The 5 Best Co-Working Spaces for Digital Nomads in Asheville

Working remotely from Asheville means you get to trade your usual office view for mountain panoramas and craft beer at lunch. But between exploring hiking trails and hitting up breweries, you need a solid workspace that delivers on the basics: reliable wifi, comfortable seating, and enough caffeine to fuel your productivity.

Asheville has built a reputation as a digital nomad hub for good reason. The city offers a range of coworking spaces that cater to remote workers who need more than just a coffee shop booth for the day. Whether you’re passing through for a week or setting up base for a month, these five spaces offer the infrastructure you need to get work done while you’re in town.

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1. THRIVE Coworking – Historic Downtown Hub

Walking into THRIVE feels like you’ve stepped into something special. Located on the second floor of the historic Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville, this space combines 1929 architectural charm with modern coworking amenities.

Location: 1 Page Avenue Suite 280, Asheville, NC 28801 (Grove Arcade, downtown)

Hours: 24/7 access for Brew Club members; Day passes valid M-F, 9am-5pm

What Makes It Unique: THRIVE sits inside one of America’s first indoor malls, and that history shows in the details. The space hosts monthly member breakfasts, lunches, and happy hours, creating built-in opportunities to connect with the local professional community. When you need a break, the Grove Arcade’s first floor offers unique spots like Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar. Pack’s Tavern, with its 35 rotating craft beer taps, is a 10-minute walk away.

Amenities:

• High-speed wifi and phone booths for calls
• Unlimited coffee, tea, and snacks
• First-come, first-served open seating
• Monthly community events
• Downtown location puts you steps from restaurants and breweries

Pricing:

• Day Pass: $30 (M-F, 9am-5pm)
• Monthly memberships available with 24/7 access

Best For: Digital nomads who want to be in the center of downtown action and appreciate community-focused programming. The events calendar makes it easy to meet other professionals during your stay.

2. Switchyards – The 24/7 Work Club

Switchyards positions itself as a “neighborhood work club,” and that concept translates into a space that feels more like a hotel lobby than a traditional office. Located in Asheville’s South Slope district, this spot gives you round-the-clock access and a no-frills approach to pricing.

Location: 217 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 (South Slope/Downtown)

Hours: 24/7 access with membership

What Makes It Unique: Switchyards strips away the membership tiers and complexity. You get a key, the space is always open, and the coffee is free. The design pulls elements from coffee shops, college libraries, and boutique hotels, creating zones for both focused work and casual collaboration. The South Slope location puts you within walking distance of some of Asheville’s best breweries.

Amenities:

• Free locally roasted coffee and organic tea
• High-speed internet
• Phone booths for private calls
• Meeting rooms available
• Multiple work zones from buzzy café areas to quiet focus spaces
• On-site parking

Pricing:

• Monthly membership: $100/month with access to all Switchyards locations
• No day passes available (monthly membership only)

Best For: Nomads staying for at least a month who value 24/7 flexibility and straightforward pricing. The membership gives you access to Switchyards locations in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Nashville as well.

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3. Hatch Coworking – Downtown Tech Hub

Hatch Coworking operates in the heart of downtown Asheville’s French Broad corridor, sharing space with tech companies, restaurants, and the Grail Moviehouse. This established coworking space delivers on the fundamentals without pretension.

Location: 45 S French Broad Avenue, Suite 170, Asheville, NC 28801 (Downtown)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm (day passes); 24/7 access for members

What Makes It Unique: Hatch positions itself within a building that houses several tech-related companies and local businesses, creating natural networking opportunities. The space includes 10 first-come, first-served phone booths, which solves one of the most common coworking headaches. Free parking is included, a notable perk in downtown Asheville.

Amenities:

• 1G wifi
• 10 phone booths (first-come, first-served)
• Unlimited coffee and tea
• Free parking
• Meeting rooms available for booking
• Walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, galleries

Pricing:

• Day Pass: $30 (M-F, 8am-6pm)
• Week Pass: $100 (5 days, M-F, 8am-6pm)
• Monthly memberships available with 24/7 access

Best For: Digital nomads who need reliable infrastructure and appreciate having free parking in a downtown location. The week pass option makes sense if you’re in town for multiple days but not a full month.

