Best for: Students, digital nomads, pre-startups looking for a place that doesn’t require membership to access.
Cost: Pay for a drink and work without time limit
Amenities: Printing facility, Cafe, Meeting room, Lockers.

Review

Located in Sinchon area close to major university campuses, Rehoboth G Campus is easily accessible coworking space. It has 60-70 seats, usually occupied up till 60%, especially at the second half of the day. It has the main area, a quiet space called seminar room, and “recharge area” with bean bags to stretch out or take a nap. G Campus is used mostly by students and digital nomads, however, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming to all. The place is not noisy despite having a background music. The staff is welcoming and speaks good English language. There are several quick wifi networks and passwords are easy to find on the signs around the place.

G Campus doesn’t have an entrance fee, but it requires to buy a drink from the local cafe. The price level here is lower than at the chain coffee shops at Seoul. It also has a food menu with a variety of options from sandwiches to pasta.

For an extra fee, the place can offer printing services (BW: 30 Won; Color: 300 Won) as well as a retable locker (10000 Won/Month). There is also an option to rent a separate meeting room (5500 Won per hour). However, Rehoboth G Campus participates in Seoul city program for young entrepreneurs and lets you book the meeting room in advance and for free for two hours using government portal: job.seoul.go.kr

Benefits:

• Location: Rehoboth G Campus has one of the best locations for the student startups or freelance designers because they live and study in the adjacent districts of Hondae and Sincheon
• Affordable yet professional: Moving from working at cafes to a professional environment with functional coworking space and meeting rooms is a beneficial choice for a lot of young entrepreneurs. And it is extra pleasant if it doesn’t hurt the wallet.

Downsides:

“Sorry, we are booked”: We have been warned, that few times per week at evenings G Campus might be partly or fully booked for the event, and not available for coworking as a result. They post information on the website about exact hours, so we advise you to check their schedule. Some of the events are free to join though.

Final note: Rehoboth G Campus is a safe harbor for young entrepreneurs and student startups, that has all the necessary tools for the quality remote work experience. Though, it would be nice to have a local app with notifications when G Campus is not accessible.

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Webpage: http://rehobothgcampus.com/
Working hours: Weekdays, 9AM-9PM; Sat. 10AM-8PM
Location: Hyundai Venture Ville 1F, Beakbumro 10, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Best for: Small teams and freelance developers

Cost:

One day pass: ₩15,000

Hot desk: ₩121,000/mo (₩110,000/mo when signing a contract for 3 month+)

Fixed desk: ₩250,000/mo (₩220,000/mo when signing contract for 3 month+)

Office(2 people): ₩500,000/mo (₩460,000/mo when signing contract for 3 month+)

Amenities: Meeting room, Printer, Locker, Rentable Monitors, Kitchen, Coffee Machine

Review:

This cozy and homely coworking space is located a few minutes of walking from Yeoksam subway station.  Equipped with all the necessary things, PeachThree at Yeoksam is a good solution for Korean startups or entrepreneurs who look for a hot desk with speedy WiFi and a quiet atmosphere.

For a very reasonable price, you get access to amenities that are irreplaceable at a good coworking space:  unlimited access to a meeting room, a kitchen area where you can store, warm up and eat your lunch, and a coffee machine to get a boost of energy. Also, there are affordable lockers and 20-inch monitors.

There is not a lot of focus on networking at PeachThree Yeoksam. People come here to get their job done. However, if you are looking for somebody with a specific skill set, you could ask a community manager here. They will introduce you to a fellow coworker. And it seems that this is a way a lot of Koreans and Korean startups prefer to get connected.

Benefits:

• Accessibility: The best part about PeachTree is how flexible are the conditions for the price you pay monthly. They have membership plans to feat your wallet and recognize a nocturnal nature of developers with 24/7 access.

Downsides:

• Bathroom: Clean and comfortable bathroom is a basic need for any working space. There is only one shared bathroom here that doesn’t match the overall comfort of this place.

Final Note:

PeachTree at Yeoksam station would be a practical solution for a lot of developers in the area. Yet it has a peaceful and productive atmosphere with stuff that is ready to solve your problems.

