Watched over by its famous Lion and its Vauban citadel, Belfort is a human-sized city between the Vosges and the Jura, a student town thanks to the UTBM and well connected by high-speed rail. If you need to work remotely for a few hours without staying cooped up at home, we've gathered what you need: a cafe where you can set up your laptop, a working-cafe at the station and a hotel lobby open to workers. Whether you're a Belfort local working from home, a student looking for quiet or just passing through the Territoire, here's where to settle in.
A cafe in the city center
Columbus Café & Co
On faubourg de France, right in the center, this chain coffee shop plays the card of long opening hours and easy access: you sit down as a customer, with wifi and tables to take out your laptop during the day. The atmosphere is standardized, but it's a safe bet when you simply want a seat and an outlet without a second thought.
The working-cafe and the hotel lobby
myWO Belfort Centre Gare
A couple of steps from the station, the myWO working-cafe (Best Western network) is made for nomads: high-speed wifi, outlets, a printer and a coffee corner. You can settle in for the day with flexible options, by the hour, half-day or full day, and book a more private space for a quiet video call. Ideal when you arrive by train.
Novotel Belfort Centre Atria
The bar-lounge of this Novotel, in the center of Belfort, is an open space designed as much for a drink as for a business meeting, with free wifi throughout the building. A comfortable option for setting up your laptop for a few quiet hours, especially if you're passing through. As is often the case in hotel lobbies, ordering something at the bar is appreciated.
Working in Belfort: the practical side
A few habits for a successful session. Aim for the morning or early afternoon at the cafe: it's quieter and you'll have your pick of seats, outlets included. For an important video call or a full day, myWO near the station and the Novotel lounge offer the most calm. As everywhere, keep a mobile hotspot as a backup for the meetings you can't afford to miss.
The right spot for your needs
- For a morning at a cafe downtown: Columbus Café.
- For a day near the station: myWO Belfort Centre Gare.
- For a calm, comfortable setting: the lounge at the Novotel Atria.
Belfort is a human-sized city, and our selection will grow as we scout more and hear from you. Know a cafe that welcomes laptops, a coworking space we missed? Tell us. And if you're traveling around the region, find all our city guides on Deskover.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best spots for remote work in Belfort?
Columbus Café on faubourg de France, the myWO working-cafe near the station and the Novotel Atria lounge for a calm setting.
Where can I work in Belfort on weekends?
Columbus Café opens on Saturdays downtown. Check the hours before you come, as they change often.
Is there a coworking space near Belfort station?
Yes, the myWO Belfort Centre Gare working-cafe, a couple of steps from the station: high-speed wifi, outlets, a printer, a coffee corner and flexible options by the hour, half-day or full day. Ideal when you arrive by train.
Where can I find quiet for a video call in Belfort?
For an important video call or a full day, myWO near the station and the Novotel Atria lounge offer the most calm. At myWO you can book a more private space.
