Top 10 Most Affordable Pay-Per-Use Study Spaces In Singapore
Soft rays of sunlight stream through your windows, a cool glass of iced coffee by your side, and countless opened tabs on your Internet browser.
With the university semester coming into full swing, this is probably a familiar sight for most students as they work on their nth presentation.
The pressures from the intense workload and the monotony of online classes can really weigh down on us students as deadlines approach.
When the routine gets to me, I tend to switch locations to do my work. If you have felt stifled or tired from such a routine, you are not alone.
But fret not. For this article, I’ve compiled a list of study spaces in Singapore we think will allow students to maximize their productivity and get serious work done. Let’s dive right in, shall we?
Why you should study in study spaces?
For most students, common places they study are either in schools or their homes.
While you may have grown comfortable in that environment, there is strong scientific evidence to suggest that changing environments is helpful for easing you into the flow state - a mental state in which productivity levels skyrocket!
This makes it useful to explore new studying spaces in Singapore when your productivity may not be at its optimal. Study spaces are often equipped with amenities like fully-furnished desks, power plugs, and free Wi-Fi to allow you to work effectively.
Some study spaces also offer refreshments that you can consume during your breaks to recharge to tackle that next block of studying! Such an environment allows you to maintain productivity and stave off procrastination.
Top 10 best (and affordable!) places to study in Singapore
1) Genius Central
Cost: $30/day
Location: 7 Amoy Street, #01-01 Far East Square, Singapore 049949
Operating Hours: Monday - Saturday, 8am - 9pm. Sunday, 8am - 4pm
Genius Central is a work-friendly, quiet and aesthetic café with good food and good vibes. For $30/day, you can enjoy the high-speed internet and power plugs in Singapore. What’s more, the $30 that you pay are essentially $30 of dining credits that would power you through the study grind.
Prices start from S$10 for a smoothie bowl to S$26 for the more premium seafood items. There are also many gluten-free and vegan options available for those with dietary restrictions.
With good food and a conducive environment, Genius Central is the studying space for Singapore foodies!
2) Productive PLQ 3
Cost: $14/day
Location: 2 Tanjong Katong Road, PLQ 3 #01-09
Operating Hours: Daily, 10.30am - 5pm
Productive is an affordable workspace in the East of Singapore. Located a 5-minute walk from Paya Lebar MRT Station, this study area charges $14 for their day pass and is affordable for students in Singapore! This air-conditioned place also provides free Wi-Fi and power outlets, along with drinks and snacks.
If you are an Eastie looking for a studying space for a couple of hours, Productive may be the place for you!
3) The Common Ground
Cost: $25/day
Location: 12 Arumugam Road, LTC Building B, LTC Building B, #01-01, Singapore 409958
Operating Hours: Daily, 10am - 6.30pm
This is another one for the Easties! Located across Macpherson MRT, The Common Ground provides students with all the space and peace they need. Regardless of the location within the study space you choose, the natural light of this space guarantees a calm and conducive environment that makes it a good place to study in Singapore!
At $25/day, you also gain access to the free Wi-Fi and pantry with free coffee and tea whenever you need a break!
4) Cross Coop
Cost: $18/day
Location: 80 Robinson Rd, #10-01A, Singapore 068898
Operating Hours: Daily, 9am - 6pm
Cross Coop is another studying space that students can rent. The unique Japanese style here distinguishes it from other studying spaces in Singapore!
Located near Telok Ayer MRT Station, students get to enjoy free Wi-Fi, power outlets and printing services! Priced at $18, Cross Coop may be the place for students who are also Muji-lovers!
5) MOX@SCAPE
Cost: $15/day
Location: 2 Orchard Link, #01-02, *SCAPE, Singapore 237978
Operating Hours: Daily, 12pm - 8pm
Located a 3-minute walk away from Somerset MRT, this air-conditioned study area in the town area of Singapore provides a cheerful atmosphere for students to be productive in!
