Here Are The Best Study Spots In The East All Students Need To Know About

If you have been looking for study spots to take your study and work to, but are unwilling to travel too far from home, we’ve got you covered! For the Easties, here are some study spots in East that you can take your work to if trying to study at home becomes too much of a challenge.

#1. Starbucks – Parkland Green

Unlike many other outlets, Starbucks at Parkland Green is an absolute gem located in East Coast Park.

Don’t believe us? Here, just look at it.

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Known for their coffee from their starting days in Pasar Bella Market, you can be sure to partake in your daily hourly (not that we recommend that) caffeine fix while rushing through your deadlines.

Dutch Colony Coffee Co.
Address:
113 Frankel Ave, Singapore 458230
Opening Hours:
8:00AM to 8:00PM (Sun-Thurs), 8:00AM to 10:00PM (Fri-Sat).

#7. To-gather Cafe

To-gather Cafe is a warm, inviting cafe right from the onset.

The cafe is beautifully designed with warm lighting and an eclectic array of accessories. Best of all, prices are much lower than what most cafes normally charge.

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Plenty of tables and power points are available. Furthermore, the library also boasts of a cafe that frequently has student deals on their offerings.

Bedok Public Library
Address:
 21 Bedok North St. 1, Singapore 469659
Opening Hours: 
10:00AM to 9:00PM

Marine Parade Public Library

Marine Parade Public Library is a modern, 3-storey building with ample seats for students.

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The library also has a cafe, although you may want to head over to nearby Parkway Parade Shopping mall when you are bored or hungry. Just for a break, of course.

Marine Parade Public Library
Address:
278 Marine Parade Road, #01-02, Marine Parade Community Building Singapore 449282
Opening Hours: 
10:00AM to 9:00PM

There you have it, study spots in East that are work and study-friendly. We hope this list goes a long way to helping you achieve those academic goals!

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Study Spots In Town That Will Make Every Mugging Session A Conducive One!

Going to be around the central region and need study spots?

The central region is where life in Singapore intersects the most frequently. With blistering paces and overwhelming noises, it may seem impossible to settle down on a spot to study or work.

Here, we uncover study spots in the central region that are perfect for students who need to focus on their work at hand.

#1. Starbucks

Here’s everyone’s default and favourite study spot – Starbucks! The quintessential coffee house that serves delicious coffee, offers new and exciting seasonal drinks and is conveniently located all around the country.

Starbucks – Plaza Singapura

This is one of the most convenient Starbucks outlets in Singapore, located near Dhoby Ghaut MRT station.

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The cafe serves all day breakfast along with mains which will fuel your studying marathon all through the day.

Pacamara
Address: 
185 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574333
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 11:00PM

#4. Drury Lane

It’s hard to miss the bright red doors of Drury Lane Cafe at Tanjong Pagar road.

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With seats on ground and upper levels, this hip cafe is extremely apt for those in the neighbourhood looking for a good spot to finish up on some readings.

Drury Lane Cafe
Address: 94 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088515
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 06:00PM (Mon-Tues), 8:00AM to 09:00PM (Wed-Fri), 9:00AM to 06:00PM (Sat-Sun)

#5. The Daily Press

The Daily Press is an unpretentious cafe located within the mature estate of Toa Payoh that serves a variety of sandwiches and good coffee.

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Opening Hours: 08:30AM-09:00PM (Mon-Sat), 09:00AM to 03:00PM (Sun).

#8. Library

For people who need absolute silence and zero distractions in order to be productive, we didn’t forget about you! Here are some of the quietest spots in town for you to mug hard all day long! 

National Library, Singapore

The ultimate study spot in the central. This library has designated study spots on the 5th level, but there are plenty of tables through till the 11th floor.

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Just be sure not to occupy the tables reserved for those referencing the library’s materials.

National Library
Address: 
100 Victoria St, Singapore 188064
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 9:00PM

Library @ Esplanade

This one comes as a surprise to many. Yes, there is a library inside the Esplanade. Yes, it is super quiet and conducive.

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The Best Study Spots All Students Should Know About

One of the many things most Singaporean students can agree on is that we can never study where we are supposed to study. Classrooms are great learning places but they’re just not so great mugging spots. While there are some lucky students who can focus in the comfort of their own bedrooms, most students find that the bedroom is the worst place to study. Mainly because there is usually a bed in the bedroom and where there’s a bed, there’s sleep… and sleep and study do not really go well together (tried and tested).

We all know the must-haves to a good study spot, mainly; air-con, Wi-Fi, and power plugs. So, to help all the muggers out there, here’s a list of places with the essentials for a good mugging session:

Libraries

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Libraries are one of the best places to go to if you’re mugging. There’re more than enough power plugs and tables to go around, the noise levels are kept to a minimum and the environment is generally clean and cosy. All libraries are air-conditioned and most of them have food places just around the corner, so you can grab a quick bite when you get distracted hungry. Below are the top 3 libraries that we think are awesome study spots:

Library @ Esplanade

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The library @ esplanade is one of the quietest libraries in Singapore. The Esplanade, being a hub for performing arts and theatre, is frequented by very few people on weekdays, thus making the library a very peaceful place to study in. You won’t have to worry about being swarmed by large groups of school kids talking at the top of their voices, or toddlers running rampant among the bookshelves. A quiet atmosphere, coupled with great views, make the Library @ Esplanade the number one library to study at.

