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, COMOBÅ and Curva.
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.
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 A lovely café perfectly equipped for DNs (sockets to plug laptops, wifi) and it has a delicious menu and good coffee.
r/digitalnomadJuly 2021 The wifi is also very fast and it is a quiet space to work (when there aren't events happening).
Honey GoudaMay 2026 I comfortably sat at this super cute Lisbon cafe for hours working while enjoying some delicious veggie fare
Queen of The Exit RowJanuary 2026 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 Simpli Coffee Picoas is a modern café in the KPMG building in Lisbon, serving premium coffee alongside fresh light meals and homemade cakes. The space is well decorated with both indoor and outdoor seating, and attracts digital nomads and professionals.
One of the many Honest Greens, Copenhagen coffee shops, Simpli's will work.
r/lisboaJuly 2024 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
