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The best places to study in Cusco

The 4 libraries and study cafés in Cusco best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Café Manos Campesinas, L'atelier Café Concept and Cicciolina.

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.

A woman sits atop a hill, enjoying a panoramic view of Cusco, Peru under a vibrant blue sky.
  1. Café Manos Campesinas

    Café, Unión

    WI-FI, Reddit recommended

    , work score 100
    It was great. Something for everyone, whether you prefer espresso or filter coffee. Shops had plenty of seats if you want to read and fast wifi if you want to work.
    r/espressoJanuary 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Café Manos Campesinas

  2. L'atelier Café Concept

    Café, Atoqsayk'uchi 605 A

    WI-FI, Guide recommended

    , work score 100
    This artsy café has free Wi-Fi, excellent coffee, a creative menu of sandwiches, salads and desserts, plus a unique layout with a view over San Blas. They also offer snacks and light meals and you can sit inside or outside (note: the seat with the view has a time limit when it is busy).

    Este café artístico tiene Wi-Fi gratis, excelente café, un menú creativo de sándwiches, ensaladas y postres, además de un diseño único con vista a San Blas. También ofrecen refrigerios y comidas ligeras y puede sentarse adentro o afuera (nota: el asiento con vista tiene un límite de tiempo cuando está ocupado).

    About CuscoTranslated from Spanish

    Hours, amenities and photos for L'atelier Café Concept

  3. Cicciolina

    Café, Calle Palacio

    WI-FI, Blog recommended

    , work score 100
    It has a great atmosphere, fast internet, and plenty of seating options. At night, there are more patrons but during the daytime it tends to be vacant.
    Flâneur LifeDecember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Cicciolina

  4. Xapiri Ground

    Café, Plazoleta de San Blas

    WI-FI, Blog recommended

    , work score 65

    cafe and indigenous art museum and shop

    The open-plan loft features natural light and beautiful views of the surrounding city and mountains, and the super fast and reliable Wi-Fi will keep you connected all day long.
    Flâneur LifeDecember 2025
    New: Xapiri now has a 'no laptop rule', so no working there.
    AMAUTA Spanish School BlogMay 2024warning

    Hours, amenities and photos for Xapiri Ground