Remote worker havens: we review the best places to work for free in central Melbourne

Whether it’s the neoclassical grandeur of the state library or something more humble, there are plenty of places in Melbourne where you can work remotely for free. Photograph: James Ross/AAP

The ability to work remotely is a privilege but that doesn’t mean it can’t become a grind if you spend all day cooped up inside a small apartment.

Thankfully, working from home doesn’t have to always mean sitting at the same desk or dining room table.