Unicorn Workspaces Portugal — Berlin Roots, Lisbon Spirit
In this Around the World in 250 Coworking Spaces feature, Pauline visits Unicorn Workspaces in Lisbon, Portugal, meeting Karolina, the Community and Marketing Manager who has been with the company since its Portuguese launch in 2019.
From Berlin to Lisbon The Unicorn brand started in Berlin in 2016 and expanded to Portugal three years later, opening two prime locations in Lisbon. While the operations remain consistent with the German model, the Portuguese team has tailored the experience to match local lifestyle and working rhythms—events start later, and mornings are a little slower.
What Unicorn Portugal offers
- Two central locations including Unicorn Mesh, close to Mes Pumba Square.
- Flexible office solutions — from open coworking to private offices that can scale with growing teams.
- Fully serviced meeting rooms available to members and non-members.
- Community-driven programming — breakfasts every Thursday, open to all, plus networking events aligned with big Lisbon happenings like Web Summit.
- Local touches — artisan beers, Portuguese design influence, and a relaxed yet professional vibe.
Post-pandemic community After the challenges of COVID-19, the spaces have welcomed a wave of new companies from across Europe and beyond. The focus now is on rebuilding in-person connections, with a renewed emphasis on community gatherings and shared experiences.
Looking ahead The Lisbon team aims to grow further in the city and potentially expand beyond, continuing to merge the Unicorn brand’s polished service with Portugal’s warm, sociable culture.
Related Coworking Spaces
- Work ON Wood — see post: Work ON Wood
- Typographia Cowork — see post: Typographia Cowork
- Tuesday Coworking — see post: Tuesday Coworking
