How to choose a serviced office in 2026

01 — Start with location

For businesses that regularly meet clients, investors, advisers or partners, the address still matters.

Dublin 2 remains one of the most established business areas in the city. Lower Baggot Street sits close to St Stephen's Green, Merrion Square and Dublin's professional-services district.

Current office-market data also shows continued demand for the core CBD. CBRE reported in 2026 that approximately half of Dublin office space then reserved was concentrated in Dublin 2.

02 — Calculate the real monthly cost

Never compare office options using rent alone.

A traditional office may require separate expenditure for furniture, broadband, utilities, cleaning, reception, meeting-room equipment and maintenance.

A serviced office consolidates many of those operational requirements into a single agreement.

That makes the real question:

What will this office cost the business each month once everything is operational?

03 — Check what is actually included

Ask specifically about:

• furniture
• fibre broadband
• Wi-Fi
• utilities
• cleaning
• reception
• mail handling
• meeting rooms
• kitchens
• out-of-hours access
• IT support

Prosperity Chambers' Dublin 2 offices combine furnished private space with connectivity, reception, meeting facilities and 24/7 tenant access.

04 — Think about your next 12 months

An office that works for four people today might not work when the team grows to seven.

Ask whether you can move between suites or take additional rooms without relocating the company entirely.

Flexibility has become increasingly important in Dublin's office market. CBRE reports that flexible workspace now represents 3.2% of Dublin office stock, with occupancy of prime flex space around 90%.

05 — Look beyond the desks

Your office is also part of your company's client experience.

Consider what happens when a customer arrives.

Is there reception?

Where do guests wait?

Is there an appropriate boardroom?

Does the building represent the image your business wants to project?

06 — Check access and meeting rooms

Ask how office access works outside normal business hours and whether meeting rooms are included or charged separately.

These details matter particularly for international teams working across different time zones.

07 — Visit before deciding

Photographs tell you about interiors.

A viewing tells you about light, noise, atmosphere, building access and how the space actually feels.

FAQ

What should I look for in a serviced office in Dublin 2?
Location, total monthly cost, services included, meeting-room access, contract flexibility and the ability to expand should be among the main considerations.

Are serviced offices suitable for small companies?
Yes. They can be particularly useful for smaller teams because many operational services are already organised.

Can a growing company use a serviced office?
Yes. Flexible offices can allow businesses to increase or reduce their space without committing immediately to another long commercial lease.