Chiang Mai’s best coworking spaces to fit your nomad personality

If you're the kind of nomad who always has one eye on the markets and wants to sleep close to where you work (because who knows what time of night you’ll have to purge your stocks), Alt_ PingRiver is your riverside haven.

Located in the Wat Ket area – recently designated as Chiang Mai’s digital nomad zone – this is Alt_’s second location, and they’ve really set the standard as pioneers in the coworking-coliving space. Beyond offering shared workspaces and private office rooms you can rent monthly, they also have coliving options if you want to sleep right where you work. There are meeting rooms, soundproof booths for calls and even a podcast room. 

And while all this is awesome, the best part about Alt_ is their regular events, from yoga sessions to member-led workshops and talks, that build community and make it very hard to leave.

Alt_ PingRiver. Day passes from B220, monthly memberships from B4,000. Wat Ket, Chiang Mai. 9am-9pm and 9pm-6pm weekends. 24/7 access for monthly members and coliving.

This brand-new coworking space floats on the second floor above our favourite coffee warehouse, Weave Artisan Society, adding a new digital dimension to this vibrant community hub in the Wua Lai area. 

Grab a latte downstairs, then head up to Smart&Start to plug into a secure internet connection and a work setup that’s clearly built for founders, freelancers and anyone trying to turn their Chiang Mai chapter into something bigger than just remote working.

What makes this spot stand out is how entrepreneur-friendly it is – every cold desk membership comes with a mailbox address, making it easy to set up a business presence without any real estate investment. Plus, there's an in-house business concierge offering support with everything from legal advice to banking to visas, three days a week. The space also includes a meeting room that doubles as a content creation area, and phone booths that are free of charge for coworkers.

Smart&Start. Day passes from B180, monthly memberships from B4,000. Wua Lai, Chiang Mai. 9am-5pm, 24/7 access for weekly and monthly members.

Taking the year off? This is the ideal haven for sabbatical nomads who thrive on community and connection. In the heart of the Old City, this coworking and coliving space offers a vibrant blend of indoor and outdoor workspaces, a quiet zone with private phone rooms and comfortable working areas. 

If the name didn’t give it away, they’re very socially active, hosting regular events and activities that foster meaningful connections and make for some great networking opportunities. 

And as a coliving guest, you’ll not only enjoy 24-hour access but also the opportunity to cook and prepare meals with fellow residents which usually turns into impromptu cooking sessions with whoever’s around.  

The Social Club Chiang Mai. Day passes from B200, monthly memberships start from B4,000. Nimmanhaemin, Chiang Mai. 9am-6pm, 24/7 access for monthly members and coliving.

If you’re a nomad who relies on capturing stunning visuals, Punspace is your ideal office away from home. With two locations in the old city – one at Thaphae Gate and another at Wiang Kaew. 

Outside the workspaces, the Wiang Kaew location is a visual paradise, boasting lush gardens, airy architecture and outdoor seating surrounded by hanging ferns – perfect for content creation or just a break from the screen. 

Meanwhile, the Thaphae Gate location provides a more industrial, urban vibe with all the amenities you’d expect – meeting rooms, cool and hot desks, phone rooms, printing facilities, private offices and ample parking.

Day passes from B289, monthly memberships from B3,899. Thapae Gate and Wiang Kaew, Chiang Mai. 9am-6pm, 24/7 access for weekly and monthly members.

If you like your weeks to start creatively, Soul House hosts open studio sessions every Monday, followed by a rotating lineup of crafty workshops throughout the week. This shared artist studio is where ideas take form and hands stay busy, whether you’re getting stuck into a hands-on project or just settling in with your laptop. 

Expect everything from pottery and jewelry-making to metalwork and enamel nail art, with sessions designed to keep your hands moving and your brain happily offline for a while. There’s also a cosy reading den and small library for slower moments between workshops. Feminine and light-filled, the space invites you to take a breath, ease into the day and find your own creative rhythm. Memberships are said to be in the works, starting February (watch this space). 

Soul House Chiang Mai. B200 for Monday’s open studio, workshop prices vary. Suthep, Chiang Mai. 10am-7pm, closed Tuesday.

If you’re trying to make Chiang Mai last longer (and you’re sick of instant noodles and 7-Eleven toasties), Heartwork: The Sharing Space is the kind of coworking spot you’ll love. 

It’s budget-friendly, which means the crowd leans local in the best way: Thai students, remote workers and people actually living in Chiang Mai, not just passing through. The space feels modern and surprisingly sleek, with a loft-style layout and high ceilings that make it feel airy and cool even when it’s busy. 

It’s practical in all the ways that matter, with phone booths when you need privacy, an outdoor terrace for breaks, solid coffee and full printing services. They also host community events that attract a lot of locals, so it’s easy to plug into the neighborhood and meet real people that are perhaps a little less transient than you.

Heartwork: The Sharing Space. Day passes from B90. Hai Ya, Chiang Mai. 9am-5:30pm, closed Sunday.

If you’re the type of nomad who shows up in a new town solo and somehow has dinner plans by day two, Yellow is your go-to coworking space to keep the tradition alive. 

Yellow leans heavily into community, with a vibe that feels more like a creative clubhouse than a silent laptop farm. Expect an easy, conversational atmosphere where you can meet new collaborators, new friends or just someone to grab a coffee with between calls. Being right on Nimman makes that exceptionally easy.

The chitter chatter and background music vibes works well for extroverts, first-timers in town and anyone who’s here for the networking as much as the Wi-Fi. But if you’re really hoping for some quiet time, there are private rooms available too. 

Yellow Coworking. Day passes from B429, monthly memberships from B5,990. Nimmanhaemin, Chiang Mai. 9am-6pm, 24/7 access for monthly members.

If you’re the kind of nomad who hates committing to memberships (and somehow always gets your best work done after sunset), CAMP is your Chiang Mai cheat code. 

The biggest selling point is how easy it is – no weekly plans, no monthly fees, no coworking membership culture at all. You can simply show up, grab a drink or a snack, and work for as long as you need, right up until midnight. That’s what makes it a favourite for night owls, students and freelancers who want a reliable place to hunker down without doing the whole coworking sign-up routine. 

It’s lively but quiet, social but still casual, with people constantly coming and going, focusing on getting work but also taking time to catch up, take a break and reset their memory banks. It’s Chiang Mai’s most accessible workspace that’s almost a cafe, but definitely not.

CAMP. Two hours free WiFi for every B50 spent. Maya Lifestyle Shopping Centre, Chiang Mai. 8am-12am

If you can’t focus with distractions and noise in the background and want 24/7 access on a daypass, Nim Space is your spot. This is the rare coworking space where the biggest luxury isn’t the coffee bar or the community board, it’s the lack of distractions. 

It tends to stay more quiet, calm and uncrowded than the others, making it ideal for deep-focus days, long writing sessions, editing marathons or anything that requires you to actually finish what you started. 

There’s no social buzz to pull you into conversations, no performative networking energy and no pressure to be ‘part of the scene’. The staff don’t even speak English. You come here to work, and the space fully supports that. If your dream coworking day is headphones on, notifications off and zero small talk, Nim Space gets it.

Nim Space. Day passes from B300, monthly memberships from B3,000. Nimmanhaemin, Chiang Mai. 24/7 access