coworking space in London on this list so you can compare without filling in a single form.

We run Ramen Space, so we are biased, but this guide compares who each space is best for.

What makes a coworking space good for startups?

Not every coworking space suits founders. A freelance-friendly café with WiFi is a different thing entirely from a space built around startups. Here's what to look for:

• Community that's actually relevant. You want other founders around you, not just remote workers. Daily standups, demo days and founder events matter more than ping pong tables.
• Transparent, flexible pricing. Startups need month-to-month plans, not 12-month lock-ins. Day passes and free trials let you test before you commit.
• Fast internet and proper desks. You're shipping product, not answering emails. 1Gbps fibre, big monitors and bookable meeting rooms are baseline.
• Programmes and mentorship. Accelerators, mentoring, investor access or expert workshops can save you months of figuring things out alone.
• Location that works for your commute. A beautiful space you never visit is worthless. Pick somewhere you'll actually show up to, consistently.

Quick comparison

1. 🍜 Ramen Space, Dalston: Best for Bootstrapped SaaS Founders

The only London coworking space built specifically for bootstrapped and indie SaaS founders, with daily standups, in-house mentors and a 400+ founder community.

Ramen Space sits in Dalston Square, one minute from Dalston Junction. It's purpose-built for SaaS founders: 100+ London SaaS founders work here, and membership includes the Ramen Club online community of 400+ founders plus $50k+ in partner discounts.

Pricing:

• Day pass: £30
• 2 days/month: £59/month
• 1 day/week (most popular): £99/month
• 5 days/week: £299/month
• 30-day money-back guarantee
• 20%-for-life discount for women and students
• Free trial day, no card required

What you get: 28" monitor per desk, 1GB fibre, 4 meeting rooms, daily standups, demo days, founder interviews, expert workshops, and in-house mentors covering growth, sales and AI.

"Amazing co-working community for bootstrappers and indie hackers. I've had conversations here that have literally doubled my revenue." – Matt, Founder, CV Engineer

Book your free trial day to see if it fits.

2. 🔐 Plexal, Stratford: Best for Cyber, AI and Govtech

A deep-tech hub at Here East running the UK's largest cyber accelerator, with hot desks from £240/month and a free trial available.

Plexal is based at Here East in Stratford, right next to the Olympic Park. It's the go-to if you're building in cybersecurity, AI or govtech.

Pricing:

• Desk for a day: £30
• Hot desk: £240/month (no deposit)
• Fixed desk: £375/month
• Weekdays 7am to 10pm
• Free hot-desk trial available

What sets it apart: Plexal runs Cyber Runway, the UK's largest cyber accelerator. It also houses the LASR AI-security lab and a scale-up programme with Barclays Eagle Labs. If your startup touches government or defence tech, the community here is hard to match anywhere else in London.

3. 🌳 Huckletree: Best for Multi-Hub Access Across London

Seven London hubs with one membership, plus the Alpha Accelerator for underrepresented founders.

Huckletree has 7 London locations including Liverpool Street, Bishopsgate, Soho and Oxford Circus. One membership covers 9 hubs across London, Manchester and Dublin, which is useful if your co-founder is in a different part of the city or you travel between clients.

Pricing:

• Day pass: from £25
• Flex (10 days/month): £250/month
• Unlimited: £350/month
• Dedicated desk: from £325/month

What sets it apart: The Alpha Accelerator focuses on underrepresented founders. It has 55 graduates so far with £35m+ in collective seed raised. If you're building a funded startup and want access to multiple locations, Huckletree covers more of London than most competitors.

4. 🚀 Runway East: Best for Teams Needing Private Offices

Eleven London sites with all-inclusive private offices from £200/desk/month, 100+ free meeting rooms, and contracts from 3 months.

Runway East has 11 London sites, with Shoreditch (3 min from Old Street) and London Bridge (60 seconds from the station) being the most popular. Founded by founders in 2014, it skews towards teams that need their own office rather than solo founders at a hot desk.

Pricing:

• Hot desk: pricing on enquiry
• Private offices: from £200/desk/month (Aldgate East) to £690/desk/month (Covent Garden), all-inclusive
• Contracts from 3 months

What sets it apart: Free meeting rooms across all sites (20 at Shoreditch, 21 at London Bridge, 100+ across the UK). No formal accelerator, but they run regular community events. If your team has outgrown a hot desk and you want an all-inclusive office with short contracts, Runway East is strong.

5. 💻 Techspace Studio, Shoreditch and Goswell Road: Best for Scale-Ups

Premium coworking for growing tech companies with 1Gbps symmetric internet, 10 meeting rooms and a rooftop café.

Techspace Studio has two London locations: Shoreditch and Goswell Road. The crowd skews towards scale-ups rather than early-stage founders, so expect a more established vibe.

Pricing:

• Day pass: £35
• 8 days/month: £230/month
• Unlimited: £350/month

What you get: 1Gbps symmetric internet and 10 meeting rooms at the Shoreditch location. The Goswell Road flagship has a rooftop café, terraces and a podcast studio. No accelerator or formal startup programme. This is a solid pick if you're past the early scrappy stage and want reliable, high-spec facilities without the community programming.

6. 🏦 Level39, Canary Wharf: Best for Fintech and Cyber

A fintech-focused community on the 39th floor of One Canada Square, with 180+ startups, mentoring and funding workshops.

Level39 sits on the 39th floor of One Canada Square in Canary Wharf. It hosts 180+ startups focused on fintech, cyber and AI. The address alone opens doors with banking and finance partners.

