# HUB9 Coworking: full text > HUB9 is a coworking space in Colombo, Sri Lanka, open since 2016, with two locations: Catalyst by HUB9 in Colombo 7 and Nest by HUB9 in Colombo 8. Both have private offices, meeting rooms and virtual offices. Dedicated desks and hot desk day passes are available only at Nest. Members get 24/7 access, fiber internet, meeting rooms, printing, and unlimited tea and coffee. ## Contact - WhatsApp and phone: +94 777 292 950 (Sharon, Community Manager) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hub9coworking/ - Tours: message or call Sharon before visiting to arrange a tour. - [Contact page](https://www.hub9.space/contact) - [About HUB9](https://www.hub9.space/about) ## Catalyst by HUB9, Colombo 7 URL: https://www.hub9.space/locations/catalyst Catalyst by HUB9 is at 410/137 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7. It has private offices, meeting rooms and virtual offices, with 24/7 access for members, and it’s rated 4.6 on Google from 71 reviews. For a dedicated desk or a day pass, go to Nest by HUB9 in Colombo 8. - Address: 410/137 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7 - Here: Private offices, meeting rooms and virtual offices - At Nest: Dedicated desks and hot desk day passes are at Nest in Colombo 8 - Private office: Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for the first 2 months, then Rs. 28,500 - Access: 24/7 for members - Google rating: 4.6 from 71 reviews - Tours: Message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 Q: Where is Catalyst by HUB9? A: Catalyst by HUB9 is at 410/137 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7. Q: What workspaces does Catalyst have? A: Private offices, meeting rooms and virtual offices. Members have 24/7 access. Q: Does Catalyst have hot desks or dedicated desks? A: No. Hot desk day passes and dedicated desks are available only at Nest by HUB9, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. Q: How much is a private office at Catalyst? A: Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for your first 2 months, then Rs. 28,500 per seat per month. Furniture, electricity, air conditioning, fiber internet, meeting rooms, printing, and unlimited tea and coffee are included. Q: How much is a meeting room at Catalyst? A: Rs. 2,000 per hour. Meeting rooms are free for HUB9 members. Q: How do I visit Catalyst? A: Message Sharon, our Community Manager, on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 to arrange a tour. ## Nest by HUB9, Colombo 8 URL: https://www.hub9.space/locations/nest Nest by HUB9 is at 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. It has private offices, dedicated desks, hot desk day passes, meeting rooms and virtual offices, with 24/7 access for members. It’s rated 4.8 on Google from 39 reviews. A day pass is Rs. 2,000 and a dedicated desk is a flat Rs. 25,000 a month. - Address: 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8 - Here: Private offices, dedicated desks, hot desks, meeting rooms and virtual offices - Day pass: Rs. 2,000 per day - Dedicated desk: Flat Rs. 25,000 per month - Private office: Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for the first 2 months, then Rs. 28,500 - Access: 24/7 for members - Google rating: 4.8 from 39 reviews - Tours: Message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 Q: Where is Nest by HUB9? A: Nest by HUB9 is at 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. Q: What workspaces does Nest have? A: Private offices, dedicated desks, hot desk day passes, meeting rooms and virtual offices. Nest is the only HUB9 location with dedicated desks and hot desks. Q: How much is a day pass at Nest? A: Rs. 2,000 per day, with internet, air conditioning, tea, coffee and printing included. Q: How much is a dedicated desk at Nest? A: A flat Rs. 25,000 per month, with no lock-in and 24/7 access. Q: How much is a private office at Nest? A: Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for your first 2 months, then Rs. 28,500 per seat per month. Q: Do I need to book before I come? A: For a hot desk you can simply drop by. If you want to be sure a seat is waiting, or you’d like a tour, message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 before you arrive. ## Private Offices URL: https://www.hub9.space/office-space-colombo A private office at HUB9 costs Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for your first 2 months, then Rs. 28,500. You get a fully furnished, lockable office at Catalyst in Colombo 7 or Nest in Colombo 8. The price covers 24/7 access, fiber internet, meeting rooms, printing, utilities, and unlimited tea and coffee. - Price: Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for the first 2 months, then Rs. 28,500 - Team of four: Rs. 94,000 a month for the first 2 months, then Rs. 114,000 - Where: Catalyst, 410/137 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, and Nest, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8 - Access: 24/7 - Included: Furniture, electricity, air conditioning, fiber internet, meeting rooms, printing, cleaning, tea and coffee - To view: Message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 Q: What is included in the per-seat price? A: Everything you need to work: furniture, electricity, air conditioning, high-speed fiber internet, free meeting room access, printing, and unlimited tea and coffee. There are no hidden costs. Q: Can my team access the office at night or on weekends? A: Yes. All HUB9 members get 24/7 access, so you can work whenever suits your team. Q: How does the Rs. 23,500 offer work? A: The promotional rate of Rs. 23,500 per seat per month applies for your first 2 months. After that, the regular rate is Rs. 28,500 per seat per month. Q: Is this a serviced office? A: Yes. HUB9 private offices are furnished and ready to use, with internet, utilities, air conditioning, cleaning, meeting rooms, printing, tea and coffee included in the per-seat price. Your team gets a lockable office without having to fit out and operate a traditional leased space. Q: What office size is available for my team? A: Availability changes as teams move and grow. Tell Sharon your team size and when you need the office, and she will match you with the most suitable available room at Catalyst or Nest. Q: Which locations have private offices? A: Both of our locations offer private offices: Catalyst by HUB9 at 410/137 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, and Nest by HUB9 at 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. Q: How do I view an office? A: Message Sharon, our Community Manager, on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 to arrange a coffee and a tour at either location. Q: How much would a team of four pay? A: Private offices are priced per seat. A four-person team pays Rs. 94,000 a month for the first 2 months, then Rs. 114,000 a month. ## Dedicated Desk URL: https://www.hub9.space/dedicated-desks A dedicated desk at HUB9 is a flat Rs. 25,000 per month, with no lock-in. It’s your own permanent desk at Nest, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8, with 24/7 access, fiber internet, free meeting rooms, printing, and unlimited tea and coffee. Dedicated desks are at Nest only. Catalyst in Colombo 7 doesn’t have them. - Price: Flat Rs. 25,000 per month, no lock-in - Where: Nest by HUB9, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8 - Not at: Catalyst in Colombo 7 - Access: 24/7 - Included: Fiber internet, air conditioning, free meeting rooms, printing, tea and coffee - To start: Message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 Q: What is the difference between a dedicated desk and a hot desk? A: A dedicated desk is permanently yours: same desk every day, reserved exclusively for you, with 24/7 access. A hot desk is a flexible day pass where you sit at any available seat in the open area. Q: