Best Study Spots in Perth

There’s only so much work you can get done perched on the cramped desk in your gloomy dorm room or squeezed into a corner of the library. A change in scenery can really help get those productive and creative juices flowing however (providing there’s reliable Wi-Fi, of course), which is why I’ve made it my mission to compile a list of the best places in Perth to get your study on.

Never underestimate the power of a large flat white at a cozy café to help motivate you to get things done. With strong coffee, tasty treats, brilliant architecture, and beautiful outdoor spaces, there are plenty of places to study in which will help relieve some of that stress and make your studying bearable.

Nestled in-between the CBD and Northbridge, the Perth Cultural Centre is a public environment that showcases an abundance of art and culture.

There are various different spots where you can sit and work at the Perth Cultural Centre. On a sunny day, you can take a seat outside in the James St Amphitheatre or find natural tranquility at the Urban Wetland, all while taking in the vibrant public artwork. The wide variety means we could have almost made this entire list of best study spots in Perth purely about the Cultural Centre.

While this outdoor oasis can be busy, it still provides a less hectic environment than campus for sitting back and being productive. This area offers free Wi-Fi in all outdoor zones, as a part of the free Wi-Fi throughout Perth CBD.

If you’re sick of your university library (because let’s face it, who isn’t?), there are plenty of other library spaces that likely won’t be as jam-packed full of students every day. Located within the Perth Cultural Centre, the State Library of Western Australia is the perfect spot for a study session. Here you’ll find a relaxing, ambient atmosphere with a ton of resources on WA heritage if you’re keen on a study break.

The library has a cozy café on the ground floor where you can grab a study snack, and the fourth floor has an amazing view of the city’s architecture (but don’t let that distract you from your work). The library offers a ton of eResources, free Wi-Fi, printing and copying services, free library cards, and study rooms available to book for group sessions.

Similarly, there is also the Perth City Library, located in the heart of the metropolitan area. Built in 2016, the modern architecture, cafes, and outdoor terrace here make it the ideal location to get work done.

This is truly the best study spot in Perth for a peaceful, reflective experience — you may even want to hang out here on your days off (okay, maybe not!).