Whether you’re freelancing, launching a startup, or running an existing business, Rio is a lively location to grow your venture. And one of the most effective ways to expand in the city is through collaboration.
Rich in culture and connection, Rio’s powerful economy supports new and established teams in everything from finance and trade to tourism and the arts—and coworking spaces are where all these professionals come together. Startups find new partners, existing teams source fresh talent, entrepreneurs land additional clients—all because they’re working together in one vibrant, thoughtfully designed shared workspace.
Collaboration aside, shared workspaces also provide flexibility for businesses to grow and expand according to their own needs. This happens without the commitment of long-term leases and traditional office space overhead costs.
WeWork is, by far, one of the most prominent providers of coworking space in Rio and consistently offers a range of amenities at all of their locations. Such amenities include onsite office staff, fully stocked kitchens, creative brainstorming conference rooms, bike storage space, and onsite refreshments. Many WeWork offices also include recreational facilities, professional development services, and more.
Here are some of the best coworking spaces in Rio.
Ipanema Beach
Located a short walk from Rio’s famous Ipanema Beach, WeWork Visconde de Pirajá 495 is a world-class coworking space for individual, small, medium, and large businesses. Spanning the entire glass high-rise, and offering an abundance of premium amenities like free-flowing coffee and a fully stocked kitchen, this coworking space was built to fuel focus.
Ideally located on Rua Visconde de Pirajá, this location puts you close to the Metro at Nossa Senhora da Paz for easy commuting. Also nearby, you’ll find a winning selection of casual and fine-dining restaurants—perfect for entertaining clients and after-work fun.
Botafogo
Away from the beaches, WeWork Pasteur 154 provides gorgeous views of Sugarloaf Mountain. Offering 11 light-filled floors of coworking space, this location is ideal for collaboration and business development—particularly for creative professionals who need space to spread out.
The surrounding Botafogo neighborhood feels more like a small-town community than a large city—but don’t be fooled, there’s fun to be had if you know where to look. Nearby, Void and Fogo de Chão are great fine-dining locations for entertaining clients. Additionally, a short stroll brings you to a multitude of bars and clubs: Whether its seafood at the waterfront or a rock ‘n’ roll tavern, you’ll find your social fix in these beachside streets.
Carioca
Perfect for business owners looking to tap into the vibrating heart of the city, WeWork Almirante Barroso 81 provides dynamic, flexible workspace at the center of the action. Six floors of diverse and eclectic office space is difficult to find in such a bustling location, yet this shared office provides hot desks, dedicated desks, shared lounges, private offices, and bookable conference rooms. Plus, with both the Metro and Monorail Carioca stations right here, commuting is a breeze.
Once the workday is done, step out into an exciting community filled with a multitude of dining destinations, along with exciting bars and clubs. For entertaining clients, you can book dinner at a well-known restaurant such as Pampa Grill, Demi Glace, or Ysa Café. On nights alone or with friends, stop into a wine bar or happy-hour spot for a gentle unwind after-hours.
Barra da Tijuca
Offering four floors of shared workspace, WeWork Helios Seelinger 155 is an amazing location for creatives and growing businesses. Designed to encourage businesses from a widely diverse range of technology and industries, this coworking space provides a professional and vibrant environment for small to medium businesses to thrive.
The exclusive rooftop deck offers an ideal meeting spot while amenities like fully stocked kitchens, office staff, brainstorming rooms, high-speed internet, high-tech conference rooms, and professional development events help seal the deal. Located near the Jardim Oceânico Station on the Rio Metro, commuting is especially convenient at this location.
Rio de Janeiro is a vital city for creatives looking for novel approaches to build their business. With many WeWork locations across the city, you can find the perfect workspace that will stir your creative juices with a fun, productive, and enjoyable environment.
