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The Best Study Spots in Denver

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We’ve rounded up some of the city’s coziest and most comfortable coffee and work spots you can use to get in a serious study session.

COFFEE SHOPS & CAFES

  • The Study at Hotel Teatro - 0.8 Miles from CoLab
    Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nUQKU7374Skt5Fiw7
    You don’t even have to be a guest at the hotel to check this cozy eatery styled after an elegant library, complete with bookshelves, leather couches, and a fireplace. Just order up some pastries, find yourself a spot that looks comfortable, then allow the fancy atmosphere to guide your hand as you study in a level of style you might never have thought attainable. Just remember, the Study is a breakfast spot, so you’ll have to make use of this location during the morning hours.

  • Hudson Hill - 1.5 MIles from CoLab
    Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KJwxECBpH58r1sou8
    Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, this café and cocktail bar features a chic atmosphere with hanging plants, vintage lights, and comfortable seating. It's a popular spot for collaborative work and brainstorming sessions

  • The Weathervane Cafe - 2.2 Miles from CoLab
    Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2mHycVtLjAdtME8n8
    This cozy, whimsical café offers multiple rooms with comfy couches, both upstairs and downstairs, creating a home-like atmosphere perfect for studying. It also features a nice outdoor patio for warmer days.

  • The Bardo 2.5 Miles from CoLab
    Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9rg4qJcMMzVDiqi7
    Open every day from 6am to 12am, this popular, low-key spot offers flexible hours to to work from early morning to late at night. The Bardo actually has 3 locations in Denver, but the South Broadway one is closest to CoLab apartments. Reviewers talk about the great pastries; diverse selection of coffee, drinks and teas; and abundance of couches, tables, and seating.

  • St. Mark's Coffee House - 2.5 Miles from CoLab
    Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iNX2MiNZHGtswqmy7
    This popular coffee house has spacious, laid-back environment with plenty of seating options, both indoors and on an open-air patio shared with the adjacent Thin Man bar. Free Wi-Fi and a menu that includes a variety of beverages and snacks to keep you fueled.

  • The Radiator - 3.1 MIles from CoLab
    Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ck4ik7wZ1A1o9LxLA
    This laid-back cafe and bar space features has plenty of natural light, comfortable seating, and a large grassy patio. Patrons enjoy a diverse menu of artisan coffee, cocktails, and breakfast items, making it a versatile spot for any time of day.

  • Stella’s Gourmet Coffee & Such - 4.2 Miles from CoLab
    Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bXybjKKeGk6kNk1L6
    Known for its antique house setup and quirky charm, Stella Coffee Haus provides a front porch with fireplaces, a mini indoor library, and various seating options, making it a comfortable and conducive environment for late-night studying.

BOOKSTORES & LIBRARIES

  • Tattered Cover Bookstore - 2.7 Miles from CoLab
    Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gxYD94yNgnsqiKJAA
    Tattered Cover kicks it up a notch by providing several locations across the city and prime conditions for working within. Plenty of places to perch, along with complimentary Wi-Fi and a generous helping of power outlets mean you can set up for a Herculean work session in one of these spots and a bang out just about any assignment you have on your agenda. Maybe once you’re finished, you’ll stop to peruse the hefty selection of books as well?

  • Denver Public Libraries
    Denver's Central Library and Branch libraries offer numerous reading areas, study rooms, and free Wi-Fi, with access to a vast collection of resources and technologies. The closest Denver Public Library branch to CoLab Apartments is the Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, located at 1498 N. Irving Street.

WHY NOT TRY...

  • Denver’s Union Station - 1.3 miles from CoLab
    Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qRkJ3HpRKrz4woeE8
    It may be a transportation hub, but Union Station is also full of comfortable seating and ambiance. That hustle and bustle will soon be background noise, putting you in the zone as you pick a spot, connect your devices, and get to reading and writing. Grabbing a meal or entertaining yourself during your inevitable break will be easy work, as Union Station is home to some of the city’s finest.

  • Thrive at Cherry Creek - 3.6 Miles from CoLab
    Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/T4do8Yzj7QpjE1oU7
    If you’re not opposed to the idea of paying for a dedicated workspace, there are few spots that will be nicer than Thrive. This community-oriented location bringing hip professionals, freelancers, and innovators of all stripes into a superbly-furnished area right above the Milwaukee Street Tavern.

  • Infinite Monkey Theorem - 2.5 Miles from CoLab
    Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MroYa3VTHLbiAz9u9
    Enjoy a change of place inside the industrial warehouse known as Stanley Marketplace. Located in the former Stanley Aviation Breakroom, Infinite Monkey Theorem brings the combination for urban winery and cozy workspace together for study location that’s equal parts cool, retro, and efficient.

Study Spaces at Colab

Student apartment communities like Colab were designed with the need for studying well in mind. The flexible studying/workspaces provide plenty of room, quiet, and ambiance for long hours with your nose in the books, and the wonders don’t cease there. From the courtyards to the rooftop lounge, you’ll want to check out everything this upscale urban oasis has in store, and make it your choice for city living like you’ve never experienced it before.