Hotdesk Acquires Barcelona-Based Yado, Expanding into Europe
Announcements
We’re excited to announce that Hotdesk has acquired Barcelona-based coworking app Yado, marking a major milestone in our expansion into Europe. The acquisition brings over 100 coworking spaces across Spain’s most dynamic cities onto the Hotdesk platform — and it’s just the beginning.
Key Takeaways
- Hotdesk has acquired Barcelona-based coworking app Yado, marking the company’s expansion into Europe.
- The acquisition adds 100+ coworking spaces across Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, Granada, Málaga, and Bilbao.
- Hotdesk’s global footprint now spans 1,100+ coworking spaces across 179 cities worldwide.
- The platform is seeing over 10,000 monthly bookings, with Spain opening the door to broader Spanish-speaking markets.
Why Spain, Why Yado
With Dubai as our home base, Hotdesk was always designed to become a global play. Spain’s coworking scene and hybrid work adoption is strong, with a range of young professionals — from freelancers to creatives, SMEs to flexible enterprise — actively seeking on-demand workspace solutions.
Yado has been operating since 2019, building a network of over 100 coworking spaces across Spain’s most important cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, Granada, Málaga, and Bilbao. That hyper-local expertise, combined with Hotdesk’s global platform and technology, creates a powerful combination.
| Spanish City | Now on Hotdesk via Yado |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | Yado’s home base — largest concentration of listed spaces |
| Madrid | Spain’s capital and business hub |
| Valencia | Fast-growing tech and startup ecosystem |
| Sevilla | Southern Spain’s cultural and commercial center |
| Granada | University city with growing digital nomad community |
| Málaga | Emerging tech hub and remote work destination |
| Bilbao | Basque Country’s economic powerhouse |
What This Means for Hotdesk Users
The acquisition means Hotdesk users can now book coworking spaces across all seven major Spanish cities directly through the same platform and app they already use. Whether you’re a digital nomad spending a month in Barcelona, a team running a workshop in Madrid, or a freelancer hopping between Valencia and Málaga — the inventory is now live and bookable.
At the time of the acquisition, Hotdesk was already seeing over 10,000 monthly bookings. Adding Yado’s Spanish inventory to our global network of 1,100+ spaces in 179 cities creates seamless access for our users as they work across borders.
What Each Side Brings
Hotdesk Brings
- Global platform with 1,100+ spaces in 179 cities
- 10,000+ monthly bookings and growing user base
- On-demand booking technology and infrastructure
- Gateway to MENA, Asia, and global markets
Yado Brings
- 100+ coworking spaces across 7 Spanish cities
- Hyper-local Spanish market expertise since 2019
- Strong network of freelancers, creatives, and SMEs
- Gateway to broader Spanish-speaking markets
From the Founders
Mohamed Khaled, Co-Founder and CEO of Hotdesk: “With Dubai as our home-base, Hotdesk was always designed to become a global play. The coworking scene and hybrid work adoption in Spain is strong, with a range of young professionals ranging from freelancers to creatives, SMEs to flexible enterprise. Together, our core focus will be to infuse hyper-local Spanish DNA into our game, especially looking at the growth potential of both Spain and other Spanish speaking markets as we grow across the globe.”
Anna and Cris, Co-Founders of Yado: “Working remotely is the future, and this is a very interesting moment to join forces with an international company like Hotdesk to help expand the reach across Europe in particular. The market has turned on its head over the last few years, and now there is more demand than ever before for flexible working options.”
Hotdesk’s Global Footprint
The Yado acquisition is a key step in Hotdesk’s mission to become the global standard for on-demand workspace booking. From our roots in Dubai to our growing presence across EMEA and beyond, every acquisition and expansion brings us closer to a world where workspace is available on demand, anywhere, anytime.
Hotdesk by the Numbers
1,100+ coworking spaces. 179 cities. 10,000+ monthly bookings. Now spanning the UAE, Egypt, Spain, and beyond.
Press Coverage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hotdesk and Yado acquisition?
Hotdesk, the Dubai-based on-demand workspace booking platform, acquired Barcelona-based coworking app Yado in January 2023. The acquisition marked Hotdesk’s expansion into Europe and added over 100 coworking spaces across major Spanish cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, Granada, Málaga, and Bilbao to the Hotdesk platform.
What is Yado?
Yado is a Barcelona-based coworking app that has been operating since 2019. It offers access to over 100 coworking spaces across major cities in Spain, including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, Granada, Málaga, and Bilbao. Co-founded by Anna Albareda and Cristina Santa, Yado was acquired by Hotdesk in January 2023.
How many coworking spaces does Hotdesk have after the Yado acquisition?
After the Yado acquisition, Hotdesk expanded to over 1,100 coworking spaces across 179 cities worldwide. The addition of Yado’s 100+ Spanish coworking spaces strengthened Hotdesk’s European footprint significantly.
Why did Hotdesk expand into Spain?
Hotdesk expanded into Spain because the coworking scene and hybrid work adoption there is strong, with a range of young professionals from freelancers to creatives, SMEs to flexible enterprise. Spain also serves as a gateway to other Spanish-speaking markets globally.
Can I book coworking spaces in Spain through Hotdesk?
Yes, following the Yado acquisition, Hotdesk users can book coworking spaces across major Spanish cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, Granada, Málaga, and Bilbao directly through the Hotdesk platform and app.
