Coworking spaces in Vietnam by city

A city-by-city look at coworking spaces in Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang, Hoi An, Da Lat, and Phu Quoc, covering pricing, community fit, and day passes.

Published 2026-06-30· 8 min read· Vietnam Knowledge

Last reviewed: 30 June 2026Report outdated info

Vietnam has become one of the more comfortable countries in Southeast Asia to work from, and coworking spaces are a big part of why. Cafe wifi is usually fine for a laptop and a coffee, but for calls, a fixed desk, or simply a room that isn't playing lo-fi beats at volume, a dedicated space is typically worth the monthly fee. Pricing, atmosphere, and community quality vary a lot by city, and this page walks through what to expect in each of the six places most remote workers land: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, Da Lat, and Phu Quoc.

Costs below are approximate for mid-2026 and typically move with the exchange rate and each operator's own pricing cycles, so treat the numbers as a planning range rather than a quote. Always confirm current pricing directly with the space before turning up, since promotions and capacity change month to month.

What "coworking" means in Vietnam

Three broad categories exist, and they suit different work styles:

Corporate-style chains — Toong, Dreamplex, CirCO, UP (Ubiz), and Cogo are the largest brands, with multiple locations in Hanoi and HCMC, business-grade internet, meeting rooms, and a more formal, networking-oriented crowd.
Cafe-coworking hybrids — increasingly common in Da Nang, Hoi An, and Da Lat, these are cafes that lean into the coworking identity with bookable desks, better wifi than a typical coffee shop, and a mixed crowd of remote workers and locals.
Boutique/community spaces — smaller, often foreigner-run operations built around a specific niche (surfers, yoga teachers, startup founders), common in Da Nang and Hoi An, where the social calendar can matter as much as the desk.

Which category suits you typically depends on how much you need silence versus community. If you are trying to decide between cities in the first place, the Hanoi versus HCMC comparison is a useful starting point before you commit to a base.

Hanoi

Hanoi has the most mature coworking scene outside HCMC, concentrated in Tay Ho and the Ba Dinh/Cau Giay business corridors. Toong's Hanoi flagship and Dreamplex both run day passes in the 150,000–250,000đ range, with monthly hot-desk memberships typically landing between 1.5 million and 2.8 million VND depending on location and whether you want a fixed desk or open seating.

The community skews toward a mix of Vietnamese startup staff, NGO workers, and a smaller but steady foreign remote-work crowd. It is less overtly "digital nomad" than Da Nang or Hoi An — expect more people in blazers, fewer in board shorts. For longer stays, pairing a coworking membership with a serviced apartment in the Tay Ho area is a common setup; see the wider Hanoi region guide for neighbourhood context.

Ho Chi Minh City

HCMC is Vietnam's largest coworking market by volume, with dozens of options concentrated in District 1 and District 2 (Thao Dien), which has a large expat and remote-worker population. The Circo, Dreamplex, Toong, and WeWork-style corporate spaces cluster in District 1 near the financial district, while District 2 has a looser, cafe-adjacent scene aimed at longer-term residents.

Pricing is broadly similar to Hanoi — day passes around 150,000–300,000đ, monthly hot desks commonly 1.8–3 million VND, with private offices and dedicated desks costing more. HCMC's advantage is density: if one space's wifi is having a bad day, there is typically another within a ten-minute Grab ride. The trade-off is traffic and noise, which is a bigger factor here than in the smaller cities on this list.

Da Nang

Da Nang has grown into arguably the most nomad-friendly coworking city on the central coast, helped by a large annual and seasonal remote-worker population, decent beach access, and lower costs than HCMC. Spaces cluster near An Thuong and the My Khe beach strip, with a mix of dedicated coworking operators and cafe-hybrids.

Day passes typically run 100,000–200,000đ, and monthly memberships are often cheaper than the two big cities, commonly 1.2–2.2 million VND for hot desks. The community here leans younger and more transient than Hanoi or HCMC, with a visible rotation of remote workers on 1-3 month stays. If you are basing yourself in Da Nang for work, it is worth reading the Da Nang region guide alongside this page, and renting a motorbike makes moving between coworking spots, the beach, and accommodation considerably easier than relying on ride-hailing alone.

Hoi An

Hoi An's coworking scene is smaller and more boutique than Da Nang's, reflecting the town's slower pace and smaller expat footprint. Most spaces here are cafe-coworking hybrids rather than dedicated corporate chains, often set in converted shophouses outside the Old Town core, since the historic centre itself has limited fast, stable internet infrastructure and heavy foot traffic.

