The best libraries to work and study in Lisbon, according to Reddit
The 4 libraries to work and study in Lisbon that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Biblioteca António Mega Ferreira, Biblioteca de Alcântara and Biblioteca do Goethe Institut. 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 António Mega Ferreira
libraryPavilhão de Portugal, Torreão Norte, Alameda dos Oceanos, 1990-225 LisboaWork 87
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
02Biblioteca de Alcântara
libraryR. José Dias Coelho 27 - 29, 1300-327 LisboaWork 87
The Alcântara library is excellent.
A biblioteca de Alcântara é excelente.
r/lisboaDecember 2022Translated from Portuguese 03Biblioteca do Goethe Institut
libraryCampo dos Mártires da Pátria 37Work 82
I remembered! The Goethe Institut, but it's on the hill between the Avenida and Intendente metro stations (Campo Mártires da Pátria). The café there is great and there usually isn't much noise.
Lembrei-me! O Goethe Institut, mas está na colina entre os metros Avenida e Intedente (Campo Mártires da Pátria). O café lá é ótimo é não há muito barulho normalmente.
r/lisboaSeptember 2020Translated from Portuguese Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca do Goethe Institut
04Biblioteca dos Olivais
libraryRua Cidade de LobitoWork 82
Why not a library? The one in Olivais, for example, at the Quinta Pedagógica. There's also the Café das Letras inside the Quinta for taking a break.
Porque não uma biblioteca? A dos Olivais por exemplo, na Quinta Pedagógica. Tens o Café das Letras também dentro da Quinta, para fazeres uma pausa.
r/lisboaSeptember 2020Translated from Portuguese
Our picks
Reddit named 4. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
05Orlando 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
06Biblioteca 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
07Biblioteca 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.
08Municipal 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
09Biblioteca 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.
10Biblioteca/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.
Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca/Espaço Cultural Cinema Europa
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