Coworking in Tartu [Ultimate Guide]

Being the second largest town in Estonia and a hotbed for creative and scientific culture, Tartu is considered to be the intellectual center of Estonia. If you’re heading to Tartu and want to get some work done, this guide is for you.

Hourly & Daily Coworking in Tartu

RuuM

Pros:

dedicated desk space reserved for you
no long-term commitment, 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 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 / per hour
special offers include free water and coffee (check listing profile for the latest terms) or discounts on food and beverages for RuuM customers

Coworking Spaces & Shared Offices in Tartu

Coworking spaces and shared offices are 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.

Mobispace

Mobispace is a popular startup hub and coworking space in Tartu. If you’re a startup founder, then this is the place you want to be.

Pros:

strong startup community
big kitchen area
event space
roof terrace
sauna

Cons:

no instant booking option
can be crowded at times

Ideal for:

start-ups, freelancers, and entrepreneurs
teams or groups of people who want to have a more permanent “home base”

Pricing:

€220 + VAT (20%) per month for standard desk space

S2B

S2B is a new open office area in Tartu Delta Business Building and is led by Tartu Science Park. S2B has a great atmosphere for startup-minded freelancers and smaller teams.

Pros:

dedicated space just for you
24/7 access
free community events

Cons:

no instant booking option
can be crowded at times
meeting rooms need to be pre-booked

Ideal for:

start-ups, freelancers, and entrepreneurs

Pricing:

179 €+VAT (20%) for full access

R7 Hub

Pros:

dedicated space just for you
large lounge area
silent booths for calls
cozy communal area
free community events

Cons:

no instant booking option
can be crowded at times
no 24/7 access
long-term commitment preferred

Ideal for:

start-ups, freelancers, and entrepreneurs

Pricing:

240 €+VAT*/for full access

SOFA Office

Sofa Office is the first co-working space in Aparaaditehas, a buzzing culture factory in Tartu. The spacious office is located on the third floor of an old factory building overlooking the lively courtyard called Taskupark.

Pros:

dedicated space just for you
24/7 access
kitchen area
private offices

Cons:

no instant booking option

Ideal for:

freelancers and entrepreneurs in traditional industries
remote workers that value peace and quiet in their work environment

Pricing:

Lockable cubicle 200 €+VAT*/ month

sTARTUp HUB

sTARTUp HUB is a business and community center and co-working space at Tartu Town Hall Square for teams, startups, and freelancers.

Pros:

dedicated space just for you
24/7 access
meeting and seminar rooms
kitchen access, unlimited coffee, and tea

Cons:

high friction on the booking process, no instant booking
no short-term renting options

Ideal for:

start-ups, freelancers, and entrepreneurs

Pricing:

180 €+VAT*/ month

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!