WorkAround Coworking

WorkAround is a contemporary coworking space aimed squarely at remote workers and freelancers, with fast fibre internet, quiet desks and meeting rooms. The vibe is more focused and low-key than a makerspace — handy when you have back-to-back calls and a deadline that won't wait for the view out of the window.

Who it suits

WorkAround makes most sense if you want a calm, professional place to get things done without straying far from the tourist core. It suits remote employees on a fixed schedule, freelancers juggling client work, and long-stay travellers who need somewhere reliable between trips into the hills. Because it offers day passes alongside weekly and monthly memberships, you can drop in for a single deadline or settle in for a season — useful while you're still deciding how long Kathmandu is going to hold you.

If you'd rather have a busier, more social buzz around you, it's worth also looking at Nepal Communitere, a maker-focused space with a different energy, or scanning the wider roundup of coworking spaces in Kathmandu to compare your options.

Location and getting there

WorkAround sits in Lazimpat, a short walk or taxi ride north of Thamel. Most visitors arrive on foot from a nearby hotel or by taxi; rides across central Kathmandu are cheap and quick, though it pays to agree a fare or use a ride-hailing app before you set off rather than haggling at the kerb.

The advantage of Lazimpat is balance. You're close enough to Thamel's hotels and restaurants to keep your evenings easy, but far enough from its narrow, horn-heavy lanes to actually concentrate during the working day.

The neighbourhood

Lazimpat is one of Kathmandu's quieter, leafier districts, long associated with embassies and diplomatic residences, which lends it a calmer, more orderly feel than the tourist streets a few minutes south. You'll find cafes, bakeries and sit-down restaurants along the main road — handy for a change of scene at lunch or an afternoon coffee break away from the desk. It's a comfortable base if you value routine over spectacle, with the sights of the old city still only a short ride away.

Working remotely from Kathmandu

A coworking desk solves the wifi problem, but a couple of practicalities are worth sorting early. Pick up a local SIM or eSIM soon after you land so you have a mobile-data fallback for calls and hotspots when you're away from a good connection. And plan your calls around the clock: Nepal runs on an unusual half-hour time offset, so a little arithmetic saves you awkward meeting slots. The guide to time zones and working hours for nomads breaks down how the country lines up with Europe, the US and the rest of Asia.

If Kathmandu is your base for a longer stint, it's also worth reading up on the best areas for digital nomads in Nepal before you commit to one neighbourhood over another — the capital, Pokhara and a handful of smaller towns each suit different working styles.

Where to stay nearby

Because WorkAround is walkable from both Thamel and Lazimpat, you have plenty of accommodation within easy reach. Browse the best hotels in Kathmandu to base yourself close by, and you can keep your daily commute to a ten-minute stroll. When you need a break from the screen, the surrounding streets put cafes and restaurants within a short walk, and central Kathmandu's shops and temples are never more than a quick taxi away.