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Alternative workspaces in Buenos Aires. Narrow the list by the attributes that matter to you.

Alternative workspaces

40 spaces

Ninina (Malba)

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Located inside the museum, this spot offers floor-to-ceiling windows and long communal tables with numerous sockets. The Wi-Fi is robust enough for video calls, and the staff is very accustomed to long-staying remote workers.

💲 $$$ 🎭 Artistic & Airy 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM to beat the museum rush.

📍 Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3415, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

LAB. Training Center & Coffee Shop

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A favorite for developers and writers, featuring a dedicated high table with power strips at every seat. Internet stability is among the best in Palermo Hollywood, and the noise level is usually managed well with chill background music.

💲 $$ 🎭 Minimalist & Focused 🚫 No outdoor seating 🕒 Early morning; it fills up by 2:00 PM.

📍 Humboldt 1542, C1414CTN Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Biblioteca Nacional Mariano Moreno

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The ultimate quiet sanctuary with grand reading rooms and reliable free Wi-Fi. Sockets are available at almost every desk in the main reading floor; just bring your ID for entry.

💲 $ 🎭 Academic & Silent 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Weekdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

📍 Agüero 2502, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Usina Cafetera Recoleta

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A modern cafe with a very supportive culture for laptop users. Sockets are easily found along the banquette seating, and the Wi-Fi is consistently fast.

💲 $$ 🎭 Cozy Neighborhood Spot 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Before 11:30 AM before the lunch crowd arrives.

📍 Beruti 2751, C1425BBE Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Libros del Pasaje

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A bookstore cafe with a historic, quiet interior. Sockets are concentrated along the back wall; the Wi-Fi is good, and the environment is one of the most professional in the area.

💲 $$ 🎭 Artistic & Airy 🚫 No outdoor seating 🕒 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM for a steady workflow.

📍 Thames 1762, C1409 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Selina Palermo (The Playground)

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While they have a formal coworking upstairs, the lobby cafe is a vibrant, free space for laptop use. Dozens of sockets, fiber internet, and a constant flow of international travelers make it great for networking.

💲 $$ 🎭 Social & Casual 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Mornings until 4:00 PM when the bar starts to get louder.

📍 Guatemala 4931, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Full City Coffee Roasters

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Colombian roasters who are very welcoming to long-stayers. The back patio is a quiet refuge, and the indoor tables have accessible power points and very stable Wi-Fi.

💲 $$ 🎭 Minimalist & Focused 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

📍 Thames 1535, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Hilton Buenos Aires Lobby

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The massive atrium lobby offers public seating that is remarkably quiet during the day. Excellent high-speed Wi-Fi (free in the lobby) and an executive atmosphere with discrete sockets near the pillars.

💲 $$$$ 🎭 Executive Lobby 🚫 No outdoor seating 🕒 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM for maximum peace.

📍 Macacha Güemes 351, C1106 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Santal (Belgrano)

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A hidden gem in a residential part of Belgrano with a serene garden. Indoor tables are equipped with sockets, and the Wi-Fi is reliable enough for heavy workloads.

💲 $$ 🎭 Cozy Neighborhood Spot 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Early morning or late afternoon.

📍 Virrey del Pino 2235, C1426 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Biblioteca del Congreso de la Nación

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One of the few places in the city open until 11:00 PM on weekdays. Extremely stable Wi-Fi and power outlets at every desk, perfect for those working late shifts for overseas clients.

💲 $ 🎭 Academic & Silent 🚫 No outdoor seating 🕒 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM for late workers.

📍 Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen 1750, C1089 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Surry Hills Coffee (Borges)

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Australian-inspired cafe with a strong work culture. Features communal tables with integrated power outlets and high-speed internet designed for digital nomads.

💲 $$ 🎭 Minimalist & Focused 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

📍 Jorge Luis Borges 1842, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Borges 1975

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A multi-space venue with a bookstore, bar, and quiet cafe rooms. Very popular with writers and researchers; Wi-Fi is steady and there are several low-noise corners with sockets.

💲 $$ 🎭 Artistic & Airy 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Morning or early evening; avoid jazz performance times if you need silence.

