Looking for a coworking space in A S Rao Nagar or ECIL? Start here

For years, a proper office in Hyderabad meant a commute to the western side of the city. If you live in A S Rao Nagar, ECIL, Kapra, Sainikpuri or Malkajgiri, that is a long way to travel for a desk and an internet connection.

A workspace close to home gives that time back. This guide is for people in this part of the city who are weighing up their options.

Who works from a local coworking space

• Remote employees whose company is elsewhere, and who want a routine that is not the dining table.
• Freelancers and consultants who meet clients and need somewhere professional to do it.
• Small teams that have outgrown a spare room but are not ready for a lease.
• Branch offices of larger firms that need a base in this belt.
• New businesses that need a registered address before they need a room.

What to check before you choose

The basics are the same anywhere, but a few things matter more in a neighbourhood centre than in a large tech park.

• Power backup. Ask what happens during a cut, and whether the air-conditioning stays on.
• Internet. Ask whether there is a second line, and test the speed on your own laptop.
• Parking. Check for both two-wheelers and cars, and whether visitors can park.
• Getting there. Try the journey at the time you would actually travel.
• Reception. A staffed front desk matters when clients and couriers arrive.
• The term. Ask how long you must commit and how much notice you give to leave.

What Offilounnge offers

Offilounnge is in Srinivasa Nagar Colony, Dr. A S Rao Nagar, close to ECIL X Roads. It has 12 private cabins and 58 seats on one floor, with meeting rooms, a lounge, a pantry and a staffed reception. Hot desks are ₹6,000 a month and private cabins start at ₹30,000 a month, with internet, power backup and housekeeping included.

The simplest test

Visit. Sit at a desk for half an hour with your laptop open. You will know quickly whether you could work there every day.