How to choose a coworking space in Nepal: a 9-point checklist

Most coworking spaces look similar in photos. The differences show up on your third week, during a power cut or right before an important call. Ask these nine questions on your tour.

1. What happens when the power goes?

Ask specifically whether the backup runs your desk, the Wi-Fi router and the lights, and for how long. Generators handle long outages; small inverters often don't.

2. Is there a second internet line?

One fibre line, however fast, is a single point of failure. Look for two ISPs (for example Subisu and Vianet, or WorldLink and Classic Tech) with automatic failover.

3. Where do you take calls?

If you're on video calls with clients or teammates abroad, you need a meeting room or call booth you can book, not a shared corner.

4. Will you actually be comfortable for 8 hours?

Sit in the chair. Check the desk height. An external monitor makes a big difference for engineers and designers.

5. How long is the commute, and where do you park?

Kathmandu traffic can turn a 5 km trip into 45 minutes. Choose a space near your home or on a ring-road route, and confirm there's parking for your bike or car.

6. When is it open?

Check weekends and public holidays. Many spaces close on Saturdays, which matters if you work with clients on a different week.

7. What about food?

Free tea and coffee is standard. A kitchen that serves affordable meals saves you an hour a day.

8. Who else works there?

The people around you matter. A space full of builders, engineers and founders is a different experience from a quiet study hall or a busy café.

9. Can you try it first?

A good space lets you take a day pass, and ideally credits it toward your first month.