The best libraries to work and study in Lisbon
The 10 libraries in Lisbon best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by Orlando Ribeiro Municipal Library, Biblioteca de Marvila and Biblioteca de Alcântara.
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.
01Orlando Ribeiro Municipal Library
library146 Estrada de Telheiras★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
Orlando Ribeiro is a public library in Lisbon with a quiet atmosphere and helpful staff. It has seating for studying, a coffee machine, and a collection of films, documentaries and music CDs to borrow. Reviewers note it fills up by late morning and can be cold in winter.
Quiet study area and computers; outlets not confirmed.
Área de estudo silenciosa e computadores; tomadas não confirmadas.
CiceruAugust 2026Translated from Portuguese Hours, amenities and photos for Orlando Ribeiro Municipal Library
02Biblioteca de Marvila
libraryRua António GedeãoWork 100
It is Lisbon's largest library, with a 172-seat auditorium and two reading areas with tables and computers for working or studying.
É a maior biblioteca de Lisboa, com um auditório de 172 lugares, duas áreas de leitura com mesas e computadores para trabalhar ou estudar.
Time Out LisboaMay 2026Translated from Portuguese 03Biblioteca de Alcântara
libraryR. José Dias Coelho 27 - 29, 1300-327 LisboaWork 100
The Alcântara library is excellent.
A biblioteca de Alcântara é excelente.
r/lisboaDecember 2022Translated from Portuguese 04Biblioteca António Mega Ferreira
libraryPavilhão de Portugal, Torreão Norte, Alameda dos Oceanos, 1990-225 LisboaWork 100
There's the new António Mega Ferreira library in the Pavilhão de Portugal, in Parque das Nações. It opens at 8am and stays open through the night until 6am.
Tens a nova biblioteca António Mega Ferreira no Pavilhão de Portugal, no Parque das Nações. Abre às 8h e está aberta durante a noite até às 6h da manhã.
r/lisboaJanuary 2026Translated from Portuguese Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca António Mega Ferreira
05Biblioteca Arquitecto Cosmelli Sant'Anna
library46 Rua Alexandre Herculano★ 4.9Wi‑FiWork 100
Biblioteca Arquitecto Cosmelli Sant'Anna is a small, quiet public library in central Lisbon with a cozy atmosphere, natural and artificial lighting, and comfortable seating.
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06Biblioteca FCT/UNL
libraryFaculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, 2829-516 Caparica★ 4.7Wi‑FiWork 100
Biblioteca FCT/UNL is a public library at the Faculty of Science and Technology in Caparica, near Lisbon. The space is large and quiet, filled with academic books.
07Municipal Library José Saramago
libraryRua da Alembrança★ 4.5Wi‑FiWork 100
Municipal Library José Saramago is a public library in Almada, near Lisbon. It has modern, sleek architecture and a clean interior with historical artifacts. The space includes tables and comfortable chairs, making it suitable for students and readers.
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08Biblioteca Central - FCUL
libraryEdifício C4 Campo Grande★ 3.5Wi‑FiWork 100
Biblioteca Central - FCUL is a public library in Lisbon, open weekdays from 8 AM to 7:30 PM. Reviewers mention it is consistently busy and that conversation among visitors is common. The library has wifi access and is wheelchair accessible.
09Biblioteca/Espaço Cultural Cinema Europa
libraryRua Francisco Metrass, 28 DWi‑FiWork 100
Coleção e Serviços: Empréstimo domiciliário Jornais e revistas Reserva de documentos Empréstimo Intra-Blx Serviço de referência (presencial, telefone, email) Catálogo on-line PC com internet gratuita. Espaço infantil e salas para leitura.
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10Biblioteca Municipal de Almada
library2 Rua Dom Francisco Xavier de NoronhaWi‑FiWork 100
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