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The best places to study in Cusco, according to Reddit

The 3 places to study in Cusco that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Cappuccino Cusco Cafe, Café Manos Campesinas and Cercanía Pan y Café. The 4 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 7.

Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.

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

  1. Cappuccino Cusco Cafe

    Study café, Plaza de Armas

    WI-FI, Recommended ×3

    , work score 100
    I worked at Cappuccino Cafe overlooking the plaza de armas quite a bit and had no problems
    r/digitalnomadDecember 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Cappuccino Cusco Cafe

  2. 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

  3. Cercanía Pan y Café

    Café, Plazoleta Sta. Catalina

    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 Cercanía Pan y Café

Our picks

Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. 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

  2. The Meeting Place Cafe Cusco

    Café, CA

    WI-FI, Guide recommended

    , work score 100
    Some of the best cafés in Cusco for digital nomads are Laggart Café, Café Panam, The Meeting Place Café, and Cappuccino Café. They all have great seating for working and excellent Wi-Fi.
    Digital Nomad WorldJune 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Meeting Place Cafe Cusco

  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

Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.