Germany is larger than you might think, and with so many gorgeous places to choose from, how do you settle on just one?
You might as well start brushing up on some of the best places to live in Germany because this list of hostels and hotels in the most inspiring cities will blow you away.
From the landmark-dense Berlin to the Oktoberfest-hosting city of Munich, there’s something for everyone to indulge in in the sprawling urban and rural areas of Deutschland. What’s even better is that there are many high-quality places for digital nomads and remote workers to pick up your laptop and take your “office” with you.
So pack your bags and get ready for a visit to a biergarten or three while you check out this list of the best of coliving and coworking in Germany.
10 Best Coworking & Coliving Spaces in Germany
Yes, you can have your cake and eat it. Or perhaps “your beer” is more applicable here, seeing as Germany is the motherland of golden brews. Either way, check out these incredible places that facilitate a working traveler who wants the best of both the sightseeing and working worlds.
PHNX — Best Luxury Coliving & Coworking
- Price: ~$686 – $1,342 per month
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
- Features: Furnished rooms, coworking space, housekeeping, high-speed Wi-Fi, communal kitchen, air-conditioning, communal lounge, terrace, private bathrooms
- Room Types: Double room, single room
- Organized Activities: Game nights, cooking classes, workshops, meditation classes, bar crawl, cultural excursions, lectures, parties, language classes
- Other Locations: None
- Ratings: Booking.com (3.8 out of 5 – 1207 reviews), Google (3.7 out of 5 – 130 reviews)
This huge building can fit 225 residents in its modern bedrooms. The common areas are cozy and chic with tones of warm browns and teal blues. There’s plenty of space for the digital nomad to spread out and work in companionable peace.
Students and professionals will love the coworking space as well as its proximity to transport. The train station is directly opposite the building—within 12 minutes you can be in the center of Hamburg. The minimum stay is one month.
What we liked: Large cozy communal areas make relaxing and working a breeze.
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POHA House — Best Sustainable Coliving and Coworking
- Price: ~$938 – $1,484 per month
- Location: Münster, Germany
- Features: Bikes, fast Wi-Fi, coworking area, communal kitchen, power backup, housekeeping, private bathrooms, meeting room, terrace, furnished rooms
- Room Types: Studio
- Organized Activities: Workshops, fitness classes, parties, communal meals, meditation classes
- Other Locations: None
- Ratings: Google (3.9 out of 5 – 52 reviews)
Catering to 290 residents, this contemporary and vibrant space is ideal for young professionals. Work in your private room or in the coworking area for a more cheery atmosphere. Between meetings you can pop off for a de-stressing session in the meditation room.
There are plenty of bus and train lines nearby, making sightseeing to regional and national destinations easy. Within walking distance you’ll find a number of cafés, restaurants, green spaces, and two shopping malls. The minimum stay is six months.
What we liked: Wonderfully located close to many delights, and ease of access to public transport.
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ClubHouse Berlin — Best Location for Coliving and Coworking
- Price: ~$969 – $1,392 per month
- Location: Berlin, Germany
- Features: Furnished rooms, communal kitchen, shared lounge, fast Wi-Fi, coworking spaces, laundry chargeable, terrace, barbecue facility, gym
- Room Types: Double room, twin room
- Organized Activities: Walking tours, bar crawl, cultural excursions, parties, lectures, workshops, alumni network
- Other Locations: None
- Ratings: Coliving.com (3 out of 5 – 1 review)
Right in the heart of Berlin Mitte, each apartment is individually decorated to curate a sense of identity and at-home ease. All rooms come with a kitchenette, desk, and balcony, giving you the freedom of working privately or in the spacious coworking area. Deep-toned decor in the communal areas makes them feel cozy and modern.
You’ll find that there are plenty of attractions nearby to fulfill your desire to sightsee. The train station will facilitate any further travel, and the nearby Hackescher Markt has trendy shops and cafés galore. The minimum stay is three months.
What we liked: Located in the capital, sightseeing is superbly convenient.
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MEININGER Hotel Berlin East Side Gallery — Best City Experience
- Price: ~$24 – $165 per night
- Location: Berlin East Side, Germany
- Features: Free Wi-Fi, shared kitchen, private bathrooms, games area, laundry, proximity to attractions, breakfast, pets allowed, housekeeping, terrace
- Room Types: Double room, triple room, dormitory
- Organized Activities: None
- Other Locations: Amsterdam, Paris, Milan
- Ratings: Facebook (4.1 out of 5 – 2861 reviews), Google (4 out of 5 – 2696 reviews)
If you love art, you’ll adore this colorful hotel with a modern decorative twist and a fantastic buffet breakfast. City-lovers will adore the location of this hotel within walking distance of Warschauer Straße and the Ostbahnhof train line.
There are plenty of spacious areas to work through the day, including the desk in your private room. Otherwise, head to one of the many cafés or restaurants that scatter the trendy Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg area around the hotel. After hours the clubs come alive, offering the party-loving digital nomad a nightlife of note.
What we liked: Very central city location with something for every traveler to enjoy.
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Generator — Best Hostel for Nightlife
- Price: ~$51 – $334 per night
- Location: Berlin Mitte, Germany
- Features: Bar, free Wi-Fi, café, bike hire, breakfast, communal lounges
- Room Types: Suite, twin room, family room, dormitory
- Organized Activities: None
- Other Locations: Paris, London, Barcelona, Madrid, Amsterdam
- Ratings: Facebook (4.3 out of 5 – 687 reviews), Google (3.9 out of 5 – 2550 reviews)
Contemporary and eclectic in the heart of Mitte, if you love the nightlife then this is the hostel for you. Sit back and enjoy a cocktail at the on-site bar after catching up on your daily work hours in one of the communal spaces.