What is included in the monthly price? A: High-speed fiber internet, air conditioning, free meeting room access, printing, and unlimited tea and coffee are all included. There are no hidden costs. Q: How much does a dedicated desk cost? A: A dedicated desk is a flat Rs. 25,000 per month, with no lock-in and no hidden costs. Q: Can I work outside normal office hours? A: Yes. Dedicated desk members get 24/7 access, so early mornings, late nights, and weekends are all yours. Q: How do I get started? A: Message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 to check availability, or drop by Nest in Colombo 8 for a tour and a free coffee. Q: Which location has dedicated desks? A: Nest by HUB9, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. Dedicated desks are not available at Catalyst in Colombo 7. ## Meeting Room URL: https://www.hub9.space/meeting-rooms A meeting room at HUB9 costs Rs. 2,000 per hour, and it’s free for HUB9 members. The rooms are air conditioned, with AV facilities and fiber internet, at Catalyst in Colombo 7 and Nest in Colombo 8. To book, message Sharon on WhatsApp with your date, time and location. - Price: Rs. 2,000 per hour - Members: Free with a private office or a dedicated desk - Where: Catalyst, 410/137 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, and Nest, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8 - In the room: AV facilities, air conditioning, fiber internet, tea and coffee - To book: Message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 Q: How much does a meeting room cost? A: Meeting rooms are Rs. 2,000 per hour. If you are a HUB9 member (private office or dedicated desk), meeting room access is included free with your membership. Q: What equipment is in the room? A: Our meeting rooms are fully equipped with AV facilities, air conditioning, and high-speed fiber internet: everything you need for presentations and video calls. Q: How do I book a meeting room? A: Message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 with your preferred date, time, and location, and she will confirm your booking. Q: Where are the meeting rooms located? A: At both HUB9 locations: Catalyst at 410/137 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, and Nest at 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. Q: Do virtual office members get meeting room time? A: Yes. Every HUB9 virtual office plan includes 10 hours of meeting room use each month. ## Hot Desk URL: https://www.hub9.space/hot-desks A hot desk day pass at HUB9 costs Rs. 2,000 per day. You sit at any available seat in the open area at Nest, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8, with fiber internet, air conditioning, printing, and tea and coffee included. Day passes are at Nest only. Catalyst in Colombo 7 doesn’t have hot desks. - Price: Rs. 2,000 per day - Where: Nest by HUB9, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8 - Not at: Catalyst in Colombo 7 - Included: Fiber internet, air conditioning, printing, tea and coffee - Booking: Drop by, or message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 to be sure of a seat Q: Do I need to book a hot desk in advance? A: You can simply drop by, but if you want to be sure a seat is waiting, message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 before you arrive. Q: What is included in the day pass? A: A seat in our open area, high-speed fiber internet, air conditioning, free tea and coffee, and printing: everything you need for a productive day. Q: What if I want to come regularly? A: If you find yourself coming often, a dedicated desk gives you your own permanent spot with 24/7 access for a flat Rs. 25,000 per month. Q: Which locations offer hot desks? A: Hot desks are available at Nest, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. Q: How much is a day pass at HUB9? A: Rs. 2,000 per day, with internet, air conditioning, tea, coffee and printing included. Q: Can I get a day pass at Catalyst in Colombo 7? A: No. Hot desks and day passes are available only at Nest, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. Catalyst has private offices and meeting rooms. ## Virtual Office URL: https://www.hub9.space/virtual-office A virtual office at HUB9 costs Rs. 10,000 per month. It gives your business an address in Colombo 7 or Colombo 8, mail handling, and 10 hours of meeting room use each month. We receive your mail and keep it safe for you to collect. - Price: Rs. 10,000 per month - Address: Catalyst, 410/137 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, or Nest, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8 - Mail: Received and held securely for collection - Meeting rooms: 10 hours included each month - To sign up: Message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 Q: What is included in the virtual office plan? A: A professional business address at one of our Colombo locations plus mail handling. We receive your mail and keep it safe for collection, all for Rs. 10,000 per month. Q: Can I meet clients at HUB9? A: Yes. Every virtual office plan includes 10 hours of meeting room use each month, in a fully equipped, air conditioned room. Extra hours can be arranged if you need them. Q: Which address will my business use? A: You can choose either location: Catalyst at 410/137 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, or Nest at 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. Message us to discuss what suits your business. Q: How do I sign up? A: Message Sharon, our Community Manager, on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 and she will get you set up. Q: How much does a virtual office cost in Colombo? A: At HUB9 a virtual office is Rs. 10,000 per month, with a business address, mail handling and 10 hours of meeting room use each month. ## Coworking spaces in Colombo compared: HUB9 and the big names URL: https://www.hub9.space/guides/coworking-spaces-colombo-compared Updated: 2026-09-28 Among Colombo’s best-known coworking brands, a day pass is Rs. 2,000 at Nest by HUB9 and from LKR 3,500 at Regus and The Executive Centre. A meeting room is Rs. 2,000 an hour at HUB9 and from LKR 2,900 at Regus and Spaces. A HUB9 private office is Rs. 23,500 a seat a month for two months, then Rs. 28,500, with everything included. Hatch, WORX and RezG Hub quote on request. Written by the HUB9 team, so read it knowing that. We chose the spaces on this page, and it isn’t a list of every workspace in Colombo. Prices for other operators come from the pages linked at the end, checked on 28 September 2026. “From” prices often depend on how long you sign for, so confirm with the space before you pay. How much is a coworking day pass in Colombo? Space Area Day pass Nest by HUB9 Colombo 8 Rs. 2,000 Regus Fort, Bambalapitiya, Kollupitiya From LKR 3,500 The Executive Centre World Trade Center and MAGA ONE From LKR 3,500 Hatch Colombo 1 On request WORX Colombo 5 and Nawala On request RezG Hub Colombo 3 On request The HUB9 day pass is a flat price, and it includes fiber internet, air conditioning, printing, and unlimited tea and coffee. It’s at Nest in Colombo 8. You can drop by, or message Sharon first to be sure of a seat. How much is a meeting room in Colombo? Space Meeting room, per hour HUB9, Colombo 7 and 8 Rs. 2,000, and free for members Regus From LKR 2,900 Spaces From LKR 2,900 Hatch, WORX, RezG Hub On request HUB9 meeting rooms are air conditioned, with AV facilities and fiber internet, at both locations. If you have a private office or a dedicated desk with us, you don’t pay for them. How much is a private office in Colombo? A HUB9 private office is Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for your first 2 months, then Rs. 28,500. A team of four pays Rs. 94,000 a month, then Rs. 114,000. For a sense of the wider market, Instant Offices, an office marketplace, listed 18 serviced offices in