Coworking in Tallinn [Ultimate Guide]

Estonia has become a very desirable and highly ranked destination for remote workers and digital nomads. It’s a combination of the relatively low cost of living, our easy-to-use digital services, and the booming startup ecosystem. If you’re heading to Estonia and want to get some work done, this guide is for you.

Hourly & Daily Coworking in Tallinn

RuuM

You can find an overview of public spaces that allow you to book a desk space for a few hours or for the full day through RuuM platform. These workspaces are mostly in cafes and restaurants.

Pros:

dedicated desk space reserved for you
no long-term commitment, you can book a desk space for only an hour
free coffee is included at many of the locations (check their profile info to know for sure)
inspiring locations, cozy vibe
quick booking and check-in process

Cons:

most of the places don’t have options for having private (video) calls
no community effect or good options for networking, all the people working around you are there for a short term as well
most of the places don’t offer an option to book a meeting room

Ideal for:

daily coworking a couple of times per week to escape the rut and isolation of just working from home
if you’re in a new city and need a place to work for just a few hours
finding new and cool places and experiencing workday wanderlust

Inspiring locations, great vibe, delicious coffee, and flexibility make this a popular choice for lots of remote workers and digital nomads.

Pricing:

most of the places are priced at €2 / hour
special offers include free water and coffee (check listing profile for the latest terms) or discounts on food and beverages for RuuM customers

WIP Work Booths

Pros:

dedicated space just for you
booths are located in convenient locations
total peace and quiet for working on analytical tasks or for having business calls

Cons:

could be an isolating workday experience
most of the locations have only very expensive parking options nearby

Ideal for:

having quick business calls that require privacy while you’re out and about in the city
remote workers who value peace and quiet in their work environment above all else

Pricing:

€5 / hour for most of the work booths

Coworking Spaces & Shared Offices in Tallinn

Coworking spaces and shared offices are a great options if you’re looking to be part of a bigger community and plan to visit them fairly often. This is an ideal option for remote workers and digital nomads that want to have more routine and stability in their workdays.

LIFT99

LIFT99 is a popular startup hub and coworking space in the popular Telliskivi region in Tallinn. If you’re a startup founder, then this is the place you want to be.

Pros:

strong startup community
big kitchen area
large event space
lots of meeting rooms

Cons:

no instant booking option
can be crowded at times
the quiet hot desk area is fairly small

Ideal for:

startup founders

Pricing:

€200 + VAT (20%) per month for hot desk access

Spring Hub

Pros:

large “quiet room” for working (includes both hot desks and fixed desks)
lots of small rooms for calls
option to book meeting rooms
nice communal kitchen area

Cons:

outside the center of Tallinn (but not too far out)
no instant booking option
events are held at the kitchen area, which is fairly small

Ideal for:

freelancers and entrepreneurs in traditional industries

Pricing:

€190 + VAT (20%) per month for a hot desk access

Workland

Workland offers cozy coworking spaces and private offices for rent all over the Baltic states. It offers 4 different locations in the center of Tallinn – at Hobujaama, on Vabaduse street, and 2 locations very close to each other on Maakri street.

Pros:

central locations
different options from hot desks to private offices available
nice interiors and cozy communal areas in some of the locations

Cons:

some locations don’t offer hot desks
no instant booking option
only very expensive parking options nearby

Ideal for:

entrepreneurs and freelancers who don’t need parking near the coworking space

Pricing:

€220 + VAT (20%) per month for hot desk access

Regus

Regus is an international corporation offering serviced office spaces and coworking options all over the world. In Tallinn, they offer their services in 3 different central locations – in Metro Plaza, at Rotermanni district, and in the central business district of Tallinn.

Pros:

open 24h a day
central locations

Cons:

only expensive parking options nearby
high friction on the booking process, no instant booking
interiors are typically not very cozy or inspiring

Pricing:

€188 – €245 + VAT (20%) per month for access to the coworking area, depending on the location

Technopolis

Technopolis offers private office spaces to rent. They don’t have coworking options, but if you find other people who want to share an office with you on a more long-term basis, then this might be a good option.

Pros:

good parking options
lots of shared business services included in the office rental price (like meeting room access, administration services, etc)

Cons:

no coworking options, just private offices
long-term commitment preferred
no instant booking option

Ideal for:

teams or groups of people who want to have a more permanent “home base”

Pricing:

no public information about pricing is available.

Kai Art Center

Kai Art Center is the cultural heart of the seaside Noblessner harbor complex in Tallinn and offers a shared office or coworking space where you can rent a workplace for yourself or for your whole team.

Pros:

meeting rooms
kitchen and the rest area
rental price includes participation at Kai Art Center’s events and exhibitions

Cons:

high friction on the booking process, no instant booking
no quiet rooms for calls

Ideal for:

freelancers and entrepreneurs in contemporary art and culture industries

Pricing:

no public information about pricing is available.

Spaces Rotermann

Spaces Rotermann is a collaborative space that offers private offices, creative meeting rooms, and flexible desk space. The building is surrounded by vibrant IT start-ups and bohemian new businesses.

Pros:

meeting rooms
kitchen and the rest area
open 24h a day

Cons:

long-term commitment preferred
can be crowded at times

Ideal for:

teams or groups of people who want to have a more permanent “home base”
freelancers and entrepreneurs in traditional industries

Pricing:

€ 245+ VAT (20%) per month for a dedicated desk

Remote work has finally become mainstream and new coworking places and shared workspaces keep popping up all the time. Let us know if we forgot to add someone to this list!