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Haymarket HQ vs Spaces & Regus.
Spaces and Regus are run by IWG, with serviced offices across Sydney and the world. HHQ is one independent, community-run hub in Chinatown for founders and international companies entering Australia.
The short answer
Choose HHQ if you’re a startup, a creator or an international company entering Australia, and you want people who’ll help you get going: connections, programs and workshops, at the lowest prices we know of.
Choose Spaces & Regus if you want a serviced office near home, a receptionist, or desks in other cities.
Why companies pick HHQ
A space with character. A way into Australia.
01 · A converted warehouse
Exposed beams, creative people.
A converted warehouse in a building with a long history in Chinatown, one of Sydney’s earliest migrant precincts. Informal, creative and very startup, with food courts and restaurants downstairs and Darling Harbour a short walk away. $40 day passes, below the listed Regus day rate. Simple monthly prices with no lock-in.
02 · Global, one-stop shop
Everything to test Australia, under one roof.
GTM programs and services, introductions to customers and partners, an office and incorporation support. Backed by a global community of founders we’ve been growing since 2016.
03 · Programs and workshops
Learn, launch and meet the right people.
GTM programs such as the Singapore-Australia Market Accelerator, and hands-on workshops on AI and new technology. Plus an event space to meet your target group.
At a glance
Side by side.
| Haymarket HQ | Spaces & Regus | |
|---|---|---|
| The space | A converted warehouse with exposed beams, in a building with a long history in Chinatown | Serviced offices in commercial buildings |
| Best for | International companies entering Australia, founders, creators and small teams | Professionals and companies that want serviced offices in many suburbs |
| Help entering Australia | One-stop shop: GTM programs, services, introductions, an office and incorporation support | Not a listed focus |
| Programs and workshops | GTM programs plus hands-on workshops on AI and new technology | Events at some centres |
| Community | Founder-led and global, growing since 2016. We introduce members to each other | Varies by centre |
| Day pass | $40 | Regus day coworking from $65 |
| Contracts | No lock-in, simple monthly prices | No minimum term for coworking; headline desk rates assume long contracts |
| Locations | Level 2, 63 Dixon St, Haymarket | 18 Spaces and 18 Regus centres listed for Sydney |
Let’s be honest
Spaces & Regus has the more polished fit-out. We have the character, and the people who’ll help you get going.
HHQ is a converted warehouse, not a corporate fit-out, and we like it that way. Exposed beams, an informal feel and a creative crowd: a place where founders from everywhere share tables, ideas and introductions.
Where Spaces & Regus is stronger
Centres across Sydney and worldwide
Staffed reception and hourly booking
Low long-term rates on long contracts
“A mix of factors led to us closing our first Australian customer within a week after visiting Sydney.”
Free trial · no strings attached
Still deciding? Try HHQ for a day.
Book a tour or a free trial day below. Comparing a few spaces? Message us on WhatsApp and we will answer honestly.
Rather talk first? Call 0426 675 464 or send us a message.
You’re booked in.
See you at Level 2, 63 Dixon St, Haymarket.
FAQ
Good to know.
What is the difference between Spaces and Regus?
Both belong to IWG. Spaces leans towards open, creative coworking; Regus is the more traditional serviced office brand. Ask which centres your plan covers before you sign.
Why do the Spaces and Regus prices look so low per day?
IWG often quotes desk and office prices per person per day, based on long contracts of up to 24 months. Ask for the monthly total and the contract length when you compare.
Can I try HHQ first?
Yes. Book a free trial day above, no strings attached.
Spaces and Regus details are from their public websites, checked 10 October 2026. Prices and offers change, so please confirm with each provider. HHQ prices exclude GST.
Sources: Regus Sydney coworking · Spaces Sydney
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