Colombo when we checked. Fifteen of them start above Rs. 28,500 per person a month, and the middle of the list sits at about LKR 43,900. Where Private office, per person per month HUB9, Colombo 7 and 8 Rs. 23,500 for the first 2 months, then Rs. 28,500 Most Colombo listings on Instant Offices LKR 30,000 to LKR 75,000 Middle of the 18 Colombo listings on Instant Offices About LKR 43,900 Price is half the comparison. Ask what it covers. At HUB9 the per-seat price includes furniture, electricity, air conditioning, fiber internet, meeting rooms, printing, cleaning, and tea and coffee, with 24/7 access. Coworking vs renting an office lists the costs to look for. Which space suits you? HUB9 has Catalyst in Colombo 7 and Nest in Colombo 8. Prices are fixed and published, members have 24/7 access at both, and Sharon answers on WhatsApp. It suits small teams that want a furnished office at a known monthly cost, and individuals who want a desk or a day pass at Nest. Regus and Spaces belong to the same international group. Regus has locations in Fort, Bambalapitiya and Kollupitiya. They suit a company that wants a tower address or uses the same brand in other countries. The Executive Centre is at the World Trade Center and MAGA ONE. It suits a company that wants a premium corporate setting. Hatch has two addresses in Colombo 1, on Sir Baron Jayathilaka Mawatha and Chatham Street. It offers hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, managed offices and virtual packages, and runs startup programmes alongside them. WORX has three houses: Jawatte House, Havelock House and Nawala House. Its website says Jawatte House and Nawala House are open 24 hours a day. RezG Hub is on Geethanjalee Place in Colombo 3. Its spaces can be rented by the hour, day, week or month, which suits a short project. Where does HUB9 fit? HUB9 has the lowest published day pass and the lowest published meeting room price of the spaces on this page. The prices are flat, so what you see is what you pay. For a team, the private office price is per seat and it’s published, so you can work out your own cost before you talk to anyone. Private office, dedicated desk or hot desk explains which one you need. What should you ask before you choose? Is the price fixed, or is it a “from” price that depends on the contract? Does the price include taxes and service charges? Which hours can you get in? Is the meeting room included, or charged by the hour? Can you make a confidential call without disturbing anyone? Can you try the space for a day before you commit? Then sit in the space, make a video call, and travel home at your normal time. The office viewing checklist covers the rest. Where the prices come from Regus: coworking and meeting rooms Spaces: meeting rooms The Executive Centre Instant Offices, Colombo listings Hatch, WORX and RezG Hub, which don’t publish prices HUB9 prices are on our pricing page How much is a coworking day pass in Colombo? At the spaces on this page that publish a price, between Rs. 2,000 and LKR 3,500. Nest by HUB9 in Colombo 8 is Rs. 2,000 a day. Regus and The Executive Centre advertise day passes from LKR 3,500. How much does a private office cost in Colombo? At HUB9, Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for the first 2 months, then Rs. 28,500, with furniture, utilities, internet and meeting rooms included. Of 18 serviced offices listed for Colombo on Instant Offices on 28 September 2026, fifteen start above Rs. 28,500 per person a month. How much is a meeting room in Colombo? At HUB9 a meeting room is Rs. 2,000 per hour, and free for members. Regus and Spaces advertise meeting rooms in Colombo from LKR 2,900 per hour. Which coworking spaces in Colombo are open 24 hours? HUB9 members have 24/7 access at Catalyst in Colombo 7 and Nest in Colombo 8. WORX says its Jawatte House and Nawala House are open 24 hours a day. Ask any space which hours your plan covers. Which is the best coworking space in Colombo? It depends on where you live and what you need. For most people the best choice is a space they can reach easily, with the hours and the privacy their work needs. Try a day pass before you commit to a month. ## Coworking vs renting an office in Colombo: what each one really costs URL: https://www.hub9.space/guides/coworking-vs-office-rental-colombo Updated: 2026-09-28 For a team of one to about ten, a coworking seat usually costs the same as a traditional office or less, once you add what the rent leaves out: the advance, the fit-out, internet, electricity and cleaning. At HUB9 a private office seat is Rs. 23,500 a month for the first two months, then Rs. 28,500, with all of that included. A lease of your own starts to make sense for a company of around 30 with a stable headcount. If you’re starting or growing a business in Colombo, sooner or later somebody asks whether to rent an office or take seats in a coworking space. The rent on a listing makes the office look cheap. Then you add up what it takes to work in it. What does a traditional office cost beyond the rent? Renting a commercial space in Colombo usually involves a good deal more than the monthly rent. These are the costs a listing leaves out: Cost What it means for you Advance and deposit Commercial landlords in Colombo commonly ask for several months up front. That cash sits locked away while you work. Fit-out and furniture Desks, ergonomic chairs, partitions, lighting and air conditioning units, all paid for before the first day of work. Internet Installation, then a monthly bill. A reliable business fiber connection doesn’t come cheap. Electricity Air conditioning is the big one in Colombo’s climate, and it runs through every working hour. Cleaning and maintenance Either a staff member or a service contract. Security After-hours access means locks, alarms or a security arrangement. The lease Commercial leases usually run a year or more, whether or not your headcount plans change. Every one of them costs you money or somebody’s time. For a small team, they frequently add up to as much as the rent. What does a coworking seat include? A coworking membership rolls all of that into one number you can plan around. At HUB9, a seat in a private office is Rs. 23,500 a month for your first two months, then Rs. 28,500. A dedicated desk at Nest is a fixed Rs. 25,000 a month. Both include: Furniture and ergonomic chairs, so you can walk in and start working Air conditioning and electricity Enterprise-grade fiber internet Free use of fully equipped meeting rooms 24/7 access Cleaning, maintenance, printing, and unlimited tea and coffee The full list for each workspace is on the pricing page. What would your team pay at HUB9? Private offices are priced per seat, so the sum is short. A four-person team pays Rs. 94,000 a month for the first two months and Rs. 114,000 after that, with nothing to fit out or furnish. Team First two months From month three 2 people Rs. 47,000 a month Rs. 57,000 a month 4 people Rs. 94,000 a month Rs. 114,000 a month 6 people Rs. 141,000 a month Rs. 171,000 a month 8 people Rs. 188,000 a month Rs. 228,000 a month 10 people Rs. 235,000 a month Rs. 285,000 a month Which rooms are free changes as teams move and grow, so tell Sharon your team size and she’ll match you with an office at Catalyst or Nest. Now the traditional office. Take the rent on even a modest space in a decent part of Colombo. Add the advance, a basic fit-out spread over the lease, internet, electricity and cleaning. Most small teams end up spending the same or more, with a large chunk of capital locked up on day one and a year-long commitment. They still don’t have a meeting room, people around them, or a way to scale down if plans change. Money is half of it. The other half is risk. A lease is a large fixed commitment made up front. A coworking seat is a small monthly cost that flexes with your team. Is a private