Day passes from €23/day · Meeting rooms from €28/hr · Private offices from 1 person — 216 Commercial Street Northeast, Salem · 4.7 ★ (32 reviews)
| Product | Capacity | Size | Price | Actions |
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Day passes person | person | — | from €23/day | |
Meeting rooms 1–50 persons | 1–50 persons | — | from €28/hr | |
Day offices person | person | — | from €92/day |
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Co.W is Salem's top-rated coworking space — and the difference shows the moment you walk in. Owner Kara runs this 216 Commercial St NE community with genuine hands-on care, the kind where she wakes up early to make sure a day-pass guest feels welcome before they even arrive. Freelancers, startups, and remote workers find a quiet, fully furnished space with fiber internet, sit-stand adjustable desks, phone booths for focused calls, and a snack-stocked kitchen to keep you going. Flexible membership tiers mean there's a fit for almost anyone: $25 day passes, a dedicated student plan at $125/month with evening and weekend access, and virtual office plans from $99/month. Members get 24/7 keycard access. Need a room for a workshop, pop-up, or photo shoot? Co.W's 1,300 SF configurable event space is bookable on its own. This is coworking built around belonging — not corporate polish.
Enjoy the flexibility of a workspace that's open around the clock, catering to your unique work schedule.
This workspace is known to host a welcoming and inclusive community.
This place is known for having a supportive startup and freelancer community.
216 Commercial Street Northeast, 97301, Salem, United States
Co.W sits at 216 Commercial Street Northeast in historic downtown Salem, Oregon — the state capital — placing you steps from government buildings, local independent businesses, and the everyday walkable amenities of a compact urban core. Salem's downtown is navigable on foot, with coffee shops, lunch spots, and civic institutions all within easy reach. For those driving in, free street parking is available throughout downtown with no permit required — though all street-side spots carry a 3-hour time limit, so plan accordingly for longer workdays (a nearby parking garage is your best bet for full-day stays). Salem is served by Cherriots local bus routes, and the city sits along the Willamette Valley corridor with easy I-5 access for commuters coming from Portland to the north or Eugene to the south. The neighborhood's mix of state-capital foot traffic and locally rooted businesses gives the area an unhurried, purposeful energy that suits a focused workday.
Located at 216 Commercial St NE in downtown Salem, Oregon. Street-side parking is available throughout downtown Salem at no permit cost, though all street parking has a 3-hour time limit. Members are advised to review the City of Salem's parking rules to avoid tickets. For after-hours or access questions, call 503-967-0338.
A day pass at Co.W costs $25. It gives you access to the fully furnished workspace, fiber internet, phone booths, and complimentary snacks for the day — no membership commitment required.
Review summary
Co.W occupies a characterful historic building in downtown Salem with exposed brick, hardwood floors, and a fireplace — a setting that draws consistent praise. Owner Kara is repeatedly mentioned for her warm, community-focused approach, and the space has hosted networking events, workshops, and private gatherings. Amenities noted in earlier reviews include 24/7 keyless access, soundproof phone booths, a boardroom, complimentary coffee, and fast Wi-Fi. However, more recent reviews describe a decline in upkeep: dirty bathrooms with depleted supplies, uncleaned shared areas, and at least one instance of members being locked out despite an active membership.
Members most consistently praise Atmosphere, Community, and Light & space. The most-raised point to know about is Cleanliness.
Consistently praised
Worth knowing
“The best co-working space in Salem”
See options & request a tourAustin Willhoft
Mar 2026
KaEllin Brown
Mar 2026
We had to visit one of the offices in the building. Things were clean. The place was very tidy. They had a public restroom which was kept up and had all the supplies you one would need.
Matt Anderson
Mar 2026
Exceptional Environment For Excelling Entrepreneur's
Nisi
Apr 2025
Not even bare minimum, I wish I could give a better rating, this space is cool, location is great, wifi was reliable, but it did not meet expectations when it came to a co-working space. No one answered the phone to get a day pass/tour/info. The place was dirty, for a few weeks, at one point it smelled like trash upstairs. There is no coffee, no snacks, bathrooms ran out of paper towels, TP, soap. I got fed up and cleaned the phone booth and the desk area that I was using, myself. The trash still hasn't been removed since a week ago, as my dutch bros coffee cup is still in there. There was also mail from 5 months ago sitting around on the tables. There's listed events, but no one seems to actually host them. Today was my last straw when I showed up and neither of the doors would unlock, I was paid up and my membership was active. I've visited several co-working spaces around the US and this was the worst one I've visited. Like I said, it is a really cool space in a great location, just needs TLC and a present community manager.
Matthew Cavagnaro
Apr 2025
It's not bad. Location is great and there's plenty of free 3 hour parking out front. It's a quiet space to get work done, but some investment is needed (furniture is in rough shape, someone's filling the soap dispenser with water, etc.).
Rebekah B
Jan 2025
The space and location are convenient but this place is very dirty. There’s only watered down soap in the bathroom (I.e. people have added water to the empty dispenser to stretch what’s left), the toilet is disgusting. It looks like the kitchen and other shared spaces haven’t been cleaned in ages. I’m not sure what happened since the earlier glowing reviews but unfortunately this space is not being maintained.
Co.W offers Free Tea, Phone Booths, Hot & Cold Drinks, Lounge Area, Printer & Copier/Scanner, Highspeed Wifi, Adjustable Height Desks, Ergonomic Furniture and 11 more amenities.
