OBA Oosterdok (Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam)
We worked here
The best of the OBA libraries, near Central Station, with a nice view from the 6th floor. Often crowded with students.
What visitors say
“Scattered among the bookcases, working spots can be found on all floors of the library.”
Roadbook, Dec 2024
“You’ll find various reading nooks, study pods, multimedia workspaces and (in the case of the Centrum location) stunning south-facing panoramic views.”
I amsterdam, Jun 2026
“De OBA biedt veel werkplekken met stopcontacten. Perfect voor een lange werkdag.”
Odido Business blog, Dec 2025
- Laptops
- Free.
- Best time
- More than 1,000 seats (the venue says)
- Wifi
- Easy use of computers and wifi (the venue says)
- Price
- Free
- Address
- Oosterdokskade 143, 1011 DL Amsterdam
Opening hours
- Monday
- 08:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 08:00–22:00
- Friday
- 08:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–20:00
- Sunday
- 10:00–20:00
Facts checked against the venue’s own pages on 2026-09-11. Notes written by Pavel Kozlov, 2026-10-10.
Nearby places to work
- LOT61 Amsterdam Centraal Station
Café · Oosterdok · 250 m
- The Coffee Virus - A Lab
Café · Overhoeks · 950 m
- Anne&Max Oostenburg
Café · Oostelijke Eilanden · 1.2 km
Rather not work alone?
We run small in-person work sessions in Amsterdam, Mondays, Fridays + other days: ideally 6 people at one table, a fixed start, quiet work in between. The first session is from €15.
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