The Melting Pot

Rating 9.8/10 | 15 Calton Rd, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Website

+ An affordable coworking space with a fantastic community.

+ The environment is pleasant to be in and inspires creativity.

+ In a central location and easy to find.

+ Members can enjoy unlimited teas and coffees with dairy and dairy-free milk options.

+ A great variety of flexible memberships to suit businesses and entrepreneurs. 

+ Connect and collaborate with a vibrant community of creatives and innovators.

+ Members can bring their dogs.

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Regus St Andrew Square

Rating 9.7/10 | 9-10 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Website

+ Clean, well-arranged offices in the centre of Edinburgh.

+ Great facilities including a kitchen and various meeting rooms.

+ An excellent location that’s easily accessible via tram, train or bus.

+ Open to members 24 hours per day.

+ Take a break in the roof garden and enjoy views of Edinburgh Castle and the Firth of Forth.

+ Surrounded by a selection of excellent restaurants, bars and cafés.

- Limited car parking spaces are available nearby.

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Custom Lane

Rating 9.5/10 | 1 Customs Wharf, Leith, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Website

+ A fantastic coworking space with a very friendly community of coworkers.

+ The private studios offer additional space for creatives to experiment with their medium.

+ A pleasant space in which to work, with plenty of natural light.

+ A fully-stocked kitchen where you can grab a cup of coffee or prepare lunch.

+ Open from 08:00 - 20:00, seven days a week.

+ Plenty of spaces in the courtyard/lane to securely store your bicycle.

+ A variety of membership options from private offices to hot desks.

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WeWork 80 George Street

Rating 9.4/10 | 80 George St, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Website

+ A slick facility with a variety of private and collaborative workspaces.

+ A superb top-floor area offering barista coffee, a terrace and views of the castle.

+ Members can bring their dogs. 

+ Plenty of hooks to securely store your bicycle. 

+ Choice of connecting to the internet via WiFi or ethernet.

+ Every floor is provided with business-class printers, office supplies and a paper shredder.

- The pleasant comforts provided result in pricy memberships.

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Spaces Lochrin Square

Rating 9.0/10 | 92 - 98, 1 Lochrin Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Website

+ A creative community with a great vibe.

+ Easy-going and attentive staff who always go the extra mile.

+ Numerous community networking events are on offer throughout the week.

+ Members get access to any of the 3,000 partner locations available worldwide.

+ Haymarket Station is just a 10-minute walk and the airport is little more than 40 minutes away.

+ A great selection of meeting rooms and breakout areas.

- Somewhat limited seating options for coworking members.

- The music can be too loud for those who prefer peace and quiet.

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Regus Princes Street

Rating 8.6/10 | 83 Princes St, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Website

+ A well-located coworking venue on Edinburgh’s main high street.

+ Optional mail handling service and professional business address.

+ A vast complex spread across six floors with panoramic views of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

+ Easily accessible via train, tram and bus routes.

+ Printer access on all floors and admin support.

+ Freshen up before or after work at the on-site showers.

- Poor central management and lack-lustre customer service.

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Clockwise Edinburgh Leith

Rating 8.5/10 | 84 Commercial St, Leith, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Website

+ A relaxed coworking environment with plenty of desk options. 

+ Find privacy in one of the many phone booths or meeting rooms.

+ A pleasant on-site cafe with a diverse menu. 

+ A spacious and well-lit venue with comfortable communal areas.

+ Members receive a business address and phone number.

+ Plenty of secure bicycle storage and showers for freshening up. 

+ On-site parking is available (40 spaces).

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Regus South Gyle

Rating 8.2/10 | 4 Redheughs Rigg Westpoint, South Gyle, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Website

+ A vibrant coworking community with dedicated desks or hot desks.

+ A modern building in a great location.

+ Easily accessible via all main transport routes. 

+ A fantastic administration team that’s always eager to please.

+ Take a break at the nearby Gyle Shopping Centre or explore the city centre.

+ Open to members 24 hours per day. 

+ Members get access to Regus global business lounge network.

- A minimalistic design that’s not to everyone’s taste.

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Strathmore Scott House

Rating 8.1/10 | 10 S St Andrew St, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Website

+ A modern and well-furnished coworking venue in the centre of Edinburgh.

+ Just steps away from an exciting selection of cafés and restaurants.

+ Spacious desks with plenty of storage.

+ Meet with colleagues or clients in the comfortable business lounge.

+ A fully-stocked kitchen with a fridge, microwave, toaster and free tea and coffee.

+ Multiple private phone booths for confidential calls.

+ Members get access to the venue 24/7.

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The Nexus Room

Rating 8.0/10 | 9, St Peters Buildings, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Website

+ A comfortable coworking space with daily, weekly or monthly subscription options.

+ Fantastic staff, always keen to please.

+ Situated in a wonderful neighbourhood that’s easily accessible by car or public transport.

+ Various amenities include a kitchen, relaxation area, mail handling service and showers.

+ In a quiet area, away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

+ Members enjoy 24/7 access.

- Limited availability. 

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An effective offsite retreat combines work and play, so why not supplement your meeting in coworking space with team-building activities in Edinburgh?

What makes a great coworking space?

A big part of our work at Surf Office is finding the right coworking spaces for our clients. We’ve spent many hours searching for the best spots in each of our destinations and even came up with our own Surf Office rating system. According to our system, a great workspace must have: natural light, fast internet, comfortable chairs, a conference room, great location, affordable prices, and a buzzing community.