The best coworking spaces in East London depend on the kind of work you do and the journey you’re making. Shoreditch, Old Street and Aldgate put you close to the City, Hackney has studios for makers and podcasters, and Stratford has Plexal’s startup community. Canary Wharf and the Royal Docks have the lowest prices on this list, from £135 per person a month on myHQ (VAT not stated). The 11 spaces below are grouped by neighbourhood.
Shoreditch and Old Street
- HubHub Worship Square, Shoreditch
- Runway East Shoreditch, Old Street
Aldgate and Whitechapel
- Runway East Aldgate East, Aldgate
- x+why People’s Mission Hall, Whitechapel
Hackney and London Fields
- The Fisheries, London Fields
- Mainyard Studios Hackney Central, Hackney
Stratford and the Olympic Park
- Plexal, Here East
- Workspace Mirror Works, Stratford
Canary Wharf and the Royal Docks
- General People TYPE SQB, Canary Wharf
- WeWork 30 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf
- General People Expressway, Royal Docks
If none of these fits, myHQ’s workspaces across East London include more offices and desks in each of these neighbourhoods.
Top picks at a glance
| Best for | Space | Area | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| A rooftop and a gym near the City | HubHub Worship Square | Shoreditch | Level 9 rooftop terrace and a fitness studio |
| A sociable desk by Aldgate East | Runway East Aldgate East | Aldgate | Makers Cafe from 7am and a courtyard |
| Drop-in days near Whitechapel | x+why People’s Mission Hall | Whitechapel | Day passes for £25, plus VAT |
| Music, podcast and sound work | Mainyard Studios Hackney Central | Hackney | Soundproof studios, from £248 per person a month (VAT not stated) |
| Startups that want programmes and events | Plexal | Here East | Hot desks from £240 a month, plus VAT |
| Canary Wharf on a budget | General People TYPE SQB | Canary Wharf | From £185 per person a month (VAT not stated), with a free on-site gym |
| The lowest price on this list | General People Expressway | Royal Docks | From £135 per person a month (VAT not stated) |
Prices as of November 2026, from myHQ and the operators. Confirm the current price with the space before you book.
How to choose a neighbourhood in East London
- Start with your journey. Whitechapel, Canary Wharf and Stratford are all on the Elizabeth line, and Stratford also has the DLR and the Overground. London Fields and Hackney Central are on the Overground.
- Match the area to the work. Hackney has soundproof and content studios, Plexal runs innovation programmes for startups, and Aldgate and Old Street keep you a short walk from City clients.
- Let the budget narrow it down. General People’s two buildings in Canary Wharf and the Royal Docks have the lowest listed prices here. The Shoreditch and Aldgate spaces start from £350 to £550 per person a month on myHQ (VAT not stated).
If East London isn’t a must, the best coworking spaces in London are spread across six areas, from Chancery Lane to Canary Wharf.
Shoreditch and Old Street
Old Street station, on the Northern line, is within about eight minutes’ walk of both spaces here, and there are many more workspaces in Shoreditch on myHQ.
HubHub Worship Square, Shoreditch
HubHub Worship Square, at 65 Clifton Street, is about seven minutes’ walk from Old Street station. It’s in a net-zero, BREEAM Outstanding building, with dedicated desks, focus areas and meeting rooms. Members can use a level 9 rooftop terrace, an 80-seat auditorium, a fitness studio and Brompton bike hire.
Price: from £350 per person a month on myHQ (VAT not stated).
- Suits: small teams who want a sustainable building with wellbeing extras near Liverpool Street and Moorgate.
- Downside: it’s dedicated desks, so it isn’t a place to drop in for the odd day.
Runway East Shoreditch, Old Street
Runway East Shoreditch is about three minutes’ walk from Old Street station, according to Runway East. Members can use 20 meeting rooms for free, from two-person rooms to rooms for 12, and there’s a private courtyard plus weekly cake, drinks and events. Membership options include hot desks, dedicated desks and private offices.
Price: from £550 per person a month on myHQ (VAT not stated).
- Suits: freelancers and small teams who hold a lot of client meetings near the City.
- Downside: it’s the most expensive space on this list.
Aldgate and Whitechapel
Both spaces here are about two to three minutes’ walk from Aldgate East station. Brick Lane is close by, and there are more offices and desks in Spitalfields just north of it.
Runway East Aldgate East, Aldgate
Runway East Aldgate East is about two minutes’ walk from Aldgate East station. Its Makers Cafe opens from 7am, and members get a courtyard, weekly cake, drinks and events, and free meeting room access in the wider building. Runway East offers hot desks, dedicated desks and private offices here.
Price: from £460 per person a month on myHQ (VAT not stated).
- Suits: startups and small teams who want a sociable base on the edge of the City.
- Downside: at £460, it costs more than most spaces on this list.
x+why People’s Mission Hall, Whitechapel
x+why People’s Mission Hall, at 20-30 Whitechapel Road, is about three minutes’ walk from Aldgate East station, according to x+why. It’s x+why’s first building, with an internal courtyard, a busy coworking area and an honesty bar. Members get a free monthly breakfast and drinks event.
Day pass: £25, plus VAT, from 9am to 6pm, according to x+why. Private offices on myHQ start from £355 per person a month (VAT not stated).
- Suits: freelancers and impact-driven businesses who want to drop in for the day.
- Downside: day passes end at 6pm, so evening work needs a membership.
Hackney and London Fields
Both Hackney spaces here have studios as well as desks or offices. If you need a studio of your own, Mainyard’s Hackney Wick studios and Workspace’s Mare Street Studios, next to London Fields, are among the creative office spaces in London for makers and creative teams.
