The best libraries to work and study in Madrid, according to Reddit
The 4 libraries to work and study in Madrid that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Biblioteca Reina Sofía, Biblioteca Iván de Vargas and Municipal Public Library Ana Maria Matute. The 6 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.
Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.
01Biblioteca Reina Sofía
library2 Ronda de AtochaWork 100
I recommend the Reina Sofía library, it's impressive and it's not very far from the BNE. You can bring a laptop and whatever, the only thing is you have to get a card
Te recomiendo la biblioteca del Reina Sofía, es impresionante y no pilla muy lejos de la BNE. Puedes llevar portátil y lo que sea, lo único que te tienes que hacer carnet
r/MadridDecember 2023Translated from Spanish 02Biblioteca Iván de Vargas
libraryCalle de San Justo, 5Work 100
Cafe Gosto, panaria, biblioteca Ivan de Vargas (if you can get the wifi to work), acid cafe or acid bake house, ambu coffee, nomade cafe.
r/MadridMarch 2023mixed 03Municipal Public Library Ana Maria Matute
library1 Calle Cortada★ 4.2Work 100
Municipal Public Library Ana Maria Matute is a public library in the Carabanchel district of Madrid, open weekdays from 8:30 AM to 8 or 9 PM. The library is wheelchair accessible. The library is suitable for studying and work.
My favourite library in Madrid is the Ana María Matute one (it's around Marqués de Vadillo, L5). You don't need a card, you can always find a place to work comfortably and the views are great.
Mi biblioteca favorita en Madrid es la de Ana María Matute (está por Marqués de Vadillo, L5). No necesitas carné, siempre puedes encontrar un sitio para trabajar cómodamente y las vistas son geniales.
r/MadridDecember 2023Translated from Spanish Hours, amenities and photos for Municipal Public Library Ana Maria Matute
04Biblioteca Nacional de España
library20-22 Paseo de RecoletosWork 82
The Biblioteca Nacional de España is the national library of Spain. It is the largest public library in the country, and one of the largest in the world. Founded in 1711, it is an autonomous agency attached to the Ministry of Culture since 1990.
Laptop yes, but you have to register it. Water/food, no (there's a cafeteria). Phone yes, but only to take photos of books. You can't bring books. It's possible to reserve and hold books
Portátil sí, pero tienes que registrarlo. Agua/comida, no (hay una cafetería). Móvil sí, pero solo para sacar fotos de libros. No puedes llevar libros. Es posible reservar y guardar libros
r/MadridDecember 2023Translated from Spanishmixed Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca Nacional de España
Our picks
Reddit named 4. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
05Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías
library24 Paseo de Fernán NúñezWi‑FiWork 100
It has reading rooms, group work spaces, free Wi-Fi, an exhibition room, a small auditorium and a café inside.
Tiene salas de lectura, espacios de trabajo en grupo, wifi gratis, una sala de exposiciones, un pequeño auditorio y una cafetería dentro.
Gianluca Marletta / Madrid NowJuly 2026Translated from Spanish Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías
06Biblioteca Pública Municipal Mario Vargas Llosa
library4 Calle de BarcelóWi‑FiWork 100
Without fees and registration-free with not so much as showing your passport.
FlatioApril 2022 Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca Pública Municipal Mario Vargas Llosa
07Biblioteca Pública Municipal San Fermín
library10 Avenida de San Fermín★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
Biblioteca Pública Municipal San Fermín is a public library in the Usera neighbourhood of Madrid. Reviewers describe it as clean and quiet, with comfortable temperature control and spotless bathrooms.
Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca Pública Municipal San Fermín
08Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Hierro
library13 Calle de María Sevilla Diago★ 4.3Wi‑FiWork 100
Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Hierro is a public library in Madrid with a large book collection that includes a strong children's section, comics, and foreign-language materials. The space is generous with reading areas and desks for working. Staff are attentive and helpful.
Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Hierro
09Municipal Library La Elipa
library6 Calle de Nuestra Señora del Villar★ 4.2Work 100
Municipal Library La Elipa is a public library in Madrid's Ciudad Lineal neighbourhood. The reading and study rooms are comfortable and spacious, with a quiet atmosphere. Reviewers praise the facilities and range of activities.
10Municipal Public Library Pío Baroja
library12 Calle de Arganda★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 100
Municipal Public Library Pío Baroja is a public library in Madrid's Arganzuela neighbourhood, open weekdays from 8:30 AM to 8 PM. It has a good book collection and a dedicated study room with Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Hours, amenities and photos for Municipal Public Library Pío Baroja
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