Coworking in Medellín is cheap, friendly and concentrated in El Poblado and Laureles. Day passes cost about the price of a lunch in the US, and monthly desks are a fraction of US prices. The spaces below are ones we have checked are open, with prices as published or recently reported. The scene changes often (Selina’s Medellín space is no longer listed), so confirm before you buy a month.
How to Choose a Space#
- Stay close. El Poblado is steep and traffic is heavy at rush hour; choose a space near home.
- Take day passes first. Try two or three spaces before buying a month.
- Check the hours. Most spaces are open on weekdays only; Semilla in Laureles opens seven days a week.
- Think about calls. Small converted houses can be noisy; WeWork and the business-district spaces have phone booths.
- Ask about backups, especially in the rainy season.
Quick picks: for fast internet and a friendly crowd, Atom House; for weekends in Laureles, Semilla; for calls, WeWork; for cheap flexible hours, Tinkko.
Map of Coworking Spaces and Cafes#
Coworking Spaces#
Atom House
A small, friendly coworking house in the flatter part of El Poblado, known for its fast, reliable internet and a regular crowd of nomads and freelancers.
Best for: Fast internet and a friendly crowd
WeWork Medellín
WeWork’s polished space in El Poblado, with phone booths, meeting rooms and the reliability of the brand. There is a second building further south on Carrera 42.
Best for: WeWork All Access members and calls
Tinkko Milla de Oro
A business-district coworking near the Milla de Oro office towers, with cheap flexible plans sold by the hour as well as fixed desks. Tinkko has a second space nearby.
Best for: Cheap flexible desks
Semilla Laureles
A coworking and cafe in a converted house on a leafy Laureles street, open seven days a week, with good-value passes and a mix of locals and nomads.
Best for: Laureles and weekend work
1 Segundo
A small, quiet coworking in western Laureles with day and monthly passes, closed on Sundays and holidays.
Best for: Quiet weekdays in Laureles
Laptop-Friendly Cafes#
Medellín is in one of the world’s great coffee regions, and specialty cafes are everywhere in El Poblado and Laureles. Many are small, busy and short on outlets, so they suit an hour or two rather than a full day. Weekday mornings are best.
Pergamino Café
Medellín’s most famous specialty coffee shop, with beans from Antioquia’s farms. Always busy and short on outlets, so it suits an hour of email better than a full day.
Best for: The best coffee in town
Café Velvet
A relaxed cafe across the street from Pergamino, with a garden, food and a long-standing welcome for laptops.
Best for: A working morning in Provenza
Hija Mía Coffee Roasters
A small roastery-cafe in Manila serving some of the best coffee in El Poblado, good for a quiet hour or two.
Best for: Coffee people
Urbania Café
A spacious cafe on the flat part of Calle 8, near Atom House and WeWork, with room to work through lunch.
Best for: Working through lunch
Café Revolución
A friendly neighbourhood cafe in Laureles, close to Semilla, popular with locals and long-stayers. A second branch is on Calle 37.
Best for: Working in Laureles
Cafe Etiquette in Medellín#
- Order regularly. A tinto (black coffee) or a juice every couple of hours is the fair rate.
- Don’t leave your laptop or phone on the table when you step away, especially on pavement tables.
- Use headphones for calls.
- Tip about 10%. Many bills add a voluntary service charge (propina voluntaria); you can ask to remove it.
Working US or European Hours from Medellín#
Colombia is UTC-5 all year. In US winter it is the same time as New York; in US summer it is one hour behind New York and the same as Chicago. A US working day is a normal day.
European hours mean early mornings: London is 5 or 6 hours ahead, so a European afternoon meeting is your morning.
Medellín Coworking FAQs#
How much does coworking cost in Medellín?
Day passes cost about $10 to $15 (COP 40,000 to 60,000) and monthly hot desks about $100 to $250. WeWork costs more, and Tinkko has flexible plans from about $50 a month.
Which neighbourhood has the most coworking spaces?
El Poblado, especially around Manila, Astorga and the Milla de Oro business district, followed by Laureles.
Is there a coworking space open on weekends in Medellín?
Yes. Semilla in Laureles opens on Saturdays and Sundays, and WeWork gives members extended access. Most smaller spaces are weekdays only.
Are Medellín's cafes good for working?
For a few hours, yes. Coffee is excellent, but many cafes are small with few outlets. Café Velvet and Urbania have more room for longer sessions.
Last reviewed October 2026. Prices and venues change: check before you commit to a month.