Coworking has exploded in Tunis. The city now counts over 60 spaces — from small rooms with a few desks to large professional infrastructures. How do you choose? What criteria matter? And what is the real difference between a budget option and a premium space?
Here is a practical guide to making the right choice for your profile.
1. Size and atmosphere: the most underrated criterion
An overcrowded space quickly becomes noisy and stressful. The density of desks per square metre is a key indicator. A serious professional space must allow everyone to work without being disturbed by their neighbor's conversations. Always visit before committing. Observe: is it quiet at 10am? Is there enough room to work comfortably?
2. Internet connection: do not compromise here
This is the critical factor. Check the real bandwidth, not the advertised figure. A serious coworking space must offer a dedicated fiber connection — ideally point-to-point, unshared — with a wired option alongside Wi-Fi, especially for video calls and large file transfers. The best spaces also have a backup connection on a second provider. That is what banks and large corporations use.
3. Additional services: the real added value
A good coworking space is more than a desk and a connection. Look for:
- Meeting rooms for client meetings
- A real reception service for your visitors
- The ability to register your company at that address
- Access to a printer, scanner and photocopier
- A relaxation lounge and equipped kitchen
- Complimentary coffee, tea and water
- Underground parking
4. Location and accessibility
The address matters — for your clients, for your image, for your daily commute. Choose a space in a recognized business district, easily accessible, with parking if possible. In Tunis, Berges du Lac 1 is the undisputed prime business location.
5. Plan flexibility
Your needs will evolve. A good coworking space must adapt: day passes for occasional use, a monthly subscription for daily work, and a path towards private offices as you grow.
Conclusion
Quality coworking is an investment in your productivity and professional image. Do not choose on price alone. Choose a space where you would be proud to welcome a client, where you can work without distraction, and where you find everything you need under one roof.
The Workplace by Tunis Business Center has offered this standard since 2002: 1,200 m² at the top business address in Tunis, dedicated fiber, 2 meeting rooms, receptionist, virtual office — and flexible plans for every profile.