The best places to study in Santiago
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Santiago best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Blue Bird Cafe, Biblioteca de Santiago and Café Literario Parque Bustamante.
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.
01Blue Bird Cafe
café3883 Avenida BicentenarioWi‑FiPowerWork 100
Much of the space has tables for one or two people, several power outlets, and the service is quick and stays attentive to the tables. For longer conversations, there is an area with armchairs that works well for informal meetings.
Buena parte del espacio tiene mesas para una o dos personas, varios enchufes y el servicio es ágil y se mantiene atento a las mesas. Para conversaciones más largas, hay un sector con sillones que funciona bien para reuniones informales.
Guía CominoMarch 2026Translated from Spanish 02Biblioteca de Santiago
libraryAvenida Matucana 151Wi‑FiPowerWork 100
The Biblioteca de Santiago (BDS) is a public library in downtown Santiago, Chile. It was inaugurated on November 11, 2005 by the then president of Chile Ricardo Lagos.
Biblioteca de Santiago: Almost two blocks from Quinta Normal metro, it is open on Saturdays until 5. If requested in advance, study rooms are lent, there is wi-fi, outlets and a cafeteria.
Biblioteca de Santiago: A casi dos cuadras del metro quinta normal, atiende los días sábados hasta las 5. Si se solicita con tiempo, se prestan salas de estudio, hay wi-fi, enchufes y casino.
U-Cursos (Universidad de Chile)2016Translated from Spanish 03Café Literario Parque Bustamante
library50 General BustamanteWi‑FiPowerWork 100
Café Literario Parque Bustamante: Offers a comfortable and spacious place for studying. There is a café, free wi-fi and outlets.
Café Literario Parque Bustamante: Ofrece un lugar cómodo y amplio para el estudio. Hay cafetería, wi-fi gratis y enchufes.
U-Cursos (Universidad de Chile)2016Translated from Spanish The literario was without WiFi until very recently
El literario hasta hace poquito estaba sin WiFi
r/SantiagoMarch 2024Translated from Spanishwarning Hours, amenities and photos for Café Literario Parque Bustamante
04Starbucks
caféNueva York 52 y 54, Loc. B3, Santiago, Santiago★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
05Café Precolombino
caféBandera 361, Santiago, Santiago★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
06Biblioteca Central Para Ciegos
libraryRafael Cañas 165Work 82
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07Biblioteca FACSO U. de Chile
libraryAvenida Capitán Ignacio Carrera Pinto 1045Work 82
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08Biblioteca Universidad Alberto Hurtado
libraryCalle Almirante Barroso 10Work 82
Alberto Hurtado University is a Jesuit university located in Santiago, Chile.
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09Biblioteca Central USACH
libraryDr. Enrique Kirberg Nº 4, Ex - SchatchtebeckWork 82
10Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional
libraryCompañía de Jesus 1175Work 82
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