Outsite, a global provider of co-living spaces, is changing the remote worker’s world travel and local community experience. Located in dynamic cities such as Lisbon, Los Angeles, Miami, Dublin, Bali and Berlin, Outsite now has 17 properties. This great diversity offers a creative, fun and authentic option to standard hotel lodging. Its Williamsburg outpost in Brooklyn, for instance, has a sleek, minimalistic, loft-like space focused entirely on the needs of digital nomads.
The Williamsburg property features an open-plan, one-level design that includes seven bedrooms and three full baths, making space for all its guests to spread out. And the open-plan living area really increases social interaction among residents. It’s loaded with excellent amenities such as a coffee maker, blender, rooftop access, a noise-reducing washer and dryer, and super high-speed Wi-Fi.
Stays start at about $500 (£357) per week, according to Outsite. This is what makes it an incredibly affordable option compared to other hotels! The average traveler can enjoy a consistent experience that blends comfort with community spirit.
The 35-year-old founder of Outsite, Emmanuel Guisset had an idea and a solution to the growing crisis for remote workers. As he explained it, his first venture into co-living grew out of frustration with the status quo of housing options.
“If I stayed in hotels, some were impersonal and expensive for extended stays and there was a feeling of loneliness,” – Emmanuel Guisset.
His own experiences as a traveler influenced how he set out to create Outsite. His deep truth was that most hostels just didn’t align with what he felt should exist.
“A lot of hostels were not my vibe. Then I discovered co-living in San Francisco, and it felt like a community,” – Emmanuel Guisset.
The collaborative spirit and culture of community is at the core of Outsite’s mission. Each property is located to encourage guest interactions with structured social activities that develop a mini-community vibe. Digital nomads of every profession—from software developers to photographers—convene to network and collaborate.
Matthew MacIntosh, a 44-year-old digital copywriter who currently stays at Outsite San Francisco, touched on the social element that Outsite provides.
“I tried to go in without many expectations, but I was hoping to connect with interesting people doing fascinating things with their lives,” – Matthew MacIntosh.
Outsite’s focus on creating a work-friendly atmosphere is what distinguishes it from other accommodations. Guisset did stress one consistent theme when it comes to creating a quality experience within co-living.
“I was staying in Airbnbs but it wasn’t great for consistency in terms of experience, or getting good wifi,” – Emmanuel Guisset.
The Williamsburg property has drawn visitors of all backgrounds. Suzanne Bearne chose to book with Outsite. She came to discover that finding the ideal harmony of professional and play in New York City meant fostering a rich cultural interaction. Furthermore, Andres Cajiao, a Colombian marketing specialist, was stuck troubleshooting for other guests with tech problems on his trip.
The Lisbon property wows with an incredible 25 bedrooms. This larger arrangement works well for bigger parties, allowing a greater flow of energy and conversation between guests. Outsite’s New York property has the largest capacity, which can help increase the intimacy of the experience.