The best places to study in Santiago
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Santiago best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Biblioteca Municipal de Providencia, Blue Bird Cafe and Biblioteca de Santiago.
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.

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
Much of the space has tables for one or two people, several power outlets, and the service is quick and stays attentive to the tables. For longer conversations, there is an area with armchairs that works well for informal meetings.
Buena parte del espacio tiene mesas para una o dos personas, varios enchufes y el servicio es ágil y se mantiene atento a las mesas. Para conversaciones más largas, hay un sector con sillones que funciona bien para reuniones informales.
Guía CominoMarch 2026Translated from Spanish 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 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
Alberto Hurtado University is a Jesuit university located in Santiago, Chile.
Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca Universidad Alberto Hurtado






