The most common prepositions of place are at, on and in.
Use the preposition in in expressions of place, when talking about (i.a.):
- large or limited area (e.g. city, mountain, sky): in the city, in the Alps, in the sky
- buildings or limited spaces (e.g. room, means of transport): in the room, in the car
Use the preposition on in expressions of place, when talking about (i.a.):
- surface: on the floor, on the wall
- public transport and streets: on the bus, on the plane, on Main Street
- device or media: on TV, on the internet, on the phone
Use the preposition at in expressions of place, when talking about (i.a.):
- A specific address or location where people usually meet: at 10 Downing Street, at the door, at the station
- general locations (e.g. educational institutions, places of work): at school, at a hospital, at a cafe
Other prepositions of place:
- under/beneath the bed
- next to the pharmacy
- between the library and the school
- behind the house
- in front of the garage
- opposite him
- among the papers
- within walking distance