The best libraries to work and study in Barcelona
The 10 libraries in Barcelona best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by Biblioteca Arús, CRAI Biblioteca de Lletres and Biblioteca Esquerra de l'Eixample - Agustí Centelles.
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 Arús
library26 Passeig de Sant JoanWork 100
Centre de documentació historico-social
Absolute silence, free entry, strict keyboard noise rules
Barcelona UrbanaMarch 2026 02CRAI Biblioteca de Lletres
library585 Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes★ 4.8Wi‑FiWork 100
CRAI Biblioteca de Lletres is a university library in the Eixample district, housed in a historic building with high ceilings and impressive architecture. Reviewers consistently praise its beauty and quiet, peaceful atmosphere, which supports focused reading and study.
03Biblioteca Esquerra de l'Eixample - Agustí Centelles
library145 Carrer del Comte d'Urgell★ 4.3Work 100
Biblioteca Esquerra de l'Eixample is a spacious, modern public library in Barcelona's Eixample district spread across at least three floors. Reviewers consistently praise its peaceful atmosphere and quiet environment, making it a calm space for reading and studying.
04CRAI Biblioteca de Filosofia, Geografia i Història, Universitat de Barcelona
library8 Carrer de Montalegre★ 4Wi‑FiWork 100
CRAI Biblioteca de Filosofia, Geografia i História is a university library in Barcelona's Ciutat Vella district. It has a good atmosphere and kind staff.
05Biblioteca de La Facultat de Comunicació i Relacions Internacionals Blanquerna
libraryCarrer de Valldonzella, el Raval★ 3.9Wi‑FiWork 100
06CRAI Biblioteca del Campus Clínic Universitat de Barcelona UB
libraryCasanova, 143 Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, 7a planta, Eixample★ 3.6Wi‑FiWork 100
CRAI Biblioteca del Campus Clínic is a public university library on the seventh floor of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in Barcelona's Eixample district. The space is described as excellent for studying, with friendly staff.
07Biblioteca Oriol Bohigas
libraryEdifici B-ETSAB, Av. Diagonal, 649Wi‑FiWork 100
08Biblioteca Rector Gabriel Ferraté
libraryCarrer de Jordi Girona, 1Wi‑FiWork 100
09CRAI Biblioteca del Campus de Mundet
libraryEdifici de Llevant, Pg. de la Vall d'Hebron, 171Wi‑FiWork 100