Pricing:

• Community (up to 5 days): from £300/month
• Coworking with 24/7 access: from £440/month
• Offices: from £700/desk/month
• Free weekday trial days available

What sets it apart: MentorHours39 gives you access to mentoring sessions and funding workshops. If you're building payments infrastructure, compliance tools or anything that sells into banks, the proximity to Canary Wharf's financial institutions is a genuine advantage.

7. 🌍 Sustainable Ventures, Waterloo: Best for Climate Tech

The only climate-tech-only coworking space in London, with 160+ climate businesses and an accelerator with investor connections.

Sustainable Ventures is based at County Hall in Waterloo and is exclusively for climate tech companies. It hosts 160+ climate businesses, making it the densest cluster of climate founders in London.

Pricing: On enquiry. County Hall is currently full and expanding, so expect an application process and potentially a waiting list.

What sets it apart: The Climate Tech Accelerator provides investor connections, up to $200k in cloud credits, grant-writing support and R&D tax credit guidance. If you're building in clean energy, carbon tracking, sustainable supply chains or similar, there's no better-connected space in the UK. Just be prepared to wait for a desk.

8. 🌿 Second Home Spitalfields: Best for Design-Led and Creative Startups

An architecturally stunning workspace on Hanbury Street with 1,000+ plants, rooftop access, and 24/7 entry.

Second Home sits on Hanbury Street in Spitalfields, a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street. It was designed by SelgasCano (the firm behind the colourful Serpentine Pavilion) and has over 1,000 plants throughout the space.

Pricing:

• Day pass: from £25
• Roaming (unlimited hot desking): from £250/month
• Resident (dedicated desk): from £400/month
• 24/7 access, dog friendly, on-site café

What sets it apart: This is the most visually distinctive space on the list. There's a rooftop, regular cultural events and a genuinely beautiful working environment. No accelerator or formal startup programme. Good for design-led or creative startups that care about aesthetics and want central London access.

9. 💰 Mainyard Studios, Bow: The Budget Pick

Family-run since 2012 with day passes from £15 and no VAT charged, making it the cheapest startup-friendly space on this list.

Mainyard Studios is in Bow, 5 minutes from Mile End tube. Family-run since 2012, it's the most affordable option on this list by a clear margin.

Pricing:

• Day pass: £15
• Dedicated desk: £250/month
• Private offices: from £450/month
• No VAT charged on any plan

What you get: A back garden, a music studio (yes, really), and weekly community lunch. The vibe is more neighbourhood workshop than polished tech hub. If you're bootstrapping on a tight budget and want a desk without the premium price tag, Mainyard is the pick. The no-VAT pricing makes it even cheaper than the headline numbers suggest.

Which one should you pick?

• Bootstrapped SaaS founder: Ramen Space. Purpose-built for you, with the lowest entry price (£59/month) and a free trial day.
• Cyber, AI or govtech: Plexal. The Cyber Runway accelerator and LASR lab are hard to match.
• Multi-city access across London: Huckletree. One membership, 9 hubs.
• Team needing a private office: Runway East. All-inclusive offices from £200/desk/month, short contracts.
• Scale-up wanting premium facilities: Techspace Studio. Rooftop café, podcast studio, 1Gbps symmetric.
• Fintech or financial services: Level39. The Canary Wharf address and banking proximity matter.
• Climate tech: Sustainable Ventures. The only climate-focused space in London.
• Design-led or creative startup: Second Home. 1,000+ plants and SelgasCano interiors.
• Watching every penny: Mainyard Studios. £15 day passes, no VAT.

If you're building a SaaS company and want to work alongside founders who actually ship, book a free trial day at Ramen Space. No card required.

Looking for more options? Check out our guides to coworking in East London, coworking in Hackney, coworking in Dalston and tech coworking spaces in London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much does startup coworking cost in London?

Prices range widely depending on the space and plan. Day passes start from £15 (Mainyard Studios) to £35 (Techspace). Monthly hot desk plans range from £59/month (Ramen Space, 2 days/month) to £440/month (Level39, 24/7 coworking). Dedicated desks run from £250/month (Mainyard) to £400/month (Second Home). Private offices start from £200/desk/month (Runway East, Aldgate East) up to £700/desk/month (Level39).

Which London coworking spaces have accelerators or startup programmes?

Plexal runs Cyber Runway (the UK's largest cyber accelerator) and a scale-up programme with Barclays Eagle Labs. Huckletree has the Alpha Accelerator for underrepresented founders. Sustainable Ventures runs a Climate Tech Accelerator with investor connections and up to $200k in cloud credits. Level39 offers MentorHours39 mentoring and funding workshops. Ramen Space takes a different approach with daily standups, demo days, expert workshops and in-house mentors covering growth, sales and AI, rather than a formal cohort programme.

What is the best coworking space for bootstrapped founders in London?

Ramen Space is built specifically for bootstrapped and indie SaaS founders, with plans from £59/month, in-house mentors, daily standups and a community of 100+ London SaaS founders. If you're on a very tight budget, Mainyard Studios in Bow offers day passes from £15 with no VAT charged, making it the cheapest option on this list.

Can I try a coworking space before committing to a membership?

Several spaces offer free trials. Ramen Space offers a free trial day with no card required. Plexal has a free hot-desk trial. Level39 runs free weekday trial days. Most other spaces on this list sell day passes (from £15 at Mainyard to £35 at Techspace) so you can test the vibe before signing up for a monthly plan.

Does Google Campus London still exist as a coworking space?

Google's official sites no longer list a London coworking space. Google for Startups still runs programmes, mentoring and cloud credits, but there is no open-access workspace. If you're looking for a tech-focused space in London, the nine venues in this guide are all currently active and taking members.