If you work remotely and visit coworking daily, picking an apartment near a good space is your top priority.
Popular Expat-Friendly Coworking
- WeWork (E.Town Central, D4): Premium, international
- The Hive (Thao Dien, D1): Two locations
- Toong (Thao Dien, D3, Binh Thanh): Locally loved
- Dreamplex (D1, Thao Dien): Premium
- CirCO (D1): Mid-range
- Hive Saigon (An Phu): Vietnamese-friendly
Best Neighborhoods
Thao Dien: Expat coworking hub. The Hive, Toong, Dreamplex, Hive Saigon all within 1km. Good apartments:
- Masteri Thao Dien
- The River Thao Dien
- Estella Heights
- Tropic Garden
District 1: Major coworking spaces downtown. Good apartments:
- The Lancaster
- The Manor
- Saigon Royal
- Spirit of Saigon
Binh Thanh: Good value, near D1. Good apartments:
- Vinhomes Central Park
- City Garden
- Saigon Pearl
- Pearl Plaza
Factors to Consider
- Walking distance under 15 min: Makes you use coworking more often
- Avoid busy roads: Hard to ride or park
- Cafes in between: For alternating workdays
- Backup internet: For when coworking is closed
Price Comparison
1-bedroom near coworking:
- Thao Dien: 13-20M VND/month
- District 1: 15-25M VND/month
- Binh Thanh: 10-16M VND/month
Not much more expensive than apartments farther from coworking.
Tips
- Most coworking has day passes ($10-20), try before committing monthly
- Monthly membership: $150-300 depending on space
- Some allow multi-location, good for traveling nomads
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