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# Top 5 Study Locations in Ghent

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 Nov 15, 2025 12:04:15 PM

Just arriving in **Ghent** and wanting to find your **perfect study place** ? We got you ! 😀📚

We know that Ghent can feel overwhelming and busy, especially when you're new here 🌆. Sometimes, you just need a **cozy spot**, a **warm drink** ☕, and the motivation that magically appears when you see other people studying too.

This is why, over the past weeks, we explored Ghent to find our **favorite study spots**. From a **trendy** **coffee place** 🛋️ to a **quiet library with river view** 🌊📖, here are the five locations that truly stood out to us and made studying a lot more fun 😎!

 

**Our top 5 best study locations in Ghent** 🎓📚 : 

1. Claw Coffee

2. Library De Krook

3. Ghent University Library 

4. Aura Coffee

5. Take Five Espressobar

![A busy, modern  study hall in Ghent's De Krook Library filled with students working on laptops at long desks, featuring large windows with a view of the cityscape.](https://top5gent.be/hubfs/IMG_0088.jpg)

 

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# 1. Claw Coffee

![Dark, modern Ghent café interior with industrial design, warm lighting, and a student working on a laptop](https://top5gent.be/hubfs/IMG_9920.jpg)

**Claw Coffee** feels like a place **built for students** and that's why this is **our favorite spot**.🎓.

It's **spacious**, and the staff is friendly 😊 the kind that makes your day a little better. What we love most is how easy everything is: you can **order straight from your table**📱with aQR code, and the service is **fast**, which is perfect for days you don’t want to interrupt your studying⏳.

The **vibe** is **chill** without being silent. The music, the people, the terrace, and of course the huge, comfy couch 🛋️ create a **comfortable environment**. We also love the **student deals** 🎉, which make you feel seen, not just tolerated.

**Claw** is a spot we always come back to. We’ve spent hours here typing, reading, procrastinating (a little 😅), and sipping ☕.

It’s the kind of place where you canopen your laptop, order your coffee without moving, and stay **productively for hours** 🧠✨.

 

**⏰ When to visit :** 

- *Tuesday to Friday* : 8:30-17:30
- *Saturday & Sunday* : 9:30-18:30

**📎 Website :** [Claw Coffee](https://www.clawcoffee.be/)

**📍Address :** *Oude Beestenmarkt 3, 9000 Gent*

 

 

# 2. Library De Krook

![Busy, modern library study space in Ghent filled with students on laptops.](https://top5gent.be/hubfs/IMG_0101.jpg)

**De Krook** is one of the most **iconic study spots** in Ghent 📚✨ and honestly, it's up to its reputation. It’s the **most beautiful library** we’ve ever seen. It’s huge, well-located, modern, and offers a beautiful view on the water 🌊, making studying **relaxing**.

There’s **free Wi-Fi** 📶 for everyone andoutlets at almost every seat (perfect if you plan to stay all day 💻).

You can also reserve a table via the QR code📱on the desks or directly on the app, which is super **convenient** on busy days.

The atmosphere is pleasant, open, and **motivating** 🌟, and there’s even a dedicated IT area if you need computers or specific equipment.

 

**⏰ When to visit:**

- *Monday & Wednesday* : 10:00 - 19:00
- *Thursday* : 10:00 - 21:00
- *Friday* : 10:00 - 19:00
- *Saturday* : 10:00 - 18:00
- *Sunday* : Closed

📎 **Website :** [Library De Krook](https://gent.bibliotheek.be/)

**📍Address : ***Miriam Makebaplein 1, 9000 Gent*

 

 

# 3. Ghent University Library

![A student wearing headphones sits next to aisles of tall black bookshelves in a quiet Ghent University library](https://top5gent.be/hubfs/IMG_0003.jpg)

Our experience at the **Ghent University Library** felt very **« student mode on »** 🎓📚. The library is **calm** and seriously good for productivity. You can use the **Wi-Fi** 📶, and the building has several floors, each with different types of spaces from **silent corners** 🤫 tobigger tables 🪑.

One thing that stood out was the **locker system**🔒. Since **bags aren’t allowed** inside the study areas, you store everything at the entrance and only take what you need. It creates a clean, safe, and focused atmosphere, making **concentration** much easier. We got used to it quickly, and it sets a different study rhythm ⏳.

