Co-working and study cafe spaces for IP students in Singapore
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TL;DR Day-pass coworking hubs let you camp for 4–10 hours without buying endless lattes. Prices below come from venue websites and Campus.sg’s round-up.
1 Why pay for a desk?
- Guaranteed seat – hot desk passes reserve your spot during peak exam weeks.
- Unlimited power & Wi-Fi – no hunting for wall sockets.
- Networking – being around adults working remotely can motivate better focus.
2 Top coworking options
| Space | Area | Student-friendly perk | Typical cost |
| The Hive | CBD & Lavender | Barista cafe on site, 8 am–8 pm access | $30/day or $250 for 10-day bundle |
| CoCRE8 | Orchard | Quiet International Building loft, 9 am–6 pm | From $45/day |
| CoQoons | HarbourFront Tower 2 | Harbour views, meeting room credits | $40/day hot desk |
| Productive | Paya Lebar Quarter | Study-focused lounge with $3/h walk-in rate | $12 day pass (10:30 am–5 pm) |
3 “Study cafes” with pass credits
3.1 Genius Central (Amoy Street)
- Day pass $18++ for 4 h (includes same-value food & drink credit).
- Communal tables and alcoves for group work.
3.2 City Sprouts (Redhill)
- Repurposed school canteen in an urban farm.
- Multiple food stalls; good airflow for long sessions.
3.3 The Book Cafe (Mohd Sultan)
- Two-decade-old institution with sofas, magazines and plugs at every table.
- All-day breakfast keeps revision morale high.
4 Tips to stretch your dollar
- Pair passes – split a CoQoons monthly plan with a friend if you both need 5+ days.
- Off-peak hours – Productive’s hourly rate drops after 5 pm.
- Bring extension cord – some older shophouse cafes have limited socket reach.
5 Quick comparison
| Need | Best pick |
| Whole day of quiet | The Hive day pass |
| Half-day before tuition | Productive $12 slot |
| Group whiteboard discussion | Genius Central day pass |
Mix these venues into your study routine when you crave a change of scenery.
