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, Biblioteca Sant Pau i Santa Creu and Filmoteca de Catalunya.
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.
Centre de documentació historico-social
Absolute silence, free entry, strict keyboard noise rules
Barcelona UrbanaMarch 2026 The Sant Pau Library is the perfect oasis when you have a long work or study session ahead of you.
La Biblioteca de Sant Pau és l’oasi perfecte quan us espera una sessió de treball o estudi de moltes hores.
Time Out BarcelonaJuly 2022Translated from Catalan Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca Sant Pau i Santa Creu
With long tables, an open-plan café, and very reasonably priced food, it’s become a prime spot for digital nomads.
Spain InspiredJuly 2023 CRAI Biblioteca de Lletres is a public library in Barcelona's Eixample district, housed in a beautiful old university building. Reviewers praise the stunning high ceilings and interior design, and consistently mention the quiet, peaceful atmosphere ideal for studying and reading.
Espai Francesca Bonnemaison is a public library in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter with a welcoming atmosphere and beautiful space. Reviewers praise the quiet environment, good book collections in Catalan and Spanish, magazines, and newspapers.
Biblioteca Elisenda de Montcada is a public library in Montcada i Reixac, a town near Barcelona. It holds a wide selection of novels and essays, and runs reading clubs and activities. The space is quiet with plenty of seating, and staff are helpful and attentive.
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Biblioteca Antonio Martín is a public library in El Prat de Llobregat, near Barcelona's metro. It spans three floors with spacious, bright rooms including study spaces, a reading room, and a large children's section.
Biblioteca Esquerra de l'Eixample - Agustí Centelles is a public library in Barcelona's Eixample district. The modern, spacious building spans at least three floors with a quiet atmosphere suited to studying and reading.
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Biblioteca Gabriel García Márquez is a public library in Sant Martí, Barcelona, known for its striking wooden architecture and open design.
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Biblioteca del Fondo is a public library in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, north of Barcelona. It holds a large collection of books, music and magazines across three floors, with good breakout spaces.
