The best places to study in Lisbon
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Lisbon best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Hello, Kristof, Orlando Ribeiro Municipal Library and Biblioteca de Marvila.
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.
01Hello, Kristof
café103 Rua do Poço dos NegrosWi‑FiWork 100
If you have a laptop, it is a great café to work from.
Se tem um computador portátil é um óptimo café para trabalhar.
Time Out LisboaMarch 2022Translated from Portuguese A few of our readers have reported that Hello Kristof is no longer laptop-friendly.
The Global Circlewarning 02Orlando 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
03Biblioteca 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 04Biblioteca 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 05Biblioteca 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
06Casinha Boutique Cafe
caféLargo Luiz Francisco Rebello, ChiadoWi‑FiWork 100
Casinha is a welcoming place where you can study comfortably sitting on one of its sofas without being disturbed.
A Casinha é um sítio acolhedor, onde se pode estudar confortavelmente sentado num dos seus sofás, sem ser incomodado.
ESCS Magazine — Rodrigo SilvaDecember 2018Translated from Portuguese 07How about Coffee
café41B Alameda Dom Afonso HenriquesWi‑FiWork 100
they have their own coworking space in the back (which is a completely separate room from the café itself). It's quiet and the Wifi is great.
TheSlowTravelistaMarch 2024 08Biblioteca 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.
Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca Arquitecto Cosmelli Sant'Anna
09Biblioteca 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.
10Municipal 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.
Hours, amenities and photos for Municipal Library José Saramago
