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The best places to study in George Town

The 10 libraries and study cafés in George Town best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by The Mugshot Cafe, Black Kettle and Penang Digital Library.

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.

Panoramic view of George Town, Penang with urban skyline and blue sky.
  1. I worked from The Mugshot Café (open 8am to midnight every day) ... the Wi-Fi was fast
    Backpack and WorkJune 2020

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Mugshot Cafe

  2. Wifi: great wifi, very quick and reliable. ... this is one of the biggest cafes in George Town, so you can sit there happily for a while without feeling like you're taking up too much space.
    Penang Free Sheet

    Hours, amenities and photos for Black Kettle

  3. I couldnt really find a good co-working space. But the penang digital library is a pretty cool space to work. Comfy desks. Good wifi and free.
    r/penangFebruary 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Penang Digital Library

  4. It's one of the most work-friendly cafes I've ever been to in my nomading tenure. ... if you're in need of charging, you'll need to sit at the communal table in the back
    Pale Ale TravelDecember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Maker

  5. The tables are spacious, and there are both sockets and Wi-Fi; no wonder many freelancers and people working on laptops love to come here and sit for most of the day, and it is perfectly fine for catching up with girlfriends or a couple's date photo stop too.

    桌面宽敞,插座和 Wi-Fi 都有,难怪很多自由职业者和带电脑办公的人都爱来这里坐上大半天,闺蜜小聚、情侣约会打卡也完全没问题。

    Batu Go TourJune 2026Translated from Chinese

    Hours, amenities and photos for Frank Laurent Coffee Roasters