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Coworking &
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If you find it too cramped within your own walls, you have the option of setting up your company in a coworking space, office space, business centre or startup centre. Hamburg offers you numerous options. You are guaranteed to find the right place for you alone or for your team. And the best thing is that you can often exchange ideas with other founders or experts for free!

Hubs, Coworking and real estate in Hamburg for startups
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What is coworking?

Coworking refers to the shared use of office space by various, mostly independent companies and individuals. This way of working has its origins in the startup scene and has now become a common working model. Coworking spaces in Hamburg not only offer flexible rental contracts, but also an inspiring environment for founders.

Advantages of coworking spaces

  1. Cost efficiency: Workspaces in Hamburg offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional offices. The rent is flexible and can be adapted to the current needs of your startup.

  2. Flexibility: Coworking spaces in Hamburg offer the opportunity to scale up or down as required. Startups can also add or reduce workspaces at short notice without having to sign long-term rental agreements. A flexible workspace in Hamburg is ideal for reacting quickly to changes in the business environment.

  3. Network: Various startups and companies work under one roof in workspaces. This proximity promotes the exchange of ideas and offers the opportunity to make valuable contacts.

  4. Modern infrastructure: Many coworking spaces in Hamburg are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure. Depending on the workspace, you will also find conference rooms and communal areas and often even events and workshops are organised.

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Renting offices for startups

Even if you would prefer a classic office for your startup, there are a few factors you should consider when looking for property in Hamburg, as choosing the right property can also influence the growth and success of your startup.

  • Analyse your needs: Before renting an office in Hamburg, startups should analyse their exact requirements. What size is required? What is the ideal location? Which additional services are important?

  • Plan your budget: Precise budget planning is essential. In addition to the rent, ancillary costs and any furnishing or renovation costs should also be taken into account.

  • Check contracts: Rental agreements should be carefully scrutinised. Flexible cancellation conditions and transparent cost structures are important for young companies.

  • Keeping an eye on the future: The property should not only meet the company's current requirements, but also those of the future. Scalability is the key here.

Hamburg offers a wide range of workspaces and offices for startups. Many landlords and estate agents have adapted to young companies and offer premises that grow in line with business development.

Here you can find an an overview of hubs and workspaces in Hamburg:  

Hamburg property database
Database for commercial property and commercial space as well as further information on property and property projects, advice and contacts for the Hamburg property market
Immobiliendatenbank von Hamburg Invest

Database for creative work
Property database for players from the creative industries in the Hamburg area
Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft

Real estate for startups
Various property offers for start-ups, from creative properties to start-up floors, coworking spaces, micro-offices and high-quality office and studio space
steg Stadterneuerungs- und Stadtentwicklungsgesellschaft Hamburg (in german)

Commercial premises in Hamburg
Favourable commercial premises on flexible terms for young companies and start-ups
steg Stadterneuerungs- und Stadtentwicklungsgesellschaft Hamburg (in german)

Pop-up spaces
Premises for temporary use for presentations, exhibitions or events at very affordable conditions.
Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft

Co-Living 

HVNS Hamburg
Offers fully equipped apartments for working and living in Hamburg as well as common rooms for exchange and cooking together as well as a Gym.
HVNS Hamburg

PHNX
Here you can find Co-Living, Co-Working and a restaurant and bar under one roof, no matter if you stay for one night or for several months. There are very different apartment offers, such as with multiple bedrooms or fully wheelchair accessible conversion.
PHNX (in german)

Urban Living Hamburg
Furnished apartments for a broad target group from founders and start-ups to students with common rooms and events. A virtual tour and digital rental contract are directly available on the website.
Urban Living Hamburg

STACEY
Various apartment options can be booked on a monthly basis at four locations in Hamburg's trendy neighborhoods. All locations have community rooms and kitchens for get-togethers.
STACEY

Counselling & Coaching

Support in the search for premises
Offer to discuss the property search, advice on Kreativ Gesellschaft's properties and support with official procedures
Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft
 

Last accessed: December 2024

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