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The best places to study in Chiang Mai

The 10 libraries and study cafés in Chiang Mai best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Ombra Cafe, CoolMuang and Akha Ama.

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.

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  1. 01Ombra Cafe

    caféRatchaphruek Rd.Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    Located inside Pyur O'tel.

    Hidden between Nimman and Santitham with super-fast WiFi... Enough power plugs, Amazing seats
    Salt in our HairMay 2024
    Ombra I can never connect to.
    r/chiangmaiNovember 2022warning

    Hours, amenities and photos for Ombra Cafe

  2. 02CoolMuang

    café81 Mun Mueang RdWi‑FiPowerWork 100

    Great coffee, air conditioning, comfortable outdoor seating... amazing lattes and fast wifi (no matter where you are seated)
    Honey GoudaMay 2026
    Sounds like Cool Muang. I don't go there for this reason.
    r/chiangmaiSeptember 2024warning

    Hours, amenities and photos for CoolMuang

  3. 03Akha Ama

    caféถนนหัสดิเสวี ซอย 3, แขวงศรีวิชัยWi‑FiWork 100

    they aren't really set up for it. The one in the Old City is definitely worth a visit, and you can work from there for a short time if you don't need a power outlet
    Freaking NomadsJuly 2026mixed

    Hours, amenities and photos for Akha Ama

  4. 04The Barisotel

    café7/2 ถนนนิมมานเหมินทร์ ซอย 9Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    Plenty of seating with outlets, modern interior... the quiet atmosphere makes this the perfect place to study or work
    Honey GoudaMay 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Barisotel

  5. 05Stories

    caféถนนราชดำเนิน, แขวงนครพิงค์Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    fast wifi, lots of outlets, and air conditioning
    Honey GoudaMay 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Stories

  6. 06Zohng Coffee

    café58 Intrawarorot Road Soi 2, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    Great brunch food, artistic interior, outlets
    Honey GoudaMay 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Zohng Coffee

  7. 07On the Bread

    caféถนนนิมมานเหมินทร์ ซอย 13Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    quite small, but it was never particularly busy... dedicated outlet at every table inside
    Across Every BorderApril 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for On the Bread

  8. 08Roastniyom Coffee

    café51 ถนนศิริมังคลาจารย์Wi‑FiWork 100

    usually a couple of tables free throughout the day... chairs and tables look a tad uncomfortable for long periods of time
    Across Every BorderApril 2025mixed

    Hours, amenities and photos for Roastniyom Coffee

  9. 09Akha Ama Phrasingh

    caféถนนราชดำเนิน, แขวงศรีวิชัยWi‑FiWork 100

    Wifi Speed: 90+ mbps... no outlets, so if your electronic devices need a charge, you won't be able to stay
    NomadicatedJanuary 2023mixed

    Hours, amenities and photos for Akha Ama Phrasingh

  10. 10Wake Up Coffee

    caféTambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    open 24 hours... very fast WiFi, comfortable seating, large tables for easy productivity, and plenty of charging spots
    Goats On The RoadMarch 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Wake Up Coffee