5 small city colivings

Being a nomad has many advantages, and we all know some of them. One disadvantage is that nomads need to settle in new places quickly if they want to make a place feel like home. A concept that can help get to know people quicker is by staying in coliving spaces.

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🇪🇺 Entry requirements for the Schengen zone

• Passport holders from the Schengen Area, United States, Australia, Canada, Ukraine, UAE, Israel, Georgia, Malaysia, Japan, and New Zealand do not require a visa to enter the Schengen zone countries for a maximum stay of 90 days.
• Other non-EU passport holders must hold a visa when traveling to the Schengen Area.
• Generally, a short-stay visa issued by one of the Schengen States entitles its holder to travel throughout the 26 Schengen states for up to 90 days in 180 days. Visas for visits exceeding that period remain subject to national procedures.
• Please note that Norway, also not a member of the European Union, is a member of the Schengen zone.

🇲🇪 Kotor Nest in Montenegro

Located in the historic UNESCO-protected town of Kotor in Montenegro you find a welcoming community of digital nomads and remote working world travelers. The ancient house provides a warm and cozy atmosphere. Working at Kotor Nest combines living in a small coastal town close to nature.
❤ ️Genki readers get a 10 % discount using the code Genki2022.

Location

Tivat International Airport (TIV) is the closest airport, with a 15-minute driving distance. There are several airlines, connecting Tivat with European cities like Paris, London, Oslo, Dublin, Riga, Prague, and some German cities. From Tivat Airport the easiest way to Kotor Nest is taking a taxi (10 Euro).

Community

The hosts will guide you through the Mediterranean way of life in Montenegro and are happy to share their favorite places and activities. The space is organizing four to five community events per week ranging from indoor activities, such as community yoga, team cooking, movie nights, board games nights, or outdoor activities.

Prices

Month comfort: 30 nights in a private room + ensuite bathroom for 880 Euro.
Month standard: 30 nights in a private room + shared bathroom for 720 Euro.
❤ ️Genki readers get a 10 % discount using the code Genki2022.

🇪🇸 Sun & Co. in Spain

Located in the small town of Javea, Sun and Co. is an established coworking and coliving spot since 2015, and attracts hundreds of digital nomads every year.

Spend the spring or autumn on the Spanish coast, and immerse yourself in the everyday life of a small coastal town while making international friends in a productive working environment.

Location

Sun and Co. is located in Javea, a small coastal town in Alicante. Javea is about a 2.5-hour train ride south of Valencia. You can take the ferry to Ibiza or Mallorca almost daily.

The coliving space is located in the center of Javea, surrounded by many cafés, restaurants, tapas bars, and shops. It is close to the beach, and outdoor activities.

Community

Make new friends through coworking, or social events such as communal lunches, dinners, and weekend excursions.

The community is welcoming, and don't be shy when coming for the first time and coming alone, as soon as you walk in, you are part of an amazing unique family.

Prices

30 nights in a private double room + ensuite bathroom for 1.125 Euro per person.
30 nights in a private single room + ensuite bathroom for 1,650 Euro.

🇨🇭Swiss escape in Switzerland

Have you ever dreamed of living in a chalet nestled in nature? Swiss Escape hosts a 4-star, fully equipped, and cozy nest surrounded by the mountains of the Swiss Alps. Slip in your ski or hiking boots and inhale nature to the fullest.

Location

The coliving space is located in the charming village of Grimentz and is surrounded by the Alps. You can get there easily by public transportation from Geneva, Zurich, and Milan airports in less than 3 hours.

The closest airport is Geneva. Then it is about 2 hours by car, or 2.5 hours by public transportation.

By train and bus: We recommend you take a 2 hours train journey from the airport to Sierre. Trains to Sierre run every half an hour from Geneva and Zurich airports. From Sierre, take a bus until Grimentz télécabine. The timetable for the train and bus can be found here.

If you travel by bus, beware that the last bus from Sierre departs at 19:10 or 20:10 (on Fridays only).

Community

The team regularly organizes team activities, from fun sportive outdoor activities like hiking or ski excursions to business-related talks and social dinners. On top of that, wintertime will be celebrated with traditional fondue or raclette evenings at the local restaurant or cozy movie nights.

During summer you can go on a wine-tasting tour, improve your climbing skills or have a catch-up with your coworkers while having a delicious BBQ.

Prices

January - April
30 nights in a private double room + ensuite bathroom for 1,215 Euro per person.
30 nights in a private single room + ensuite bathroom for 2,052 Euro.

May - June & October - December
30 nights in a private double room + ensuite bathroom for 981 Euro per person.
30 nights in a private single room + ensuite bathroom for 1,690 Euro.

July - October
30 nights in a private double room + ensuite bathroom for 1,063 Euro per person.
30 nights in a private single room + ensuite bathroom for 1,800 Euro.

🇫🇷 Cloud Citadel in France

Located in the heart of the French Alps, Cloud Citadel is a perfect place for nature-loving digital nomads and remote workers who want to combine an adventurous, nature-focused lifestyle with building new friendships abroad.

Location

As the name already suggested, this beautiful coliving space is inside an old military citadel, within the small French town called Briançon. The town is located in the heart of Ecrins National Park which is also home to Serre Chevalier, one of the biggest French ski areas.

The closest International airports are Turin, with an additional 1:40 hour public transfer, or the airports of Grenoble and Lyon which both would add a transfer time of 2:30 to your journey. The fastest way is coming from Turin, where you would take the Airport-Shuttle to Torino Porta Susa. The best next option is taking the TGV onwards for another 1:20h from Torino Porta Susa to Modane. From Modane, you can take the Bus (1:30h) to Briançon Champ de Mars.

Community

The space hosts up to 15 guests and creates a familiar feeling by organizing dinner and movie nights or adventurous outdoor activities, such as climbing or hiking tours, canyoning or even paragliding. During the week, your event schedule can be packed with tons of micro adventures like spontaneous barbeques, a fun slackline time, or a yummy Italian hot chocolate in one of the cafés around.

Prices

Spring & autumn
30 nights in a private double room + ensuite bathroom for 675 Euro per person.
30 nights in a private single room + ensuite bathroom for 1,350 Euro.

Summer
30 nights in a private double room + ensuite bathroom for 900 Euro per person.
30 nights in a private single room + ensuite bathroom for 1,800 Euro.

Winter
30 nights in a private double room + ensuite bathroom for 1,275 Euro per person.
30 nights in a private single room + ensuite bathroom for 2,550 Euro.

🇮🇨 Nine Coliving on Tenerife in Spain

Tenerife is a great destination all year round. The coliving space is in the heart of the historical town La Orotava and is nestled between the coast and the mountains. The beach is within a 10-minute driving distance and is a popular spot for surfing or water activities. Several times a year, the sleepy town comes alive with traditional festivals and local events.

Location

The closest airport to get to Nine Coliving is Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN). The best way is to take buses 30 and 343 in the direction of Puerto de la Cruz. When stopping at the bus stop Enlace Orotava it is another 15-minute walk uphill. Taking a taxi from the airport costs 35 Euro and takes 20 minutes.

Community

From daily yoga classes to communal dinners and hikes with the house dog named Lara, the coliving space does a lot to build a strong and bonding community. The big living room is inviting to host shared dinners and movie nights. Don’t miss the tasty Sunday family BBQ/brunch on the building's rooftop.

Prices

Month private room: 30 nights in a private room for 1,412 Euro.
Month dorm: 30 nights in a shared room for 980 Euro.