Renting a meeting room in Lisbon: 4 reasons and how to book (2026)
Updated October 2026
Need to meet a client, run an interview or get your team together, but don’t have an office of your own, or yours has no suitable room? Renting a meeting room in Lisbon in a professional space solves the problem without fixed costs. In this article we explain the 4 reasons this is a better option than renting a space, what to check before you book and how the Giraldo Works meeting rooms on Rua Castilho, next to Avenida da Liberdade, work.
In short
- Pay only for the time you use: the room is booked by the hour, from €16/hour + VAT, with no monthly rent.
- No long commitments: book for the day and time you need.
- A professional image: a central address and a reception that welcomes your guests.
- Giraldo Works clients: on the Premium virtual office plan, rooms cost €8/hour + VAT (already a 50% discount); Premium Plus includes 2 hours per month; coworking includes monthly meeting-room credits.
1. Value for money: pay only for the time you use
Whether you are a freelancer who needs a room once a week, a startup with a small office and no meeting room or a company that works remotely, the advantage is the same: instead of paying every month for a space you use for a few hours, you only pay for the time you need.
It makes no sense to rent a room by the month if you will only use it once or twice a week. When you rent a meeting room in a flexible workspace, you book by the hour, and you don’t pay for furniture, internet, cleaning or reception.
2. No long contract
When you rent a space, you are tied to the contract even if you no longer need it. With a meeting room by the hour, you just give the date, time and how many hours you need. If your schedule changes, your next booking adapts to it.
3. It gives your business credibility and professionalism
When you are negotiating with a client or presenting a project, first impressions count. A meeting in a noisy café or in your living room doesn’t give the same impression as a professional room at a recognised address.
In a meeting room in a professional space, you don’t just get the room: the reception team welcomes your guests and shows them to the room, so your meeting starts on time and makes the right impression.
4. The infrastructure is ready to use
The room is ready before you arrive: a meeting table, fast internet and a calm setting so you can focus on the conversation, not the logistics. Always check the room’s capacity and the equipment available before booking.
What to check before booking a meeting room
- Location: a central address near the metro makes life easier for your guests.
- Capacity: how many people fit comfortably in the room.
- Reception: whether someone welcomes your guests, and at what times.
- Price and minimum duration: whether the price is per hour and whether it includes VAT.
- Member terms: whether you get a discount or included hours as a virtual office, coworking or private office client.
Giraldo Works meeting rooms
The Giraldo Works meeting rooms in Lisbon are at Rua Castilho 14C, 5th floor, next to Avenida da Liberdade, between the Marquês de Pombal and Parque metro stations. They include:
- a ready-to-use room for meetings of up to 8 people;
- fast internet;
- our team welcoming and directing your guests, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm;
- a central address that is easy for clients and partners to find, with parking nearby.
You can use them for client and partner meetings, job interviews, team meetings for remote and hybrid teams, presentations and working sessions.
What a meeting room costs at Giraldo Works
| Situation | Terms |
|---|---|
| Standard price (non-clients) | From €16/hour + VAT |
| Premium virtual office client | Rooms at €8/hour + VAT, a price that already includes a 50% discount |
| Premium Plus virtual office client | 2 hours of meeting room per month included |
| Coworking member | Monthly meeting-room credits |
| Private office | Shared meeting room |
VAT is added at the applicable legal rate.
If you need meeting rooms regularly, compare with the virtual office: the Premium plan costs €30/month + VAT on the annual plan (€35/month on the monthly plan) and gives you, as well as rooms at €8/hour + VAT, a registered office address, mail handling and mail digitalization, with no sign-up fee. If you work away from home every day, see coworking, from €160/month + VAT, with monthly meeting-room credits.
Book a meeting room next to Avenida da Liberdade.
How to book
- Tell us the date, start time and how many hours you need.
- Send your request through the form on the meeting rooms page, by phone or by email.
- Get your confirmation and turn up: we’ll welcome your guests.
To find out more about the area, read 9 reasons to work on Avenida da Liberdade.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a meeting room by the hour in Lisbon?
Yes. At Giraldo Works, on Rua Castilho next to Avenida da Liberdade, meeting rooms are booked by the hour. Just give the date, time and how many hours you need.
How many people do the meeting rooms hold?
The Giraldo Works rooms are set up for meetings of up to 8 people.
Will my guests be welcomed at reception?
Yes. Our team welcomes your guests and shows them to the room. Reception is staffed Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. For other times, please contact us.
I have a virtual office. Do I get a discount on meeting rooms?
Yes. On the Premium plan, rooms cost €8/hour + VAT, a price that already includes a 50% discount. The Premium Plus plan includes 2 hours of meeting room per month.
Do coworking members get meeting rooms included?
Yes. Giraldo Works coworking, from €160/month + VAT, includes monthly meeting-room credits.
How much is a meeting room if I'm not a client?
From €16/hour + VAT, for meetings of up to 8 people. If you need rooms regularly, the Premium virtual office plan gives you rooms at €8/hour + VAT (50% off) and Premium Plus includes 2 hours per month.
Meeting rooms next to Avenida da Liberdade
Rooms for up to 8 people, from €16/hour + VAT, with fast internet and your guests welcomed at reception, on Rua Castilho. Premium virtual office clients pay €8/hour + VAT.
