Whether you’re in Madrid to study, teach English, intern or au pair, it’s always great to have a little spot in town to escape to. Luckily, there are hundreds of nice study spots in Madrid; from cosy little cafes or professional coworking spaces. So, we thought we’d give you a little jump start on your search for the perfect hangout. Below is a list of centrally located study spots that are known for these types of crowds. So grab the book you’re currently reading and head over to these lovely locations in Madrid!
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1. Talent Garden (Coworking space)
This modern space was made specifically for the new age of studying and coworking in Madrid. Talent Garden is a campus with an open-concept layout, offering a wide range of services and memberships. From access workspaces, offices, and conference rooms to paid membership fees. They also offer workshops and community benefits for their members! The campus is located in Arganzuela and is open for 24hrs, every day! For more information, check out their website
2. Monkee Koffee (café/restaurant)
Monkee Koffee is a sweet coffee shop that prides itself on enjoying coffee and getting to know everyone who walks through its doors. You can study while munching on delicious pastries and sipping coffee at the central table and the bar. Find this cafe in ChamberÃ!
3. CaféOlé! (Coworking spaces)
If you’re looking for a coworking space with excellent coffee, CaféOlé in the cosy neighbourhood of Chamberà is the perfect spot. For just 5€ an hour or 25€ a day, you’ll have access to their workspaces and will be treated to unlimited tea, coffee, and pastries. What more could you want to stay focused and productive?
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4. Federal Café (café/restaurant)
Besides all the delicious food Federal Café serves it also has great study spaces. They have different locations around Spain and are open every day of the week. Federal Café in Madrid is located on a cute small square a few minutes from Plaza Mayor. They serve good coffee, fresh juices, delicious food, and pastries, so no need to worry about getting hungry while studying!
5. Utopicus (Coworking space)
Located on Gran VÃa, one of the most known streets of Madrid, Utopicus is a great coworking space. It is a big building with flexible offices. They offer 24/7 access, meeting rooms, free WI-FI, housekeeping, supplies and much more! They ‘adapt to your needs’ that is why they offer you flexible contracts from one week, one month, one year or even per person.
6. Espiritu 23 (Coworking space)
Coworking space Espiritu 23 offers multipurpose rooms, which can be rented by the hour or day. They are located in the lovely neighbourhood of Malasaña and have 48 workstations that start at only 12 euro a day. You can get a delicious cup of coffee and there is free WI-FI. There are a lot of small shops, bars, and restaurants near the place, so you won’t get bored if you take a small study break!
7. La Bicicleta (café/restaurant)
This is one of the best cafes to study in Madrid among expats and international students! On weekdays you are allowed to sit at La Bicicleta with your laptop to work or study. It is a can’t-miss cafe located in Chueca. La Bicicleta mixes three elements: a cafe, a workspace, and an art gallery. This space is really dedicated to being a worker’s paradise, with free Wi-Fi, plenty of outlets, chargers, and lockers. English is spoken inside the cafe, so don’t worry about any communication barriers. They also have a nice brunch!
8. WE Work (Coworking space)
The fast-growing start-up coworking space We Work finds the perfect workspace for you. Simply fill in the city you are searching for a workspace and the website will give you different locations. You can also use filters like a private office or shared workspace. They even have meeting rooms!
9. Café del Art (café/restaurant)
Every Monday to Friday, you can work or study at Café del Art in the Centre of Madrid. Though the workspaces are limited to designated spots, the café is pretty spacious and will usually have some free spots, especially if you show up early. The rustic, warm atmosphere and greenery will make you feel right at home while you’re there!
10. Religion Coffee (café/restaurant)
Religion Coffee is a great place to study in Madrid. Being in the heart of Salamanca, it’s well prepared for those wanting to spend time working over a delicious and reasonably priced coffee in Madrid. Additionally, Religion Coffee is the perfect spot for groups looking for space to work on a project along with some great coffee to get you through the workload. This is a great place to grab a hot drink, gather your thoughts and enjoy your time.
11. Nomad Coworking Madrid (Coworking space)
With different types of rooms and spaces Nomad Coworking Madrid makes coworking easy and enjoyable. You’ll have free Wi-Fi, courier and parcel collection, an office area with a shared kitchen, lockers, and access to the outside patio. They have four different ‘zones’, so there is one for everyone, but keep in mind that laptops are only allowed after 2 pm! Nomad coworking is located a bit out of the centre in Castillejos.
12. 1000 Cups (café/restaurant)
Located in the heart of Quevedo, 1000 Cups is a busy café, but it’s never short of space for one more thinker. This café features lots of open space to work from and there is the option of terrace seating in the warm summer months. Being a café full of books, 1000 Cups is a great place to spark new ideas. The Coffee is incredible, the wifi is strong (once you register) and there is always water available.
13. Hola Coffee (café/restaurant)
Hola Coffee is a café serving speciality coffee, featuring the perfect balance of a laid-back and intimate atmosphere. This Café in Madrid is relaxed and easy-going, but they take their coffee seriously. Being in the centre of Lavapies, this café can get quite packed, but it is well worth the visit to enjoy some great modern music while sipping your coffee. If you find yourself near Plaza De España, they now offer a second location called Misión Café, with their speciality coffee, a wide range of delicious meals, and lots of space to study.
14. Spaces Rio (Coworking space)
Located just 2 minutes away from the Royal Palace is Spaces Rio. The historic building is fully renovated with fast Wi-Fi, natural workspaces, and a business community that has 24/7 access. If you travel a lot this is a great company for you because they have a lot of working spaces around the world, and provide different subscriptions to choose from.
15. Hanso Café (café/restaurant)
With its cool hip-hop style decor and chilled atmosphere, HanSo Café is the ideal place to study in Madrid. Here, you won’t be short of snacks to keep your energy up as this spot offers an all-day brunch as well as a huge menu with a range of quality coffees to keep you focused. Keep in mind that they have a no-laptop policy on the weekends!
16. Petit Palace (hotel/café)
Hotel chain Petit Place has different hotels located around Spain and 17(!) hotels in Madrid. Petit Palace Chueca is designed as lodging, a place to enjoy coffee but also as a working space! It is a perfect place to spend your day studying or working near the city centre. The hotel has a calming and modern interior, so it’s a perfect place to study!
17. CoWorking Spain (Coworking space)
If you’re looking for even more unique study spots in Madrid, then we recommend CoWorking Spain. This is an online portal that brings together all the best locations for coworking in Madrid and other cities across the country. It’s easy to use! All you need to do is enter the website and select the right filters that match what you’re looking for. Then you can choose from the various locations listed there.
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Try LArtisan Madrid! I just went to HanSo and it was too packed. L’artisan is next door and has the best coffee, chill vibe and great wifi
Google Campus is no longer free/open to the public. Would be nice to see an updated list!
While I was in Madrid last week, I discovered CaféOlé! Clubworking, a café-coworking space, and I loved it. The working atmosphere is great, and I had the chance to meet some interesting people. Lastly, the coffees made by the staff are excellent. I highly recommend it!
hey im running a business constellations training event in September. Do you know any places that would be good for reaching my target audience to market my event? Thank you!
Very important info: I went to Nomade cafe to work and they told me it’s possible only after 2pm. So have that in mind if you’d like to work on your laptop.
Hi Joachim, I agree that La Infinito is a great cafe for working / studying and they have a great selection of books too. I also really like the workspace downstairs. La Colectiva Cafe has a great workspace in their basement too! I recently wrote a blog post with my favorite cafes to work in and thought you might be interested to read it. https://blog.ailolamadrid.com/2018/08/13/best-cafes-for-studying-spanish-in-madrid/