MOX@SCAPE even offers a student plan for those on a budget. At just $15/day, you can have access to free Wi-Fi, power outlets, a social pantry, and even postage services!
With its vibrant colors, MOX@SCAPE is the perfect place to book if you’re in need of inspiration or seeking a change in your studying environment.
6) Lionsworld Business Center
Cost: $75/month
Location: 111 North Bridge Road #21-01 Singapore 179098
Operating Hours: 24/7
Let’s start with the perks: free lunch, free coffee and tea, free Wi-Fi and open 24/7.
Lionsworld Business Center may be advertised as a coworking space but the facilities here definitely make it a top 10 place to study in Singapore! While $75 a month may be costly for a student, its convenience in being located next to City Hall MRT and provision of free lunches on weekdays more than outweigh the high cost. What’s more, if you average it to a daily amount, it would cost only $2.50!
For Singapore Management University (SMU) students who have grown sick of the school environment, Lionsworld Business Center may a good place for you!
7) Vertical Space
Cost: $20/day
Location: 1 Soon Lee Street #06-15 Pioneer Center Singapore 627605
Operating Hours: Mon - Fri, 8.30am - 6pm
Located 5 minutes away from Pioneer MRT Station, Vertical Space is an affordable study space for Westies or Nanyang Technological University (NTU) students who enjoy green spaces in Singapore!
If you’re one who loves to be surrounded by nature, you can escape from the bustle of campus and enjoy this trendy green space at just $20/day! Vertical Space also provides free Wi-Fi, photocopying services and a pantry.
Vertical Space also offers a free one-day trial for first-timers to determine if it’s the right fit!
8) Ucommune Launchpad @ one-north
Cost: $30/day
Location: 67 Ayer Rajah Crescent, 67 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #02-10, Singapore 139950
Operating Hours: Daily, 9am - 6pm
Located near National University of Singapore (NUS), this study space provides a relaxed environment for students.
At $30/day, you get to enjoy generous desk space and a healthy dose of natural light which will have you in a productive headspace in no time!
What’s more, you will be able to access free Wi-Fi and a pantry as well. If that’s not enough, this coworking space comes with a games area and a lounge when it’s time to recharge your batteries!
9) City on a Hill
Cost: $8/day
Location: 9 King Albert Park, #B1-01, S(598332)
Operating Hours: Monday - Saturday, 12pm - 8pm
City on a Hill is a coworking space located near King Albert Park MRT. Away from the bustle of busy Singapore life, City on a Hill is a good place to study and to stay focused at affordable prices.
With a daily pass of $8, it is one of the most affordable places on this list but its facilities are adequate too! With free Wi-Fi and charging ports, your study sessions can go on for as long as you wish. A $5 food voucher that is redeemable at the Lightbulb Cafe is also provided!
10) Switch
Cost: Range from $2.40/hour for a one-seater booth to $7.20/hour for a four-seater booth
Locations: Over 30 locations islandwide in heartland malls like Northpoint City in Yishun and town area like The Centrepoint
Operating Hours: Varies across locations
Switch work booths double as study pods and are a new concept of study spaces in Singapore. Booths come fitted with a table, chairs, Wi-Fi, power sockets so facilities are more than adequate. Be it a private desk for an hour or a conference room for a day, Switch offers different options that are convenient to get to with over 30 locations islandwide.
If you prefer to work alone, you can choose the one-seater booth to work in priced at $3.60/hour. Some locations are priced even cheaper at $2.40/hour!
If you prefer studying with your friends, you can choose the four-seater ones which is priced at $7.20/hour!
If you are looking for an affordable and novel place to work in, the Switch booths definitely make the cut. The only drawback though is that you have to be masked up even if you’re alone in the booth but that’s just the new normal isn’t it?
Which of these study areas will you visit in Singapore?
And there you go! That is my list of affordable study spaces when you need a change in studying environments.
There are many good places to study in Singapore.
If you are still finding THE place to study where your productivity is at its maximum, you can consider trying out any of these study spaces to see which best fits!
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