office in a coworking space a serviced office? In practical terms, yes. A serviced office is a private, ready-to-use office where the operator takes care of the furniture, internet, utilities and shared facilities. At HUB9 your team works behind a lockable door, and the meeting rooms and the wider coworking community are just outside it. It suits teams that want the identity and privacy of their own office and would rather skip the setup and the daily administration of a conventional lease. When does a traditional office make more sense? Coworking isn’t right for everyone. If you’re a 30-person company with a stable headcount, special equipment, or strict regulatory requirements about premises, an office of your own can be the better long-term deal. For teams of one to about ten, or any team whose size might change in the next year, the flexibility usually wins. How do you compare the two for your own team? Get the full monthly cost from the landlord Ask for one figure that includes every recurring charge, then ask which up-front costs apply. Our office viewing checklist lists what to ask. Count the seats you need Work from the people who are in on a busy day. How much office space does your team need? walks through it. Get a quote for the same team Message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 with your team size and when you’d like to move in. Visit both Drop by Catalyst in Colombo 7 or Nest in Colombo 8, have a coffee with Sharon, and see the office. No commitment needed. Is coworking cheaper than renting an office in Colombo? For teams of one to about ten it usually costs the same or less, once the advance, fit-out, internet, electricity and cleaning of a traditional office are counted. It also avoids a year-long lease and a large payment up front. How much is a private office at HUB9? Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for your first two months, then Rs. 28,500 per seat per month. A four-person team pays Rs. 94,000 a month at the introductory rate and Rs. 114,000 a month after that. What does the HUB9 price include? Furniture, electricity, air conditioning, enterprise-grade fiber internet, free meeting rooms, 24/7 access, cleaning, maintenance, printing, and unlimited tea and coffee. What is a serviced office? A private, ready-to-use office where the operator takes care of the furniture, internet, utilities and shared facilities. A HUB9 private office works this way: a lockable room for your team, with meeting rooms outside it. When should a company rent its own office? When it has around 30 people and a stable headcount, needs special equipment, or has strict regulatory requirements about its premises. In those cases an office of its own can be the better long-term deal. ## Private office, dedicated desk or hot desk: which do you need? URL: https://www.hub9.space/guides/private-office-dedicated-desk-or-hot-desk Updated: 2026-09-28 Take a private office if a team works together and needs a door that locks. Take a dedicated desk if you work alone and want the same desk every day, with 24/7 access. Take a hot desk if you need somewhere to work for a day now and then. At HUB9 a private office is Rs. 23,500 a seat a month for two months and Rs. 28,500 after, a dedicated desk is Rs. 25,000 a month, and a hot desk is Rs. 2,000 a day. Coworking spaces sell the same square metres in three different ways. Which one you need depends on how many of you there are, how often you come in, and how much of your work is confidential. What is the difference between them? Workspace What you get Price at HUB9 Where Private office A fully furnished, lockable office for your team Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for the first 2 months, then Rs. 28,500 Catalyst, Colombo 7, and Nest, Colombo 8 Dedicated desk Your own permanent desk in a shared space Flat Rs. 25,000 per month Nest, Colombo 8 Hot desk Any available seat in the open area, for the day Rs. 2,000 per day Nest, Colombo 8 Who is a private office for? Teams. A private office is a lockable room that’s yours, so the setup stays in place and sensitive calls stay inside it. It suits startups and growing teams, remote teams of international companies, and any business that wants a plug-and-play office. The per-seat price covers furniture, electricity, air conditioning, fiber internet, meeting rooms, printing, cleaning, and tea and coffee. Members have 24/7 access. If you’re not sure how many seats to ask for, this guide works through it. Who is a dedicated desk for? One person who comes in most days. A dedicated desk is reserved for you alone, so your setup stays where you left it. It suits freelancers, independent consultants, solo founders, and remote workers who want a routine and are tired of working from home. It’s a flat Rs. 25,000 a month with no lock-in, and you get what private office members get: 24/7 access, free meeting rooms, fiber internet, printing, and unlimited tea and coffee. Who is a hot desk for? Anyone who needs a good place to work today. With a hot desk you sit at any available seat in the open area at Nest. It suits freelancers, digital nomads, remote workers visiting Colombo, and teams that need an extra seat now and then. The day pass is Rs. 2,000, with fiber internet, air conditioning, printing, and tea and coffee included. You can simply drop by. If you want to be sure a seat is waiting, message Sharon before you arrive. When should you move up? Count the days. Thirteen day passes cost Rs. 26,000, which is more than a dedicated desk for the whole month. If you’d come in thirteen days a month or more, the dedicated desk is cheaper, and the desk is yours at night and on weekends too. Days a month Day passes Dedicated desk 4 days Rs. 8,000 Rs. 25,000 8 days Rs. 16,000 Rs. 25,000 13 days Rs. 26,000 Rs. 25,000 20 days Rs. 40,000 Rs. 25,000 The step from a desk to a private office is about people and privacy more than price. Once two or three of you work together every day, or the calls turn confidential, a room with a door is the better fit. What about meeting rooms and virtual offices? Meeting rooms are Rs. 2,000 an hour, and free for members with a private office or a dedicated desk. They’re at both locations. A virtual office is for a business that needs an address and not a desk. For Rs. 10,000 a month you get a business address in Colombo 7 or Colombo 8, mail handling, and 10 hours of meeting room use each month. There’s an easy upgrade path to a desk or a private office later. How do you try one? Start with a day pass at Nest. It’s the cheapest way to see how you work there. For a private office, message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 with your team size and she’ll arrange a tour. Catalyst or Nest explains which location has what. What is the difference between a dedicated desk and a hot desk? A dedicated desk is permanently yours: same desk every day, reserved exclusively for you, with 24/7 access. A hot desk is a flexible day pass where you sit at any available seat in the open area. Is a dedicated desk cheaper than day passes? It is if you come in thirteen days a month or more. Thirteen day passes at Rs. 2,000 cost Rs. 26,000, and a dedicated desk is a flat Rs. 25,000 per month. How much is a private office per person? At HUB9, Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for your first 2 months, then Rs. 28,500 per seat per month. Can I get a dedicated desk or a hot desk in Colombo 7? Not at HUB9. Dedicated desks and hot desks are available only at Nest, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. Catalyst in Colombo 7 has private offices, meeting rooms and virtual offices. Do desk members get meeting rooms? Yes. Free access to fully equipped meeting rooms is included with a dedicated desk and with a private office. ## Catalyst or Nest: which HUB9 location is right for you? URL: https://www.hub9.space/guides/catalyst-or-nest-hub9-colombo Updated: 2026-09-28 Choose Nest in Colombo 8 if you want a day pass or a dedicated desk, because those are only at Nest. Choose Catalyst in Colombo 7 if a Bauddhaloka Mawatha address matters to your clients. Both have private offices, meeting rooms and virtual offices, with 24/7 access for members. HUB9 has two locations in Colombo, and they aren’t copies of each other. Nest takes people by the day. Catalyst is for teams that want an office of their own. If you know what you need, the choice takes about a minute. What is the difference between Catalyst and Nest? Catalyst Nest Address 410/137 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8 Private offices Yes Yes Dedicated desks No Yes, a flat Rs. 25,000 a month Hot desk day passes No Yes, Rs. 2,000 a day Meeting rooms Yes Yes Virtual office Yes Yes Access for members 24/7 24/7 Google rating 4.6 from 71 reviews 4.8 from 39 reviews Prices for private offices, meeting rooms and virtual offices are on the pricing page. When is Catalyst the better choice? Catalyst sits on Bauddhaloka Mawatha in Colombo 7, one of the city’s most prestigious business addresses. Inside it’s clean, peaceful and air conditioned, with natural light and cozy lounge areas. Choose it when your team wants a recognisable Colombo 7 address and would rather not take on a traditional office fit-out. You get a furnished, lockable office, enterprise fiber, and shared meeting rooms outside your door. Quiet, well air conditioned space with comfortable ergonomic office furniture. I worked here undisturbed in perfect silence. Catalyst doesn’t have day passes or dedicated desks. If that’s what you’re after, Nest is the one. When is Nest the better choice? Nest is on Turnour Road in Colombo 8. It’s a modern workspace with a collaborative atmosphere, and it’s the only HUB9 location with hot desks and dedicated desks. Choose it when you work alone, when you want to try HUB9 for a day first, or when your team commutes from different directions. Colombo 8 is central but residential, so most of the city can reach it easily. Great place to get your work done.. Lovely community.. Growing teams use Nest as well. It has furnished, lockable private offices, and they come with the same shared facilities as the desks. What is the same at both? Private offices at Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for the first 2 months, then Rs. 28,500 Meeting rooms at Rs. 2,000 per hour, free for members Virtual offices at Rs. 10,000 per month, with 10 hours of meeting room use 24/7 access for members Enterprise-grade fiber internet, printing, and unlimited tea and coffee Sharon, our Community Manager, who can show you around either one Which one suits you? You need Go to A desk for one day Nest The same desk every day Nest A private office with a Colombo 7 address Catalyst A private office that’s easy for a scattered team to reach Nest A meeting room for a few hours Either A business address and mail handling Either If you’re still weighing up the two districts, the neighbourhood guide describes Colombo 7 and Colombo 8 in more detail. Can you see both before you decide? Yes. Message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 and visit both in an afternoon. Tell her your team size and when you’d like to move in, and she’ll show you the offices that are free at each. Which HUB9 location has hot desks and day passes? Nest by HUB9, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. A day pass is Rs. 2,000. Catalyst in Colombo 7 doesn’t have hot desks. Which HUB9 location has dedicated desks? Nest by HUB9 in Colombo 8, at a flat Rs. 25,000 per month. Catalyst doesn’t have dedicated desks. Do both HUB9 locations have private offices? Yes. Private offices are available at Catalyst in Colombo 7 and Nest in Colombo 8, at Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for your first 2 months, then Rs. 28,500. Where are Catalyst and Nest? Catalyst by HUB9 is at 410/137 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7. Nest by HUB9 is at 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. How are the two locations rated? On Google, Catalyst is rated 4.6 from 71 reviews and Nest is rated 4.8 from 39 reviews. ## How much office space does your team need in Colombo? URL: https://www.hub9.space/guides/how-much-office-space-team-needs-colombo Updated: 2026-09-28 Count seats for the people who are in on your busiest normal day, then add hires you’ve already approved and anyone who visits regularly. That gives you a better number than the payroll does. A ten-person company on a hybrid schedule can need less space than a six-person team that comes in every day. HUB9 private offices are priced per seat, at Rs. 23,500 a month for the first two months and Rs. 28,500 after, so the seat count is also your budget. The right office size is rarely your total headcount. How your team uses the room matters more: who comes in, on which days, how many calls they take, and whether clients visit. Work that out before you compare office listings in Colombo. How many seats does your team need? Count the people who are likely to be in the office at the same time on a normal busy day. Then account for visitors, new hires already planned, and anyone who needs a permanent setup. You’ll get a more useful number than the count of people on the payroll. Four questions get you there: How many people are in the office on your busiest regular day? Does every person need a permanent desk, monitor or storage space? Will clients, interview candidates or contractors visit regularly? Are there hires already approved for the next three to six months? Three different companies can end up needing the same office: The team Seats to plan for At HUB9 Ten people on a hybrid schedule, six in on the busiest day 6 Rs. 141,000 a month for two months, then Rs. 171,000 Six people who are in every day 6 Rs. 141,000 a month for two months, then Rs. 171,000 Four people in every day, with two hires approved 6 Rs. 141,000 a month for two months, then Rs. 171,000 How much privacy does the work need? A shared desk is efficient for individual work. Calls about clients, finances, hiring or anything confidential change the calculation. A lockable private office gives the team a consistent setup and keeps sensitive work inside the room, and shared meeting rooms handle the larger conversations. Which kind of workspace fits? Workspace Best when At HUB9 Private office A team works together regularly, needs privacy, or wants a setup that stays in place Catalyst and Nest. Rs. 23,500 a seat for two months, then Rs. 28,500. Dedicated desk One person wants the same permanent desk and 24/7 access Nest in Colombo 8. Flat Rs. 25,000 a month. Hot desk One person needs a place to work now and then Nest in Colombo 8. Rs. 2,000 a day. Meeting room You have client sessions, interviews, presentations or workshops and don’t want to lease extra space full-time Catalyst and Nest. Rs. 2,000 an hour, free for members. The pages for dedicated desks, hot desks and meeting rooms list what each one includes. Don’t pay for a large boardroom inside your office if you only use it a few hours a week. At HUB9, equipped meeting rooms are included with private-office membership, so the team’s everyday room can stay focused on everyday work. What hours does your team work? Teams serving overseas clients may start early, finish late or work weekends. Ask whether you can get in at those times. A building that keeps normal office hours won’t help you at 10 p.m. HUB9 private-office members have 24/7 access at both Colombo locations. How much room should you leave for growth? Growth plans matter, but paying for empty desks for an uncertain future is expensive. Choose for the team you can see, then ask the operator how current availability could accommodate a change. At HUB9, Sharon can explain which rooms