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Webpage: https://www.peachtree.kr/

Working hours: 24/7

Location: Seoul, Yeoksam-ro 215, Namguk Building 2F / 역삼로 215 남국빌딩 2층

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Best for: Tech startups who share Naver’s vision for innovation

Cost: Free

Amenities: Meeting rooms, Printing facility, Phonebooth.  

Review:

Located in the center of the Gangnam district, Naver D2 Startup Factory is a dreamland for tech startups in Seoul. This place is not just another coworking space. It is an accelerator that provides both a free workplace and a seed money to startups that work with technologies of the future.

Naver D2 Startup Factory can house teams of 2 to 6 people. Depending on startup’s size and needs there are areas with fixed desks and private offices. There are meeting rooms and huge lounge that often host events for members. Naver also offers its cloud service to all the members. The place also has Arcade Games and Ramen Making so the members could unwind after stressful hours of work.

Benefits:

• Free space at Gangnam: Startups can understand the value of free co-working space. Naver D2 Startup Factory tops that with the location since it’s easy to commute both for you and for your potential clients.
• Developer 2 Developer: Networking at Naver D2 Startup Factory contrasts from other coworking spaces. When startup enters D2 Startup it introduces itself. There are demo days when startups present themselves to the community. And finally, each startup is required to teach one lecture in the field of their expertise. In such a way, Naver D2 Startup Factory promotes the role of learning from talented people that work alongside you.

Downsides:

• Limited access:  Unfortunately, if you are a tech startup it does not guarantee that you will get a place here. Naver D2 Startup Factory chooses those startups that complement their existing community the most. That’s why you definitely have to consider how to pitch yourself to them.

Final note:

Naver D2 Startup Factory stands out as a coworking space that understands and supports startup in action. It might be tough to get in here, but it’s a challenge that will make your startup stronger.

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Webpage: http://www.d2startup.com/

Location: Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Gangnam-daero, Meriz Tower, 16F

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Best for: Startups with teams of 2-6 people looking for a permanent place at Gangnam Station

Cost:

Virtual Office: ₩70,000/mo

Fixed seat: ₩250,000/mo

Private Office(2-6 people): ₩540,000-1,390,000/mo

Conference room: ₩25,000/hour

Amenities: Meeting rooms, Printing Facility, Kitchen, Lockers, Mailbox

Review:

MyWorkspace is a shared office space, a popular variation of coworking space here in Seoul. It doesn’t have hot desks but offers flexible plans for lone entrepreneurs or small teams.

There is no flashy name behind this place, but MyWorkspace is proud of their customer service and the fact that they keep growing in the saturated market of a business estate in Gangnam.

The place has a spacious and cozy design you have basic amenities as a printing facility, meeting rooms and a kitchen with coffee and tea. There is also an option to rent a conference room for up to 24 people.

Benefits:

• Location: You can find MyWorkspace located right around the corner from Gangnam Station exit 1, which is a great advantage for commuting and being easy to find by your visitors.
• Price: For a small startup that has a long way to prove itself renting in Gangnam can be tough due to the high cost of rent. MyWorkspace offers their services at a very moderate price compared to other coworking spaces in the area.
• Virtual Office: For those who are looking to register their business in the Gangnam district, there is an option to register your enterprise here. Using this option you still can take advantage of getting mail locally and using meeting rooms.

Downsides:

• Lack of community: One think MyWorkspace is lacking is a sense of community that coworking spaces are famous for. There are no real events to meet people next door in an informal and relaxed situation.

Final Note:

MyWorkspace delivers a nice and fair package of coworking functions. The place is humble in size to fit team with more than 6 members. It will suit the best for those who are focused on a project and has no time to join events since there is simply none to join.

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Webpage: http://www.myworkspace.co.kr/

Working hours: 24/7

Location:  4F, 8, Teheran-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Best for: Pre-founders, young startups, freelancers who are looking for a affordable workspace with versatile features.

Cost:

Day pass – 6,600 KRW;

“10 times per month”: 100,000 KRW;

Monthly membership: 180,000 KRW (discounts available if you get 3 or 6 months);

Evening pass (work days 6PM-11PM): 69,000 KRW;

Amenities: Unlimited coffee and tea, Cafe, Printing facility, Lockers; Meeting rooms;

Review:

Micimpact studio is coworking space located on the first floor of widely known around Seoul startup incubator Maru 180. It has roughly 80 seats with two main areas: the cafe and a quiet room. Despite being not as huge as some other coworking spaces at Seoul, it has a nice balance between two areas and doesn’t feel overwhelming even at the busiest hours.

