10 best places to study in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Public Library
There are several public library branches around the city that offer a perfect quiet study spot. Visitors are not allowed to talk too much in the libraries, which is ideal if you want to study without interruptions. The public library near Central Station has an enormous number of study spaces; the fifth floor is specially designed for studying. Here, you can consult with fellow students or retreat to a silent study room. In short, there is a perfect study space for every type of student.
Amsterdam Public Library | Oosterdokskade 143
Anne & Max
Anne & Max has five locations around the city, which is handy because wherever you are, there’s an Anne & Max nearby where you can study. They like to call themselves ‘the city’s living room’, and you’re welcome for breakfast, coffee, lunch, afternoon tea or a drink in the afternoon, so you have everything you need to study for an entire day.
Anne & Max | Various locations
Concertgebouw Study Sessions
When you think of Het Concertgebouw, studying may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, during exam periods, they organise the Entrée Study Sessions. On these days, you can study in the Main Hall while live music is playing. If you think music is distracting, it's quite the opposite! Classical music can actually help you concentrate better. Keep a close eye on the Het Concertgebouw website to find out when the next Study Sessions will take place.
The Concertgebouw | Concertgebouwplein 10 | from €2.50
CREA Cafe
CREA Café is located very close to Roeterseiland, one of the University of Amsterdam's campuses. Studying here is easy on the wallet, so you can study in peace while enjoying a brownie with your coffee.
CREA café | Nieuwe Achtergracht 170
Douwe Egberts Café
In the heart of Bijlmerplein, you’ll find the homely DE Café in the ‘Zandkasteel’, the perfect place to study. Sit with a group at a large round table, or settle in for some solo work in a quiet corner or by the window. With plenty of charging points and handy QR codes for ordering, you can work efficiently while staying as long as you like, with or without a constant supply of coffee, tea and pastries.
Douwe Egberts Café | Bijlmerplein 888
Kanarie Club
While it’s always a struggle to find a seat at the Foodhallen next door, you can often just sit down at the Kanarie Club. There are plenty of power sockets, so you can study peacefully with a cup of coffee by your side. And when you start getting hungry towards the evening, you can pack up your things and embark on a culinary journey around the world at the Foodhallen.
Kanarie Club | Bellamyplein 51
House of Watt
The flexible workspaces at House of Watt have plenty of natural light, fast WiFi and good coffee. What more could you want as a student? If you fancy taking a break from studying now and then, you can also play table football, shuffleboard or a game of 30 Seconds here.
House of Watt | James Wattstraat 73
Volkshotel
Are your deadlines getting ever closer? At the Volkshotel’s Werkplaats Cafe, you can settle in from half past seven in the morning for some serious studying. Before you know it, after a day of studying, you’ll find yourself making new friends over drinks – the perfect end to a study day!
Volkshotel | Wibautstraat 150
Study Halls Foundation
Looking for a quiet and safe place to study? Then Stichting Studiezalen is the perfect place. The foundation focuses on students aged between 17 and 27 in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, Noord, Oost and Centrum and offers a quiet environment for studying and schoolwork. The study rooms provide structure while attending to each student’s personal development and equal educational opportunities. In addition, programmes are offered to increase career and academic opportunities. If you would like to study here, you must register in advance via the website.
Monday to Saturday 17:30 - 23:00, Sunday 11:00 - 23:00 Stichting Studiezalen | Various locations
Arti et Amicitae
Known as one of the largest and oldest artists' associations in the Netherlands on Rokin, Arti et Amicitae is open to everyone during the day. Settle in at the cafe or the society space, and when you've had enough of studying, pop into the exhibition space to see what's on show: students get free entrance.
Monday to Friday: 12:00 to 17:00 | Arti et Amicitiae | Rokin 112