📍 Jorge Luis Borges 1975, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Negro Cueva de Café (Suipacha)

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Excellent for downtown workers; the long narrow design offers booths with sockets. Wi-Fi is strong, though it can get busy during the office lunch hour.

💲 $$ 🎭 Minimalist & Focused 🚫 No outdoor seating 🕒 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM.

📍 Suipacha 637, C1006 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Centro Cultural Recoleta (Reading Room)

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Completely free space with a modern, design-forward reading room specifically set up with work desks and sockets. Reliable Wi-Fi in an inspiring environment surrounded by art galleries.

💲 $ 🎭 Artistic & Airy 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Early afternoon on weekdays.

📍 Junín 1930, C1113 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Felix Felicis & Co.

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Harry Potter-themed but very professional in its coffee and workspace approach. Good socket availability along the walls and a quiet, focused vibe during weekdays.

💲 $$ 🎭 Cozy Neighborhood Spot 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Morning hours.

📍 José Antonio Cabrera 5002, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Hobby - Café de Especialidad

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A bright, high-ceilinged corner cafe in Chacarita. Offers multiple power points and a consistent internet connection; popular with the local creative industry.

💲 $$ 🎭 Minimalist & Focused 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

📍 Guevara 91, C1427 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Birkin Cafe (Botánico)

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Famous for its large communal table that often serves as an unofficial coworking station. Very reliable Wi-Fi and a professional staff that understands the remote worker workflow.

💲 $$$ 🎭 Artistic & Airy 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Mornings before the brunch rush.

📍 República de la India 2905, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Fidela (Villa Crespo)

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Spacious and quiet with a dedicated second floor that is excellent for laptop work. Sockets are plentiful upstairs, and the Wi-Fi is solid.

💲 $$ 🎭 Cozy Neighborhood Spot 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Weekdays 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

📍 Loyola 612, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

The Shelter Coffee (Retiro)

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Located on one of the city's most beautiful streets, this boutique cafe is remarkably quiet and laptop-friendly. Stable Wi-Fi and a focused executive crowd.

💲 $$$ 🎭 Executive Lobby 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Morning sessions.

📍 Arroyo 940, C1007 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Gota Coffee Service

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A dedicated specialty shop in Belgrano that welcomes workers. The Wi-Fi is surprisingly fast, and there are sockets near the back tables.

💲 $$ 🎭 Minimalist & Focused 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM.

📍 Blanco Encalada 2260, C1428 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Biblioteca Ricardo Güiraldes

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A beautiful public library in Recoleta. It provides a formal silent environment with desks and power outlets, though you should check the current Wi-Fi status on entry as it can vary.

💲 $ 🎭 Academic & Silent 🚫 No outdoor seating 🕒 Opening time at 10:00 AM.

📍 Talcahuano 1261, C1014 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Santal (Palermo)

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A refined, quiet space with plenty of natural light. Sockets are available near the long wooden tables, and the Wi-Fi is dependable for a full day of work.

💲 $$$ 🎭 Artistic & Airy 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Mid-morning.

📍 Güemes 3781, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Öss Kaffe

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Small, but the community vibe is very respectful of quiet work. High-quality internet and a serious coffee atmosphere for focused morning sessions.

💲 $$ 🎭 Minimalist & Focused 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM.

📍 Franklin D. Roosevelt 1890, C1428 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Cruasán (Colegiales)

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A large bakery/cafe with big booths that are perfect for 'laptop camp.' Sockets are plentiful, and the Wi-Fi is very stable.

💲 $$ 🎭 Cozy Neighborhood Spot 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Weekdays 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

📍 Olazábal 3827, C1430 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Kofee (Recoleta)

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Modern specialty coffee shop with a dedicated 'work table' area. Reliable internet and good outlet density for the size of the space.

💲 $$ 🎭 Minimalist & Focused 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 11:00 AM.

📍 Pueyrredón 1283, C1118 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Möoi (Belgrano)

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Large, beautifully designed space with big communal tables. The Wi-Fi is strong, and it's a popular spot for informal business meetings and remote workers.

