Coworking in Lisbon: 7 tips for choosing the right space (2026)
Updated October 2026
Choosing a coworking space in Lisbon looks simple until you start comparing: prices are shown in different ways, not every space includes the same things and the location makes a big difference day to day. Here are 7 practical tips for choosing the right space, with the questions to ask before you sign. At the end, we show you the Giraldo Works coworking space on Rua Castilho, next to Avenida da Liberdade, from €160/month + VAT.
In short
- Decide what you need first: a coworking desk, a private room or just a company address.
- Compare the final monthly price: with or without VAT, internet, meeting rooms and a company address.
- Choose a central area with a metro station: it saves time for you, your team and your clients.
- Think ahead: a space with private offices in the same building lets you grow without changing address.
1. Decide what you need before you search
Before visiting any space, answer three questions: how many people will work with you, how many days a week you will use the space and whether you need privacy for calls or meetings. Depending on the answers, the best solution changes:
- Coworking: a desk in a shared space, ideal for freelancers and very small teams.
- Private office: a closed room just for your team, with running costs included.
- Virtual office: if you work from home and only need a company address and the occasional meeting room.
We explain the differences in detail in our article coworking vs virtual office: differences, prices and which to choose.
2. Choose the location with commuting in mind
A coworking space near home is convenient, but a central one with good metro links is better for meeting clients and for your team. In Lisbon, the Avenida da Liberdade and Marquês de Pombal area, where the blue and yellow metro lines meet, is among the best connected. We compare the main areas in our guide to the best areas for office space in Lisbon.
3. Compare the final monthly price, not the headline price
Coworking spaces present their prices in very different ways: some exclude VAT, others include it, some charge by the month, others by the day. To compare, convert everything to the same format and check:
- whether the price includes VAT;
- whether there is a sign-up fee or deposit;
- whether the plan is monthly or has a minimum term;
- what happens if you need more meeting-room hours.
We compared the published prices of the city’s best-known spaces in our article best coworking spaces in Lisbon (2026).
4. Check what is included
Two spaces with the same price can include very different things. Before deciding, ask for the full list:
- fast internet and running costs (electricity, water, cleaning);
- access to common areas, such as the kitchen and lounge;
- meeting-room credits or hours per month;
- a company address and mail handling;
- a reception that welcomes your guests.
5. Look at the meeting rooms and how clients are welcomed
Even if you work alone, you will sometimes need a closed room for a meeting, an interview or an important call. Check how many people the rooms hold, whether reception welcomes your guests and whether the membership includes monthly meeting-room credits. At Giraldo Works, the meeting rooms hold up to 8 people, and your guests are welcomed at reception.
6. Visit the space and get a feel for it
Photos don’t show everything. Book a visit, ideally at the time you usually work, and notice the noise level, the natural light, how comfortable the chairs are and the kind of professionals who work there. A calm, professional atmosphere makes a difference to your productivity and to the impression you give visitors.
7. Think about how your company will grow
If your team grows, you will need more space. A coworking space with private offices in the same building lets you move from a desk to your own room without changing address, contract or provider. See what that step costs in our article private office in Lisbon: what it costs vs a traditional lease.
Giraldo Works coworking, next to Avenida da Liberdade
Giraldo Works is on Rua Castilho, next to Avenida da Liberdade, between the Marquês de Pombal and Parque metro stations, with a view of the Tagus river and São Jorge Castle. Coworking in Lisbon costs from €160/month + VAT and includes:
- an individual desk;
- access to all common areas;
- fast internet and running costs included;
- a company address and mail handling;
- monthly meeting-room credits.
In the same building you have private offices from €160/person + VAT for when your team grows, and a virtual office from €20/month + VAT if you only need the address. More than 250 companies already trust Giraldo Works.
Try coworking next to Avenida da Liberdade.
Coworking, private office or virtual office?
| Option | Price at Giraldo Works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Coworking | From €160/month + VAT | Freelancers and very small teams |
| Private office | From €160/person + VAT | Teams of up to 20 people who want their own room |
| Virtual office | From €20/month + VAT (annual plan) | People who work from home and only need a company address |
VAT is added at the applicable legal rate. The virtual office costs €20, €30 or €70/month on the annual plan (paid upfront, with a 12-month minimum term) and €25, €35 or €85/month on the monthly plan, with no sign-up fee.
Frequently asked questions
How much does coworking cost in Lisbon?
It depends on the area and what is included. At Giraldo Works, next to Avenida da Liberdade, coworking costs from €160/month + VAT, with internet, running costs, a company address and monthly meeting-room credits. See how it compares with other spaces in our article on the best coworking spaces in Lisbon.
What should a coworking membership include?
At a minimum, the desk, fast internet, running costs and access to common areas. Also check whether it includes meeting-room credits, a company address and a reception that welcomes your guests.
What is the best area for coworking in Lisbon?
A central area with good metro links, such as Avenida da Liberdade and Marquês de Pombal, where the blue and yellow lines meet. It makes commuting and meeting clients easier.
Can I use the coworking address for my company?
At Giraldo Works, yes: coworking includes a company address and mail handling. If you only need the address, a virtual office costs from €20/month + VAT on the annual plan.
What is the difference between coworking and a private office?
With coworking you work in a shared space, from €160/month + VAT. With a private office your team has a closed room of its own, from €160/person + VAT. At Giraldo Works both are in the same building.
Coworking next to Avenida da Liberdade
An individual desk, internet, running costs, a company address and meeting-room credits, from €160/month + VAT, on Rua Castilho.
