Question 1

How much does Rhizom coworking cost in Basel?

Accepted Answer

Rhizom coworking in Switzerland averages CHF 466 per desk per month across its listings on Office Hub, all of which are coworking desks.

On its own site, Rhizom lists a fixed desk at CHF 530 per month on a one-month plan or CHF 480 per month on a six-month plan. Each listing shows its own price.

Question 2

Where are Rhizom's coworking spaces?

Accepted Answer

Rhizom Coworking & Pop Up Spaces has two buildings listed in Switzerland: 19 Steinentorstrasse in Basel and 17 Maneggstrasse in Zurich.

Rhizom's own site describes its Basel space at Steinentorstrasse 19, about five minutes from Basel's SBB central station. Both listed buildings record a kitchen, a business lounge, reception and disabled access.

Question 3

Does Rhizom offer day passes?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Rhizom sells flexible coworking passes by the half day or day at its Basel space, according to its site.

Its published rates are:
• 4 hours: CHF 20
• 1 day: CHF 35
• 10-day pass: CHF 31.50 per day
• 10 x 4-hour pass: CHF 18 per 4 hours

Rhizom says passes can be cancelled free of charge up to 12 hours before the start.

Question 4

What is included in a Rhizom coworking desk?

Accepted Answer

Rhizom says its coworking prices are all-inclusive, covering a 27-inch monitor, Wi-Fi, an A3 colour laser printer, phone booths, meeting room technology, kitchen use with coffee and mineral water, cleaning and summer air conditioning.

Its FAQ adds height-adjustable desks and Wi-Fi averaging 300 Mbit/s download. Both listed buildings are furnished and record printing facilities and mail handling.

Question 5

How much does a meeting room cost at Rhizom?

Accepted Answer

Rhizom's site lists a two-person meeting room at CHF 20 per hour (CHF 100 per day) and a six-person room at CHF 35 per hour (CHF 210 per day).

Both listed buildings record meeting rooms bookable at a charge; they are not listed as separately bookable spaces here, and Rhizom arranges them. It says rooms can be booked from one hour and cancelled free up to 24 hours ahead.

Question 6

What are Rhizom's opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Rhizom lists flexible coworking hours of Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 19:00, at its Basel space.

Its FAQ says earlier starts or extended use are possible by arrangement, and that weekend access can also be arranged. Fixed-desk members should confirm their access hours when they sign up.

Question 7

Can I use Rhizom as a business address in Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Rhizom says its six-month fixed-desk plan, at CHF 480 per month, includes a domicile address along with additional services.

Whether that address can be entered as your company's seat in the commercial register is decided by the cantonal commercial register office, so confirm with the Handelsregister before registering a company there.

Question 8

Does Rhizom have a minimum contract?

Accepted Answer

Rhizom says there are no minimum contract terms for its flexible coworking: day passes start from four hours and meeting rooms from one hour.

Its fixed desks are sold on one-month and six-month plans, and terms across its listings run from a single month to 12, 24 months or longer. To view a space, enquire on the listing and the operator confirms a time.