Where to find study- and work-friendly cafés in Stockholm

This trendy espresso bar can be found at several locations in Stockholm, and you'll see open laptops at almost every other table. The Södermalm branch is just the right size for those who want to sit undisturbed. In addition to coffee, they serve popular sandwiches and pastries.

The tucked-away coffee roastery Drop Coffee by Mariatorget draws in mainly creatives and wi-fi surfing media types. Lots of people stay for ages, which means things can get a little tight around lunch times and on the weekends. Count on a friendly atmosphere and several different light, pared-down rooms.

Urban Deli is an all-encompassing concept with a café, restaurant and food hall all under the same roof. With masses of electric sockets and airy spaces, the café area is just made for getting your laptop out in. Replenish your energy reserves with everything from coffee and cakes to healthy smoothies and more substantial meals.

The lounge inside the Blique by Nobis design hotel transforms into a lively bar in the evenings, but during the day it's a great place to sit and work. There's an urban living-room feel, with leather sofas, communal tables and floor cushions where you can relax with your laptop and a cup of coffee.

The hotel café Gretas in the heart of Hötorget is a central, light and airy meeting point for a short meeting or longer working session. They serve healthy food and snacks, and the setting has a charming Twenties feel with Greta Garbo as the inspiration.

Eatery's snug industrial-style premises are perfect if you want to sit and work in harmonious, pleasant surroundings. If you get hungry during the day they serve both breakfast and lunch, as well as tasty treats to go with your coffee.

Combine a cup of fine coffee with a sandwich or a donut while ticking off a few tasks in peace and quiet. This coffee shop in Skanstull shares space with the beer bar and brewery Ölkemi, so if you fancy an after-work drink when you're done, you don't have to move a single metre.

If you're looking for a nutrient-rich breakfast, lunch or snack, you can settle down in BodyBuddy's cosy premises. Enjoy juices, smoothies and bowls that provide much-needed energy when you're studying or working.

Treat yourself to a slightly more luxurious study session complete with brunch at Le Östermalm. They serve favourites such as smoothie bowls, posh sandwiches, colourful salads and pancakes. The fabulous presentation and cosy surroundings provide a little extra energy for your studies or trickier work tasks.

This ambitious coffee roastery also makes a lovely little oasis for your mobile office. These days they have several combined café/stores where you can enjoy a coffee and sit and work in light, airy surroundings. As well as coffee and tea they serve savoury food and cakes and pastries.

At Stora Bageriet, which is run by the same people as Gast, you can give your study time a little glow-up with a Danish-style open sandwich made from organic ingredients and quality coffee. Or maybe celebrate a job well done with a glass of natural wine or beer from a local producer?

Kringelgården in Midsommarkransen is full of families with children, freelancers, and other locals. Open up your laptop and enjoy breakfast, lunch, or a coffee break in peace. Among other things, they serve grilled sandwiches made with levain bread from their historic bakery in Saltsjöbaden.

This lively coffee bar attracts a whole load of espresso-mad laptop regulars. You can't use your laptop in the bar itself (spill risk) - so you'll need to compete for one of the spots by the high windows. Good value coffee is served along with small sandwiches and normal-sized buns.

Popular Gast has grown over the years and now has a few more seats than they did at the beginning. You can have a work session in the morning or afternoon, but at lunchtime you have to make room for other guests. On the menu, you'll find sandwiches, pancakes, and porridge with trendy toppings.

In NK Parkaden is Art Bakery, a bright and airy café serving exquisite pastries, lunch dishes, and bubbly in the heart of Stockholm's main shopping districts. There's plenty of space here, making it a bit easier to linger for a while. The venue also showcases modern art to enhance the overall experience.

Vurma on Hornsbergs strand is a cosy café that has been around for many years. Have coffee, eat lunch and work with a view of the water. If you're a freelancer with a dog, you can also bring your furry little friend. Just bear in mind that it can get a bit crowded at times.

Pascal is right next door to the study halls of Studentpalatset but is anything but a typical student hangout. They have everything required for attracting a steady stream of laptop-carrying regulars; a stylish, airy locale, free wi-fi and the whole package of fantastic coffee and delicious food and pastries. Large tables make the café perfect for communal working sessions. Relaxing jazz is often played.

Nobis Hotel's hotel bar is generally associated with glamorous cocktails but plenty of people sit and work here during the day in the light, airy lounge. A peaceful oasis in the heart of the city which is open from late afternoon. The lounge, with its 28 metre high ceiling, has comfy sofa groups and a calm atmosphere to work in. Perfect for anyone who wants to round off their meeting with a grown-up post-work drink later in the evening.

You'll often see students and remote workers tapping on their laptops in the lobby of this design hotel. Sit and work surrounded by large plants in playfully elegant surroundings with colourful furniture, patterned rugs and wooden floors. When the working day is over the bar's not far.

At the Scandic Anglais on Stureplan, you'll find this vibrant bar and restaurant open from morning until night. Mobile offices are just as welcome as evening socials, perfect for those who want to transition smoothly from one to the other.

In the lobby of Downtown Camper by Scandic, you can relax in urban surroundings where the city meets nature. Round off the day with a post-work drink and mingle with international hotel guests right in the city centre.