A City Guide to Coworking in Bansko, Bulgaria
Despite its small size, Bansko, Bulgaria is home to a remarkable array of coworking spaces.
This picturesque ski resort town not only lures in winter enthusiasts but also boasts a thriving community of fellow nomads and travelers throughout the year.
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During the winter months, Bansko transforms into a bustling ski destination, attracting tourists and nomads eager to hit the slopes.
The quieter summer months and shoulder season offer a unique opportunity to connect with fellow digital nomads and travelers seeking respite from the summer heat and crowds in Europe. This makes it really easy to meet people and make friends.
With a low cost of living, affordable accommodations, delicious food and beautiful scenery, Bansko checks all boxes as a great digital nomad hub.
It’s one of the reasons we keep returning to Bansko during the summer months. It affords us a quiet environment to recharge and get some work done but also meet up with friends from all over the world.
Coworking Bansko
Coworking Bansko is the most popular and well known coworking space in Bansko, Bulgaria. It’s a lively cowork that attracts a younger crowd and is a great place to meet and connect with other nomads.
They have 2 locations in Bansko and hold 5 events every week with BBQs, hot springs every Thursday night and techno parties.
A coworking membership is 149.00 Euro a month and they also have weekly and 3 month options.
If you’re interested in coliving you can check out their 64 unit apartment complex in Bansko. They have several options to choose from offering studio apartments, suites, and maisonettes. The property has a large garden, a shared area for work and shared kitchen space.
The owners of Coworking Bansko also run the famous Bansko Nomad Fest held at the end of June. This is another fabulous way to meet and connect with other digital nomads and entrepreneurs. We attended Nomad Fest in 2022 and had a wonderful time and met so many new friends.
If you’re new to the digital nomad scene or working and traveling remotely we highly recommend attending this event to meet other digital nomads.
Altspace Coworking
Altspace Coworking is branded as a boutique style coworking with 3 locations throughout Bansko.
They are known for community and collaboration and their spaces are beautifully designed for their members.
A coworking monthly membership runs 149 Euros and they also have other flexible options like a 3 month pass, a 30 day pass and weekly passes.
Altspace has built a great community in Bansko and offers activities like supper clubs, fitness classes and charity events.
We attended their weekly meetups for members and enjoyed connecting with other nomads and locals living in Bansko.
You can Book a free trial and see if Altspace is the place for you the next time you visit Bansko.
Nestwork Premium Coworking
Nestwork is another great option especially if you’re looking for a more quiet environment for focused work and maximum concentration.
With 2 locations right in the city center of Bansko Nestwork is easy to access.
Their spaces are designed to cater towards individual requirements based on what you need. You will find shared coworking spaces, dedicated desks, private offices, phone booths and meeting rooms.
You can pick from 3 different flexible plans with the most popular plan for nomads and travelers starting at 140.00 Euros.
Nestwork also offers community events like meetups at a local bar, game nights and holiday events.
Bonus Coworking Space, Four Leaf Clover
Four Leaf Clover, where we stayed in Bansko, has a coworking space on the property. This makes it convenient for those staying at the apartment complex to just walk downstairs and set up your computer without leaving the property.
The cowork is smaller than the other ones we mentioned in this article but it has a nice and cozy atmosphere.
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Great Alternative Coworking Options
Alternatively there are quite a few other options for getting work done in town.
A handful of restaurants have fast wifi and are friendly to us laptop warriors working while consuming food or tasty beverages.
Ginger Bar and Dinner
A few of our favorites were Ginger Bar and Dinner which is located in the Gondola area. It’s huge with lots of outdoor and indoor seating and an extensive menu serving pizzas, seafood and local dishes.
The service at Ginger Bar is pretty fast and the staff is nice. This restaurant is also laptop friendly, especially in the summer months. If the coworking was full we would see other digital nomads working at Ginger. As long as you’re ordering drinks or food you’re welcome to stay.
Emar
Emar is located right in the heart of Bansko with lovely views of a park just next to the main square. The restaurant is one of our top lunch spots – the sandwiches and pizza are both excellent choices.
The seating is comfortable and the wifi is fast. It’s a great place to go with your laptop to work, relax or for people watching. They’re happy to let you stay as long as you’re ordering food or drinks, so you can get some work done in between.
Cafe Retro
This is a cute coffee shop in the center of town with an inviting atmosphere and lovely garden in the back.
It’s quiet and laid back and the large trees in the courtyard offer shade during a warm summer afternoon.
The coffee is excellent and they also offer some small cakes and pastries. A great quiet place to get some work done.
Signing up to a cowork is one of the best ways to get integrated into the nomad community in Bansko. You can attend weekly BBQ’s, meetups to learn a new skill and participate in activities like wine tasting in Melink or hiking up in the Pirin Mountains. Joining a coworking space not only enhances your remote work experience but also connects you with like-minded individuals and gives you the opportunity to develop new friendships.
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