How to rent a flexible workspace in Amsterdam?

It is not easy to find a perfect workspace that will suit your needs today and is flexible enough to accommodate future growth. Also, you don’t want to pay for square meters that are not actively used, because office rentals are expensive. So what to do?

Read more about finding the right workspace for your needs and the benefits of having a presence in Amsterdam. And to tackle the possible challenges companies face when finding suitable workspaces, learn more about our solution.

Spacent can do the work for you. With our App you can easily find the flexible office space you need. Read more or start your trial now!

Brief Overview of Amsterdam as a Business Hub

Amsterdam is an attractive gateway to Europe for many businesses because of its location. It has good connections to many other major cities in Europe and has one of the busiest airports, Schiphol Airport.

Not only is Amsterdam well connected, but it has a stable economy with a business friendly environment. Strong focus on international trade attracts numerous multinational corporations, SMEs and startups to the city.

It is also known for its innovative and strong tech scene. Tech conferences happen in the city every now and then and it fosters a culture of innovation. Many companies in fintech and other high-tech industries find Amsterdam an ideal place to grow their business.

City boasts high quality of life and is well known for its culture and well managed public services. In general overall livability is very good and that helps to attract and retain talent.

Apart from Dutch, English is widely spoken and the city has a large expatriate population. Business environment is dynamic and inclusive.

All this is supported by working infrastructure including reliable public transport and high-speed internet. And when talking about infrastructure office spaces are an important part of the whole. More about that next.

Renting Workspace in Amsterdam can be Tricky

As explained above there are many good reasons why businesses should have a presence in Amsterdam. And for that they need to find a suitable office space. Problem with the office space is that sometimes the demand and supply doesn’t match or you need workspaces in more than just one location. Commercial leases are usually long and fairly expensive.

It is not easy to predict the future so signing up for a long lease can be rather expensive and risky. It might be that the rented space does not cater for the needs of the company anymore and they end up being stuck with their contract.

To combat this it makes sense to avoid signing long term contracts. But what are the options and how to find the perfect workspace? Read more below.

How to Find the Perfect Workspace in Amsterdam

As forecasting the future is very difficult it makes sense to choose flexible contracts. At first it is important to make short term plans and evaluate the current situation and requirements for the office space in the next few months. Important factors to consider are location, size and layout, amenities and services, lease terms and conditions, and budget. After the initial list of requirements has been compiled the search can begin.

Some companies want to do their own leg work and keep searching for a suitable space by themselves. Others rather choose an agency to find options for them. Choosing an agency/agent has its benefits, but there might be expensive fees to pay and some agents might have vested interests with some properties. Doing all the work yourself is also time consuming and can turn out to be expensive in terms of working hours spent for the search.

So where to look next? Luckily, Spacent has done the research for you. It has listed several options for you and you can just download the app and scroll through the selection. There are listings for serviced office spaces, coworking spaces, and flexible office spaces. Have a look at the locations and what services they provide. Short-term and daily rentals are available if needed. Also, meeting rooms and teamwork spaces can be rented on a daily basis.

In case your company does not need fixed office space it can purchase the business package where employees can freely choose when and where to work. With our app, you can book the workspace that suits your needs and receive immediate confirmation, unlike other apps that merely forward reservation requests.

In case you’re looking for a more fixed solution or a combination of fixed office and coworking locations, please fill the contact form and we find the best fit for you!