- Living while working from a café, co-working space or hotel has become part of everyday life for some people who prioritise exploring the world over putting down roots.
- The easyHotel chain has a presence in more than eleven European countries and is positioning itself as a temporary home for these new nomads.
Teleworking with flexible hours and, when you shut down your computer, going out to explore a city that is not your own… until you almost feel like one of the locals. Repeating this supposed routine every day, changing scenery every few weeks or months, is the lifestyle chosen by 21st-century digital nomads: professionals looking for attractive, technological cities with a good quality of life and, of course, a good Internet connection.
Some European cities more than meet these requirements. So much so that they could even have the opposite effect to that defined by nomadism: making those who live on the move consider staying put. The easyHotel chain has identified five ideal cities for them.
Lisbon
With its Atlantic light, sloping neighbourhoods and cafés where laptops coexist with good Portuguese coffee, Lisbon has established itself as one of Europe’s epicentres for remote working. The combination of mild weather, a relaxed pace and a vibrant but affordable urban lifestyle make it an ideal setting for those seeking productivity without sacrificing enjoyment. The day can begin at a table by a window in Príncipe Real and end watching the sunset from the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte.
Barcelona
Few cities manage to balance sea, iconic architecture and technological ecosystem like Barcelona. With a consolidated network of coworking spaces and a constant agenda of events linked to entrepreneurship and creativity, the Catalan capital seduces both for its dynamism and its quality of life. The Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and many sunny days a year, allows the work routine to include outdoor breaks almost all year round: a walk along Barceloneta beach, an afternoon in Gràcia or simply working from a terrace. It is precisely this balance between professional intensity and lifestyle that makes many people extend their stay longer than planned.
Amsterdam
Compact, orderly and vibrant, Amsterdam combines efficiency and innovation with a surprising sense of balance. In neighbourhoods such as De Pijp or the modern Amsterdam Noord, creative spaces coexist with local markets and terraces by the water. In just a few minutes by bicycle, you can go from an informal meeting in a café near Vondelpark to a stroll along the canals at the end of the day. The city exudes organisation, but also creativity. Its infrastructure facilitates smooth productivity, and almost without realising it, your temporary stay begins to lengthen.
Valencia
More affordable than other major European cities, with easy mobility, large green areas and a natural connection to the sea, it offers a quality of life that is hard to match. Here, the pace is active enough to keep you inspired, but calm enough that you don’t feel swept up in constant urgency. Working in the morning and strolling in the evening through the Turia Gardens or Malvarrosa Beach is part of a routine that, over time, stops feeling temporary.
Berlin
Creative, diverse and constantly changing, Berlin has been attracting people looking for more than just a destination for decades. Its cultural and technological scene coexists in neighbourhoods such as Mitte, where galleries and co-working spaces are concentrated, and Kreuzberg, with its alternative energy and cafés where laptops are almost an accessory. Winters here can be long and cold, but they also invite you to take refuge in independent bookshops or spacious, bright venues. Berlin has a different vibe: less Mediterranean, more reflective. And perhaps that’s why, once you find your place here, it’s harder to leave.
Accommodation that understands the digital nomad lifestyle
easyHotel, a functional European chain with a presence in these five cities, is an ideal ally for those who have chosen this lifestyle. Its hotels are characterised by free ultra-fast Wi-Fi, something that sets them apart from other establishments in their segment. In addition, its mattresses are of high quality and the accommodations are located close to public transport with quick connections to the city centre or in the city centre itself. Thanks to all these features, easyHotel is the perfect temporary refuge for these nomadic city explorers, as it more than meets all their requirements.
About EASYHOTEL
easyHotel is a value-driven, affordable, low-carbon hotel chain. Founded in 2004, it is owned by EPISO 6, a discretionary fund managed by Tristan Capital Partners LLP. The chain is driving its expansion across Europe in the coming years, capitalising on the strong recognition of the easy brand. The company seeks to strengthen its presence in key markets, prioritising gateway cities in southern and western Europe, with Spain, Portugal and France being of particular interest.
Brand overview
easyHotel has approximately 50 hotels with around 4,700 rooms, including 16 franchised hotels (approx. 1,000 rooms) and 32 owned or leased hotels (approx. 3,700 rooms).
Hotels
- United Kingdom: Belfast, Birmingham City Centre, Cardiff City Centre, Croydon Town Centre, Edinburgh, Glasgow City Centre, Ipswich Town Centre, Leeds City Centre, Liverpool City Centre, London Shoreditch, London Paddington, London South Kensington, London South Kensington, London Victoria, Manchester City Centre, Milton Keynes Central, Newcastle City Centre, Oxford, Reading, Sheffield City Centre.
- Spain: Barcelona Fira, Barcelona La Sagrera, Madrid Alcalá, Valencia and Alicante.
- France: Marseille Euromed, Nice Old Town, Paris Charles De Gaulle Villepinte Airport and Paris Nord Aubervilliers.
- BENELUX (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg): Amsterdam Arena Boulevard, Amsterdam City Centre, Amsterdam Zaandam, Brussels City Centre, Maastricht City Centre, Rotterdam City Centre, The Hague City Centre, The Hague Scheveningen Beach.
- Switzerland: Basel, Geneva Ferney Voltaire Airport, Zurich City Centre, Zurich Limmatplatz and Zurich Main Station.
- Rest of Europe: Berlin Hackscher Markt, Budapest Oktogon, Dublin City Centre, Lisbon and Sofia.