Free and cheap coworking spaces in Barcelona for laptop work
A city built for laptop life
Barcelona has sunshine, sea breezes, and a caffeine‑fuelled creative pulse that makes working on the go feel easy. From totally free desks to €15 day passes, here’s how to plug in without emptying your wallet.
Completely free coworking corners
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Imagin café – young, bright, and buzzed
Where: Carrer de Pelai 11, two minutes from Plaça de Catalunya
Why go: Free desks, fast Wi‑Fi, a coffee bar, gaming zone, and rotating art shows. Open Mon–Fri 9 am‑5 pm; arrive early—seats disappear by mid‑morning.
Casa SEAT – design meets mobility
Where: Passeig de Gràcia 109
Why go: Twelve stylish workstations, free coffee and juice, and huge street‑level windows for prime people‑watching. Book online 24 h ahead for a two‑hour slot (extensions often granted). Open Mon–Sat 9 am‑8:30 pm.
CCCB foyer – culture you can log into
Where: Carrer de Montalegre 5, El Raval
Why go: Plug in under soaring glass walkways, browse 10,000 multimedia files, then wander the latest exhibition on your screen break. Free Wi‑Fi all day; café attached for caffeine refills.
Public libraries with free Wi‑Fi
A free library card unlocks speedy internet and calm desks across 40+ branches. Personal favourites:
• Jaume Fuster (Gràcia) – modern curves and leafy views.
• Biblioteca de Catalunya (El Raval) – Gothic arches, scholarly hush.
• Sagrada Família branch – bright, airy, and steps from Gaudí’s towers. Sign up with a passport at any desk, log in with your card number + PIN, and you’re good for 60‑minute computer slots or unlimited personal‑device Wi‑Fi.
Very affordable coworking spaces
(≤ €25 day – all prices exclude IVA)
Betahaus – Gràcia
€20 day pass
600 Mb fibre, 20 private call booths, six sun‑lit terraces, and unlimited coffee from 9 am‑6 pm.
La Vaca – Poble Sec
€15 day pass
A former dairy turned creative hub with pool tables, yoga classes, community lunches, and ultra‑fast Wi‑Fi.
MOB Bailèn – Eixample
€20 day pass
Home to 300+ techies and creatives, offering Skype pods, meeting rooms, and 9 am‑8 pm access.
OneCoWork Plaça Catalunya – Centre
€25 day pass
Six floors of sleek design, a rooftop terrace, and 8 am‑10 pm entry just steps from the metro.
Cafés that welcome laptops
(just buy a cortado)
• Flax & Kale – plant‑forward menu, rooftop garden, steady Wi‑Fi.
• Alsur café & backdoor bar – 10 am‑1 am hours, brunch till late, sockets at most tables.
• Laie – bookshop café with multilingual shelves and a quiet terrace near Passeig de Gràcia.
Municipal Wi‑Fi on the move
Look for “Barcelona WiFi” at 180+ hotspots—parks, plazas, metro stations. Speeds cap at 256 Kbps (enough for email, not video calls), but it’s great for a quick sync between sights.
Wallet‑wise working tips
1. Free spots fill fast—Imagin and Casa SEAT are quietest right at opening.
2. Rotate cafés: order something every couple of hours, tip a little, and everyone stays happy.
3. Keep headphones handy—Barcelona cafés love background music.
4. Use libraries for video calls; most have enclosed rooms you can reserve.
5. Grab a T‑Casual (€12.15 for 10 rides) or Hola Barcelona pass for unlimited metro + bus days.
