Sydney

The best places to study in Sydney, according to Reddit

The 3 places to study in Sydney that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Customs House Library, Marrickville Library and Darling Square Library. The 7 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.

Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.

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  1. 01Customs House Library

    library31 Alfred StreetWi‑FiWork 100

    Yeah another vote for this. There's a variety of different rooms, the WiFi is pretty good.
    r/sydneyDecember 2025

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  2. 02Marrickville Library

    library313 Marrickville RoadWi‑FiWork 100

    I second this. Free wifi, powerpoints, plenty of desk space and relatively quiet (yes it's a library but the cafe part isn't as quiet)
    r/sydneyJuly 2025

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  3. 03Darling Square Library

    library1 Little Pier StreetWi‑FiWork 100

    I sometimes like to work in Darling Harbour library. It's pretty quiet, but does have a nice feel to the place, it houses a lot of students but sometimes mothers/kids groups and does community sessions.
    r/sydneyMay 2024

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Our picks

Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. 04Starbucks York Street

    café11-31 York Street★ 3.9Wi‑FiWork 100

    Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.

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  2. 05Mosman Library

    library605 Military RdWi‑FiWork 100

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  3. 06Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre

    libraryHomer Street, EarlwoodWi‑FiWork 100

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  4. 07UNSW Library

    libraryCommerce Courtyard, KensingtonWi‑FiWork 100

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  5. 08Greenwich Library

    library48 Greenwich RoadWi‑FiWork 100

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  6. 09Willoughby City Library

    libraryChatswood Library, 409 Victoria AveWi‑FiWork 100

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  7. 10Watsons Bay Library

    library8 Marine ParadeWi‑FiWork 100

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Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.