The best places to study in Manila
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Manila best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Habitual Coffee, Starbucks SM City Manila Level 1 and Rizal 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.
01Habitual Coffee
café136 L. P. Leviste StreetWi‑FiWork 100
solo tables can easily be joined for group work, and there's zero pressure to vacate.
Tatler AsiaJune 2025 02Starbucks SM City Manila Level 1
caféUG/F, Villegas St, cor Almeda St. Aroceros St, Manila★ 4.3Wi‑FiWork 100
Hours, amenities and photos for Starbucks SM City Manila Level 1
03Rizal Library
libraryVisitor's Lane, Loyola HeightsWi‑FiWork 100
04FEU Library
libraryQuezon Boulevard, SampalocWi‑FiWork 100
05The Filipinas Heritage Library
libraryMakati Avenue, Ayala Center MakatiWi‑FiPowerWork 100
Hours, amenities and photos for The Filipinas Heritage Library
06Spotted Pig
caféProscenium Drive, Rockwell CenterWi‑FiPowerWork 100
07BU Library Archives and Museum
library5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global CityWi‑FiWork 100
Hours, amenities and photos for BU Library Archives and Museum
08San Beda University Library
library638 Mendiola St., San MiguelWork 82
09UP CHK Library
libraryCommonwealth Avenue, UP CampusWork 82
10UP NCPAG Library
libraryR. P. de Guzman Street, UP CampusWork 82
