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The best libraries to work and study in Santiago

The 10 libraries in Santiago best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by Biblioteca Municipal de Providencia, Biblioteca de Santiago and Café Literario Parque Bustamante.

Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.

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  1. The provi library does the job, I went there a couple of times and it was open until late.

    La biblioteca de provi apaña, fui un par de veces allá y era hasta tarde.

    r/chileDecember 2022Translated from Spanish

    Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca Municipal de Providencia

  2. The Biblioteca de Santiago (BDS) is a public library in downtown Santiago, Chile. It was inaugurated on November 11, 2005 by the then president of Chile Ricardo Lagos.

    Biblioteca de Santiago: Almost two blocks from Quinta Normal metro, it is open on Saturdays until 5. If requested in advance, study rooms are lent, there is wi-fi, outlets and a cafeteria.

    Biblioteca de Santiago: A casi dos cuadras del metro quinta normal, atiende los días sábados hasta las 5. Si se solicita con tiempo, se prestan salas de estudio, hay wi-fi, enchufes y casino.

    U-Cursos (Universidad de Chile)2016Translated from Spanish

    Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca de Santiago

  3. Café Literario Parque Bustamante: Offers a comfortable and spacious place for studying. There is a café, free wi-fi and outlets.

    Café Literario Parque Bustamante: Ofrece un lugar cómodo y amplio para el estudio. Hay cafetería, wi-fi gratis y enchufes.

    U-Cursos (Universidad de Chile)2016Translated from Spanish
    The literario was without WiFi until very recently

    El literario hasta hace poquito estaba sin WiFi

    r/SantiagoMarch 2024Translated from Spanishwarning

    Hours, amenities and photos for Café Literario Parque Bustamante

  4. Alberto Hurtado University is a Jesuit university located in Santiago, Chile.

    Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca Universidad Alberto Hurtado