For those looking to get some work done during the week of WordCamp Europe 2022, Porto offers many possibilities, including coworking locations, libraries, study rooms, quiet cafes and coffee shops where you can access wifi.
Here you have a selection of the best places to work in Porto.
Coworking Spaces
As one of the leading startup hubs in Portugal, Porto has a wide range of coworking spaces in the city centre, near the WCEU 2022 venue. Many of them offer daily or weekly passes.
Porto i/o
To the venue: 1.2km (walking: 15 min)
Price: €12.50 per day + VAT
Bringing the wonder of tech into the heart of the city of Porto, a tech hub such as Porto i/o is the space for coworking, community socializing, events or even just for coffee. All things digital can be found here so if you’re a techie, digital creative, or techpreneur, Porto i/o is the space for you to flourish in.
A simply great space set in an open plan area, work desks are organized and designed to accelerate coworking. Enjoy ergonomic seatings for an ache and strain-free day at work. Workstations are fully furnished so you don’t have to worry about the details – you’ll be well taken care of. A central location allows easy access via public and private transport. There’s the usual high-speed wifi, access to the kitchen, chill-out lounge, shower, and standing desks along with free drinks as well as snacks.
Perks, of course, come in the package as the added value of a community. You can’t leave out their driven and focused talented professionals in the Porto i/o scene. Their warmth and openness make them pleasant to engage with on a daily basis. Through networking, you’ll be able to connect on a professional level and have opportunities for collaboration with new ventures or projects and even receive valuable feedback for your ideas when you need the extra push.
Selina Navis Cowork
199 Rua de José Falcão, Porto, Portugal
To the venue: 1,3 km (walking: 17 min)
Price: €12 / Day
15% discount for WordCamp attendees
Looking for a place to Get Sh!t done in Porto? Selina Navis Cowork is the ideal place to be. Direct in the city center, well-equipped with individual desks, phone booths, and meeting rooms, besides having the benefit of not having to worry about office maintenance, WI-FI, or printing issues. It’s all on us!
During your breaks, meet entrepreneurs, digital nomads and locals at our common kitchen while drinking coffee or tea that is offered by us. Use your time at the Selina Navis Cowork to get more than just stuff done, create authentic and meaningful connections with our community.
Beyond the common benefits, if you’re looking for a long term venue either for your company or freelance activity, get in contact with us to get to know our available rooms and desks.
Facts Coworking
Rua 5 de Outubro 185, Porto, Portugal
To the venue: 1,5 km (walking: 21 min)
Price: €85 / Month
Redefining the way we work, Facts Coworking is where you get to join a talented group of freelancers and independent professionals in a cohesive community of like-minded souls, whilst retaining your independence in the heart of Porto. Conveniently located only 2-minutes from the Metro station of Casa da Música and with space to store your bicycle if you like to ride to work, you will be able to start your day sipping espresso.
It is the perfect place to get your stuff done, rather than in the isolation of a home environment with a noisy washing machine in your ear or a hissing espresso machine in a cafe interrupting your brain waves. Facts Coworking is designed around the concept of creating professional communities with conditions of sustainability. It is the place for collaboration, openness and accessibility.
The vibe is relaxed and informal, where you will have everything you require at your fingertips. There is super fast and stable internet to keep you connected, IP telephony, printing and scanning facilities for when you need to see words or drawings on paper and personal lockers to stash your goodies. If that isn’t enough storage, you can opt for extra storage. There are showers and changing rooms for the bicycle riders or those who may like to run to work and a meeting room for a business event or a brainstorming session with cohorts.
Public Libraries and Study Rooms
There are two large public libraries in Porto, one of which located right next to the WCEU venue. While attendees won’t be able to reserve books, they can use the libraries to work, connecting to the free public WiFi network (WiFi Porto Digital).
Almeida Garret Municipal Library
To the venue: less than 200m, as the library is located on the same site as the WCEU venue.
Price: free
Hours: Mondays (14:00 – 18:00); Tuesdays – Saturdays (9:00 – 18:00); Sundays and public holidays (closed)
Municipal Library of Porto
The University of Porto has a study room open to the general public, with access to the city’s public WiFi network.
To the venue: 2.3km (walking: 29 min)
Hours: Mondays and Saturdays (10:00 – 18:00); Tuesdays to Fridays (9:00 – 19:30); Sundays and public holidays (closed)
Polo Zero
On the west side of the city, the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art also has a library with free WiFi available to the general public (no museum ticket needed).
To the venue: 1.2km (walking: 15 min)
Price: free
Hours: Monday to Sunday (10:00 – 24:00)
Library of Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
To the venue: 3.7km (bus lines: 201 and 204)
Price: free to access the library (museum/park tickets start at €12)
Hours: Monday – Saturday (10:00 – 18:00); Sundays (closed)
Cafes and Coffee Shops
In Porto, of course, there are also an ever-growing offering of coffee shops with good WiFi.
Moustache
Centrally-located and spanning two floors and a sunny outdoors area, Moustache boasts fresh coffee and free Wifi.
To the venue: 1km (walking: 15 minutes)
Hours: Monday (09:30 – 19:00), Tuesday (closed), Wednesday – Sunday (09:30 – 19:00)
Spirito
Spirito serves up free WiFi alongside coffee and cupcakes in a welcoming space featuring a covered terrace and lounge area.
To the venue: 2.3km (walking: 30 minutes, public transport: 25 minutes)
Hours: Monday – Wednesday (13:30 – 19:00), Thursday – Sunday (15:30 – 19:00; 21:00 – 23:55)
Combi Coffee
A modern, bright space with free WiFi and plenty of working space. Combi Coffee roasts its beans onsite for that extra special caffeine kick.
To the venue: 2.3km (walking: 30 minutes, public transport: 25 minutes)
Hours: Monday – Sunday (09:00 – 17:30)
Mesa 325
Locally roasted coffee, cosy seats and delicious pastries. Mesa 325 is a friendly neighbourhood cafe perfect for spending an hour or two.
To the venue: 2.7km (walking: 35 minutes, public transport: 25 minutes)
Hours: Monday – Friday (08:30 – 17:00); Saturday (09:00 – 14:00); Sunday (closed)
Ponto 2
Located next to one of the exits of the Casa da Música metro station, Ponto 2 offers a nice selection of baked goods (breads, croissants, sweets) and hot coffee. The brunch is also a must!
To the venue: 1.5km (walking: 19 minutes)
Hours: Monday – Thursday (07:30 – 19:30); Friday (7:30 – 20:00); Saturday, (08:00 – 20:00); Sunday (closed)
Duas de Letra
This cosy café is a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the bohemian area surrounding the São Lázaro square. Alongside good food and coffee, the shop also hosts regular exhibitions and talks.
To the venue: 2.2km (walking: 28 minutes)
Hours: Monday – Wednesday (8:00 – 22:00); Thursday – Saturday (10:00 – 24:00); Sunday (14:00 – 22:00)
Bar dos Artistas
If the music and the architecture were not enough to get you to visit Casa da Música, perhaps this coffee shop will draw you in. Plenty of seating and a quiet environment makes it a perfect place to spend a few hours working, or maybe even getting to know a local musician.
To the venue: 1.3km (walking: 18 minutes)
Hours: Monday – Sunday (9:00 – 24:00)
Arcadia
The oldest chocolaterie in Porto is a perfect spot for those looking for a place to pause near Boavista Avenue. Arcadia’s chocolate-based treats are the main attraction, but its coffee is not far behind.
To the venue: 1.8km (walking: 23 minutes)
Hours: Sunday – Thursday (8:00 – 23:00); Friday – Saturday (8:00 – 24:00)