Coworking by the day in Medellín? A flexible desk when you don't need a permanent office

Need a desk only on the days you don't work from home? At NOI, in Ciudad del Río, El Poblado, you can book a day pass: the desk is yours for a full day, with high-speed wifi, unlimited coffee, common areas and bathrooms. You don't need a dedicated desk to come in.

Working without a company office is common in Colombia. In September 2026, 9.88 million people were self-employed, 40.8% of the country's 24.25 million employed people, according to DANE's Integrated Household Survey (GEIH). That is 144,000 more than a year earlier.

The figure covers every kind of self-employed work, not just computer-based jobs, so it doesn't say how many people are looking for coworking. It does show that 4 in 10 employed people in Colombia work for themselves, and many of them plan their week one day at a time.

Man with a backpack and laptop smiles while entering through NOI's turnstiles. Illustrative image generated with artificial intelligence.

What is coworking by the day?

It's a shared workspace you use when you need it, without an assigned desk. At NOI, a day pass is booked for a full day, and if you need a different length of time, the team will walk you through special options.

You arrive at Calle 17 # 43F-287, walk in with your laptop and get to work. As NOI puts it, just bring your laptop and your ideas: the desk, the ergonomic chair and the connection are ready.

What does a day at NOI include?

The day pass includes a work desk, high-speed wifi, unlimited coffee, access to common areas and bathrooms, according to NOI's FAQ. The space also lists these services, which come in handy during a workday:

• Soundproof booths for a quiet video call.
• Printing and copying, plus a microwave to heat up lunch.
• Fingerprint or card access and 24/7 security.
• Bike parking and easy access by public transportation.
• You can bring your dog, as long as it is well-behaved.

What you bring is minimal: your laptop, your charger and whatever you need for the day. Coffee, the desk and wifi are on NOI.

Who is coworking by the day for?

For anyone who works outside the home on some days but not every day. According to NOI, the day pass is perfect for people who come in occasionally: a freelancer with a big deadline, someone who needs to focus away from home, or a visitor with a week of meetings in the city.

It's also a great way to get to know the space before deciding on anything else. You share the workday with professionals from many fields, and that sparks conversations that never happen at home.

Two professionals talk over lunch in NOI's café. Illustrative image generated with artificial intelligence.

Day pass or ticket pass?

If you come in now and then, a single day is the simplest option. If you'll be working several days, NOI says it can offer you more convenient options, and packages are available from the team.

The other option is the coworking ticket pass: flexible credits you use as needed, tied to your account and valid according to your purchase terms. It can be combined with other NOI services, and the team can help you pick the package that fits your schedule.

When does a dedicated desk make more sense?

When going to NOI is part of almost every week. A dedicated desk is a permanent space with your own furniture, private lockers and 24/7 access, and it includes reception services, unlimited coffee and access to meeting rooms. You can also personalize it with plants and your own equipment.

Woman works with a laptop and coffee in NOI's day-pass desk area. Illustrative image generated with artificial intelligence.

If you work remotely for a company in another country, this article compares the day pass and the dedicated desk for your situation. According to NOI, a dedicated desk gives you more stability and a stronger presence in its community.

How do you book a day?

You can book your day pass in advance: NOI recommends contacting the team to coordinate your booking and make sure a desk is available. There are three ways to do it:

• The “Book here” button on noi.work, which takes you to the “Schedule your visit” form.
• The sales line, +57 324 579 16 74.
• Email at info@noi.work.

If you'd like to see the space first, you can schedule a visit through that same form. Then you decide how many days you want to work at NOI, at your own pace.