Overcome procrastination and gain inspiration at one of these unique spaces
February 28, 2019
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Allie Murphy
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As a freelancer, small business owner, or entrepreneur, finding the right workspace is essential to your productivity.
Hence, having a proper environment that encourages creativity and brings out your inner genius makes anything possible.
When you live in a big city though, distractions can get in the way of your goals.
So, paying for a membership at a coworking space in San Francisco can be worth it to keep you focused and on track.
In this article, you’ll read about five different coworking spaces in the city that might have what you’re looking for.
Impact Hub
Neighborhood: Mission District
Impact Hub San Francisco is a local community space whose members come from diverse backgrounds. From entrepreneurs and professionals to activists and talented artists, the members strive to make a positive change in local and global communities. Above all, this coworking space in San Francisco prides itself on equity, respect, and collaboration.In 2005, Impact Hub laid down roots in London. Since then, the community has evolved into more than 15,000 members in 85+ physical spaces around the globe.
Membership perks
Ability to network with San Francisco’s local impact community
Digital member directory and community board
Global passport program with day passes to all Impact Hub locations
Workspace with WiFi, phone booths, and printing capabilities
Complimentary tea and coffee
Storage and mailbox options
Discounted event and meeting room rentals
Access to coworking space Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Types of memberships
Community membership: $50/month
Plus membership: $225/month
Premium membership: $375/month
Dedicated desk and office options start at $800/month
Community lead program: five volunteer hours/week
SHARED
Neighborhood: SoMA
SHARED is one of the most eccentric coworking spaces in San Francisco. They offer members office space, fabrication space, shared tools and equipment, and meeting rooms. There is also space to think, to experiment, and to collaborate. SHARED believes that collaboration, as opposed to working alone, fosters success.
Membership perks
Smaller, quieter work spaces for full concentration
Larger spaces allow people to spread out, create, and make a mess if necessary
Opportunities to collaborate with other creative minds
Weekday day access: $265/month (Monday – Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Add evenings and weekend access for $350/month in total
Evenings and weekend access: $150/month (Monday – Friday 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.)
Add weekday day access for $350/month in total
Dedicated desk: $450/month (6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day)
Private space: $1,300 to $2,000/month (6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day)
Mindspace
Neighborhood: Financial District
Situated in the heart of the Financial District is the coworking community called Mindspace. It’s contemporary, stylish and colorful. Also, the design is inviting and helps with productivity. Members include freelancers, entrepreneurs and small companies who work in the open lounge area or in their own private office.
The open space membership includes a dedicated seat, meeting room hours, printing scanning, 24/7 access and more. If you prefer a traditional office space, you’ll get that plus additional benefits. Some of the Mindspace benefits include boutique lounges, a fully-stocked kitchen, and daily community events.
Membership perks
24/7 access
Event space with multimedia functionality
High-speed internet
Fully-furnished with comfortable couches and upholstered chairs
Soda fountain and coffee bar
Flexible monthly subscriptions
Private phone booths
Types of memberships
Open space desk: $600/month
Private office for two people starts at $1,705/month.
Private offices for three to nine people range from $2,330 to $7,505/month.
Eco-Systm Coworking
Neighborhood: Downtown SF
At the coworking offices ofEco-Systm, you’ll find a dynamic group of Bay Area professionals. Startup companies, freelancers, and entrepreneurs have all happily joined this community. That’s likely because working here helps members continually stay inspired and engaged.
Above all, Eco-Systm strives to assist all members in the growth of their personal and professional endeavors. For that reason, they provide a flexible and welcoming workspace for their diverse clientele.
Membership perks
High-speed internet
24/7 access
Conference room and event space
Fully-furnished shared kitchen with coffee, tea, and snacks
Eco-Systm sponsored happy hours
Occasional pop-up events and local discounts
Discounts on in-house fitness classes
Business mailing address
Lockers and bicycle parking
Print, scan and fax functionalities
Types of memberships
Virtual office: $60+/month
Dedicated and open desks: $400+/month
Private suites: $1,400+/month
Day passes (call for pricing)
Werqwise
Neighborhood: Downtown SF
Werqwise is one of the most unconventional coworking spaces in San Francisco. Influenced by the concept of environmental psychology, their design enhances work productivity. It’s what they call ‘werqing wisely.’ Memberships are affordable, flexible and adjustable -based on your changing business needs. Also, the coworking space has one-of-a-kind work zones that nurture creativity and increase brainstorming. Innovative features used to construct the space include paneling, special materials, and structural designs. As a result, noise disturbances are minimized.
Membership perks
App/online reservations
Phone/video conferencing
Printing and copying stations
High-speed internet
Concierge services
Business mailing address
Social and business events
24/7 access for select memberships
Pantry area with coffee, tea, and snacks
Meeting rooms
Brainstorm pods
Quiet space
Phone booth
Lounge with an espresso bar
Types of memberships
Connect+ Access: Basic access to Werqwise facilities, networking, partners and private events for $45/month.
Lounge+ Communal: Everything from Connect+ with access to more areas, amenities, and refreshments for $120/month.
Roam+ No assigned desk: Everything from Lounge+ with 24/7 access and ability to claim any roam desk for $380/month.
Spot+ Dedicated desk: Everything in Roam+ with a permanent desk, locked cabinet and access to quiet zones for $490/month.
Office+ Private office: Everything in Spot+ with a private office, acoustic sheltering and privacy screens for$800+/month.
Home Office
If you can’t envision working from an office every day, then a home office that affords you privacy could be a much better alternative. Apartments by Blueground keep the traveler in mind. Therefore, every property comes completely furnished and equipped with luxury amenities. It’s simple to create your own work sanctuary right at home when you choose a move-in ready space.