Question 1

How much does The Hive coworking cost in Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Workspace listed with The Hive in Pakistan averages PKR 37,597 per desk per month across its 155 available listings. That is an average spanning hot desks through to large private offices, so a single coworking seat costs less and a fitted team office more.

The Hive does not publish rates on its own site, so the exact figure is quoted per centre and per room.

Question 2

Where are The Hive coworking spaces in Karachi and Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

The Hive has seven buildings on the market in Pakistan, four of them in Karachi and two in Islamabad, with 155 individual workspaces available between them. The Hive's site names Karachi centres at Clifton and at LuckyOne on Main Rashid Minhas Road.

The Hive says it also operates in Lahore, so ask about that city if it suits you better. Availability changes, so the current listings show what is open.

Question 3

What types of workspace does The Hive offer?

Accepted Answer

The Hive has three types of space available in Pakistan: 140 private offices, nine coworking desks and five virtual offices, across its seven buildings. Private offices are by far the biggest part of what is bookable.

Every one of the seven buildings comes furnished and records a kitchen, reception services, mail handling, printing facilities, a business lounge and 24/7 access.

Question 4

Does The Hive offer private offices for teams?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Private offices dominate The Hive portfolio in Pakistan, with 140 available across seven buildings in Karachi and Islamabad. The Hive describes them as standard or custom-built rooms designed around a company's specific requirements.

Every building is furnished and records 24/7 access and reception services, so a team can work its own hours from a lockable room.

Question 5

Can I get a virtual office with The Hive in Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Five virtual office listings are available with The Hive in Pakistan. The Hive says its virtual office service covers a business address for the company, mail handling and phone answering, without a permanent desk.

Whether a particular address suits your registration needs is something to confirm directly with the centre before you apply. All seven buildings record mail handling and reception services.

Question 6

Does The Hive have meeting rooms to rent?

Accepted Answer

The Hive says its Pakistan centres have conference rooms available to rent, plus phone booths and event space, alongside the desks and offices. Room sizes, equipment and hourly rates are set by each centre, so check them with the one you want.

All seven listed buildings record a business lounge, reception services and 24/7 access, and every one is furnished.

Question 7

What is included at The Hive workspaces?

Accepted Answer

Every one of the seven The Hive buildings listed in Pakistan is furnished and records 24/7 access, a kitchen, reception services, mail handling, printing facilities and a business lounge. Six of the seven record air conditioning and step-free access.

The Hive also lists backup power, high-speed internet, security, cleaning and unlimited beverages as part of what residents get.

Question 8

Is The Hive open 24 hours a day?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All seven The Hive buildings listed in Pakistan record 24/7 access, so members are not restricted to standard office hours. Reception services are recorded at every building too.

Entry procedures out of hours are set by each centre, so confirm the arrangement with the building you choose. Every building is also furnished and records a kitchen, printing facilities and a business lounge.

Question 9

What contract terms does The Hive offer?

Accepted Answer

Terms on The Hive space in Pakistan run from a single month to 12, 24 months or longer, and what is available depends on the building and the type of space. Coworking desks and virtual offices suit short commitments.

Larger private offices are usually taken for a year or more, and the monthly rate normally improves as the term lengthens.

Question 10

How do I book a tour of The Hive centre?

Accepted Answer

Enquire on the listing for the building you want and a tour is arranged directly with that centre, in Karachi or Islamabad. The Hive's site also offers a book-a-tour option.

Say how many desks you need and when you want to start, because space is furnished and ready, and a small team can often move in within a few days.