With online businesses, start-ups, and gig-based careers at an all-time high, co-working spaces are becoming more prevalent than ever before.
There are currently over 30 co-working spaces around the Queen City. Based on online reviews, social media comments, and members’ feedback, the following list contains what we believe to be the top 7 coworking companies in Charlotte;
#7 Advent Coworking
Advent is a comprehensive coworking space just East of of Uptown in the Belmont neighborhood with tons of events, an art gallery, podcast room, outside patio, and free coffee and wifi.
Some online reviews said parking wasn’t the greatest for a space outside of Uptown, and that the meeting rooms can get crowded at times, but if a buzz of creative types inspires you, this might be your place.
They charge $149 per month for regular membership, $249 for your own desk, and $450 for your own office.
You can find out more on their website here.
#6 WeWork
By far the biggest coworking company in Charlotte, WeWork is a global powerhouse that is working to connect entrepreneurs across the globe. They currently have over 400,000 members with 400 locations in 99 cities across 26 different countries. Here in Charlotte, they just opened their 3rd massive facility in South End’s new RailYard development.
In addition to wifi, coffee, and scheduled events, many consider their most unique and alluring benefit to be the ability for members to book rooms at other locations.
Their different locations charge between $320-$350 per month for regular membership, $470-$550 for your own desk, and $620 – $18,400 for your own office.
You can find out more on their website here.
#5 Packard Place
One of Charlotte’s first Uptown coworking spaces, Packard Place has helped to launch many of Charlotte’s most successful startups, with members raising over $1 billion in total venture capitol since Packard Place first launched in 2010.
The founders of the space focus much of their attention on building community, offering a monthly breakfast and over 350 annual events for members, in addition to free coffee, wifi, and all the other standard perks.
They charge $99 per month for regular membership and $500-$1,000 for your own office.
You can find out more on their website here.
#4 The Mill
This unique space was built into the side of the historic Atherton Mill building in South End, just steps from Not Just Coffee, Luna’s Living Kitchen, Big Ben British Restaurant & Irish Pub, Vin Master, O-Ku Sushi, and Atherton Market.
Members of The Mill enjoy private community events, Enderly Coffee brewed fresh daily, free parking, WiFi, and printing, conference rooms, and plenty of inspiration and collaboration.
They charge $175 per month for regular membership, $350 for your own desk, and $1,800 for your own office.
You can find out more on their website here.
#3 The Launch Factory
The Launch Factory is designed to be Charlotte’s first upscale co-working space, located just 1 mile west of Uptown on Wilkinson, they feature competitive pricing for brand-new startups, all they way up to established companies with multiple employees.
The facility offers full access to free coffee from local roasters, private booths for phone calls or brainstorming sessions, conference rooms, AV equipment, a large presentation screen, SONOS sound system, and gigabit Wi-Fi w/ SecurEdge.
They charge $200 per month for regular membership, $350 for your own desk, and $1,450 – $2,100 for your own office.
You can find out more on their website here.
#2 Blanq Canvass
Perhaps the most laid-back co-working space in Charlotte, located just .5 miles west of Uptown in FreeMoreWest (walking distance to the 3rd Legion brewery location), Blanq Canvass offers ample parking, free beer (if the fridge isn’t stocked with what you want, you can pick up your favorite brand and get reimbursed), coffee, wifi, putt-putt golf, ping-pong, and epic views of Charlotte’s skyline.
All of their memberships are month-to-month and offer unlimited 24/7 access to the space.
They charge $120 per month for regular membership, $200 for your own desk, and $650+ for your own office.
You can find out more on their website here.
#1 Hygge Coworking (pronounced hoo-ga)
Hygge the biggest local coworking company in Charlotte and they offer the most facilities and amenities out of all the companies here in the Queen City.
They feature a total of 5 locations in West Charlotte, North Charlotte, and Uptown, as well as a fully equipped podcast studio and separate photo studio.
They charge $149 per month for regular membership, $269 for your own desk, and $650+ for your own office. Their podcast studio is $15 an hour and their photo studio is $40 an hour for members.
You can find out more on their website here.