The best places to study in Barcelona
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Barcelona best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, 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.
05Caelum
café8 Carrer de la Palla★ 4.2Wi‑FiWork 100
Cakes & pastries, plus specialty coffees, in a bright space with exposed stone walls, plus a deli.
06El Fornet - Cafetería en Rambla Catalunya 82
café82 Rambla de Catalunya★ 4Wi‑FiWork 100
El Fornet is a café on Rambla de Catalunya in Barcelona's Eixample district. Reviewers praise the friendly staff, fresh orange juice, and quality bread and pastries, though opinions on coffee vary. The space has a pleasant, classy atmosphere suitable for families.
07CRAI 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.
08Biblioteca de La Facultat de Comunicació i Relacions Internacionals Blanquerna
libraryCarrer de Valldonzella, el Raval★ 3.9Wi‑FiWork 100
09Starbucks | Consell de Cent
café343 Carrer del Consell de Cent★ 3.9Wi‑FiWork 100
This Starbucks in Barcelona's Eixample district offers a central location near Paseo de Gracia with spacious indoor and outdoor seating. Reviewers mention the place is clean and welcoming, with fresh pastries and croissants. Coffee quality is typical of the chain.
10CRAI 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.