Finding the right office isn’t just about choosing where to sit. In a city where startups are shaping the future of energy, mobility, and digital innovation, the right environment can make all the difference.

Rotterdam’s ecosystem of workplaces has evolved alongside entrepreneurs: flexible, community-driven, and built for growth. From historic landmarks turned innovation hubs to modern offices pulsing with tech talent, each location tells its own story of collaboration and creativity.

We explored five of the city’s most inspiring workspaces, where ideas take shape, connections form naturally and young companies find the support they need to grow.

Microlab

In the heart of Rotterdam’s lively Cool district, Microlab offers a place where startups and scale-ups can grow without the constraints of long leases or rigid office setups. Spread across six floors and home to more than 160 companies, it combines a full-service coworking environment with the comfort and flexibility young businesses need.

From 15 meeting rooms to 24/7 access, cleaning, and free coffee and tea, everything is designed to let founders focus on building their own businesses. Memberships start from just one month, with desks from €250 per month, making it ideal for teams testing new locations or exploring their next phase of growth.

With Friday drinks, exclusive events, and even a skybar overlooking the city, the community spirit is as strong as the skyline view.

CIC Rotterdam

Right next to Rotterdam Centraal, inside the iconic Groot Handelsgebouw, CIC Rotterdam offers a thriving innovation campus for founders ready to scale. Designed for startups and scale-ups that want to grow fast without sacrificing flexibility, CIC provides fully serviced coworking areas, private offices, and customisable suites for teams of any size. Prices start at €370 per month for coworking and €500 for private offices.

Members enjoy 24/7 access, high-speed internet, stocked kitchens, unmetered meeting rooms, and extras such as wellness areas, a podcast studio, and regular networking events.

With the recent opening of DELTA, a 1,200m² expansion featuring a 50-person event space and The Creative Studio for content creation, CIC continues to strengthen Rotterdam’s innovation community. It’s the perfect fit for teams seeking a professional setup, global network, and an inspiring environment to scale.

Bluecity

BlueCity turns sustainability into a shared workspace. Housed in Rotterdam’s former Tropicana swimming pool, it’s now home to more than 55 circular entrepreneurs, from biodesign pioneers to food innovators, all working toward a future-proof economy. Here, startups and scale-ups can rent flexible offices, labs, or production spaces with a Maas view, surrounded by peers who see waste as opportunity.

The community thrives on collaboration, with on-site coffee, lunches, and events that spark daily exchanges. Members also gain visibility through BlueCity’s digital platform and public tours, which attract over 20,000 visitors each year.

Whether you’re testing a prototype or scaling a circular business, BlueCity offers flexible and climate-neutral workspaces starting at €150.76 per month, with production and office units available from €14.09 – €41.82/m² per month.

42workspace

42workspace is where Rotterdam’s tech scene comes to life. Nestled in the city centre, it’s home to a community of startups, scale-ups, and freelancers building the next generation of software and digital products.

With fully equipped offices and 24/7 access, 42workspace offers the flexibility and infrastructure tech teams need to move fast and grow smart. Day passes start at €20, with private desks from €375 per month, offering the ideal launchpad for tech companies ready to scale in one of Europe’s fastest-growing innovation hubs.

Beyond the high-speed internet, this workspace thrives on connection. From rooftop drinks and hackathons to tech talks, workshops, and pitch nights, members plug into a network that’s as ambitious as it is collaborative. The atmosphere is driven yet down-to-earth, a place where founders swap ideas, share code, and support each other’s growth.

Mr. Green

Right in the heart of Rotterdam, Mr. Green Offices at Hofplein offers a sleek, high-tech workspace for startups, scale-ups, and creative teams ready to grow. Just a five-minute walk from Rotterdam Centraal, it combines flexibility with cutting-edge convenience – think mobile key access, high-speed fibre internet, and fully serviced offices designed for modern hybrid work.

Members can choose from flexible desks, private offices, or individual memberships, with prices starting at €200 per employee per month for flexible offices, €477 for traditional setups, and €499 for individual memberships. Each space comes with 24/7 access, flexible contracts, and access to fully equipped meeting rooms, printing, and on-site support.

More than just an office, Mr. Green fosters a professional yet lively community. With its central location overlooking the Hofplein fountain, it’s a workspace that balances modern tech, urban energy, and the freedom to grow on your own terms.

A New Chapter for Up!Rotterdam

At the start of October, our team at Up!Rotterdam settled into its new home at Mr. Green Offices, Hofplein. It’s a fresh, central base that marks more than a change of address. It reflects Up!Rotterdam’s ongoing commitment to stay close to the city’s founders, innovators, and changemakers.

Here, surrounded by the city’s energy and entrepreneurial spirit, Up!Rotterdam is ready for its next chapter: empowering the companies shaping the future of Rotterdam’s innovation economy.