There are many places to study in Madrid: parks (a lovely option in summer), cafés and libraries, some of them open until late for those longer revision sessions. Here are our 8 favourite study spots in the city.
Opening hours updated in October 2026. They may change on public holidays and in summer, so check before you go.
1. Inhispania’s Library (Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 19:00)
Our school has its own library, called “La Biblioteca”, which is open to students every weekday. Its large windows overlook the charming city below, and with its comfy sofas, plants and natural light, it is the ideal place to work. Having a library inside the school means you don’t have to travel far if you want to study before your lessons, and it is the best place to do your homework after class, while you are still in “Spanish mode”.
The library also offers free Wi-Fi, a vending machine, a coffee machine and a photocopier (from €0.10 per page).
It holds many books that students can take home on loan, with a €10 deposit per book that is refunded when you return it. There are books for learning Spanish, with grammar and vocabulary exercises, as well as books about Spanish art, gastronomy and history, and Spanish literature and novels. Reading in Spanish is a great and fun way to improve your language skills and expand your vocabulary, so why not borrow a book today?
2. Café del Art (Every day, 9:00 – 22:30)
Café del Art, in Plaza de Cascorro, 9, in the trendy area of La Latina, is a peaceful and relaxing place to study. With lots of hanging plants, warm lighting and cosy seating, it is one of our favourite places to study. Its name is well deserved: you can order incredibly detailed designs in the foam of your coffee, from 3D cats to personalised names and beautiful hearts. It also serves delicious brunches!
3. The Little Big Café (Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 20:00 / Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 – 19:00)
This café might be small, but it is full of character! Located in Calle de Fernández de los Ríos, 61, in Chamberí, it is one of the most charming spots to study, with friendly staff and tasty food: smoothies, cakes, breakfasts and delicious lunches. It isn’t usually very busy, so it’s a great place for quiet studying.
4. Federal Café (Monday – Saturday, 9:00 – 21:00 / Sunday, 9:00 – 19:00)
Federal Café, in Plaza de las Comendadoras, 9, is famous for its Instagram-worthy brunches, but its downstairs area is a hidden gem for students. With its cosy interior, comfortable seating, sturdy tables and good coffee, it is the perfect place to study or take work calls. On warm, sunny days, you can also sit outside on its large terrace.
5. Monkee Koffee (Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 19:30 / Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 9:00 – 19:30)
Monkee Koffee, in Calle de Vallehermoso, 112, is one of the cosiest coffee shops in Chamberí, known for getting to know its customers personally. Apart from its excellent service, it offers great coffee and a delicious bakery section. The exposed brick and leather sofas make it a relaxed and stylish place to work, and its long wooden tables are perfect for group study sessions. Tip: the Wi-Fi is time-limited and laptops are only allowed at some tables.
6. Conde Duque Public Library (Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 21:00 / Saturday & Sunday, 8:30 – 15:00)
If you need complete silence, head to the public library inside the Conde Duque Cultural Centre (officially called Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós), in Calle del Conde Duque, 9, very close to Federal Café. It is free to use, has free Wi-Fi and a large study room that stays open longer at weekends, making it ideal for exam preparation. You only need a library card if you want to borrow books. In summer (from 15 June to 15 September), it closes earlier.
7. Café de la Luz (check the opening hours before you go)
Located in Calle de la Puebla, 8, in Malasaña, this snug and homely café is a great place to switch off from the outside world. It is a bit eccentric and looks like a grandmother’s living room, which makes it a charming place to get lost in a book or work in a cosy atmosphere in the centre of Madrid. If you are hungry, it also serves toasted sandwiches, cakes and soups.
8. La Bicicleta (Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00 – 00:00 / closed Monday & Tuesday)
This cool, retro café in Plaza de San Ildefonso, 9, in Malasaña, is a great place to study. The bikes hanging from the walls give it a fun interior, and its wooden tables, sofas and natural light make it ideal for studying or meeting friends. Don’t miss its brunch menu and cocktails!
