You’ve finally gotten down to nailing that final paragraph of your 2,000 word essay after 7 hours of butt cramps, with just a few minutes to spare for your final deadline. And just as you’re about to press the golden submit button, it happens: The wifi disconnects.
Or even worse. Your battery’s #ded – just like your will to press on.
Alas, the idea of a study sesh gone wrong sends a chill down our spine too. We’ve sussed out 9 reliable places in central Singapore with free wifi and power plugs for you to experience maximum productivity at its finest.
Jewel Coffee at Claymore Connect comes with both indoor and outdoor seating, and a huge communal table that’s ideal for group discussions. There’s even free iced water if you need to refresh yourself mid-study!
I opted for the window seat, which even had a personal lamp for me to use
Note: Power plugs are located inside the cafe.
Location: #01-01, Claymore Connect Mall, 442 Orchard Road, 238879
Nearest MRT: Orchard
Opening Hours: 7am – 10pm daily
You’re probably thinking, “Huh, MUJI got cafe ah?”
The answer is yes, and it’s a pretty decent one at that. Treat yo’self to some yummy Japanese desserts at Cafe and Meal, where you can take a convenient study break by popping into MUJI for some good ol’ retail therapy. Well, whether you decide stay put or not, we assure you their free wifi definitely will.
Location: #04-36, Orchard Paragon, 238859
Nearest MRT: Orchard
Opening Hours: 10am – 9.30pm Daily
Here’s one for the muggers who need no distractions like coffee or cake. HubQuarters at *SCAPE is a spot specially created for the younger crowd to get down to business – with the books, I mean.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t give yourself a little break – there’s a chill area for you to relax after a long day of studying. And there’s no need to go hunting for power plugs here – there are outlets installed under every table.
Location: #04-01, 2 Orchard Link, 237978
Nearest MRT: Somerset
Opening Hours: 9am – 9pm (Mon – Sat), Closed on Sundays
With comfy couches and shelves of books, The Book Cafe will make you feel right at home. Head straight to the sofas for a laid-back study date with friends, where powerpoint extensions are available for multiple devices.
This library-themed cafe is also the perfect place to visit if you’re planning to camp till late – it’s open till 12.30am on weekends.
Location: #01-02, Seng Kee Building, 20 Martin Road, 239070
Nearest MRT: Chinatown
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 10.30pm (Weekdays), 8.30am – 12.30am (Weekends)
Studying alone can get a little lonely, so grab your friends and head to Group Therapy. This cafe sits close to 50 people, and even comes with a separate room for bigger groups. There’s no reason to fight over who gets to charge their laptops first – the place is well fit with enough power plugs for everyone.
They’ve even got some pretty solid wifi, which we managed to stay connected to even from the bottom floor. Just remember to ask them for the password at the counter!
Location: #02-01, 49 Duxton Road, 089513
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
Opening Hours: 10am – 6pm (Tues – Sun), Closed on Mondays
If you haven’t been to Library @ Orchard, you’ve probably seen it on your Instagram feeds. And we’ll admit – we sneaked in a photo or two in the midst of our study session too.
Once you’ve gotten your mini photoshoot out of the way, Library @ Orchard becomes the best spot on our list for a quiet study session alone. With designated study pods and reading platforms, you’ll be having a productive day with minimal distractions.
Location: #03-12 / #04-11, Orchard Gateway, 238858
Nearest MRT: Somerset
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm Daily
Floor-to-ceiling windows? Check. Enough power sockets? Check. Wifi stronger than our motivation to study? Yaaaas. If you’re looking for a relaxing work space, head over to Lowercase, LASALLE’s resident restaurant-cum-cafe, which gets a 10/10 from us for its chill atmosphere.
Nothing better to perk you up than dessert. Source
Location: #01-01, Lasalle Block D, McNally Street, 187940
Nearest MRT: Rochor
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 9pm (Mon – Sat), 9am – 3pm (Sundays)
Chances are, you’ve walked by Oriole while on a shopping run in Orchard. Situated right along 313 Somerset, this cafe is a convenient location for casual business meetings or 1-on-1 study dates.
Do take note that Oriole gets crowded during peak hours, so drop by early on a weekday.
Location: #01-01, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, 96 Somerset Road, 238163
Nearest MRT: Somerset
Opening Hours: 8am – 11pm (Sun – Thurs), 8am – 12am (Fri and Sat)
You’ll be sure not to miss the bright red door that’ll welcome you into Drury Lane, a little coffee nook nestled along Tanjong Pagar Road. There’s not much bustle around the area, so there’s no need to worry about distracting hordes of noisy people.
We recommend sitting upstairs – and if you’re lucky, try getting a seat by the windows for an extra bright work space.
Location: 94 Tanjong Pagar Road, 088515
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
Opening Hours: 9am – 6pm (Mon – Tues), 8am – 9pm (Wed – Fri), 9am – 6pm (Weekends)
Strong wifi, comfy seats and power plugs aplenty make for the holy trinity of a productive study session, but there’s one thing that kicks it up a notch – a reliable study buddy. Ours is none other than the Lenovo Yoga Book.
This is one book you wouldn’t need to lug around – at just 690g and 9.6mm when closed, the Yoga Book is the world’s thinnest and lightest convertible laptop. You can also enjoy up to 15 hours of use on a single charge, so bid goodbye to racing against depleting battery lives!
Unleash your creativity with the Yoga Book’s Real Pen feature.
We’ll let you in on the coolest thing about the Yoga Book: the Real Pen stylus. This bad boy allows you to write and draw on real paper, and digitise it immediately. Technology, amirite?
And with just one click of a button, you can switch back to its Halo Keyboard, which comes complete with haptic feedback, auto-correct and auto-complete for intuitive use.
From laptop to tablet, the Yoga Book lives up to its name – it’s more flexible than we’ll ever be.
And don’t worry about being stumped with all its features – the Yoga Book keeps it user-friendly with a Windows 10 interface, and a familiar Android version.
So whether you’re stressing over your next assignment, or ready to become the next Picasso, the Lenovo Yoga Book is the perfect laptop for-the-go. Get your hands on the Yoga Book for just $899 at any Lenovo Exclusive Store today!
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