Exam season is just around the corner – we hear you, long-suffering students. In order to bag those impeccable A grades, it is of course imperative that you have ideal cosy corners where you can sit in peace and cram 10 weeks’ worth of lecture notes. We’ll let you guys in on our favourite little study nooks, equipped with access to caffeine and food, free wifi and power sockets. Here are 11 places for you to burn the metaphorical midnight oil in Singapore.
1. The Study Area
Photo: The Study Area
Photo: The Study Area
The Study Area is a conductive environment specially built for students who want a quiet environment with no distractions. For just $10, you get to knuckle down with your books in a fully air-conditioned room with free WiFi and power points – for a whole 12 hours. These individual desks are fitted with a lamp each for your reading needs. Apart from that, they provide facilities like lockers and a Dolce Gusto machine which is free to use with capsules provided. For more details about their overnight pricing, you may refer to their website.
Location:
– Oxley Bizhub
61 Ubi Road 1 #02-34
Singapore 408727
– 153 Bukit Batok st 11 #04-298
Singapore 650153
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Price: $10 – $30
2. Starbucks
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Starbucks is one of the better-known places in Singapore for students to study or work at. As if free WiFi and power sockets are not enough of a reason to visit, you can also down copious amounts of caffeine. Starbucks is hardly a secret nook, we know. But what you may not know, is that there are a few outlets that open 24/7, or at least till midnight.
Location:
– Liat Towers
541 Orchard Road #01-01A Liat Towers Singapore 238881
– Orchard Cineleisure
8 Grange Road, #01-K1 Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, Singapore 239695
– Pacific Plaza
9 Scotts Road #01-01A Pacific Plaza Singapore 228210
– Plaza Singapura
68 Orchard Road #01-53 Plaza Singapura Singapore 238839
– The Cathay
2 Handy Road The Cathay #01-05 Singapore 229233
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Price: Varies on Menu
3. Singapore Management University (SMU)
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This centrally-located university’s old Multi-Purpose Hall building was converted to an SMU lab which is open for students 24/7. With comfortable chairs and tables big enough for all of your study materials, they even have sofa beds for you to take a short nap in between. Perfect spot for you and your friends to discuss projects or to organise a study group.
Location: 71 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178895
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Price: Free
4. Brew Maison
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Brew Maison is a spacious cafe that provides free Wifi along with numerous power points for you to work on your stuff without worrying about ambient noise. It helps that the decor is pastel-perfect and easy on the eyes too.
Location: 383 Bukit Timah Rd, #01-9B, Alocassia Apartments, Singapore 259727
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7am to 10pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 10pm
Price: Varies on Menu
5. Krispy Kreme
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The new outlet at Changi Airport provides an ideal spot for students to study as it opens 24/7 with free WiFi. You could even reward yourself with a little sweet treat while working. Donuts are a great source of motivation, trust us on that. And if the self-induced sugar rush won’t do the trick, their coffee will definitely keep you awake.
Location: Changi Airport Terminal 2 Departure Hall North
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Price: Varies on Menu
6. The Book Cafe
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If you’re looking for a cozy environment to study, The Book Cafe is filled with plenty of seats and sofas with shelves full of books for you to browse on. The cafe also provides power points and fast WiFi for you to do your research without any disruptions. You may want to order a cup of freshly brewed coffee to keep yourself awake while you’re there!
Location: Seng Kee Building, 20 Martin Road #01-02 Singapore 239070
Opening Hours:
Sun – Thu: 8:30am – 10:30pm
Fri – Sat: 8:30am – 12am
Price: Varies on Menu
7. The Coffee Daily
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The Coffee Daily is the place to go to if you want a quiet environment with the aroma of coffee lingering in the background. Their menu is reasonably priced with penny-pinching students in mind, with an extensive food and coffee menu to boot.
Location: 75 Brighton Crescent, Serangoon Gardens Estate, Singapore 559216
Opening Hours:
Mon – Fri: 12pm – 10:30pm
Sat – Sun: 9:30am – 10:30pm
Price: Varies on Menu
8. Drury Lane
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With its two storeys, Drury Lane has enough space for you can find your own private mugging corner. They have free wifi, plenty of power sockets and amazing food and coffee. This cosy hideout is one of our top picks for a comfy cramming sesh.
Location:
94 Tg Pagar Rd, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore 088515
Opening Hours:
Mon-Tues:
08:00 – 18:00
Wed-Fri:
08:00 – 21:00
Sat-Sun:
09:00 – 18:00
Price:
9. Lowercase
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Located in the heart of Laselle, Lowercase is an industrial-chic, well-lit space that oozes artistic vibes. No better place to camp at if you’re easing a writer’s block or need some inspiration. With comfy seats and ample power points, this cafe is a struggling novel writer’s ideal work spot.
Location: Laselle Blk D #01-01, 1 McNally St, Singapore 187940
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat:
08:30 – 21:00
Sun:
09:00 – 15:00
Price: Varies on Menu
10. Tom N Toms
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You might have heard of this famous Korean chain; it’s known all over Korea for fluffy pretzels and aromatic coffee. The branch in Singapore has two separate sections, one of which is by the road and lit with ample sunlight. Power points are aplenty and wifi is free, plus they serve a mean matcha latte and bingsu. It’s hands down one of our favourite nooks.
Location:
12 Gopeng Street
#01-12 ICON Village
Singapore 078877
Opening Hours: 7AM – 11PM
Price: Varies on Menu
11. Kith Cafe
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Kith Cafe’s menu is filled with home-cooked recipes and an extensive all-day breakfast and pasta menu. While the wifi here may be a little patchy, the space is well-lit, cosy and the food comforting. Power sockets are also available in the restaurant.
Location: Refer to Website
Opening Hours: Refer to Website
Price: Varies on Menu
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