Library @ Esplanade
Address:
8 Raffles Avenue #03-01, Esplanade, Singapore 039802
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm, daily
Wifi: Yes
Power Plugs: Yes
Aircon: Yes

Library @ Orchard

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Being one of the newest libraries in Singapore, the facilities at Library @ Orchard are relatively new. Besides the cool architecture and new books, the library also has many seats available for reading and studying. Located near Somerset MRT station, Library @ Orchard is very accessible and is surrounded by many retail stores, perfect for a little shopping therapy to (escape reality) relieve the stress from studying.

Library @ Orchard
Address: 277 Orchard Road #03-12/#04-11 Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm, daily
Wifi: Yes
Power Plugs: Yes
Aircon: Yes

National Library

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The National Library is the largest library in Singapore. It houses both the Central Public Library and the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library. In this 16 storey building, you never need to worry about not being able to find a seat. The noise level in this library depends on the section and floor of the library. Avoid the children’s section if you’re looking for a quieter spot to study at. Other than that, the National Library makes a pretty decent study spot for students.

National Library
Address: 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064
Opening Hours: 10am – 9pm, daily
Wifi: Yes
Power Plugs: Yes
Aircon: Yes

Starbucks

Ahhh… Starbucks… One of the most well-known study and hangout spots in Singapore, other than McDonald’s. Comfy seats, power plugs, air-con and Wi-Fi, all the things needed for a productive study session. Not to mention, being able to sip on your favourite Starbucks drink while revising, makes the chore of studying just a little more bearable. Listed below are some Starbucks outlets that are open 24/7, for the hardcore students who study better at night.

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Starbucks (United Square)
Address: 101 Thompson Road, #01-01 United Square, Singapore 307591
Opening Hours: 24 hours, daily
Wifi: Yes
Power Plugs: Yes
Aircon: Yes

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Starbucks (Plaza Singapura)
Address: Plaza Singapura #01-53, 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839
Opening Hours: 24 hours, daily
Wifi: Yes
Power Plugs: Yes
Aircon: Yes

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Starbucks (The Cathay)
Address: The Cathay #01-05, 2 Handy Road, Singapore 229233
Opening Hours: 24 hours, daily
Wifi: Yes
Power Plugs: Yes
Aircon: Yes

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Starbucks (Raffles City)
Address: Raffles City Shopping Centre #01-46, 252 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179103
Opening Hours: 24 hours, daily
Wifi: Yes
Power Plugs: Yes
Aircon: Yes 

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Starbucks (NUS University Town)
Address: Education Resource Centre #B1-01, 8 College Avenue West, Singapore 138608
Opening Hours: 24 hours, daily
Wifi: Yes
Power Plugs: Yes
Aircon: Yes
Accessible to the public 

Cafés

Besides libraries and Starbucks outlets, some students study better in cafés where they can mug and eat at the same time. For gluttons people like these, finding a good café that is mugging-friendly can be challenging. But don’t worry; we’ve already done the homework for you! Here are 3 cafes with air-con, Wi-Fi, power plugs and awesome food.

Do buy some food and drinks while you’re at the cafe, and make way for other customers if you really need to!

The Book Café

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The Book Café is a cosy book-themed café, located along Robertson Quay. The interior is filled with many seats and sofas. Customers can browse through the books available on the shelves while they sip on a cup of freshly brewed coffee. Enjoy a plate of Eggs Royale with Smoked Salmon ($12.95) or a delicious Shibuya Toast ($10.50) while you study. The café also offers free Wi-Fi and has many power sockets available for their customers.

The Book Cafe
Address: Seng Kee Building, 20 Martin Road #01-02 Singapore 239070
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 8:30am – 10:30pm; Fri – Sat: 8:30am – 12am
Wifi: Yes
Power Plugs: Yes
Aircon: Yes

The Coffee Daily

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Looking for a quiet café for an afternoon of mugging? The Coffee Daily is the perfect spot. With so much food on the menu, you’ll never stay hungry for long in this café. Tarts ($6.50), and waffles ($4.50) are available on the menu for a sweet treat while studying. Their coffee (a wide range) provides the added boost for concentration as well!

The Coffee Daily
Address: 75 Brighton Crescent, Serangoon Gardens Estate, Singapore 559216
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm – 10:30pm; Sat – Sun: 9:30am – 10:30pm
Wifi: Yes
Power Plugs: Yes
Aircon: Yes

Five And Dime

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At Five and Dime, you can find the most important thing that all students who study outside need in order to survive: stable Wi-Fi connection. The café also provides power plugs and free parking spaces for those who drive. Five and Dime also has different menus for different times of the day.

Feast on their sumptuous Big Brekkie ($22) at lunchtime or have their Beef Tataki ($15) for dinner. Meeting all the essential needs for a good mugging spot and serving delicious food at the same time, Five and Dime is definitely one of the most mugging-friendly cafés you can find in Singapore.

Five And Dime
Address:
297 River Valley Road, Singapore 238338
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 12pm – 12am, Fri: 12pm – 2am, Sat: 10am – 12am, Sun: 10am – 10pm
Wifi: Yes
Power Plugs: Yes
Aircon: Yes

With these study spots, you’ll know exactly where to go to chiong for your upcoming exams! Know any other mugging-friendly places? Let us know!

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