40+ coworking spaces — Dublin’s tech scene keeps the options growing
Dublin hosts European HQs for Google, Meta, and Stripe, and that concentration of tech money has built solid coworking infrastructure around the Docklands and city centre. Day passes start at EUR 20, monthly hot desks from EUR 200. Most spaces cluster around Grand Canal Dock, Pearse Street, and Camden Street.
Top 5 coworking spaces
Dogpatch Labs
4.6The CHQ Building, Custom House Quay
Huckletree D2
4.542-47 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
2 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2
12 Tara Street, Dublin 2
151-156 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
How to choose
For startup networking: Dogpatch Labs. Dublin’s most connected startup hub — many Irish VCs hold office hours there. If you’re building something and want intros, this is the place.
For budget: The Tara Building at EUR 200/month is the best value in the city centre. No-frills but clean, and the location next to Tara Street DART station is hard to beat.
For speed and polish: Huckletree on Pearse Street has the fastest WiFi (300 Mbps symmetric) and the most premium feel. Worth the price if you do frequent video calls or large file transfers.
For the Docklands: WeWork Grand Canal puts you in the heart of Silicon Docks. Convenient if you’re meeting people at Google, Meta, or Stripe offices nearby.
Skip: Generic serviced office chains charging EUR 400+ for a hot desk. At that price, get a dedicated desk at Huckletree or Dogpatch instead.
Free alternatives
Several cafes and libraries work as backup options when you don’t need a desk every day:
- Vice Coffee (Middle Abbey Street) — fast WiFi, plenty of outlets, modern space. Order every 2 hours.
- Dublin City Library (Ilac Centre, Henry Street) — free WiFi, quiet, no purchase required
- Clement & Pekoe (South William Street) — specialty coffee, communal table, laptop-friendly before 14:00
Budget EUR 4-6 per cafe session. Libraries are free but close by 20:00 most days.