10 AMAZI NG STUDY/WORK SPO TS I N U TRECH T Note: Due to Covid-19 regulations, some of the venues on the l ist may have restricted capacity or be temporari ly closed. You can consider them once the regulations are l i fted. UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES Students at Utrecht University (UU) and Hogeschool Utrecht (HU) benef it from an agreement between the two universities that their students can use faci l ities such as study spots interchangeably. However, during the exam period, the Utrecht University l ibrary can be used only by its own students. The UU l ibraries are located at Dri ft 27 and Heidelberglaan 3, whi le the HU l ibrary is at Padualaan 99. THE NEUDE LIBRARY In the heart of the city centre you wi l l f ind a publ ic l ibrary equipped with a café and individual work- and study spots. You can also make use of their computers. Your hard work deserves breaks, and then you can reward yoursel f with coffee and snacks in the cafeteria. Tip: make sure you come wel l before the opening hour (9am) to claim your spot, because the queue is usual ly quite long. SEATS2MEET Located in the Hoog Cathari jne shopping centre, Seats2meet is a wonderful place regardless of whether you want to study alone or work on team projects. Its professional setup wi l l surely boost your productivity. Their common area is usual ly quiet and the separate meeting rooms offer comfort and work-related faci l ities. One of its privi leges are the free warm beverages, but they also offer a tasty lunch! Bear in mind that you should book an appointment on their website, and it is for free i f you come by yoursel f! DE STADSTUIN De Stadstuin is a creative workplace and is more suitable for young workers and entrepreneurs, but also a great study spot. It has a network of six locations around Utrecht, and i f you prefer having a dedicated study area, a permanent workplace can be rented for a l ittle over €100 per month, which is an affordable price compared to other co-working spaces in the city. I f you are tired of studying, you can enjoy a lunch break in their cosy café with various tasty sandwiches and snacks. It is a good investment i f you are planning to study/work somewhere outside of home for a longer period! THE 5TH The 5th f inds itsel f in the StayOkay hostel in the centre, right at the cosy Neude square. It offers relaxed work spots and during your study session, you can enjoy drinks and foods such as salads, sandwiches, snacks and many more, al l fresh from their café. It appeals to those who prefer a balance between a more environment and relaxed work convenient a location. Their doors are open to everyone, but the trick is to come early and secure a good spot. TIMESPACE As a modern, co-working space right next to the Central Station, Timespace operates around the concept of shared economy. A single visit there costs €6.50 and you can f i l l your coffee cup an unl imited number of times! It is also suitable for larger group meetings but the reservation is going to be more costly. Make sure to reserve your spot in advance and check their website for special subscription offers. PAGE 36
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