The Fisheries, London Fields
The Fisheries is a 200-year-old renovated warehouse at 1 Mentmore Terrace, seconds from London Fields station. Its Community membership is monthly hot desking on a rolling contract. Members get phone booths, a quiet library, complimentary tea and coffee, a bar and dining space, and members’ events.
Price: prices aren’t published, so ask The Fisheries for a quote.
- Suits: freelancers and small creative teams who want a homely, plant-filled space next to London Fields.
- Downside: with no published prices, you can’t compare it with the others until you’ve asked.
Mainyard Studios Hackney Central, Hackney
Mainyard Studios Hackney Central, at 280 Mare Street, is opposite the Hackney Empire and about three minutes’ walk from Hackney Central station. It has private offices for 1 to 10+ people, communal lounges and soundproof studios built for music production, podcasting and sound design.
Price: from £248 per person a month on myHQ (VAT not stated).
- Suits: musicians, producers and small creative teams who need sound-friendly rooms.
- Downside: it’s built around private offices and studios, not open hot desks.
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Stratford and the Olympic Park
Plexal, Here East
Plexal is at The Press Centre, Here East, about five minutes’ walk from Hackney Wick station. Hot desk members get a one-hour meeting pod credit every day, plus Plexal’s community events and benefits, and Plexal runs innovation programmes for startups and SMEs.
Desk for a day: £30, plus VAT. Hot desk: £240 a month, plus VAT, with no deposit. Fixed desk: £375 a month, plus VAT. These are Plexal’s own prices.
- Suits: tech founders and startups who want programmes and community events.
- Downside: it isn’t near a Tube station, so most journeys end with a walk or a shuttle bus.
Workspace Mirror Works, Stratford
Workspace Mirror Works, at 12 Marshgate Lane, is about three minutes’ walk from Pudding Mill Lane DLR station, according to Workspace. It’s a modern office building beside the Olympic Park, with terraces over the canal, a staffed reception, a café and cycle racks.
Price: from £348 per person a month on myHQ (VAT not stated).
- Suits: teams who want a private office near the Olympic Park and Westfield Stratford.
- Downside: it’s about 17 minutes’ walk from Stratford station, so the DLR is the easier way in.
Canary Wharf and the Royal Docks
General People’s two buildings here have the lowest listed prices on this list, and there’s more choice in Canary Wharf on myHQ.
If your clients are in the Square Mile, comparing the City of London and Canary Wharf on rent, transport and address will help you decide which side to base your team.
General People TYPE SQB, Canary Wharf
General People TYPE SQB, at 77 Marsh Wall, is about two minutes’ walk from South Quay DLR station and ten minutes from Canary Wharf station. It offers private offices and team suites for 1 to 200 desks, an on-site café and a complimentary gym with boxing and yoga classes.
Price: from £185 per person a month on myHQ (VAT not stated).
- Suits: small teams who want a Canary Wharf address at a lower price.
- Downside: it’s private offices and team suites, so there’s no hot desk option listed.
WeWork 30 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf
WeWork 30 Churchill Place is about four minutes’ walk from Canary Wharf station. It has a double-height atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows, open coworking zones, private offices, meeting rooms and phone booths.
Price: from £400 per person a month on myHQ (VAT not stated).
- Suits: teams who meet clients in Canary Wharf and want a bright, central base.
- Downside: it costs more than twice as much as TYPE SQB nearby.
General People Expressway, Royal Docks
General People Expressway, at 1 Dock Road, is about three minutes’ walk from Royal Victoria DLR station and ten minutes from Custom House on the Elizabeth line. It’s a 162-unit hub with hot-desking, studio offices, light industrial units and maker workshops, plus soundproof phone booths and the Espressoway café.
Price: from £135 per person a month on myHQ (VAT not stated).
- Suits: makers and small businesses who need workshop or light industrial space as well as desks.
- Downside: it’s the furthest east on this list, so it’s a longer trip from central London.
Day desks and hot desks for freelancers
The best coworking spaces for freelancers in East London let you pay by the day or take a monthly hot desk without a long contract. Plexal sells a single desk for a day, and The Fisheries’ Community plan is a rolling monthly hot desk. Runway East and General People Expressway both offer hot desks, and x+why People’s Mission Hall sells day passes. For a London-wide view, these coworking spaces for freelancers in London compare day passes and part-time plans across nine spaces.
Find the right base for your team
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Frequently asked questions
How much does coworking cost in East London?
On this list, prices on myHQ run from £135 to £550 per person a month, with VAT not stated. Plexal’s monthly hot desk is £240, plus VAT.
Which East London coworking spaces are open 24/7?
The Fisheries, Mirror Works and both General People buildings offer 24-hour access. Plexal opens from 7am to 10pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm at weekends and on bank holidays.
Where can I record a podcast in East London?
The Fisheries has a fully kitted-out podcast suite and a photography studio for members. Mainyard’s Hackney Central building is the other option on this list for sound work.
Which part of East London is best for coworking?
It depends on your work and your journey. Shoreditch, Old Street and Aldgate suit people who meet City clients, Hackney suits studio and sound work, and Stratford suits startups that want Plexal’s programmes. Canary Wharf and the Royal Docks have the lowest listed prices here.
What is the cheapest coworking space in East London?
On this list, General People Expressway in the Royal Docks has the lowest listed price, from £135 per person a month on myHQ (VAT not stated). For a single day, x+why People’s Mission Hall charges £25, plus VAT, and Plexal charges £30, plus VAT.
