Knowing that the Queen City of the South is really becoming a hub for freelancers, startups, virtual assistants, digital nomads, location-independent entrepreneurs, it has also become really important for a lot of individuals to find a place place to work with their laptops.
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I’m happy that Cebu is offering more and more coworking places where one can work at peace and be productive. 5-7 years ago, Cebu didn’t have much options in terms of doing online tasks in public places. Especially for someone like me who brings a laptop in order to work efficiently.
Top Coworking Places in Cebu for Digital Nomads and Freelancers
Working online in coffee shops just doesn’t work for me. The environment may be alright, but sometimes there’s too much traffic footfall and chatter that it’s hard to concentrate well. Not to mention you have to order food (another added expense) just to spend a few hours before I feel conscious and purchase another item on the menu to keep going.
I prefer keeping the food secondary and prioritize the actual space to set up my laptop, work and then write. Anyway, I have compiled a list of co-working spaces in Cebu for your reference.
Note: The information posted below may change without prior notice. It is best to contact these co-working companies in order to check updated prices and other details:
desko
Location: in front of Baseline Center
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Speedtest – 18.89 Mbps
Cost: 50 Pesos per hour, 25 Pesos every succeeding hour
Workplace Cafe
Opening Hours: 10am to 6am (the next day)
Location: F. Ramos Street
Speedtest – 21.01 Mbps
Cost: 50 Pesos per hour, 35 Pesos every succeeding hour
Nomad’s Hub
Contact Number: 032 348 0071
Location: Building F, Unit 1 YAP, Ramos Street, Cebu City — near Baseline Residences.
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Cost: 35 Pesos per hour, 300 Pesos Per Day
The Hive
Contact Number: 032 564 2917
Location: G/F Arellano Square Building, N. Escario Street, corner Tojong Street, Cebu Cit
Opening Hours: 8am to 4am everyday
Cost: 50 Pesos per hour, 40 Pesos every succeeding hour
IIOffice
Contact Number: 032 256 6608
Location: 2nd Floor, Arinda V. Paras Building, Don Gil Garcia Street, Cebu City
Opening Hours: 9am to 7pm everyday
Cost: 300 Pesos per day
Aspace
Contact Number: 032 888 7656
Location: Unit KLM, Crossroads Mall, Gov. M Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Cost: 500 Pesos per day
OpenMind
Contact Number: +63 917 710 6852
Location: 9th Floor, Mabuhay Tower, IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Cost: 500 Pesos per day (day shift), 400 Pesos per day (night shift)
Murals Hostel & Cafe
Contact Number: +63 998 152 2197
Location: near Castle Peak Hotel, Corner President Roxas and President Magsaysay Streets, Cebu City
Opening Hours: 7am to 12am everyday
Cost: 150 Pesos for 3 Hours (350 Pesos per day)
The Company
Contact Number: +63 995 104 0499
Location: in front of Baseline Center
Opening Hours: 9am to 7pm (Mondays to Fridays) – closed during weekends and holidays
Cost: 400 Pesos per day
Locations: G/F Bldg. 4, JDN Square, P. Remedio St. , Banilad, Mandaue City, and 15th Floor of HM Tower, in front of Calyx Center, Cebu IT Park
As a blogger and freelancer, it’s really important for me to have work done in the minimal amount of time possible. Coworking spaces are really the best options (aside from the public library)
Important Factors to Consider
- Fast and reliable internet connection
- Ergonomic seats
- Electrical Outlets
- Clean Space
I am still scouting for more places. I’ll write about them in time. I hope this list will give you a better idea which places are good and if you have a place to recommend, do share them in the Comments Section below. Let’s all help each other with providing more information to help fellow freelancers and online workers!
Note: The COVID-19 pandemic has really changed our set-up these days. It is important that we continue to stay safe and avoid going to crowds. We recommend right now to just invest in your internet connection at the safety of your own home. Please be safe everyone!