Day passes are typically in the 80,000–180,000đ range, and monthly arrangements are sometimes informal — a fixed desk fee negotiated directly with a cafe owner rather than a formal membership tier. This can be excellent value but also means fewer guarantees around backup power or bandwidth during peak tourist season. Cross-reference plans with the Hoi An region guide if you are choosing between staying in the Old Town versus the quieter An Bang beach area, which affects how far you will be commuting to a desk.

Da Lat

Da Lat's coworking community is smaller again, but growing, driven by a mix of Vietnamese creative professionals, coffee-industry workers, and a modest but loyal foreign remote-work contingent drawn by the cooler climate. Spaces are concentrated near the central market and along the roads leading up toward the lake, generally cafe-hybrid in style rather than corporate chains.

Pricing is among the most affordable on this list — day passes commonly 60,000–150,000đ, and month-long arrangements, where they exist formally, often undercut the coastal cities. The trade-off is choice: on a slow week, there may only be one or two spaces with genuinely fast, stable fibre, so it is worth testing the connection in person before committing to a month. The Da Lat region guide has more on the climate and general layout of the town.

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc is the outlier on this list — an island economy built primarily around tourism and resorts rather than remote work, so dedicated coworking infrastructure is thinner than the mainland cities. A handful of hotel business centres and a small number of cafe-coworking hybrids serve the resident and long-stay tourist population, mostly around Duong Dong town.

Day passes, where available, tend to run 100,000–250,000đ, closer to mainland-city pricing despite the island's more relaxed pace, largely because import costs push up equipment and rent. Internet reliability has improved with undersea cable investment but can still be more variable than the mainland during peak season or bad weather. If you are researching a working stay here, it is worth checking current entry rules first, since Phu Quoc has its own visa-free arrangement that differs from mainland Vietnam's standard e-visa terms — confirm the latest conditions with the relevant immigration authority or a licensed visa agent before booking flights.

Membership pricing patterns across cities

A few general patterns hold across most of the cities above, though individual operators vary:

Day passes typically include wifi, coffee/tea, and basic printing, and commonly cost less than a nice lunch — usually well under 300,000đ even in HCMC.
Monthly hot-desk memberships are the most common tier for remote workers on a 1-6 month stay, and often include some meeting-room credit.
Dedicated desks and private offices cost meaningfully more (often two to four times the hot-desk rate) and are more relevant for small teams or people running a registered business locally.
Multi-city passes — some of the larger chains (Toong, Dreamplex) offer access across their own network of locations, which can be a route to research if you plan to split time between Hanoi and HCMC.

None of these figures are fixed; operators run promotions, and 2026 pricing may shift with inflation or new competition entering a given city. Always confirm the current rate card on-site or via the operator's own booking page rather than relying solely on this summary.

Choosing based on visa and stay length

Coworking plans are worth thinking about alongside your visa timeline rather than in isolation. Short e-visa stays of a month or so make day passes or short monthly plans the more sensible choice, while longer stays under Vietnam's newer long-term visa options may justify a proper membership with a fixed desk. If you are planning to work remotely from Vietnam for an extended period, it is worth reading the digital nomad visa reality check before signing any annual coworking contract, since visa status affects how long you can realistically commit to a single city.

Frequently asked questions

Which Vietnamese city has the cheapest coworking spaces?

Da Lat and Hoi An typically have the lowest day-pass and monthly prices on this list, though the trade-off is fewer spaces to choose from and more variability in internet quality compared to Hanoi or HCMC.

Do I need a membership, or are day passes enough?

For stays under a few weeks, day passes are usually more economical and flexible. For stays of a month or more, a monthly hot-desk membership typically works out cheaper per day and often includes meeting-room credit.

Is coworking necessary if a hotel or apartment has wifi?

Not necessarily. Many remote workers manage fine on hotel or apartment wifi paired with a mobile hotspot as backup. Coworking spaces are more useful for people who want a dedicated desk, a quieter environment, or in-person community.

Can I use a coworking membership across multiple Vietnamese cities?

Some larger chains such as Toong and Dreamplex offer multi-location access within their own network, which may be a route to research if you plan to split time between cities. Confirm current terms directly with the operator, since this varies by plan.

Do coworking spaces in Vietnam have reliable backup power and internet?

Larger corporate-style spaces in Hanoi and HCMC generally have backup power and business-grade fibre. Smaller cafe-hybrid spaces in places like Hoi An or Da Lat may not, so it is worth testing the connection in person during a trial day pass before committing to a longer membership.

Does my visa type affect how long I can use a coworking space?

Your visa affects how long you can legally stay in Vietnam, which in turn affects how long a coworking commitment makes sense. It does not typically affect eligibility to use a coworking space itself, but longer-stay visa options may be worth researching before signing an annual contract.