The best places to study in Madrid
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Madrid best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías, Biblioteca Reina Sofía and Federal.
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 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
02Biblioteca 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 04HanSo Café
caféCorredera Baja de San Pablo, MalasañaWi‑FiWork 100
If you can find a space, slot yourself in on the central wooden table along which other remote workers just like you are immersed in their coding, marketing, or graphic design work.
CohabsMay 2026 05La Bicicleta
café9 Plaza de San IldefonsoWi‑FiPowerWork 100
There are dedicated work areas like a large plank table in the middle of the room and by the windowsills.
Spain by HanneMarch 2026 06Biblioteca Iván de Vargas
libraryCalle de San Justo, 5Work 100
The best one is La Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas which is situated in the centre of Madrid and is even open on Sundays.
FlatioApril 2022 07Ruda Café
study café11 Calle de la Ruda★ 4.6Work 100
Ruda Café is a compact study café in Madrid's Centro district, housed in a small space with bare brick walls and counter seating. The place is known for artisan hot and cold coffee, cakes, and reasonable prices.
A bright and quiet place, ideal for writing or answering emails without distractions.
Travel Vibes 08ABONAVIDA
caféCalle de las Navas de Tolosa, 3, Madrid★ 4.3Wi‑FiPowerWork 100
The café has plenty of seating, both communal and private, and plenty of power outlets for charging laptops and cell phones.
Spain by HanneMarch 2026 09Municipal 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
10Irish Rover
café7 Avenida de BrasilWi‑FiWork 100
As soon as you enter there are lots of spacious tables where you can set up with your laptop.
Nada más entrar hay un montón de mesas espaciosas donde ponerse con el portátil.
.::FORTUNE::. / ElOtroLadoAugust 2005Translated from Spanish
