Here Are the Best Places to Study in London

Here's your ultimate guide to the best places to study in London👇

London is thriving with excitement. With incredible opportunities in the city, it’s no wonder that thousands of students flock to the capital each year. There are a number of go-to student hangouts which are ideal for studying if you need to knuckle-down with your coursework. Here are our faves.

Best study spots in London

For students near Camden 📍

If you’re looking for a cool place to study in Central London, Bloomsbury Coffee Co. is the way to go. This cosy hangout is located right next to the University of London’s main campus - just around the corner from Russell Square Station. This café’s warming coffee, delicious food and welcoming atmosphere make it the perfect place to set up for an afternoon of hard work as a UCL or Birkbeck student.

For students near Shoreditch 📍

Gecko Coffeehouse is probably one of the best study spots in London for students in Shoreditch. With its own basement as a dedicated workspace for cracking on with your work, Gecko Coffeehouse is made to help students out. The quiet-zone atmosphere, fresh-brewed coffee, and fuelling snack selection make for some ideal productivity vibes. It’s worth taking advantage of the other resources offered by this spot, such as its many extension leads and plant-based brunch options.

For students near King’s College London 📍

King’s College is in an ideal location for studying in London. Central to Covent Garden, Blackfriars, and Holborn, the student scene is right on your doorstep. There are a number of serene study spaces close to campus, including the nearby Foyles. This jazz café is perfect for helping you find your focus, and it’s only a short walk away on Charing Cross Road.

If you don’t mind having a short tube journey for an Instagrammable study spot, it’s worth checking out the British Library. This peaceful study spot is bursting with culture, and is a great free thing to do here. As the largest library in the world (by items catalogued), you’ll find a book on pretty much anything! The library even has controlled reading rooms, where you need to drop your bag off in a cloakroom before entering, which are ideal for studying. This is probably the most quiet place to study in London.

For students near Imperial College London 📍

If you’re based at Imperial College London's South Kensington Campus, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to study spaces nearby. We recommend heading down to the V&A for a study sesh (which is literally across the road). Their V&A Garden Café is an opulent spot scattered with notable artwork – so it’s bound to get your creative juices flowing. There’s plenty of seating too, so you can knuckle down without worrying about it being busy.

For students near the University of Greenwich 📍

Café W is just down the road from the University of Greenwich, and is an excellent spot for studying. This coffee house is situated inside the local Waterstones, so it’s a haven for book-lovers who want to get stuck into their work. The peaceful atmosphere is ideal for getting in the zone.

If you’re looking for something different, try artFix Greenwich. This inconspicuous hideaway is a hive of creativity found just on the edge of Greenwich Market. The café is part of the greater artFix London – a creative community designed specifically to help you ‘make your project happen’. The café is combined with a co-working space, a learning centre and a popup venue – so there’s everything you need right in one place!

For students near Goldsmiths, University of London 📍

If the library at Goldsmiths University isn’t up your street, there are a few spots close to campus which are worth exploring as a student. A quiet place to study in London is Wakey Wakey, which is just around the corner from Goldsmiths. This unassuming café is always packed with other studiers, so you’ll be right at home when getting your work done! Plus, the food is to-die for (even more reason to stick around). Find Wakey Wakey on New Cross Road.

Want to put down the books? Check out our guides to the best pubs and student-friendly cocktail bars in London!

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