A coliving space with a rooftop, gym and active community in Barcelona solves in one place what usually has to be found separately: private accommodation, wellness areas (terrace, pool, gym) and an organized social life among professionals and postgraduate students. In Poblenou, minutes from the beach and inside the 22@ innovation district, La Fabrica &Co brings these three pieces together under one roof, with coworking and an international community in the same building.
What should a good coliving space in Barcelona offer in 2026?
Not every coliving space in the city offers the same things, and the difference is rarely just about price per square meter. Before booking, it’s worth checking six points: a private, well-equipped room, common areas designed for socializing (not just for passing through), wellness amenities like a gym or terrace, a community with real events and networking programming, access to workspace if you need it, and flexibility in the length of stay. The neighborhood matters just as much as the accommodation itself — we cover this in detail in our guide to key neighborhoods for coliving in Barcelona.
Rooftop terrace with a pool: the value of socializing outdoors
The best conversations in a community rarely happen in a hallway. At La Fabrica &Co, much of the social life happens on the rooftop terrace with a pool and city views, a space designed to unwind after a day of work or study and to meet other members naturally. That same rooftop is also one of the spaces the hub books for events and networking sessions, like the Rooftop Terrace, which gives an idea of the activity that happens up there throughout the year.
Gym included: wellness without leaving the building
A fully equipped gym is part of the common areas available to La Fabrica &Co’s coliving and coworking members. Having one inside the same building removes one of the most tedious tasks of moving to a new city — finding and paying for a separate gym membership — and makes it easier to keep up a wellness routine even when a postgraduate program or a growing startup keeps you busy.
Active community: coworking, events and integrated social life
La Fabrica &Co’s coliving is designed for postgraduate students looking for more than just a room: a community at a similar level. The accommodation gives access to the wellness and socializing common areas, while professional coworking is available as an independent membership for those who need a dedicated workspace — a combination we explain in more detail in coliving and coworking in Barcelona for combining studies, work and community. On top of that, there’s the Membership, La Fabrica &Co’s boutique club with extended access to the hub’s more than 2,000 m² of common areas, for those who want the full experience beyond just accommodation.
Coliving with amenities vs. the alternatives: a quick comparison
Not every way of living in Barcelona offers the same things. This comparison sums up the key differences:
| Criterion | Shared flat | University residence | Coliving with amenities (La Fabrica &Co) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym included | Usually not | Rarely | Yes |
| Terrace / rooftop with pool | No | Uncommon | Yes |
| Community with organized events | No | Limited | Yes |
| Coworking access | No | No | Yes (independent membership) |
| Common area cleaning included | Depends | Yes | Yes |
| Flexibility of stay | Depends on the lease | Tied to the academic year | Flexible, suited to stays of a few months |
If you want to go deeper into this comparison, we have dedicated analyses on coliving vs. renting an apartment and coliving vs. traditional student residence, plus our guide to the best coliving spaces in Barcelona for 2026.
If you’re looking for a coliving space in Barcelona that combines accommodation, wellness and community in one place, discover the available room types and book your spot at La Fabrica &Co.
Preguntas frecuentes
La Fabrica &Co, in Poblenou, combines coliving with a rooftop terrace featuring a pool and city views, a fully equipped gym for members, and access to coworking in the same building — all in the 22@ district, minutes from the beach.
La Fabrica &Co brings together coliving accommodation, an outdoor terrace designed for socializing, and an active community of international professionals and postgraduate students who share coworking, events and regular activities in Poblenou.
The gym and wellness common areas, like the terrace, are available to La Fabrica &Co’s coliving members as part of the building’s common areas, with no need to sign up for an external gym.
Coliving gives access to the wellness and socializing common areas; professional coworking with a dedicated desk is contracted as an independent membership, designed for those who need a formal workspace in addition to their accommodation.
A traditional shared flat usually doesn’t include a gym, terrace, organized community or coworking access. La Fabrica &Co’s coliving with amenities adds these services plus a community with regular event programming, designed for international professionals and postgraduate students.