It is really easy to access Micimpact studio since they offer a day pass for less than 10 bucks. You can work at any seat you prefer as well as enjoy unlimited coffee and tea. And if you get hungry or craving something fancier than Americano, you can order them at the cafe. Micimpact also offers monthly memberships with extra benefits like a device room with a total of 32 Android and Apple devices of different generations to test your app performance.  Members also have a discount for orders at the cafe, benefits with renting meeting rooms and unlimited access to the printing facility.

WiFi connection is fast and stable, but don’t throw away your receipt because this is where you will find the wifi password.

The staff is really friendly here. They are fluent in the English language and encourage informal elements of communication of western coworking spaces. For example, Micimpact has started an extra networking event on Thursdays called “Fica”, which is a “coffee-break” tradition in Sweden that creates space for small talks and new acquaintances.

Benefits:

• Deal-breaker: Let’s be honest, working at cafes in Seoul for half a day will make you spend around 10 000 – 15 000 KRW for a basic drinks. And there is list of things that make working at cafes an unpleasant experience. In that sense, paying 6,600 for the whole day of free drinks, and working alongside other determined and focused people isn’t even a choice.
• Flexibility to choose a space between quiet and lively atmosphere: it is great when space is designed with a sense of social protocol in mind. Chose for yourself where to sit and don’t waste your time on being distracted or feeling uncomfortable by silence.

Downsides:

• Meeting rooms booking: Micimpact studio lacks an online booking system for meeting rooms. You have to go and arrange that in person with managers.
• Korean focused coworking space: Despite having English speaking stuff, Micimpact’s webpage is all in the Korean language. You would also have to have in mind that events there are also held in the Korean language.

Final note:

Located in the heart of the Korean business, Micimpact studio is a great coworking space for those who are getting ready to launch themselves into the dynamic environment of the Gangnam area. It has all the features you need for coworking space. You also feel a has a strong sense of community, that makes you want to come back and share a coffee with inspiring people.

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Webpage: http://studio.micimpactsquare.com/

Working Hours: Weekdays 08:00-23:00; Weekend 09:00 – 21:00;

Location: 790-6 Yeoksam 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Best for: Startups, creators, and experts who share Hyundai’s business acumen.

Cost:

Lounge Membership: from ₩100,000/mo

Studio Membership: from ₩400,00/mo

Amenities: Meeting rooms, Make&Print facility, Kitchen&Pub, Phonebooths, Nap room, Shower rooms, Device testing room, 3D printers, Photostudio, Wellness rooms, Event hall

Review

Hyundai Card Studio Black is located right at the eye of Bussines Hurricane of Gangnam district. Yet, it’s amazing interior design and variety of amenities creates a safe harbor for its members to design, innovate and grow.

It has two memberships: Lounge and Studio. The lounge membership lets you casually work in an open space during specific service hours for the 5-day/10-day/1-month period. You also get to use Make&Printing or Mailbox and a Locker for an extra price. Studio membership gives you access to modular offices that can be optimized to fit teams of 1-10 or special rooms for bigger teams.  It also unlocks all the astounding amenities at the Hyundai Card Studio Black.

Benefits:

• Supreme amenities: Hyundai Card Studio Black definitely gives you a full package of tools to flesh out your ideas. Moreover, this is among the only few 24-hour coworking spaces in Seoul.  There are even shower rooms. Some have resting areas, but this place recognizes that working overnight should not affect how fresh and presentable its members should look.
• Conect&Learn: Hyundai Card encourages networking and synergy among members through knowledge-sharing and coaching programs like Hyundai Card Class, Happy Hour, Job Fair, I’m Chef and Invitation Lunch.

Downsides:

• Exclusivity: Hyundai Card Studio Black may seem alluring and you might be thinking of joining this place. However, they don’t accept anyone from the street. According to Studio Black, one of their goals is to create synergy between startups within the facility, so there is no guaranty you will get a membership 100%.

Final Note:

Hyundai Card Studio Black is stylish, top-notch, inspiring coworking space any startup would dream to join. The price of this place bites, but among the competitor, it offers the most.

