Hot desking

A hot desk is a system where workspaces aren’t allocated to one individual. Instead, desks are used by different people every day; when you book a hot desk, you are renting a workspace, but not an exact desk.

In a coworking space, hot desking is a cost-effective and productive way to rent a desk. In larger organisations, a hot desk office space can maximise space efficiency and reduce real estate costs.

Hot desking is perfect for freelancers, remote workers, business travellers or small teams looking for an inspiring collective work space without any commitment or up-front costs. With a monthly hot desk plan, you get complete access to a coworking space, with the flexibility of a new seat every day you visit the space. Plus, you get access to all the benefits of coworking, including the opportunity to network with other businesses and entrepreneurs in a collective work space. It’s a great option for those looking to take the next step in their professional career, without investing in a physical office space for them or their team.

With a hot desking membership at a co working space it goes without saying you’ll get unlimited flexible hot desk usage – plus access to meeting rooms, phone booths, breakout spaces and focus booths – with 7-days-a-week building access. You’ll also benefit from coffee and snacks on tap from a fully-stocked kitchen, plus a range of networking, fitness and social events including pizza and beer Thursdays, and weekly yoga sessions.

The cost of renting a hot desk in London, Reading or Manchester depends on the location. Check the list of locations above or on the locations page for the pricing in your preferred location. If you’re after an even more flexible option, check out our pay-as-you-go hot desking option.

If you’d rather rent a desk that’s all yours, our dedicated desk option offers more consistency, with the ability to customise your workspace.

We are asking members to stay in one seat for the duration of their stay, rather than moving around from desk to desk throughout the day. We have implemented a number of safety measures across all of our spaces to ensure the wellbeing of our members, staff, and visitors; you can read our COVID-19 policy in full here.

When you choose to rent a hot desk at a coworking space, you’ll get access to the perks and benefits of coworking, including:

• Access to different areas of the coworking space to encourage agile working, e.g. private phone booths, meeting rooms, breakout space, focus booths, communal kitchen area, hot desks, private workspace
• Unlimited coffee and snacks, plus weekly breakfasts
• Wellness events
• Beer and pizza Thursdays
• Monthly massages with Urban Massage
• Exclusive discounts at local establishments and businesses
• Access to our online and in-person events
• Networking opportunities
• Fitness events such as yoga
• A flexible workspace designed to be comfortable and productive – with great lighting, temperature control, and a work-focused environment

We recommend our Flex membership for those who only need workspace 1 or 2 days a week. Our Local membership is more cost-effective for those needing workspace more regularly or who wish to benefit from the additional perks such as 24/7 access and 50% off meeting rooms.