💲 $$$ 🎭 Artistic & Airy 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

📍 Cuba 1985, C1428 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Gratitude (Palermo)

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Bright and positive atmosphere with a 'long-stay' friendly staff. Internet is reliable, and sockets are available in the indoor area.

💲 $$ 🎭 Artistic & Airy 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Morning - early afternoon.

📍 Angel Justiniano Carranza 1901, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Ser y Tiempo

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A peaceful environment during the day with excellent specialty coffee. Wi-Fi is robust, and the lighting is perfect for working on screens without glare.

💲 $$ 🎭 Cozy Neighborhood Spot 🚫 No outdoor seating 🕒 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

📍 Gorriti 5910, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Pain et Chocolat

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French-style bakery with a surprisingly deep work area in the back. Very stable internet and a professional quiet vibe for deep work blocks.

💲 $$ 🎭 Minimalist & Focused 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 9:00 AM.

📍 Salguero 2343, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Bilbo Café (Villa Crespo)

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A large neighborhood favorite that feels very spacious. Multiple power points and reliable Wi-Fi, often used by freelancers for long sessions.

💲 $$ 🎭 Cozy Neighborhood Spot 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Afternoons after 3:00 PM.

📍 Dr. Luis Beláustegui 802, C1416 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Lucciano's (Libertador & Pampa)

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While primarily an ice cream shop, the massive second floor is an unofficial study hall for university students and remote workers. Dozens of sockets and surprisingly good Wi-Fi.

💲 $$ 🎭 Academic & Silent 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

📍 Av. del Libertador 6102, C1428 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Alvear Icon Hotel (Lobby/Bar)

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High-end executive work environment in Puerto Madero. Extremely fast Wi-Fi and a silent, professional atmosphere with discrete luxury and available power.

💲 $$$$ 🎭 Executive Lobby 🚫 No outdoor seating 🕒 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

📍 Aimé Painé 1130, C1107 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Caffé del Doge

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A classic spot in Retiro that attracts business professionals. Sockets are easy to find and the Wi-Fi is reliable for the downtown business crowd.

💲 $$$ 🎭 Executive Lobby 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 11:00 AM.

📍 San Martín 987, C1004 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Santal (Recoleta)

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Upscale and quiet, perfect for focused afternoon work. Wi-Fi is stable and the staff is very professional regarding laptop use.

💲 $$$ 🎭 Executive Lobby 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 4:00 PM onwards.

📍 Montevideo 1210, C1018 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Hacienda Coffee Co.

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Very work-centric cafe in Palermo Soho. Features a dedicated high table for laptops with power points and fiber internet.

💲 $$ 🎭 Minimalist & Focused 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM.

📍 Armenia 1929, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Duca Coffee & Apericena

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Modern aesthetics with a second floor specifically suited for work. Multiple sockets and stable internet in a younger, creative environment.

💲 $$ 🎭 Artistic & Airy 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 10:30 AM.

📍 Thames 1759, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

ZES Café

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Focused, quiet, and friendly to freelancers. Sockets are available and the Wi-Fi is fast enough for video conferencing.

💲 $$ 🎭 Minimalist & Focused 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Weekdays before 3:00 PM.

📍 Gorriti 4857, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Padre Coffee Roasters

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Large, warehouse-style roastery with high ceilings. Excellent internet and a culture of people staying for several hours to work at the large tables.

💲 $$ 🎭 Social & Casual 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 10:00 AM.

📍 Honduras 4184, C1180 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Le Pain Quotidien (Puerto Madero)

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Known for the massive communal tables that are perfect for laptops. Wi-Fi is steady, and the staff never rush you, even during busier times.

💲 $$$ 🎭 Social & Casual 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

📍 Alicia Moreau de Justo 246, C1107 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

The Coffee Store Plaza Almagro

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A neighborhood reliable with multiple sockets along the walls. The Wi-Fi is consistent, and it offers a quiet respite from the Almagro traffic.

💲 $$ 🎭 Cozy Neighborhood Spot 🌿 Outdoor seating 🕒 Opening time at 8:00 AM.

📍 Jerónimo Salguero 402, C1198 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires