The best places to study in Cape Town
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Cape Town best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Observatory Library, Vredehoek Library and Starbucks.
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.
01Observatory Library
library83 Station RoadWi‑FiWork 100
Observatory is a suburb in Cape Town, South Africa, colloquially known as Obs. Bordered by Mowbray to the south and Salt River to the northwest, the area is best known as a student neighbourhood associated with the nearby University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital.
02Vredehoek Library
library14 Derry StreetWi‑FiWork 100
Vredehoek is a residential suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, located at the foot of Table Mountain and Devil's Peak.
04Plumstead Library
libraryShop 20 Village Square, Yudelman's LaneWi‑FiWork 100
07Colin Eglin Sea Point Public Library
library1 Three Anchor Bay RdWi‑FiWork 97