The best places to study in George Town
The 10 libraries and study cafés in George Town best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by The Mugshot Cafe, Black Kettle and Penang Digital Library.
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 Mugshot Cafe
café302 Lebuh ChuliaWi‑FiWork 100
I worked from The Mugshot Café (open 8am to midnight every day) ... the Wi-Fi was fast
Backpack and WorkJune 2020 02Black Kettle
café105 Lebuh PantaiWi‑FiPowerWork 100
Wifi: great wifi, very quick and reliable. ... this is one of the biggest cafes in George Town, so you can sit there happily for a while without feeling like you're taking up too much space.
Penang Free Sheet 03Penang Digital Library
library135 Jalan Masjid NegeriWi‑FiWork 100
I couldnt really find a good co-working space. But the penang digital library is a pretty cool space to work. Comfy desks. Good wifi and free.
r/penangFebruary 2024 04The Maker
café243 Lebuh PantaiWi‑FiWork 100
It's one of the most work-friendly cafes I've ever been to in my nomading tenure. ... if you're in need of charging, you'll need to sit at the communal table in the back
Pale Ale TravelDecember 2025 05Starbucks - 1st Avenue Mall
caféLot G-09 & G-10, 182, Jalan Magazine, George Town★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 90
06Butterworth Digital Library
libraryLebuh Benggali 1Work 80
07Perpustakaan Cawangan George Town
libraryJKR 2936, Jalan ScotlandWork 75
Hours, amenities and photos for Perpustakaan Cawangan George Town
08Perpustakaan Ppkk & Klpm
library11 Jalan ScotlandWork 75
09The Library at Butterworth
library8 & 9Work 70
10Perpustakaan Universiti Sains Malaysia
libraryJalan Mahasiswa, GelugorWork 65
Hours, amenities and photos for Perpustakaan Universiti Sains Malaysia
