WAO — We Are Open

Workspaces in Milan to grow your business

Desks, private offices, meeting rooms and phone booths, open 24/7. A community of more than 90 startups and scaleups, 1,500 coworkers in all.

4
Locations in Milan
Hubs in Milan's most sought-after areas: Isola, Bassi, Navigli
10k+ sqm
Total space
Workspaces and work areas
90+
Business network
Scaleups and startups, for a network where connections create real value
1,500+
Daily coworkers
People who work in and live the WAO spaces every day
4.9/5
Customer satisfaction
Average Google review score

Once you're in, you don't leave.

The freedom to work the way you like best, among the most successful companies around right now.

An entrepreneurial community

Everyone working at WAO is building something good. The table next to yours is often your next client or partner.

Spaces that fit what you need

Places built by young people for young professionals, with phone booths, meeting rooms and places to unwind.

Flexible solutions

From a single desk to a private office. Grow and rearrange your layout without the hassle.

A complete ecosystem

From workspaces to places to meet, host events and sleep. All of it constantly evolving.

Companies working at WAO

  • JetHR
  • WeRoad
  • Miscusi
  • Unobravo
  • Kampaay
  • Growens
  • Dalfilo
  • Startupbootcamp
  • Golee
  • TA-DAAN
  • Talentware
  • Brum
  • Stardust
  • Barberino's
  • Fleer
  • IFF

WAO solutions

Flexible options built to fit the way you work.

Your office for today

Day desk

€25

per day, excl. VAT

A flexible desk in the open space, wifi, phone booths and a sweet/savoury breakfast included. Available at WAO Isola and WAO Romolo C30.

Book a desk
All-inclusive

Dedicated desk

from €350

per month, excl. VAT

Your own desk in the open space or in a private office. 24/7 access, meeting rooms and phone booths included, reception service, cleaning, internet and much more.

Choose your location
On quote

Virtual office

€75

per month, excl. VAT

Your registered office address, with mail handling and a nameplate carrying your company logo.

Request information

Your experience at WAO

One fee, nothing charged by use, no surprises at the end of the month.

Desks and private offices

Dedicated desks in the open space, or private offices for your team.

Meeting rooms

Bookable from the app, with professional video conferencing systems.

Phone booths

On every floor, for calls with complete privacy.

24/7 access

Total flexibility: come in whenever you want, weekends included.

Reception and facilities

Guest welcome, mail and parcels received and sorted. Daily cleaning and maintenance.

Community events

Aperitivi, breakfasts and community formats every week.

Learning events

Workshops and talks open to everyone working in the spaces.

Working at WAO

Break areas, terraces, free water, foosball, ping pong and chill-out zones. Your four-legged friend is welcome too.

Choose your location

Work in Milan's most sought-after neighbourhoods.

Something happens every week

Aperitivi, talks, workshops, markets and much more. No separate sign-up: if you work here, you're already in.

Need a space for your event?

Auditorium, agora, café, restaurant and spaces for any occasion. If you work at WAO, you can host your event at a dedicated rate.

How you get started

1

Choose the location

Area, price and size. If you're unsure, we'll help you work out which one suits you best.

2

Come and see it

A twenty-minute tour, no commitment, to see your next office.

3

Start working

Bring your laptop, we'll take care of the rest.

From the people who chose WAO.

We moved in as three and within a year we were eleven. We changed space twice inside the same location without ever redoing a contract from scratch, and that's why we're still here.
★★★★★
Martina R., HR Manager
I've worked remotely for four years and I'd tried three coworking spaces before this one. The difference is that here people actually talk to each other: half of my clients this past year I met at the coffee machine.
★★★★★
Luca B., Training & Development
Well-kept spaces, rooms always free and a reception that sorts your problems out without opening a ticket. At peak times the café gets pretty full, but that's the price of a place that's alive.
★★★★★
Sara M., Operations Lead

Frequently asked questions

Plans and prices

How much does it cost to work at WAO?

A day desk costs €25 per person per day. A dedicated desk starts at €350 per month per desk, and the price changes with the location. Private offices are tailor-made: it depends on the floor area and how many of you there are.

What's included in the price?

Everything you need to work: a desk, high-performance wifi, meeting rooms bookable from the app, phone booths, 24/7 access, reception, break area and the community events. Nothing charged by use.

Do the prices include VAT?

No, every price shown is excluding VAT.

Contracts and requirements

How long is the contract?

The contract length is flexible: WAO takes you in from a single month upwards.

Do I need a VAT number?

No. Companies, freelancers, employees working remotely and students all work at WAO. All we ask for is your billing details.

Spaces and services

Can I bring my own monitor or set up my desk?

Yes — with a dedicated desk the desk is yours: monitor, stands and whatever else you need stay there.

Is there a private office for my team?

WAO has private offices for 2 to 100 people, furnished and customisable with your brand. Let's go through it together and put a quote to you.

Meeting rooms and events

How do the meeting rooms work?

Meeting rooms are bookable from the app, and come with professional video conferencing systems.

Can I host an event at the location?

Yes: the locations have meeting rooms and event spaces for up to 150 people, with catering and audio/video services on request.

Access and everyday life

Can I come in during the evening or at the weekend?

Yes — with a dedicated desk you get a 24/7 badge: come in whenever you want, public holidays included.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, every location is pet friendly.

Can I have parcels delivered here?

Yes, reception takes in personal and business parcels and lets you know when they arrive.

Community

What events do you run?

Aperitivi, talks and workshops, included in the fee. There's nothing else to sign up for: you work here, so you're in.

Who works at WAO?

More than 90 startups and scaleups, plus freelancers and remote teams: 1,500 coworkers live the WAO spaces every day.

Come and see for yourself

Twenty minutes, no commitment. We'll show you around, tell you what it costs and why working at WAO is good.

Write to us at hello@waospaces.it