The best places to study in Porto
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Porto best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Confeitaria do Bolhão, Biblioteca Pública Municipal do Porto and Starbucks.
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.
01Confeitaria do Bolhão
café339 Rua Formosa★ 4.3Wi‑FiWork 100
Confeitaria do Bolhão is a traditional Portuguese bakery in Porto's Formosa street serving baked goods, pastries, and savoury fare for eat-in or takeaway. The space has a lively, authentic atmosphere that can get noisy during busy times.
02Biblioteca Pública Municipal do Porto
library17 Rua Dom João IVWi‑FiWork 100
04Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Vila Nova de Gaia
libraryRua de AngolaWi‑FiWork 100
05Biblioteca Almeida Garrett
library328 Rua de Entre QuintasWi‑FiWork 100
Almeida Garrett Library is a library located in the civil parish of Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos, in municipality of Porto, Portugal.
08Biblioteca Municipal Florbela Espanca
libraryRua de Alfredo CunhaWork 87
09Café Brasil
café236 Rua da Madeira★ 2.9Wi‑FiWork 82
Café Brasil is a cozy café in Porto near the train station, serving coffee, food and alcohol. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere.
10Biblioteca Escolar Carolina Michaëlis
libraryRua da Infanta Dona Maria 113Work 82