are available at Catalyst in Colombo 7 and Nest in Colombo 8 for your present team size and move-in timing. What should you send when you ask about availability? The number of people who need a seat now Your expected move-in timeframe Whether Colombo 7, Colombo 8 or either location works Any non-negotiable requirements for calls, visitors or working hours That’s enough to get a useful answer. Use the short availability form on the HUB9 office-space page, or message Sharon directly on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950. Before you view anything, read the office viewing checklist. How much office space does a team of 10 need? It depends on how many of the ten are in at the same time. Count the people in the office on your busiest normal day, then add approved hires and regular visitors. A ten-person company on a hybrid schedule can need less space than a six-person team that comes in every day. Should I rent a seat for everyone on the payroll? Only if everyone comes in on the same days. The people who are in the office on a normal busy day give you a more useful number than the payroll does. Do I need a meeting room inside my office? Not if you only use it a few hours a week. At HUB9, equipped meeting rooms are included with private-office membership. What size of private office does HUB9 have? Availability changes as teams move and grow. Tell Sharon your team size and when you need the office, and she will match you with the most suitable available room at Catalyst or Nest. How is a HUB9 private office priced? Per seat. The rate is Rs. 23,500 per seat per month for your first two months, then Rs. 28,500 per seat per month. ## Office space viewing checklist for Colombo URL: https://www.hub9.space/guides/office-rental-checklist-colombo Updated: 2026-09-28 Check seven things before you commit to an office in Colombo: the commute at the hour your team travels, the full monthly cost as one figure, the internet on a real video call, access at night and on weekends, the room on an ordinary workday, what happens if your team changes size, and the terms you’re agreeing to. The advertised rent is rarely the whole cost. A polished room can still be the wrong office. The useful questions are about what happens after the viewing: what the monthly price leaves out, when the team can get in, whether calls work properly, and who fixes things when they break. What should you check at an office viewing? Check The question to ask 1. Location Can the team get here at the hour they normally travel? 2. Cost What is the one monthly figure with every recurring charge in it? 3. Internet Can I make a video call from this room right now? 4. Access Can every team member get in at night, on weekends and on public holidays? 5. The room Is there enough desk space, power and light for a full working day? 6. Change What does the agreement require if we grow, shrink or need to move? 7. Record Have I written down the full costs, the terms and the answers? 1. Test the location the way your team would use it Try the commute at the time your team normally travels. Check how easy the address is for a client or delivery driver to find. Ask where staff and visitors can park or be dropped off. Look for practical lunch, banking, pharmacy and transport options nearby. If you’re still choosing a district, the Colombo office neighbourhood guide compares them. 2. Ask for the real monthly cost The advertised rent is rarely the whole office cost. Ask for one number that includes every recurring charge, then confirm which up-front costs apply. These are the lines to ask about: Electricity and air conditioning Business-grade internet and installation Cleaning, maintenance and security arrangements Furniture, partitions, signage and other fit-out work Printing, meeting rooms, tea, coffee and visitor use Deposits, advances, taxes and any restoration cost at the end HUB9 uses a per-seat private-office price because it makes this comparison easier. Furniture, electricity, air conditioning, enterprise fiber, meeting rooms, printing, cleaning, tea and coffee are included. Coworking vs renting an office sets the two side by side. 3. Test the internet and the calls A speed-test screenshot tells you very little. Make a video call from the room, ask what kind of connection serves the office, and listen for noise from the hallway and neighbouring rooms. If calls are part of daily work, check both the connection and the privacy. 4. Confirm access and visitor rules Can every team member enter outside staffed hours? Does access include nights, weekends and public holidays? How are visitors received and directed to the office? Can couriers and deliveries reach the team when reception isn’t staffed? HUB9 private-office members have 24/7 access at both Catalyst in Colombo 7 and Nest in Colombo 8. 5. Inspect the room for an ordinary workday Enough desk space for monitors, laptops and documents Comfortable chairs and air conditioning for a full day Power outlets where the team will sit Natural or comfortable artificial light Secure storage if the team leaves equipment overnight A meeting-room process that works when several teams need it 6. Understand what happens when the team changes Ask what the agreement requires if headcount grows, falls, or the company needs to move. Don’t assume a provider can always offer a different room. Ask how availability is handled and what notice applies before you sign anything. How much office space does your team need? helps you size the office first. 7. Leave with a record Photograph the room, write down the complete monthly and up-front costs, note the agreement terms, and record the answers that matter to the team. Then compare every option using the same list. A good viewing leaves an impression, and a list is what lets you compare three offices a week later. If you want to include HUB9 in that comparison, the price and what it includes are on our office space for rent in Colombo page. Arrange a viewing at both locations. What should I check when viewing an office in Colombo? The commute at the hour your team travels, the full monthly cost, the internet on a real video call, access outside office hours, the room itself, what happens if your team changes size, and the agreement terms. What costs are usually left out of office rent? Electricity and air conditioning, internet and its installation, cleaning, maintenance, security, furniture and fit-out, printing, and deposits, advances, taxes and any restoration cost at the end. How do I test the internet at an office viewing? Make a video call from the room you would work in, and ask what kind of connection serves the office. A speed-test screenshot on its own tells you very little. Do HUB9 private offices have 24/7 access? Yes. HUB9 private-office members have 24/7 access at both Catalyst in Colombo 7 and Nest in Colombo 8. What does the HUB9 private office price include? Furniture, electricity, air conditioning, enterprise fiber, meeting rooms, printing, cleaning, tea and coffee. The price is per seat: Rs. 23,500 a month for your first two months, then Rs. 28,500. ## Where should your office be in Colombo? A neighbourhood guide URL: https://www.hub9.space/guides/best-neighbourhoods-office-space-colombo Updated: 2026-09-28 Choose Fort for the most formal corporate address, Colombo 3 for visibility on Galle Road, Colombo 7 for a prestigious address on quieter streets, Colombo 8 for a central base your whole team can reach, and Colombo 5 for softer rents. If you meet clients often, the address matters most. If your team is spread across the city, the commute does. Where your office sits in Colombo shapes more than your commute. It affects the clients you impress and the people you can hire. It also sets what you pay. Each part of the city has its own character, and the right one depends on what your business needs from