11 inspiring places to work or study in Nijmegen

So, you happen to be in the oldest city of the Netherlands, but you don’t know of any good places to work or study in Nijmegen? 

Before you can enjoy the fun Nijmegen offers, you’ll have to deal with the serious side of life: your work.

Whether you’re a freelancer, a student, or a worker from home who needs a change of scenery — look no further because here are the top places to work or study in Nijmegen! 👩‍💻

1. FIKA: A Scandinavian escape

Step out of Nijmegen and into Sweden at FIKA! If you’re sick of boterhammen and other typical Dutch meals, this is the place for you. This charming cafe serves Sweden-inspired food and delicious coffee. 

FIKA is located in the centre of Nijmegen, just around the corner from the Hertogplein bus stop.

But the best part? Besides a café, FIKA also has a kantoor (office) tailored to all your work and study needs. They offer spacious workplaces with fast WiFi and plenty of power plugs. Best of all? There’s no extra charge!

2. De Witwasserij: Kill two birds with one stone

Whether you’re a freelancer, a remote worker, or a student, one thing is certain: you’re a busy bee. So, why not head over to de Witwasserij to grab a coffee, do your laundry, AND get your work done? 🤯

This unique laundromat-café is located right across from Valkhofpark and is A-OK with people sticking around all day to put their noses to the grindstone (and their dirty laundry in the machine). 🧺 

It’s not just efficient but also sells delicious homemade doughnuts and lekker koffie. Truly an ideal study spot if you ask us!

3. Kattencafé Balthazar: Cramming between cats and coffee

You’ll find your favourite new work spot right in the Van Welderenstraat: Kattencafé Balthazar. Why would this place be your favourite, you ask? Because it has seven super schattige cats! 🥹

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At Balthazar, you are welcome to come and work during the week (as long as you are fine with cute cats distracting you). They’ve got plenty of daylight, power outlets, and delicious homemade desserts — making it one of our favourite places to work or study in Nijmegen!

The tables here are on the smaller side, but unless you’re bringing three books, a tablet and a laptop, that should not be an issue. 😉

4. Bhalu: The “living room” for everyone

Bhalu is much more than a café with scrumptious vegan food. It’s a place with an outstandingly gezellig atmosphere, where people come together to talk, study, work, and even do yoga! 

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While plants keep you grounded, and coffee keeps you energised, Bhalu has many power outlets to make sure your laptop makes it through the day, too. 🔌🪴

Since Bhalu is right in Nijmegen’s city centre, and people are welcome to sit and chat, it might get a little noisy at times. Make sure to bring those noise-cancelling headphones to keep you in the zone. 🎧

5. Radboud University Library: For some quiet focus time

Nijmegen is one of the Netherlands’ major student cities — so of course, this list would not be complete without Radboud University Library. And yes, it is open to non-students as well!

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If you are looking for a motivating atmosphere to get your work done in Nijmegen, then RU’s bibliotheek is the place to be. It’s a bright and modern building with free WiFi, heaps of power outlets, and privacy screens for your top-secret work endeavours. 

Need a break? Geen probleem, you can wind down in one of the massage chairs or take a power nap in the library’s energy pods. 😴

6. Guesthouse Vertoef: The all-rounder

Nijmegen’s Guesthouse Vertoef is not only a hotel, bar, and workplace all in one — but also one of the best places to work or study in Nijmegen!

Located just a stone’s throw away from Nijmegen Central Station, this is the perfect spot for anyone wanting to get some focus time in before a commute. 🧠

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Underneath the hotel’s lobby, you’ll find a super spacious workplace where long wooden tables are lined with comfy desk chairs. In exchange for a small fee, you can grab a seat and work away all day — without getting back pain. 😉

With their high-speed internet, you’re guaranteed to knock out those deadlines at record speed! 

7. Bairro Buro: Escape the city’s hustle and bustle

Hidden behind the busy ‘Grote Markt,’ you’ll find Bairro Alto — a popular café among Nijmegen locals. Want to enjoy their yummy grub while staying focused behind your laptop all day? They’ve got just the solution: Bairro’s Buro!

Bairro’s Buro is right next-door to Bairro Alto and is the inspiring co-working place of our dreams. You can rent a variety of single desks, or brainstorm with up to four people at one of the bigger desks. Upon request, it is even possible to rent the entire space.

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If you wish to rent a desk at Bairro Buro, you have to pay a low fee per hour. But in return, you are allowed to let out your inner Dutchie and bring food from home. Eet smaakelijk!

8. The Lobby: Easy and efficient

Welcome to The Lobby, where hard work and good food go together like bitterballen and mustard!

Located in Nijmegen’s city centre, The Lobby shines with a basement that is entirely dedicated to everything students and flex workers could need. Good WiFi? Yep. Outlets? Ja zeker. Printer? Natuurlijk. Lockers? Jawel! 

Wanna bring your co-workers or some study buddies? That’s also geen probleem. Just rent the designated meeting room. It fits up to eight people!

9. BCG Nijmegen: Connecting entrepreneurs

If being cooped up in your apartment all day makes you feel lonely, it might be time to meet some fellow flex workers at BCG Nijmegen.

Don’t want to make your way to the busy city centre? Great, BCG is one of the best places to work or study in Nijmegen, away from the hustle and bustle. It is located on the outskirts of the city but is super easily accessible by bike, public transport, and car.

Once there, you can rent exactly what your hardworking heart desires: from a single desk in a shared space to a big private office. Of course, you can also make use of the building’s cafeteria, printers, and of course, the free WiFi.

10. Hotel Credible: For an in-credible experience

Hotel Credible is a Nijmegen hotspot where hotel guests sit side by side with flex workers and students.

The hotel’s location near Valkhofpark is excellent for that sweet mid-day walk, and, thanks to its late opening hours, Hotel Credible is an ideal spot for the night owls among us. You can sit down in their big café and lobby and knock out your work until the late hours. 

So what are you waiting for? Connect to the free WiFi, order a snack, and werkze!

11. PUCK Specialty Coffee: For the coffee-lovers

Do you need that occasional coffee (or five) to get you through the work day? We feel you. And luckily, we’ve got just the spot for you to satisfy that craving: PUCK Specialty Coffee, right in the heart of Nijmegen.

While laptops are a big no-no here on the weekend, PUCK is a great place to work and study during the week. At their designated laptop table, you are welcome to enjoy not only the tasty koffie, but also the free WiFi!

Whether you’re cramming for exams or giving 110% on that upcoming work project, these inspiring places to work or study in Nijmegen are guaranteed to give you just the motivation you need!

Did we miss any of your favourite places to work or study in Nijmegen? Share your recommendations in the comments!