As Da Nang increases in popularity among digital nomads and remote workers, there are more and more coworking spaces opening up in the city. Although I’m not really someone who prefers cafes over coworking spaces, I did manage to check out some of them.
Here are some of the popular coworking spaces in Da Nang, including several that I visited. There are also many cafes with a coworking element that I prefer. For additional cafes that aren’t marketed for working, but still laptop friendly, be sure to check out my article on cafes in Da Nang.
Coworking Spaces In Da Nang
Enouvo Coworking
This is a modern coworking space you find in the An Hai, Son Tra area. They have a cafe on the first floor which serves beverages at affordable prices and you can even work there if you don’t really need a big space.
The coworking space is on the second floor, with private offices taking up much of the rest. The coworking area looks vey much like your typical startup office. There’s an open zone with big tables and also 3 meeting rooms with desk inside as well.
The minimum is a day pass which gives you access to the space for the opening hours. They provide instant tea/coffee, water and some snacks. Lockers are only for monthly members.
I visited on a weekend so there wasn’t much people except for a few of us. I was actually sitting at the cafe, but the staff was kind enough to move me to the coworking space since they were having a workshop at the cafe and was afraid it might be noisy.
Hive Coworking
When I visited, Hive is still a very new coworking space in Da Nang that have just opened for about a month.
The main thing that caught my attention here is the electronic standing desks that comes with an external monitor. So if you are talking about work desk facilities, this is the best in my opinion.
Despite having 4 levels, the coworking space or room isn’t actually big. It takes just the 3rd floor and there’s like only 6 tables. The benefits of this is that it is probably very quiet, and a good place to focus.
The 2nd floor seems to be a studio of sorts, my guess is that they are going to work on organising events. And the 4th floor is nice rooftop chill zone, where they also offer ice bath packages.
And the ground floor is their cafe, so if you don’t really need a specific table or quiet zone to work, you can patronise the cafe and just work there as well. Prices are similar to the modern cafes around, maybe even slightly cheaper, and they serve both food and drinks.
The coworking space comes with free coffee/tea and detox water. They offer packages from 2-hours to monthly rates. Check their website for more.
Seaview Coworking
This is an interesting one as the coworking space is on the top (9th) floor of a hotel. It’s near the beach, so as its name suggests, you actually get nice views of the ocean and city from here.
It’s one of the most flexible and cheapest of the lot as they have a 3 hour pass that’s just slightly higher than the price of coffee. So if you’re like me who is more spontaneous and don’t usually need a coworking space, this is a great option.
All the facilities are also available for use regardless of your package. They have lockers, monitors for rent, phone booth for calls etc. They also provide free tea/coffee, water and bananas.
Hana who manages the place is very welcoming and friendly. She also organises outings/events for the members so it’s a great launchpad to meet other nomads. It’s not your typical big commercial coworking space, so there’s a more personal touch to this one.
ACE Coworking
If you are looking for a community and bigger coworking space, ACE coworking is one of the popular ones around. They position themselves as a lifestyle coworking space with a blend of work and wellness.
The coworking space is located down South from the main An Thurong district. It has 3 levels, each with sorta its own “unofficial” vibe, from more quiet air conditioned work zones to open air areas and casual, interaction spaces.
The place is equipped with proper office tables/chairs, as well as meeting rooms and phone booths for calls. There are activities lined up across the weeks from tea break sessions to yoga sessions and beach days.
So overall it is much better organized and managed like an established commercial workspace. If you are looking for a mid term coworking space with a community element, this is worth checking out.
Da Nang Coworking
Further down south from that, you will find Da Nang Coworking. They are one of the newer players in the market. While it’s further from the typical expat zone, one of their biggest advantage is a huge, beautiful garden area.
If you are into greenery and nature, this is likely a big plus. A well-equipped, spacious coworking space while cultivating a fun community. There are events being organised regularly so you will meet others if you’re staying for awhile.
They have 24/7 access for long term passes, and office hour access for daily passes. They do not offer shorter hourly ones, so that’s a potential downside.
Overall, I will classify ACE and Da Nang Coworking to be of similar model. If you are looking for a more dedicated desk/space with community element, try out both and see which one vibes with you more.
Cafes In Da Nang With Workspace
These are specifically cafes that also sort of market themselves as a great spot for working, or even has a coworking zone/pricing attached to them. It’s just the cafe business seems to be the major component.
Hi4 Cafe & Workspace
So this is not actually a coworking space in the sense that they don’t charge you for using the workspace. It is a cafe with seatings that are superb for working. And they open 24/7.
It’s a huge space covering 2 levels. I doubt it will ever be fully occupied. The place has a combination of standard work tables and also small japanese style huts.
There’s lots of power socket around, and the cafe serves a good selection of food and drinks at very affordable pricing.
As such, you get different types of people coming here. Most are here to work, study or sleep.
The second floor is supposed to be a quiet zone, but I don’t actually see a big difference. I also don’t think the staff enforces it strictly unless someone is really making a ruckus.
I personally don’t really mind any of those, which is also why I prefer cafes over paying extra for coworking spaces. So this is a really great spot for me.
But if you are very particular about your work environment where the surrounding matters to you, then this might not be the best option for you. I think they get a bit of unfair bad rep due to that.
Remember they aren’t charging extra for the space usage. You simply buy a drink or food and get to use it. So their operational model is actually that of a cafe. If you view it as such, this is a great spot.
But if you compare it to coworking space where you want private rooms and enforced quiet or chill zones, then it might not meet your expectations.
Gear Coffee And Souvenirs
This is one of those cafe that also has a coworking space at the 4th floor. I did not actually see that space, but from photos it looks more beautiful.
The good thing is that at Level 3, you have a seating area that is already similar to a workspace, and you can access that area just as a cafe customer. It is barely decorated but filled with proper tables and chairs suitable for working, with power sockets all lined up on the wall.
There’s also a row of window seats that gives you the street view. 2nd floor is more cafe style, with both an aircon area and a outdoor patio that also has a street view. First floor is the most well decorated in my opinion, and has a cozy atmosphere.
Drink prices are competitive so you often see locals coming here to chill, work or study. The cafe also have a lot of interesting drink options that you don’t typically see in other cafes.
If you want to work, the internet on level 3 is the strongest I believe, since it taps into the coworking space connection rather than the cafe one.
Working Remotely In Da Nang
There’s a reason why Da Nang has grown increasingly popular among digital nomads, and I can definitely see the market adapting to this trend. Apart from the coworking spaces that are popping up, many cafes are now also looking to target this group of customers.
Internet infrastructure in Da Nang is not much of a concern; you can easily find good speed. If you are looking to spend some time in the third largest city in Vietnam, be sure to check out our Da Nang Travel Guide.
