The best libraries to work and study in Mexico City
The 10 libraries in Mexico City best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by Biblioteca de México. La Ciudadela, Biblioteca Central UNAM and Biblioteca.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01Biblioteca de México. La Ciudadela
library4 Plaza de la CiudadelaWi‑FiPowerWork 100
Well, the Biblioteca de México right outside Balderas metro opens from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm; it's pretty good if you want to study all day, though it has no cafeteria.
Pues la biblioteca de México que esta afuera del metro balderas habren de 8:30 am hasta las 7:30 pm esta bastante bien si quieres estudiar todo el dia aunque no tiene cafeteria,
r/CDMXApril 2026Translated from Spanish Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca de México. La Ciudadela
02Biblioteca Central UNAM
libraryExplanada Javier Barros SierraWork 100
The Central Library of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) is the main library in the Ciudad Universitaria Campus. It holds one of the largest collections in Mexico. It has a multidisciplinary approach for all the university courses from the adjacent faculties.
CU's cultural zone is veeery pretty and quiet (the Espacio Escultórico, or over by the botanical garden). Or the central library. The inside is really silent.
La Zona cultural de CU es muuuy bonita y tranquila (espacio escultorico, o del lado del jardin botanico). O la biblioteca central. El interior es bien silencioso.
r/CDMXJanuary 2026Translated from Spanish 03Biblioteca
libraryCalzada de Guadalupe, Fraccionamiento Belisario DomínguezWi‑FiWork 100
04Biblioteca Raúl Baillères Jr
library01 Calle Río HondoWi‑FiWork 100
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05Bibioteca Daniel Cosío Villegas
libraryBoulevard Picacho AjuscoWi‑FiWork 100
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06Sistema Bibliotecario FA
libraryCircuito Escolar, CopilcoPowerWork 97
07Public Library José Manuel Othón
library44 Calle General José Morán★ 4.2Work 96
Public Library José Manuel Othón is a public library in Mexico City with a quiet atmosphere suited for reading and study. The space feels conducive to concentration, though reviewers note it has a library-like quality that can be drowsy.
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08Biblioteca EGA
libraryCircuito Escolar, Colonia Copilco UniversidadWi‑FiWork 95
Biblioteca Enrique González Aparacio
10Biblioteca de México "Jose Vasconcelos"
libraryDe La Ciudadela 4, Colonia Centro, Centro, Ciudad de México★ 4.6Work 90
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