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 da Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa.
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.
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
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 And if you prefer a university library that requires a student card, ask whether they also let outsiders in. At the Faculdade de Letras one it's possible; they just ask you to leave your citizen card with them while you're there.
E se tens preferência por alguma biblioteca universitária que requer cartão de aluno, pergunta se não permitem também acesso a externos. Na da faculdade de letras é possível, apenas pedem que deixes o teu CC com eles enquanto lá estás.
r/lisboaJanuary 2026Translated from Portuguese Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca da Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa
The Alcântara library is excellent.
A biblioteca de Alcântara é excelente.
r/lisboaDecember 2022Translated from Portuguese 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
I don't really know the Biblioteca de Camões opening hours, but when I was unemployed I spent a lot of time there.
Não sei bem os horários da Biblioteca de Camões, mas quando estava desempregado passei lá muito tempo.
r/lisboaJanuary 2026Translated from Portuguese 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
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.
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
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.