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Web page: https://studioblack.hyundaicard.com

Working Hours:

Lounge: MON-FRI 9AM-9PM SAT 9AM-4PM

Studio: 24/7

Location: 22, Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea

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Best for: pre-startups, freelance designers, and aspiring entrepreneurs

Cost: free (requires registration at the webpage)

Amenities: Printing, Cafe with free drinks

Review

Located few blocks away from Hongik subway station, Honghap Valley offers coworking spaces for aspiring startups and entrepreneurs in the area. It is free to use for all who register at their webpage due to the support of the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

This space has an urbanistic cafe design, however, it is much quieter than your average cafe in Seoul and with a fast and stable WiFi speed. And it was definitely a better deal since HonghapValley offers americano, latte, and tea for free to fuel your creative engine. They also can help you print and copy your documents for no extra fees.

HonghapValley is humble in size and roughly can fit 20-30 people with laptops. However, it is not busy and usually only half-occupied. HonghapValley also holds several events per month including educational lectures for startups and networking breakfasts. During those hours it is unavailable for coworking, so make sure you visit their website to plan your schedule accordingly.

Benefits:

• They got your back: For a starting enterprise, every penny helps, so a professional space with free drinks that doesn’t charge you anything for using their space is worthy opportunity to consider.
• Location-oriented: Hongdae and Hapjeong areas in Seoul are known for their creative spirit and a young and innovative vibe. Honghap Valley has those crowds in mind and fits their events accordingly.

Downside:

• No weekend hours: Often times it doesn’t matter what day of the week it is if you have a deadline for your project you won’t be able to use the space during the weekend.  For those who are running startups or freelancing, this could be a problem.
• Shared only space: As for now, HonghapValley doesn’t have any meeting rooms or phone booths you could use to keep your business matters private. There are cozy couches that you could use for a meeting.  This could be an important factor for those who stress about being overheard.

Final note:

Honghap Valley would be your solid pick for a coworking space if you have a small team that located in Hongdae and Hapjeong areas. It has a cafe-like atmosphere that is beloved by a lot of people, but without the downsides of a real cafe: loud people and a meal price for a cup of coffee.

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Web page: http://honghapvalley.org/

Working Hours: Weekdays 9AM-9PM

Location: 1F. ANT Bldg, 197-10, Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea

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Best for: digital nomads, who look for informal coworking atmosphere

Cost:

₩10,000/day

₩150,000/mo

Amenities: Printer, Kitchen, Monitors

Review

Hive Arena is not your typical coworking space. Located in a residential area in a two-story house, Hive Arena values community in coworking over other elements.  It offers not just a coworking facility, but a shared house option.

It is beloved by many foreign digital nomads, who can develop from any location, but chose to visit countries around the world, while working on their project.

Before joining, owners of the place have an interview with you to learn more about your project. After that, you can pay either monthly or per day.

Benefits:

• Strong community spirit: Developing can be a lonely road to walk. Hive Arena aims to ease that aspect of your life. The community is small but very strong. Members here go for lunch and dinner together. Owners look for cool new places in Seoul to show to members.
• Foreigner friendly: Korean and western cultures can differ a lot. A lot of Korean coworking spaces are not that different from offices. Korean startups aim to get big very fast and getting a small office in the business center is a crucial step. This place, however, shies away from that lifestyle and appreciates the slower pace of things and the people around you.

Downsides:

• Not for everyone: If you are young and hungry for success you won’t like this place. This is not a place for business meetings and you won’t find a venture capital here.

Final note:

If you are a digital nomad, who wants to visit Seoul and South Korea, this place is meant for you. Here you will find it has a cozy and home-like atmosphere with a coworking area combined with a community of friendly and ready to help people.

Also, Hive Arena has a mascot  – the cutest dog named Adji. This little friendly girl will be the best stress relief you will ever find in any other coworking space in Seoul.

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Webpage: https://hivearena.com/

Working hours: MON-FRI 9 AM – 8 PM

Location:  18, Yeouidaebang-ro 51-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

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Best for:  Pre-founders and early startups who share Google’s vision for innovations.