4. CoWork at The Center for Craft – Creative Community Space

If your work leans creative or you want to surround yourself with makers and artists, the Center for Craft offers something different from typical coworking spaces. Located in downtown Asheville, this space was designed specifically to support creative entrepreneurs and the businesses that serve them.

Location: 67 Broadway Street, Asheville, NC 28801 (Downtown)

Hours: Flex Day (Thursday): 10am-6pm; Regular hours vary by membership

What Makes It Unique: Center for Craft reimagines coworking as a place for creative professionals. You’re working alongside makers, artists, designers, and scholars rather than the typical tech startup crowd. The space hosts workshops and events relevant to the creative sector, and the building itself includes galleries and exhibition spaces on the first floor.

Amenities:

• High-speed wifi
• Shared Assembly Hall workspace and Anchor Desk options
• Conference room hours included with memberships
• Professional gallery space in building
• Community programming and events

Pricing:

• Day Pass: $35/day (or $10 Pay-What-You-Wish on Thursdays, 10am-6pm, limited to 5 spots)
• Flex Plan: $200/month (shared Assembly Hall)
• Anchor Desk: $300/month
• 25% student discount available

Best For: Creative professionals, designers, and makers who want to connect with Asheville’s artistic community. The Thursday Flex Day offers an affordable way to test the space if you’re in town for the week.

5. Focal Point Coworking – Downtown Professional Hub

Focal Point Coworking markets itself as a boutique professional workspace in downtown Asheville, and it delivers on that promise with a polished environment and business-focused amenities.

Location: 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28801 (Downtown)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (day pass access)

What Makes It Unique: Focal Point operates as a more traditional professional coworking space, with a focus on serving business professionals and entrepreneurs. The 4,500 square foot space includes executive suites, meeting rooms, and a large outdoor deck. The environment skews more corporate-friendly than some of Asheville’s other coworking options, which can be exactly what some nomads need.

Amenities:

• Fiber optic high-speed internet
• Free coffee, tea, water, and snacks
• Business-class printer access
• Multiple meeting rooms (members get discounted rates)
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Large outdoor deck
• On-site staff during business hours

Pricing:

• Day Pass: $30/day (M-F, 9am-5pm, community room)
• Day Office Pass: Contact for pricing (private office for the day)
• Week Pass: Not advertised (monthly memberships primary focus)

Best For: Digital nomads who need a professional environment for client calls or prefer a more traditional office setup. The meeting room access makes this a good choice if you’re conducting business while traveling.

Finding Your Workspace in Asheville

Each of these coworking spaces brings something different to the table. THRIVE offers historic charm and community events in the heart of downtown. Switchyards delivers 24/7 access and multi-city flexibility at a price that’s hard to beat. Hatch provides solid infrastructure with the bonus of free parking. Center for Craft connects you with Asheville’s creative community. Focal Point gives you a professional environment with all the business amenities.

The right choice depends on your work style and how long you’re staying. Passing through for a few days? Day passes at THRIVE, Hatch, or Focal Point give you flexibility. Staying for a month or more? Switchyards’ $100 monthly rate and 24/7 access offer serious value. Working on creative projects? Center for Craft’s Thursday Flex Days let you test the creative community vibe.

Asheville’s coworking scene reflects the city’s broader culture: welcoming, focused on community, and built to support people who choose to work differently. Pick a space that matches your needs, get your work done efficiently, and you’ll have plenty of time left to explore what makes this mountain town worth visiting in the first place.

Your Asheville Home Base

When you’re ready to experience Asheville as a digital nomad, make River Row Suites your home away from home. Our spacious suites in the River Arts District feature full kitchens and comfortable workspaces, giving you a proper base between coworking sessions. You’re minutes from downtown and these coworking spaces, walking distance to the French Broad River Greenway for lunch break strolls, and surrounded by working artist studios for creative inspiration.

Book your stay at River Row Suites and discover why Asheville has become a go-to destination for remote workers who want mountain access, craft beer culture, and a thriving creative community all in one place.