Why Rent a Serviced Office in The City of London?
The City of London is the UK’s financial centre. Notably. the London Stock Exchange and the Bank of England are both based here, alongside the world’s largest banks. Of course, it has always attracted financial businesses of all types – insurance, brokerage, fintech – as well as companies from the corporate sector generally. However, they have been joined by many other business types renting office space in the Square Mile – seeking proximity to the main occupiers. Crucially, in a modern office, offering coworking spaces, the networking opportunities are immense for the right type of business.
As to be expected, transport Links in the City of London are excellent. National rail stations Cannon Street, Moorgate, Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street are all within a short walking distance. The Stansted Express runs from Liverpool Street station to Stansted Airport every 15 mins. The Docklands Light Railway(DLR) at Bank Tube Station connects the City to Canary Wharf and London City Airport
Of course The City of London has worldwide profile, so a City business address provides international recognition. If you looking for a new office in The City of London, serviced space is a quick and straightforward way to gain that recognition. Compared with costs across the capital for serviced offices, City of London rents are in the mid-range.
What does a City business centre typically offer?
City of London Business centres collectively offer the full range of flexible office options. From co working spaces or hotdesking in open plan, shared offices – for entrepreneurs, freelancers and start ups – to self-contained executive suites aimed at larger, more established businesses. Serviced space of all sizes and types is typically fully-furnished. Importablty, high speed internet and telecoms is included as standard along with your rent in a single monthly bill. Furthermore, many providers also offer conference or meeting room hire by the hour. Additionally a virtual office service is often available – with call answering and mail handling – if you simply require a City business address without the physical space. Finally, very flexible terms are available – often on a month to month basis – with rent calculated on a per-workstation basis. If you are looking to grow your business, this type of flexibility is a game-changer.
In order to support an ongoing surge in the provision of serviced office space, The City of London has seen a growth in the number and range of bars and restaurants. The City boasts great architecture, with buildings of historical significance, such as St Paul’s Cathedral, alongside a growing number of contemporary skyscrapers. The City’s skyline remains in perpetual evolution.
Business Networking
The Peal Networking Club meets monthly at the Tokenhouse in Moorgate, with no membership commitment. The Athena Network is a female networking group which meets twice a month for lunch at The Happenstance in Paternoster Square.
Business Lunch
Certainly these days you’ll be spoilt for choice eating out in the City. Duck & Waffle is open 24/7 and can be found on the 40th floor of 110 Bishopsgate in London. Other options include St John Bread & Wine, Goodman, City Social, Humble Grape and the Michelin-starred seafood restaurant – Angler.
For more information, please see our location guide for office space in The City of London.
The City of London Serviced Office Rental Guide
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Serviced offices provide an all-inclusive fully furnished solution with telecoms, internet and power and business rates all included in the monthly rent. Office rental rates exclude VAT.
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| Hot Desk | £200 | £300 |
| Dedicated Desk | £325 | £550 |
| Private Office | £400 | £1,000 |
Compare serviced office rent in The City of London to rent other Central London locations.
Serviced Offices in Central London
Flexible, serviced offices can be found throughout central London, with many providers offering coworking space, meeting rooms and virtual offices.
For more general information about flexible office space, please see our Serviced Offices in London guide.
We also have location guides for serviced offices in other central London locations:
Available Serviced Offices in The City of London
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New Broad Street, The City of London, London EC2M
Serviced Office Coworking OfficeLocated in the heart of the City, this historic building, with its Victoria facade, has undergone an extensive refurbishment to provide contemporary, creative serviced offices to rent in Liverpool Street.
from: £Quote per person per month -
Lower Thames Street, The City of London, London EC3R
Serviced Office Meeting RoomsNewly refurbished to stunning specification, this exciting building, in the heart of the City of London, boasts private offices and co-working space across circa.
from: £600 per person per month -
Folgate Street, The City of London, London E1
Serviced Office Meeting RoomsOpening January 2019, this property has undergone an extensive refurbishment to provide design-led flexible workspace with a core focus on service.
from: £Quote per person per month -
London Wall Buildings, The City of London, London EC2M
Serviced OfficeThis period style building offers state of the art offices in a prime City location with plenty of natural light throughout.
from: £500 per person per month -
Borough High Street, The City of London, London SE1
Serviced Office Coworking Office Meeting RoomsThis beautifully refurbished building, located on Borough High Street, short walk from London Bridge offers a shared working environment on flexible terms.
from: £550 per person per month -
Old Broad Street, The City of London, London EC2M
Serviced OfficeHigh above the streets of the City of London, this property delivers serviced offices with a great view of the Square Mile.
from: £650 per person per month -
Tallis Street, The City of London, London EC4Y
Serviced OfficeTallis House is a premium office building offering fully furnished office space, delivered to a high specification, in the heart of Blackfriars.
from: £450 per person per month -
Queen Victoria Street, The City of London, London EC4N
Serviced Office Meeting RoomsConveniently located in the heart of the city, only minutes away from Bank, Mansion House and Cannon Street main line and underground stations, this listed building still benefits from its charming Victorian features and offers affordable, good quality, fully equipped office space, which comes furni…
from: £300 per person per month -
Thomas More Street, The City of London, London E1W
Serviced OfficeBoasting a picturesque setting and exceptional views, these serviced offices to rent in the City of London offers a stunning, newly refurbished working environment for any growing business.
from: £350 per person per month -
Long Lane, The City of London, London SE1
Serviced Office Coworking Office Meeting RoomsDominated with plants and designed to enhance productivity, this five story red brick building has an emphasis on design and a focus on health & wellbeing.
from: £Quote per person per month
Map of The City of London
Tube Stations
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Bank
- Central
- Northern
- Waterloo and City
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Cannon Street
- Circle
- District
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Monument
- Circle
- District
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Mansion House
- Circle
- District
National Rail Stations
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London Cannon Street
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Moorgate
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London Fenchurch Street
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London Liverpool Street
DLR Stations
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Bank
Bike Docking Stations
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Bank of England Museum, Bank
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