Coworking

Coworking, hot desks, private offices, and more in Washington DC

Curtis Duggan

22 Jun 2024 — 7 min read

Updated June 22nd, 2024

Top coworking spaces in Washington, DC area

Government work, politics, and consulting have always been a big deal in Washington DC — and that means there are a lot of office buildings in the DC area in addition to the famous monuments.

But DC isn't just about giant office buildings and Romanesque classic buildings — there is a thriving and growing scene of freelancers, remote workers, and professionals of all kinds working in every possible industry under the sun.

These professionals are often looking for coworking spaces— like you might be if you've made your way to this article!

While Washington has some notorious traffic problems, you can try and avoid a horrible commute by picking a coworking space to work for the day close to where you live (or wherever you are staying temporarily!)

Here are the top coworking spaces in the Washington DC region for coworking, hotdesking, private office rental, and more.

Industrious

Industrious, like some other coworking brands, actually has multiple locations across the DC area. Their spaces strike a balance between a formal, professional atmosphere and a collaborative, open space in the modern open-plan coworking style.

Here is a list of the main neighborhoods and areas where Industrious has coworking space locations:

Mt. Vernon Triangle | 650 Massachusetts Avenue NW
H Street Corridor | 810 7th Street, NE
Thomas Circle | One Thomas Circle NW
The Homer Building | 601 13th St. NW
Union Market | 1255 Union St. NE
City Ridge | 14 Ridge Square NW

Bethesda, Maryland

Pike and Rose | 909 Rose Avenue, North Bethesda, MD
Bethesda 7200 | 7200 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD
Bethesda Metro | 4500 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD

Arlington, Virginia

Clarendon | 3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA
Ballston Exchange | 4201 Wilson Boulevard
Ballston Quarter | 4075 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Arlington Court House | 2311 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA

The Hive 2.0 (Anacostia)

If you're looking for a coworking space that's on the other side of the 11th St Bridge in Anacostia, The Hive is conveniently located in the Anacostia Arts Center.

This coworking space is run by a non-profit and has several workspace options, including hotdesking and private offices. The Arts Center retail area itself features a cafe, art gallery, retail, theater, notary services, and more!

The Yard (Pennsylvania Avenue)

The Yard is in a new building in the Eastern Market section of Capitol Hill and provides private and shared workspaces with lounges and common areas available as well.

The Yard is part of a multi-city brand that also includes many spaces in New York and one in Philadelphia.

Memberships start with coworking memberships and range up to 10-person offices.

The Pitch

800 Maine Ave SW | 2nd & 3rd Floor | Washington, DC 20024

Interior coworking with plants, kitchen, TV, bar-style seating and stairs to second floor — Image courtesy of The Pitch

The Pitch at The Wharf is in one of the more convenient and picturesque locations in Washington — right by The Pier in southwest DC.

The Pitch has unlimited coffee, tea, and filtered water as well as a set of upscale amenities and options for meeting rooms and private offices.

The Square at Bowen Building

1850 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States (near Lafayette Square)

Modern interior with white chairs, area rug, blue couch, and minimalist shelving and art — Image courtesy of The Square

Coworking at The Square is available in the historic Bowen Building, situated near Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. This prime location places it within the heart of the city's vibrant downtown area, surrounded by significant landmarks and governmental buildings.

Lafayette Square, a seven-acre public park, lies just north of the White House, providing a picturesque and convenient setting for professionals.

The Bowen Building itself is a classic example of early 20th-century architecture, offering a blend of historical charm and modern amenities.

With easy access to public transportation, dining options, and cultural attractions, Square Coworking at Bowen Building offers a prestigious and accessible workspace for its members.

WeWork

WeWork is a large global brand and membership-based coworking company, where a WeWork membership of any kind often allows you to book day passes in other locations around the world.

For WeWork members and those who are curious about possibly using a WeWork location in Washington DC, here are WeWork locations in the area:

AdvantEdge

This coworking brand AdvantEdge, has locations Downtown and in Chevy Chase, MD — and tends to lean towards promoting its flexible private office availability rather than pure hotdesking/day-based coworking.

Office space rentals with AdvantEdge do give you access to other helpful amenities like a fitness center, rooftop terrace, mail services, kitchens, bike storage, and more.

AdvantEdge also has some light programming with breakfast on Fridays, networking events, and talks from leaders and speakers at various times.

Expansive (Dupont Circle)

Located just two blocks from Dupont Circle, Expansive is located in a 1940s-style building that used to be one of the premier high-rises in Washington, DC.

Expansive has an indoor lounge, two conference rooms, phone booths, bike storage, and more.

Carr Workplaces

Carr Workplaces has many locations and focuses on a fairly traditional office setup, with an emphasis on private offices with modern IT services (although coworking is also available).

One perk is a nationwide network of meeting rooms through the Workready+ membership included with memberships to Carr.

Here are some of Carr's main Washington, DC locations:

Mindspace (K Street)

Located on K Street, not far from the restaurants and evening life of 14th Street, Mindspace offers probably one of the best interior designs in the Washington DC coworking world — a very pleasantly furnished mix of contemporary and traditional American architecture and aesthetics.

Mindspace offers everything from the Day Pass, to private solutions and larger offices for companies looking to find some workspace.

Eaton House

Eaton House at K Street NW and 12th Street NW offers a variety of membership options including drop-in passes, dedicated desks, and private offices.

Members benefit from access to common areas, conference rooms, curated events, wellness services, food and drink discounts, and preferred hotel pricing.

The space encourages collaboration and creativity, providing amenities like printers, scanners, and Eaton Radio access. Additionally, they offer day passes and conference room rentals with comprehensive facilities for meetings and work.