it. Which part of Colombo suits which business? Area What it’s like Suits Colombo 1 (Fort) The central business district: the World Trade Center, the banks and government offices. Premium pricing and heavy traffic at peak hours. Businesses whose clients are corporates Colombo 3 (Kollupitiya) High-rises and hotels along Galle Road. Very central, always busy. Businesses that want visibility Colombo 7 (Cinnamon Gardens) Embassies, the university, leafy streets and old colonial houses. Teams that want a prestigious address and a quieter street Colombo 8 (Borella) Central but residential, with calmer streets and better value than the coastal districts. Teams that commute from different directions Colombo 5 and beyond Havelock Town, Narahenpita and around. Newer commercial buildings and softer rents. Teams watching costs Colombo 1 (Fort) Fort is the central business district, home to the World Trade Center, the banks and government offices. If your clients are corporates and you need the most formal address in the country, this is it. You pay for that: pricing is premium and dominated by international serviced-office chains, traffic is heavy at peak hours, and the atmosphere suits suits. Startups often find it more address than substance for the money. Colombo 3 (Kollupitiya) Along Galle Road you get high-rises, hotels and constant energy. It’s convenient and very central, but offices here compete with retail rents. The buzz cuts both ways too. It’s great for visibility and less great for quiet, focused work. Colombo 7 (Cinnamon Gardens) Colombo 7 is the city’s most prestigious residential and institutional district, with embassies, the university, leafy streets and old colonial houses. The address signals establishment without the corporate stiffness of Fort. It’s a pleasant place to spend a working day as well, with quieter streets, greenery and good cafés for lunch. Catalyst by HUB9 sits here, on Bauddhaloka Mawatha. You get a prestigious address at coworking prices rather than embassy-district lease rates. Colombo 8 (Borella) Borella is central but residential, with easy access from most of the city, calmer streets and markedly better value than the coastal districts. If your team commutes from different directions and you care more about getting work done than about the letterhead, Colombo 8 is arguably the most practical choice in the city. Nest by HUB9 is on Turnour Road. It’s rated 4.8 stars on Google, largely because it’s a calm, focused place to work without the premium-district overhead. Colombo 5 and beyond Havelock Town, Narahenpita and the areas around them have become the growth corridor, with newer commercial buildings, decent access and softer rents. Plenty of tech companies and BPOs have settled here. The address is less recognisable, and in some pockets public transport is patchier. How do you decide? If you meet clients often Put a recognisable address first. Colombo 7 gives you prestige and Fort gives you corporate formality. If your team is scattered across the city Somewhere central but residential, like Colombo 8, keeps everyone’s commute short. If you’re watching costs The difference between districts is significant. A coworking seat can put a premium address within reach when a lease there never would be. Coworking vs renting an office has the numbers. If you’re unsure how long you’ll stay Don’t sign a multi-year lease to test a neighbourhood. Work from it for a month first. Most businesses skip the simplest test: visit the workspace and try the commute before you commit. At Nest in Colombo 8, a day pass costs Rs. 2,000. For Colombo 7, arrange a tour at Catalyst before you choose your address. Can you try Colombo 7 and Colombo 8 before choosing? Yes. HUB9 has a home in both: Catalyst in Colombo 7 for prestige and greenery, and Nest in Colombo 8 for calm and convenience. Compare the pricing, or message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 and visit both in an afternoon. Take the office viewing checklist with you. Which area of Colombo is best for an office? It depends on what the business needs. Fort is the most formal corporate address, Colombo 7 is prestigious and quieter, Colombo 8 is central and practical for a team that commutes from different directions, and Colombo 5 has softer rents. Is Colombo 7 a good place for an office? Yes, if the address matters to your clients. Colombo 7 is the city’s most prestigious residential and institutional district, with quieter streets, greenery and good cafés. Catalyst by HUB9 is on Bauddhaloka Mawatha in Colombo 7. Is Colombo 8 a good place for an office? Yes, for teams that care most about getting to work easily. Borella is central but residential, with easy access from most of the city and better value than the coastal districts. Nest by HUB9 is on Turnour Road in Colombo 8. Where are the HUB9 locations? Catalyst by HUB9 is at 410/137 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7. Nest by HUB9 is at 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. Can I try a neighbourhood before committing to an office? Yes. A hot desk day pass at Nest in Colombo 8 costs Rs. 2,000, so you can test the commute and the area for a day. For Colombo 7, message Sharon to arrange a tour of Catalyst. ## Working remotely from Colombo: a digital nomad’s guide URL: https://www.hub9.space/guides/digital-nomad-guide-colombo Updated: 2026-09-28 Colombo is the practical base for remote work in Sri Lanka. It has the fastest internet in the country, cheap mobile data, ride-hailing, and living costs well below most remote-work hubs in Asia. Café Wi-Fi is hit and miss, so plan on a coworking space for the days that matter. A day pass at Nest by HUB9 in Colombo 8 is Rs. 2,000, about US$6 to 7, and a dedicated desk with 24/7 access is Rs. 25,000 a month. Sri Lanka gets plenty of attention for its beaches and surf towns. If you work remotely, Colombo is the practical base: the fastest internet in the country, real infrastructure, an international airport nearby, and living costs well below most remote-work hubs in Asia. Is the internet in Colombo good enough for remote work? Yes, if you set yourself up right. Colombo has solid fiber coverage, and 4G and 5G mobile data is cheap by international standards. Cafés are another matter. Reliable Wi-Fi and a free power socket are hit and miss, and occasional power interruptions are a fact of life in Sri Lanka. For the internet side of that, work somewhere with enterprise fiber. Coworking spaces exist for this reason, and HUB9 runs enterprise-grade fiber at both locations. Where can you work for the day? A hot desk day pass at HUB9 is Rs. 2,000, about US$6 to 7. It gets you a full day of air conditioned workspace, fast internet, printing, and unlimited tea and coffee at Nest in Colombo 8. Staying longer? A dedicated desk at Nest costs a fixed Rs. 25,000 a month and gives you your own permanent spot with 24/7 access. Both are at Nest. Catalyst, our Colombo 7 location, has private offices and meeting rooms. What if your clients are in another time zone? Working odd hours for clients abroad is the single biggest reason remote workers in Colombo choose a coworking membership over cafés. With 24/7 access your workday can match your clients’ hours and stop depending on when the café opens. It’s handy if your meetings run on US or European time. Which SIM card should you get? Grab a local SIM on arrival. Dialog and Mobitel are the major networks. Both offer tourist packages with generous data, and coverage in Colombo is excellent. Mobile data here is among the cheapest in the world, so a package for tethering costs almost nothing. How do you get around? Ride-hailing apps make Colombo easy. PickMe is the local favourite, and Uber operates too. A tuk-tuk across town costs a few hundred rupees. Both HUB9 locations are central. Colombo 7 and Colombo 8 sit in the middle