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The best places to study in Kaohsiung

The 10 libraries and study cafés in Kaohsiung best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Louisa Coffee, Kaohsiung Literature 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.

A stunning aerial view of Kaohsiung City skyline with ocean in the foreground.
  1. I stayed in Kaohsiung for 1 month and mostly worked in coffee shops. Louisa by far the easiest, cheapest option. Plugs everywhere, reliable internet and big.
    r/KaohsiungFebruary 2025

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  2. Kaohsiung Literature Library is a public library in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, dedicated to Taiwanese literature. Visitors describe it as a calm and inspiring place with an accommodating staff.

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  3. Starbucks in Kaohsiung is a quiet, peaceful café with a distinctly European feel. Reviewers mention books, a piano, and a calm atmosphere, along with friendly staff and good coffee. The café serves food and drinks at reasonable prices, though it closes at 6:00 PM daily.

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  4. This public library in Kaohsiung is a small, thoughtfully designed reading space with a relaxed and distinctive atmosphere.

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  5. But at the Kaohsiung main library, on weekends the average number of visitors is about 6,000-8,000, while there are about 1,400 reading seats, and only about 140 of them have charging sockets; only about one in ten seats can charge.

    但高雄總圖,每到假日,平均入館人數約6000-8000人次,但閱覽座位約1400個,附有充電孔的更只有約140個,只有約一成座位能充電。

    民視新聞May 2024Translated from Chinesemixed

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  6. BOOKING is a book cafe in Kaohsiung featuring an extensive collection of manga, comics, magazines and novels. The space is described as cosy and peaceful, with a long community table, charger stations, and three turtles in the backyard.

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