Posted 17 hours ago
Fri 21 Nov, 2025 11:11 AM
Best Quiet Study Spots Near Your Hall
We’ve all been there: circling LSE’s library in vain, scanning every floor in a mild panic, only to find every seat taken. As term progresses and exams draw near, the hunt for a quiet place to study becomes almost as stressful as the revision itself.
That’s why I began exploring beyond campus for calm, comfortable spaces, perfect for focused study sessions. The difference for me has been immeasurable, especially as each term's workload increases. Through these discoveries, I’ve felt more at ease and less overwhelmed, especially crucial come exam season!
So, if you’re ready to escape the library’s infamous seat scramble, this guide is for you. Whenever and wherever you’re based, there’s a peaceful spot near your hall waiting to be discovered. (Plus, once you’re done your bed is closeby! 😴)
Please click below on your nearest hall for suggestions, further information on addresses and opening times!
- BFI Reuben Library - Southbank centre
- Available to everyone, free of charge!
- Accessibility:
- Close to the BFI Café & Riverside Terrace Café at Royal Festival Hall
- The library desk is fitted with a hearing induction loop system & a range of assistive equipment for bling & partially-sighted researchers
- Address:
- Belvedere Road
- London
- SE1 8XT
- Opening hours:
- Sunday & Monday -> Closed
- Tuesday- Saturday -> 11:00-19:00
- Butler’s Wharf Residence
- Blue Anchor Library
- Access perks:
- 6 study spaces
- Free Wi-Fi and computers with your library card number
- Print, photocopy and scan incl. printing from your own device
- Ramp-access & disabled access toilet
- Computers with screen magnification & audio assistance for visually impaired users
- Address:
- Market Place
Southwark Park Road
London
SE16 3UQ
- Opening hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday → 09:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday → Closed
- Friday → 10:00 - 18:00
- Saturday → 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday → Closed
- Senate House Library
- Access perks:
- It is one of the largest academic libraries for arts, humanities & social sciences in the UK!
- Free membership for UoL students, sign-up online
- 4 floors available for study → 539 seats
- 7 study rooms can be booked Here
- Accessibility suite & room for quiet contemplation available
- Address:
- Senate House Library
University of London
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HU
- Opening hours:
- Monday - Friday → 08:30 - 21:00
- Saturday → 10:00 - 21:00
- Sunday → 11:00 - 21:00
Charing Cross library
- Access perks:
- Free & easy to join for all residents of the Westminster Borough
- Bookable study spaces
- Printers, Scanners & Photocopiers
- Free Wi-Fi
- Service dog friendly
- Free & easy to join for all residents of the Westminster Borough
- Address:
- 4 Charing Cross Road
- London
- WC2H 0HF
- Opening hours:
- Monday → 09:30 - 20:00
- Tuesday → 09:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday → 10:00 - 19:00
- Thursday & Friday → 9:30 - 19:00
- Saturday → 10:30 - 14:00
- Sunday → 11:00 - 17:00
- Other options:
- The London Library (annual membership required)
- Artizan Street Library
Access perks:
- Free to join, this library is part of the Barbican & Community Libraries
- Free Wi-Fi & computers
- Room hire
- books, eBooks, audio books & newspapers
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address:
- 1 Artizan Street
London
E1 7AF
- Opening hours:
- Monday → 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday - Friday → 08:00 - 17:30
- Saturday & Sunday → Closed
- Other options:
- Camomile Street Library
- Bishopsgate Institute
- The British Library
- Access perks:
- Free study spaces & Reading Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Access to millions of books, newspapers, maps etc. from their collections
- A free Reader Pass for all members of the public
- Cafes & a restaurant!
- Accessible toilets, hearing support systems
- Address:
- British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
- Opening Hours:
- Monday – Thursday → 09:30 – 20:00
- Friday → 09:30 – 18:00
- Saturday → 09:30 – 17:00
- Sunday → 11:00 – 17:00
- Holborn library
- Access perks:
- Recently refurbished new study spaces to work for the community
- Library computers (access on a first come, first served basis)
- A Gallery displaying the area’s history & local community art
- Virtual tour available Here
- Address:
- Holborn Library
32-38 Theobalds Road - London
WC1X 8PA
- Opening hours:
- Monday - Thursday → 10:00 - 19:00
- Friday → 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday → 11:00 - 17:00
- Sunday → Closed
- Briki Café
- Access perks:
- Award-winning baristas & a dog-friendly space!
- Continental breakfast served everyday before 10:30am
- Instagram here
- Address:
- 67 Exmouth Market
- London
- EC1R 4QL
- Opening hours:
- Every day -> 07:30 - 20:00
- John Harvard Library
- Free to use for all members of the public (don’t need to be a library member
- 38 study spaces available, including rooms for private hire
- Accessibility
- Flat access
- Disabled access toilet
- Computers with screen magnification & audio assistance for visually impaired users
- Address:
- John Harvard Library
211 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1JA
- Opening hours
- Monday - Friday -> 09:00 - 19:00
- Saturday -> 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday -> Closed
- Waterloo Library
- Access perks:
- A great space to study, work and read with a free library membership
- Free Wi-Fi, computers, a printer scanner & photocopier
- Resources available for those with visual impairment such as: magnification technology, large print books & audiobooks
- Membership includes access to both the physical & digital library
- Free sanitary products for Lambeth residents
- A Safe Haven space offering practical help, phone charging & emergency services contact as needed
- Lift access
- Address:
- 1 Kennington Road
London - SE1 7QP
- Opening times:
- Monday → 13:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday → 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday → 10:00 → 19:00
- Saturday & Sunday → Closed
- Lambeth Palace Library
- Access perks:
- Once registered as a reader, (this offer is free to the public with photo ID & prof of address), this is valid for 2 years and grants access to most material ;
- Reading rooms for study → to be booked
- Address:
- 15 Lambeth Palace Road
London
SE17JT
- Opening times:
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday → 10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday → 11:00 - 17:00
- Thursday → 10:00 - 19:15
- Saturday & Sunday → Closed
Conclusion
From riverside reads at Bankside and Urbanest to British Library marathons, whether you're dodging library chaos or you just want a new backdrop for your academic grind, these study spots have your back, Wi-Fi and all. 🤩
Wishing everyone the best with their studies, and a spot exactly when and where you need one!