of the city, close to cafés, supermarkets and restaurants for lunch breaks. If you’re choosing where to stay, the neighbourhood guide describes each part of the city. What does it cost? What Cost Hot desk day pass at Nest by HUB9 Rs. 2,000 a day, about US$6 to 7, everything included Dedicated desk at Nest by HUB9 Fixed Rs. 25,000 a month, with 24/7 access Mobile data Among the cheapest in the world. Tourist SIM packages are inexpensive. Tuk-tuk around central Colombo Typically a few hundred rupees with PickMe Lunch near Colombo 7 or 8 From a few hundred rupees at a local spot to café prices Every HUB9 price is on the pricing page. Do you need a visa? Most nationalities can obtain a Sri Lanka tourist visa (ETA) easily online, and extensions are possible. Visa rules change, so check the official Sri Lanka immigration site for current conditions before you plan a longer stay. What is the community like? The underrated part of working from Colombo is the people. Sri Lanka’s startup and freelance scene is small enough to be welcoming. Spend a week at a coworking space here and you’ll know half the room. HUB9’s two locations are rated 4.6 and 4.8 stars on Google, largely because of that community feel. How do you try it? The easiest way to test Colombo as a base is a single day pass at Nest. Message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 and tell her when you’re coming. There’ll be a seat, fast Wi-Fi and a good cup of tea waiting. Is Colombo good for digital nomads? Yes. Colombo has the fastest internet in Sri Lanka, cheap mobile data, ride-hailing, an international airport nearby, and living costs well below most remote-work hubs in Asia. How much is a coworking day pass in Colombo? At Nest by HUB9 in Colombo 8, a hot desk day pass is Rs. 2,000, about US$6 to 7. It includes a full day of air conditioned workspace, fast internet, printing, and unlimited tea and coffee. Does HUB9 have day passes in Colombo 7? No. Hot desk day passes and dedicated desks are available only at Nest, 7 Turnour Rd, Colombo 8. Catalyst in Colombo 7 has private offices and meeting rooms. Can I work at night for clients in the US or Europe? Yes. A dedicated desk at Nest costs a fixed Rs. 25,000 a month and comes with 24/7 access, so you can work the hours your clients keep. Which mobile networks work best in Colombo? Dialog and Mobitel are the major networks. Both offer tourist packages with generous data, and coverage in Colombo is excellent. ## HUB9 reviews: what members say on Google URL: https://www.hub9.space/guides/hub9-reviews Updated: 2026-09-28 HUB9 has more than 110 reviews on Google across its two locations. Catalyst by HUB9 in Colombo 7 is rated 4.6 from 71 reviews, and Nest by HUB9 in Colombo 8 is rated 4.8 from 39. In the reviews on this page, members talk about the quiet, the internet, and the people they work alongside. Written by the HUB9 team, so read it knowing that. The fourteen reviews below are the ones shown on our site, quoted word for word from Google with the spelling left alone. Every review, including the ones we didn’t pick, is on Google Maps. What are HUB9’s ratings on Google? Location Rating Reviews Catalyst by HUB9, Colombo 7 4.6 out of 5 71 Nest by HUB9, Colombo 8 4.8 out of 5 39 Read them all on Google Maps: Catalyst by HUB9 and Nest by HUB9. What do members say about Catalyst in Colombo 7? Catalyst is on Bauddhaloka Mawatha, with private offices and meeting rooms. I've looked in to so many places around the Colombo and I'm glad I finally found this awesome place among all those. Clean, Peaceful and Friendly environment, very fast Wi-Fi, tea/coffee, free printing, not to forget the cozy sofas and bean bags! you've just got everything you need to be free and get your work done comfortably. This is the best place to start if you are taking that risky leap of running your own startup and doesn't have a large capital to start with. These people here actually care about helping you out to start and grow your business. Highly recommended! Got a great checkin and welcome from Sameera, making it really easy to drop in and get to work. Designated eating areas, tea, and AC. Friendly coworkers and the natural light and decor in the first room make it easily the best place to work if there's seats avail. No internet issues, was able to video call with US pretty smoothly. Quiet, well air conditioned space with comfortable ergonomic office furniture. I worked here undisturbed in perfect silence. The manager was welcoming and let me know about tea coffee/facilities and was quickly responsive to my queries. Meeting room has all the required facilities This really is the best coworking space in Colombo! Atmosphere is just right. You have a good mix of work space and also a place to just relax when things get too hectic. Most of all, the community that they have built here is amazing! This is what a coworking space should be like. This is an affordable place for startups/freelancers with a great package, which includes a free meeting room, free tea/coffee and free WiFi among all the other amenities that they provide. Coworking is not only about renting a desk, it is also about learning, developing and collaborating. This place gives you more than any experience you would get from just working at a cafe or at home. Good place to initialize business with lower rates plus good standard compared to other competitors. What do members say about Nest in Colombo 8? Nest is on Turnour Road, with private offices, dedicated desks and hot desk day passes. An exceptional office space! The environment is modern and vibrant, fostering a collaborative and innovative atmosphere. Nice and simple place with friendly people. Had to get some work done in my last week in Sri Lanka and enjoyed doing it here! Thanks! Great place to get your work done.. Lovely community.. Best co-working space in the market. Great place to work. Clean and neat. Recommend ! Nice environment. Fast Internet Great people Nice ambiance, with an Amazing Community Manager Nice coworking place. Reasonable price. Friendly Staff. Good place for your gatherings meetings and many other things. What comes up most often? Four things, reading through them. The internet. One member wrote that there were no internet issues and that a video call with the US went smoothly. Others mention very fast Wi-Fi and fast internet. The quiet. Members describe a clean, peaceful place, and one worked undisturbed in perfect silence. The people. Friendly coworkers, friendly staff and a lovely community appear in review after review. The value for a small business. Reviewers call it an affordable place for startups and freelancers, with the meeting room, the tea and coffee and the Wi-Fi in the package. How can you judge HUB9 for yourself? Spend a day at Nest A hot desk day pass is Rs. 2,000. It’s the quickest way to find out whether the reviews match your own day. Make a real call If calls are part of your work, make a video call from the seat you’d use. The office viewing checklist has the other checks. Tour both locations Message Sharon on WhatsApp at +94 777 292 950 to see the private offices at Catalyst and Nest. Catalyst or Nest explains how they differ. Is HUB9 a good coworking space? On Google, Catalyst by HUB9 is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 71 reviews and Nest by HUB9 is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 39 reviews. How many reviews does HUB9 have? More than 110 on Google: 71 for Catalyst in Colombo 7 and 39 for Nest in Colombo 8. What do HUB9 reviews say about the internet? Members mention very fast Wi-Fi and fast internet. One wrote that there were no internet issues and that a video call with the US went smoothly. Where can I read all the HUB9 reviews? On Google Maps, on the listings for Catalyst by HUB9 and Nest by HUB9. Both are linked from this page and from the location pages.