Outsite review: how it works, membership and who it is for

Outsite is a network of coliving and coworking stays for remote workers. You can book a stay on its own or join as a member for extra locations, rates and perks. This guide covers how it works, what membership includes, how the pricing compares and who it suits, using Outsite's own public information. Details can change, so confirm the current terms on its website.

What is Outsite?

Outsite offers coliving and coworking stays for remote workers, digital nomads and creatives. Rather than a hotel or a standard short term rental, you book a room in a home designed for working and living, with shared spaces, workspaces and other guests.

According to its website, stays run from 3 nights to 3 months, and it says it has hosted more than 21,000 stays, with an average saving of around $350 per booking for members. These are Outsite's own figures, so treat them as marketing claims rather than independent measurements.

The main ways to stay

Signature locations. Homes designed by Outsite for remote work, community and slow travel. These are the core of the brand.

Curated. A selection of best in class independent stays chosen by Outsite, which lets it offer more destinations than it operates itself.

Outsite Trips. Curated one month journeys for remote professionals who want to work and travel with a group.

What membership includes

Outsite describes its membership as a way to access its network at member rates. Based on its public pages, benefits include:

• Access to members only locations
• Member rates on Outsite spaces
• Online events and a members community
• Perks and Outsite Deals
• One week free in new destinations, 50% off flash sales and 40% off extended stays, as listed on its membership page
• Credits earned with every stay
• A monthly new member mixer and a jobs and sublets board

Membership pricing

At the time of writing, Outsite lists:

Whether membership pays for itself depends on how often you travel. A simple test: add up the nights you expect to book in a year, estimate the saving per night from the member rate, and compare it with the membership fee. If you only plan one short trip, you may be better off booking without membership.

Do you need to be a member?

Not always. Outsite says that some locations are open to non members and others are members only. If you want a particular location, check whether it requires membership before you plan around it.

Cancellation and practical details

Outsite's help centre says cancellation policies differ by location and timing, and appear on each property page during booking. An older blog post mentioned a full refund for members who cancelled 14 days before check in, but that predates the current help centre, so do not rely on a single rule. Read the policy for the exact stay you are booking.

Children are not accepted in private rooms, and designated apartments are listed as the family friendly option.

Who Outsite suits

• Remote employees who want a place to work and live while they travel
• Freelancers and founders who want a community around them
• People who stay for weeks or months and want to be a member
• Teams planning retreats, through its business options

Who it may not suit

• Anyone who needs complete privacy or a quiet, solo space
• Travellers who only need a bed for one night
• Families who need private rooms for children

Getting $50 off your first stay

New customers can use a referral link for $50 off a first stay. The offer applies to your first stay, and Outsite can change the terms at any time, so confirm the price at checkout. Follow the steps on our Outsite referral code page, and our guide on how to use a referral code if the discount does not appear.

The bottom line

Outsite is a reasonable fit if you want a social, ready made base while you work remotely. Compare the full price with alternatives, read the cancellation terms for your chosen property and decide on membership only once you know how many nights you will book. For more general advice, read our beginner's guide to coliving.