The best places to study in Sydney
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Sydney best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by The State Library of New South Wales, Stanton Library and Shuk Cafe.
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.
01The State Library of New South Wales
libraryState Library Of Nsw, 1 Shakespeare PlWi‑FiWork 100
The State Library of New South Wales, part of which is known as the Mitchell Library, is a large heritage-listed special collections, reference and research library open to the public and is one of the oldest libraries in Australia.
The multiple reading rooms are ideal for hunkering down in, and feature unlimited wi-fi alongside the added option of self-service printing, copying and scanning.
Broadsheet SydneyMay 2021 Hours, amenities and photos for The State Library of New South Wales
02Stanton Library
library234 Miller StreetWork 100
If you don't have to get on calls or attend meetings, you could go to a library. Highly recommend the Stanton library in North Sydney.
r/sydneyMay 2024 03Shuk Cafe
caféOscar StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100
Equipped with plenty of space (indoor and out), free wifi, and plugs, this place has the holy trinity of work friendly cafes.
Johnny AfricaJuly 2026 04Customs House Library
library31 Alfred StreetWi‑FiWork 100
Yeah another vote for this. There's a variety of different rooms, the WiFi is pretty good.
r/sydneyDecember 2025 05UNSW Library
libraryCommerce Courtyard, KensingtonWi‑FiWork 100
I work from unsw library sometimes and it's good. good internet connection , workstations and it's free.
r/sydneyMay 2024 06Marrickville Library
library313 Marrickville RoadWi‑FiPowerWork 100
I second this. Free wifi, powerpoints, plenty of desk space and relatively quiet (yes it's a library but the cafe part isn't as quiet)
r/sydneyJuly 2025 07Woollahra Library
librarylevel 1/451 New South Head RdWi‑FiWork 100
With free Wi-Fi and weekday opening hours until 8pm, Woollahra Library offers everything you need for a productive work session.
Tenant CSApril 2024 08Darling Square Library
library1 Little Pier StreetWi‑FiWork 100
I sometimes like to work in Darling Harbour library. It's pretty quiet, but does have a nice feel to the place, it houses a lot of students but sometimes mothers/kids groups and does community sessions.
r/sydneyMay 2024 There are not much seating suitable for laptop work...the WiFi is limited to 2GB download total.
Nomadablewarning 09Starbucks York Street
café11-31 York Street★ 3.9Wi‑FiWork 100
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
10Mosman Library
library605 Military RdWi‑FiWork 100
Mosman Library is a public library service provided by Mosman Municipal Council. It is located in Mosman, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales.
