The best libraries to work and study in Amsterdam

The 10 libraries in Amsterdam best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by OBA Oosterdok, de Bibliotheek Amstelland and de Bibliotheek Amstelland.

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.

Explore the grand interior of a historic Amsterdam library, featuring towering bookshelves and rich architectural details.

OBA Oosterdok
Library, Oosterdokskade
Work score 100, Wi-Fi, Outlets, Recommended ×7
"OBA Oosterdok - Public Library" is a good place to work, it's quiet, free and sells coffee. I think there's a small fee for wifi.
r/digitalnomadAugust 2023
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de Bibliotheek Amstelland
Library, Westwijkplein
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
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de Bibliotheek Amstelland
Library, Stadsplein
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
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Bibliotheek
Library, Osdorpplein
Work score 82
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Theosofische Bibliotheek
Library, Tolstraat
Work score 82
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Openbare Bibliotheek
Library, Wilhelminaplantsoen
Work score 82
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Openbare Bibliotheek Indische Buurt
Library, Javaplein
Work score 82
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Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam
Library, Oosterdokskade
Work score 82
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Library Learning Centre
Library, Roetersstraat
Work score 82
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Juridische Bibliotheek (Law Library), Universiteit van Amsterdam
Library, Nieuwe Achtergracht
Work score 82
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