The industrial city of Sheffield has lots to offer residents and visitors alike. There are gorgeous green spaces, there’s a vibrant music scene, great proximity to the countryside plus opportunity for a fab day out shopping. The area only grows in popularity year by year too, with the Northern city experiencing a 12% rise in Londoners moving to buy or rent in 2018.
If you’re looking to grow a business or nurture an idea in Sheffield then you may be interested in a coworking space. Coworking spaces are a great idea if you want to network with like-minded individuals, if you want a flexible working space away from home, or if you can’t commit to a large office contract.
Luckily, Sheffield has all kinds of great coworking spaces for you to consider. To help you get started, here’s the best this amazing city currently has to offer.
Best Coworking Spaces In Sheffield
BearHugs Gifts
Where?
The BearHub
84 Montrose Road
Sheffield
S7 2EF
What’s On Offer?
The BearHub offers an inviting, cosy and calm space for anyone looking to spend the day working. Whether you’d like to work on your own, with a colleague, or even book a space for a meeting, The BearHub is available to book throughout the working week.
Who Goes There?
Small business owners, social enterprise supporters, people looking for a calm place to work outside of the house/office, and people living with Energy Limiting Chronic Illness seeking an accessible place to work (there are free monthly spots available to people living with ELCI).
Decor
The BearHub is a light, calm, airy space that hosts a minimal decor with soft furnishings for a cosy and warm ambience.
Costs
Desk hire: £7 for half a day and £12 for the full day
Snug hire (small meeting room for one): £5 for an hour, £10 for half a day and £18 for a full day
Sofa meeting area: £10 for 2 hours
Option to book the whole BearHub meeting space: see website for breakdown of pricing
Perks?
We offer unlimited fast wifi, free tea and coffee, access to our fully fitted kitchen and access to printing. There is also free on street parking available and we are situated on the number 6 bus route!
Spaces Acero
Where?
Sheaf Street
What’s On Offer?
A gorgeous warm, welcoming office space within walking distance from the shops and train station. You can opt for dedicated desks or coworking desks depending on your needs.
Who Goes There?
Those looking to interact with a like-minded community in a warm and welcoming environment. Students fresh from their degree looking to make their mark in the world of business do frequent the space.
Decor
Warm, gentle colours, natural materials, modern furniture and accessories.
Costs
The costs are broken into the type of space that you want:
- Coworking – starts at £188 a month
- Dedicated desk – starts at £178 a month
- Office space – starts at £283 a month
Perks?
Unlimited WIFI is a great perk, in addition to the useful central location. 24/7 access is also very useful if you work with international clients or you’re simply busting out all hours on an important project.
GetDesk.Space
Where?
Kelham Island
What’s On Offer?
A highly relaxed, cool and well-equipped working environment with plenty of collaborations and networking on offer.
Who Goes There?
As the location is so close to the train station and the centre of Sheffield you’ll find a wide variety of professionals, startups, SME owners and creatives here. The area is quite trendy though so, expect that vibe too.
Decor
Plants, natural light, modern furniture and a complete open plan layout.
Costs
The cost is the same for everybody. For £150 per month you get:
- Internet
- Access 5 days a week, 9-5pm
- Access to an equipped kitchen and tea and coffee
- Showers
- Lockers
- Free parking on the road
- Your own desk for the entire time you’ve booked it
- No need for a long-term contract, you can book a minimum of one month
Perks?
The fact that everything is included in the monthly price is a major perk that really simplifies the process of booking. Free tea and coffee is always a great perk too.
Nice Neighbourhood
Where?
Glossop Road
What’s On Offer?
Beautiful Georgian buildings with high ceilings and lots of natural light providing you with a chic and minimalist workspace. Studio offices hold up to 8 people and there’s also an event space on site and meeting rooms.
Who Goes There?
Small businesses and startups in need of a coworking space where they can collaborate and nurture their idea.
Decor
Bright, beautiful, original features, blank canvas.
Costs
Prices available on demand for studio space to rent which includes 24/7 access, all bills, discounts at the cafe and an internet connection. The company have also mentioned they have hot desking opportunities coming up in the future.
Perks?
The space is really well connected and staff can advise you on local accommodation, equipment they have to borrow or hire, and events they have coming up.
32 Eyre Street
Where?
Eyre Street
What’s On Offer?
Epically branded open-plan office space with a chic and smart design, and high-quality finish. Concrete and grey tones are central to the look of the fit out, making it feel almost futuristic, but mostly, incredibly modern and fresh.
Who Goes There?
Although there’s a great mix of industries, the space tends to attract trendy new startups and innovators.
Decor
Cutting edge, fresh, clean, modern.
Costs
There are hot desking opportunities, but the rental of the areas in the building are extremely flexible. You can rent a desk, an office, you can even rent a whole floor if you want to. The best thing to do is get in touch with them about your needs, or the latest prices for drop-in hot desking services.
Perks?
There’s a really cool mix of working stations ranging from hammocks, standing desks, beanbags and basically any option to suit your needs. There’s also access to relaxation and exercise areas, plus plenty of equipment rental on offer too.
Union Street
Where?
Union Street
What’s On Offer?
A fresh and modern working space offering dedicated desks and hot desking opportunities. There’s also a cute pop-up cafe keeping your eating habits interesting.
If you are interested in supporting your local community and enterprise, you’ll love that Union Street is so supportive of local people and businesses.
Who Goes There?
Lots of different types of people use the space, but there are lots of creatives and entrepreneurs at Union Street.
Decor
Planty, bold tones, fresh, simple, effective.
Costs
There are hot desking opportunities and dedicated desk opportunities. Here’s a rough guide to the costs:
- 1 month rolling contract for hot desking and coworking starts at £65 for one day a week up to £240 for 4 days or more
- A 12 months contract for hot desking and coworking starts at £35 a month for 1 day a week and goes up to £180 per month for 4 days or more
- For dedicated desk rental the cost starts at £150 a month and you can share your desk with your colleague for a £50 surcharge
There’s a discount on offer if you’re willing to make 15 minutes per day contributions to the project. Contributions can be as simple as bringing in fruit on a certain day, or as complex as organising events beneficial to the community.
Perks
You get access to a whole ton by being a member here. This includes free meeting room use, lockers, yoga on site, a cafe on site, fast internet, and a ready-made vibrant community of like-minded people.
Studio November
Where?
Carver Street
What’s On Offer?
Gorgeous bright and airy co-working space with a focus on building a community full of business support and collaboration.
Who Goes There?
Freelancers, entrepreneurs and business owners who want to collaborate, network and feel part of a larger community. This is a place where you embrace face to face interaction.
Decor
Bright, fresh, Swedish-minimalism, plants.
Costs
Costs are clearly laid out on the website, but here’s a quick rundown:
- Coworking – starts at £25 a day or £100 a week for a temporary pass. You can upgrade to part-time or full-time membership for better prices.
- Dedicated Desk – a dedicated desk starts at £35 a day or £140 a week for a temporary pass. You can upgrade to part-time or full-time membership for better prices.
Perks?
Lots of member discounts, workshops, onsite yoga and access to a ready-made network of like-minded individuals.
“You don’t discover your place in the world, you carve it out.”
Thibaut
Conclusion
The spaces above are some of the best coworking spaces in Sheffield, offering you a wide range of working hubs to choose from. With the right environment and facilities, you can nurture your latest business venture towards success.
