Silicon Valley still holds the reputation of being the best location for creating disruptive startups. Coworking spaces are the places where many disruptive companies started building their way up to success from scratch.

Working from home sometimes could get inefficient, because you might get distracted by many non-work related things. Getting your work done in cafes also can become inconvenient. The crowd, the noise, not enough outlets, lack of seats and limited hours of operation are some of the most common problems you might face.

The benefits of coworking spaces are normally beyond just having a place to work from. In the shared offices, you are surrounded by people who are pursuing similar entrepreneurial goals like you are which can increase your motivation and productivity. You also have access to fully equipped amenities to run conferences and meetings that will help you make the right impressions.

Coworking space also gives you a sense of community. You can meet many smart and talented individuals who can be very resourceful and help you get better at what you do. Cost efficiency, diversity, and flexibility are also among major advantages you can benefit from. With that in mind, here are some of the best coworking spaces in San Francisco:

1. RocketSpace

If you are a tech founder who wants to network and be surrounded by VCs, other tech entrepreneurs, and advisors, then look no further. Located at the heart of San Francisco, RocketSpace has supplied resources and workspace to close to 18 unicorns that cumulatively raised over $20 billion dollars. Some of those companies are Uber, Spotify, Hootsuite, SuperCell, Upwork, and Wish.

Membership Options:

Open Space

Dedicated Desk

Private Office

2. The Cowork Lounge

This coworking space is a popular hub among freelancers, startups, and entrepreneurs. Located in the Richmond area, it’s perfect for entrepreneurs that want to be in walking distance from great restaurants such as Sam’s Dog House, Maria’s Bakery and California Thai. Here you will find spacious shared workspace, private cubicles, conference rooms, and areas for tea, coffee, espresso, and snacks.

Membership Options:

Full-time Open Seating : $200 a month

: $200 a month Dedicated Desk: $350 a month

$350 a month Day Pass: $25

3. SkyDeck

Known for first-class co-working space, education and mentorship to world-class startups, SkyDeck was formed as a partnership between the College of Engineering at Hass School of Business and the office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research. It combines a traditional startup accelerator with the significant resources of the University of California Berkeley.

Membership Options:

Cohort Track: Must apply to the full program (open twice per year).

Must apply to the full program (open twice per year). HotDesk Track: Must apply. Most hot deskers are past or current members of cohort track.

4. NextSpace

Best suited for entrepreneurs of all backgrounds, NextSpace is one of the first coworking spaces in the world. Created in 2008, it improved upon feedback from its members just as the startups improve their products based on feedback from its users. The disadvantage of this place is that it might lack tech entrepreneurs compared to other coworking spaces. But, it has a perfect atmosphere for those who are coming up with fresh ideas and MVPs.

Membership Options:

Open Seating : $249 a month

: $249 a month Dedicated Desk: $349 a month

$349 a month Private Office: From $1,200 a month

5. The Vault.

It is a perfect place for businesses seeking mentorship and an upscale environment. Vault provides great amenities that many other coworking spaces just don’t have such as maintaining a solid on-site mentor and teach workshops that teach anything from programming to infrastructure development. Because of its exclusive services, members must apply to get in.

Membership Options:

Open Seating : Price is not given due to exclusivity of memberships

: Price is not given due to exclusivity of memberships Dedicated Desk: Price is not given due to exclusivity of memberships

Price is not given due to exclusivity of memberships Private Office: Price is not given due to exclusivity of memberships

6. Startup House

Whether you are a morning person or a night person, it doesn’t matter as this place is open 24/7. So you have the flexibility to get your work done at any time of the day that is convenient to you. You can also often see pitch competitions and networking events. It’s a perfect place for early stage startups that are looking for ways to share experiences and celebrate small victories with other fellow entrepreneurs.

Membership Options:

Open Seating : $250 a month

: $250 a month Dedicated Desk: Not given

Not given Private Office: Not given

7. Parisoma

This coworking space is popular among freelancers and entrepreneurs looking to work closely with each other. Its members are very diverse where about 34% of them coming from Europe. That means you can meet some of the really cool foreigners who might push you to think outside of the box.

Membership Options:

Open Seating : $325 a month

: $325 a month Dedicated Desk: $425 a month

$425 a month Private Office: $1500-$7000 a month

If this information is not sufficient enough for you to find your perfect shared space, then you can check out some of the apps such as Croissant and Desktime. They both have an extensive directory of coworking spaces with all the information that you need. Good luck!

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