There’s a computer room 💻 and lots of books 📖 you can borrow to study, you can check books availability in their [website](https://libcatalog.ugent.be/nde/home?lang=en&vid=32RUG_INST:32RUG_INST). We loved it here, but we especially recommend it for **solo work**, as there aren’t many tables suited for **group projects** 👥.

 

**⏰ When to visit :** 

- *Monday* : 8.00-20.00
- *Tuesday* : Closed
- *Wednesday & Thursday* : 8.00-20.00
- *Friday* : 8.00-17.00
- *Saturday & Sunday* : Closed

**📎 Website :** [UGent Library](https://libcatalog.ugent.be/nde/home?vid=32RUG_INST:32RUG_INST&lang=en)

**📍Address :** *Blandijnberg 2, 9000 Gent*

 

 

# 4. Aura Coffee

![Bright, minimalist coffee bar in Ghent with high tables, white stools, and students studying in the foreground.](https://top5gent.be/hubfs/IMG_9942.jpg)

**Aura Coffee** gives us a totally **different** vibe from the bigger study spots in Ghent, and that’s why we love it so much ☕.

When we walk in, the first thing we notice is how **calm** and **bright** it is ✨. The space is small, cosy, and filled with natural light, making it super easy to stay **focused** 📝. The background music is quiet and gentle, so it’s not distracting 🎶. This place encourages concentration thanks to its **peaceful atmosphere,** no crowds, no loud chatter.

Aura keeps things super simple: only coffee, matcha, and pastries 🍰. If you’re craving a hot chocolate… well, you won’t find it here 😅. However you can check out [this blog post](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-aesthetic-hot-chocolate-bars) to find some good hot chocolate spots. 🍫

There’s also a cute little **terrace** 🌞, perfect for studying in warm weather.

For us, **Aura** is perfect when we want to write, read, or review notes without the noise and crowds of larger cafés 📖✍️.

 

⏰ **When to visit : **

- *Monday & Tuesday* : 09:30 - 17:30
- *Wednesday* : 10:00 - 17:30
- *Thursday & Friday* : 09:30 - 17:30
- *Saturday* : 11:00 - 17:30
- *Sunday* : Closed

📎 **Website :** [Aura Coffee](https://auracoffee.co/)

📍**Address :** *Ketelpoort 1, 9000 Gent*

 

 

# 5. Take Five Espressobar

![Bright, modern Ghent cafe with two students studying on laptops at a long window counter and central table, featuring white brick columns and high ceilings.](https://top5gent.be/hubfs/FullSizeRender-1-2.webp)

**Take Five** is one of those cafés where you walk in, sit down, and instantly feel like **you could stay for hours** 🕰️.

We love the **big spaces** with lots of couches, tables for groups, andsolo spots if you want to **study alone** 🪑📚. **Students** and locals of all ages mix here, creating achill, vibrant energy ✨🎶 that makes this place unique.

It is one of our **top spots** because it’s comfortable, has outlets, free Wi-Fi 📶, and the jazz background music 🎷 makes you want to **study in a relaxed vibe**.

It's the kind of place we could **come back to study every day** without getting tired of it. ❤️✨

 

⏰ **When to visit :** 

- *Monday to Friday* : 8.30-18.30
- *Saturday & Sunday* : 9.00-18.30

📎 **Website :** [Take Five Espressobar](https://www.take-five-espressobar.be/)

📍**Address :** *Grote Huidevettershoek 10, 9000 Gent*

 

 

## Wrapping Up: Your Go-To Study Spots in Ghent

We hope this **tour** of our **favorite study spots** in Ghent helps you find your own go-to place. Each spot comes from afternoons spent hunting for **warmth**, **Wi-Fi** 📶, **quiet corners**, **comfy couches** 🛋️, and a little motivation ✨.

Studying in Ghent isn’t just about books📚 it’s about the vibe🎶. Whether you crave a quiet library, a lively café, or a cozy sofa with jazz, there’s a spot for every **mood** 🌟.

Don’t forget to check out the top 5 coffee bars to study in Ghent [here](https://top5gent.be/blog/coffee-bars-to-study-at) ! 💛

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