Cost: Free (online registration required for an access)

Amenities: High-speed WiFi, Cafe, Soundproof call rooms

Review

For those who consider visiting Google Campus Seoul, the first step would be registering on the Campus’ webpage. After that, you can pick up your key at the reception desk during their working hours. Furthermore, this will make you a member of the Google’s Campuses around the world.

Campus Seoul has three zones: Garden Zone, Event area Zone, and Cafe Zone. Unfortunately, the Garden was closed when we visited the Campus.  This was due to the freezing weather. Therefore, it is likely that any drop in temperature will cut off the access to this pretty area which has a fountain and futuristic furniture.

The event area has a stage, plus some tables and couches near the walls that can be used as a hotspot to work on your laptop.

The cafe area strikes your attention with a variety of fancy light sources, interesting design elements, plants, and a great playlist. Drinks and snacks are affordable, especially for the Gangnam area.

Deep into the coworking rooms, you will find call rooms, that you can sign up. Also, there is one extra seminar room that is usually opened for coworking. Overall there are around 100 seats, but when there are events, up to 300 people could be in attendance, so that time would not be the best for coworking.

Google Campus runs an incubator for a selected number of startups, who are called residents. They have their own area here and supported by a great package of Google’s services. Google holds a competition for the residency every six months and it is a good opportunity to bring a startup to the next level of recognition.

Benefits:

• Google affiliation: The company remains a dream job for millions in the world. And this is probably the best place to experience their corporate philosophy as well as get fueled by other gifted and determined people for no extra cost.        
• Events: This place is worthy of your attention at least for their events. Campus presents venture capitalists, artists, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and visionaries as well as organizes a mentoring with successful Googlers. And don’t forget to get to know future Elon Musk, who might have worked at the table to your left, during monthly networking events at Campus Seoul.

Downsides:

• Passable interior design: The chance of finding a good spot to work varies a lot depending on the weather and if there is an event taking place. There are about 10-15 seats at the event area, and if the garden is closed you can only look for a seat at the cafe. And it’s a fancy looking cafe with good coffee, but let’s be honest, there are many coffee shops around Seoul that will provide you the same experience.
• Lack of a native app: One thing you don’t expect in Google’s facility is to book call rooms on a piece of paper stuck to a wall next to it. They should make it easier to know about the upcoming events without the need to visit Campus’ website.

Final note:

Google’s Campus is definitely one of the most notable coworking spaces in Seoul. Google’s brand name makes the place a tourist destination for digital nomads across the world. Free membership and location at Gangnam district make it a great options for digital nomads or freelancers. But it is worth to know the schedule of events here to make sure you can get the desired coworking experience.

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Webpage: www.campus.co/seoul/en

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM-9PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM

Closed on National Holidays (Reception Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM-6PM)

Location: B2 Autoway Tower, 417, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Best for: Sole Proprietors; startups with teams of 3-4 people;

Cost:

Hot Desk One Day Pass: free

Fixed desk: ₩250,000/mo

Office Space(1-4 people): ₩450 000/mo

Amenities: printing facility, meeting room, coffee machine, snacks

Review

Garage is located right next to the Seolleung subway station an has a stunning view over the busy streets of the Gangnam district. Yet inside the atmosphere is very light and relaxed, with soft music playing in the background and a friendly staff who is ready to help.

This coworking space in Seoul pays a lot of attention to the needs of its customers. Since the most of them are Korean, who prefer their own space and maintaining privacy, Garage has 14 small offices and 6 fixed seat. Such a humble size is not a disadvantage for members as there is less rotation of random people who might visit one of your neighbors.

Benefits:

• Prices: Garage has one of the most affordable rental options in the area.
• Personal approach to members: It might be hard to be heard if you are part of the big coworking space with few hundred members. The small size of Garage allows them to remain flexible and provide more according to their residents’ needs. For example, they have recently added a counseling accounter.

Downsides:

• No events: new startups often gain their first customers from a fellow coworker. So the lack of events may make is difficult to know more about the people you see every day, but are hesitant to interrupt their work.

Final note:

The place is humble in size and reflects a Korean style of coworking that doesn’t have large open coworking areas. This is a place for those who need a small and simple office in the Gangnam area for a reasonable price without the need to put a great lease.

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Web page: https://www.thegarage.kr/

Working hours: 24/7

Location: Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Seolleung-ro 578, Daejon Building 7F

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