Working in Paris without a membership and without blowing your budget is possible. The four places below charge for the time you spend: you walk in, settle down and pay for what you use. No monthly commitment, no booking required.
Prices and opening hours were checked on each venue's official website on 29 September 2026. They may change, so check before you go.
La Permanence, 5th, 14th and 18th arrondissements
See the La Permanence Alésia page
The cheapest option in this list. La Permanence has three spaces in Paris, on rue du Fer à Moulin (5th), rue d'Alésia (14th) and rue Marcadet (18th), all open 24/7, all year round. You pay by the hour and coffee is unlimited.
The "Visite" pass costs €10 for 4 hours, valid for 30 days, and each extra hour is €3. Discounts are available for under-26s. Good to know in hot weather: the 5th and 14th spaces are air-conditioned.
The other two locations: La Permanence Moulin (5th) and La Permanence Marcadet (18th).
Koneko Work, 12th arrondissement
At 34 rue d'Aligre, next to the market, Koneko Work is a coworking space that hosts cats up for adoption, in partnership with the EMÂ association. The first hour costs €6, then €1 for every 10 minutes. Drinks and snacks are unlimited, there are 38 seats and two soundproof call booths.
You can drop in without booking when seats are available, or book to be sure of a spot. If you come often, the 8-day pack at €199 works out at about €25 a day. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm, Saturday 1:30pm to 6pm, closed on Sunday.
Hubsy Arts et Métiers, 3rd arrondissement
See the Hubsy Arts et Métiers page
At 41 rue Réaumur, a short walk from the Musée des Arts et Métiers, Hubsy works like a café where you pay for your time: check in when you arrive, drinks and snacks are unlimited, no booking needed. The first hour is €6.50, a full day (5 hours or more) €28, and €23 for students.
A call and video booth is available, and two meeting rooms can be booked online. Open Monday to Friday 8:45am to 8pm, weekends 10am to 8pm.
Café Nuage, 5th arrondissement
At 14 rue des Carmes, near the Panthéon, Café Nuage sits on the garden level of a former convent. Same principle, no membership: €8 for the first hour, €23 for a half day (3.5 to 5 hours on site), €30 for a full day from 5 hours, and €25 a day for students. Specialty coffee and the buffet are unlimited.
There is an open space of around twenty seats, alcoves upstairs and a silent area of ten seats for focus days. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm, weekends 9am to 6pm.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest coworking space in Paris?
In this list, La Permanence: €10 for a 4-hour pass, then €3 an hour, in its three spaces open 24/7.
Can you use a coworking space in Paris without a membership?
Yes. All four places in this article charge for the time you spend, with no commitment: La Permanence, Koneko Work, Hubsy and Café Nuage.
How much does a cheap coworking day cost in Paris?
Based on prices checked on 29 September 2026: €28 a day at Hubsy Arts et Métiers, €30 at Café Nuage, about €25 with Koneko Work's 8-day pack. Students pay less at Hubsy (€23) and Café Nuage (€25).
Do I need to book?
Not for these four places: you can walk in, subject to available seats. Koneko Work also lets you book to guarantee a seat.