On your time off, head to Alexanderplatz Square, or traverse the bars, nightclubs, galleries, and cafés of Oranienburger Strasse to meet the locals and get a culture fix. Visit the iconic Brandenburg Gate while you’re at it.
What we liked: Fabulous location for exploring the local culture and club scene.
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Wombat’s City Hostel
- Price: ~$36 – $305 per night
- Location: Munich, Germany
- Features: Indoor courtyard, private bathrooms, bar, housekeeping, breakfast, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, private terraces, proximity to attractions and public transport
- Room Types: Double room, dormitory
- Organized Activities: None
- Other Locations: London, Vienna, Budapest, Venice
- Ratings: Booking.com (4.2 out of 5 – 3607 reviews), Google (4.3 out of 5 – 2189 reviews)
Only 10 minutes’ walk from Oktoberfest—how ideal is that? Most attractions in the city center are within easy reach too, making this hostel a fantastic pitstop for the landmark-seeking digital nomad.
Settle down in your private room or the glass-covered courtyard to work with a view, and later pop on the train for day trips around Germany. Or stay closer to home and explore the old town or the bustling shopping streets nearby.
What we liked: Proximity to a main train line is ideal for touring. The bar keeps things lively in the evenings.
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a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof
- Price: ~$145 – $282 per two nights
- Location: Cologne, Germany
- Features: Breakfast, parking, free Wi-Fi, housekeeping, proximity to attractions and public transport, private bathrooms, bar
- Room Types: Double room, quadruple room, single room
- Organized Activities: None
- Other Locations: Vienna, Prague, Warsaw, Berlin
- Ratings: Booking.com (3.4 out of 5 – 700 reviews), Google (3.4 out of 5 – 719 reviews)
Only 1600 feet from Cologne Cathedral and 300 m from the central station, this ideally located hostel is within walking distance of the old town, famous museums, and shopping areas. You can conveniently get your working hours in at the desk in your room, or venture out to a café.
There are plenty of bars and restaurants within 10-minutes walking distance, so if you’re a beer-loving foodie who likes to earn their keep in peace, this is the place for you. The rooms are nice and spacious and uncluttered, too.
What we liked: Modern minimalist rooms with great views.
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Hostel MondPalast
- Price: ~$18 – $83 per night
- Location: Dresden, Germany
- Features: Café and bar on-site, free Wi-Fi, common room, communal kitchen, bike rental
- Room Types: Double room, twin room, triple room, single room, dormitory
- Organized Activities: Hostel events
- Other Locations: None
- Ratings: Facebook (4.2 out of 5 – 221 reviews), Google (4.3 out of 5 – 635 reviews)
Pub crawls and nightclubs are the scene in the Dresden Neustadt, the beating heart of the youthful bar district. It’s an alternative scene with a historical core in its surrounding natural parks and buildings.
If you don’t fancy working in your room, the on-site café has you covered for a place to sit and some coffee. During the day, pay a visit to the gorgeous old town alongside castles, or “Saxon Switzerland,” the small national park where you can hike.
What we liked: A great place for hikers and party-lovers alike to stay.
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25 Hours Hotel, The Royal Bavarian
- Price: ~$278 – $405 per night
- Location: Munich, Germany
- Features: Air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, pets allowed, gym, sauna, tour desk, bike hire, bar, on-site restaurant, breakfast, flatscreen TV
- Room Types: Medium, large, extra large
- Organized Activities: None
- Other Locations: Dubai, Florence, Vienna, Paris, Copenhagen, Zürich,
- Ratings: Facebook (4.8 out of 5 – 116 reviews), Google (4.5 out of 5 – 1083 reviews)
The rooms of this hotel are decorated in deep colorful tones with rich textures and maximalist decor, making it feel lush and indulgent. The area immediately around the location is popular for hiking and biking, although there are some landmark attractions close by for sightseers too.
You can work from the private desk in your room or hang out in the bougie hotel lounge with a convenient coffee source nearby. After work hours, hop on a train from Central Station 330 feet away and explore the rest of the country (and Europe) at your discretion.
Start your day with an amazing breakfast spread that includes continental, vegetarian, and American buffet.
What we liked: The rooms are cozy and the beds supremely comfortable. The communal spaces are opulent and eclectic, too.
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Restful Room & Terrace
- Price: ~$39 per night
- Location: Hamburg
- Features: Shared kitchen and bathroom, terrace, hammock, free parking, shared lounge, workspace, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi
- Room Types: Double room with terrace
- Organized Activities: None
- Other Locations: None
- Ratings: Airbnb.com (4.8 out of 5 – 185 reviews)
If peace is what you crave, this private room located in a quiet neighborhood near Hagenbecks Tierpark with a dedicated workspace is the one for you. It’s about three miles to the center of the city, which is easy to reach by bike (you’re welcome to store one in the garage). Otherwise the subway is a 10-minute walk away.
This means that the city’s delights are a short ride away, so it’s the perfect location for attraction-seekers who don’t want to deal with the potentially loud city life.
What we liked: A peaceful retreat for the remote worker who prefers some privacy and quiet.
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Stay at the Best Coworking Space in Germany
Whether you’re in Germany for sightseeing or just to experience a different culture, there can be no question that any of these places will do your stay justice. Perhaps you want peace, perhaps you want to party, and Germany’s hostels and hotels offer it all through coliving and coworking spaces.
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