These Libraries in Porto can be your alternative when home is not a practical choice. Further down, you’ll find our recommendations for the city. This college town is full of cafes, terraces and parks where students go to study, but if you are looking for a quieter place, we gathered suggestions that will help you put your studies up to date.
1. FMUP Library
Technically, this library does not belong to FMUP (Medicine College of the University of Porto), but to CIM (Medical Research Center), so anyone can go there to study. Above all, it’s a quiet and warm place, very inviting to study on rainy and cold days, with both huge windows and lots of lighting that helps to give a feeling of not being in a super closed space. It goes without saying that it has free Wi-Fi, but also print service and computers. Additionally, it’s a great choice for those in the health/science area because they have the best books. However, there are two disadvantages: you cannot eat or drink inside the space and the opening hours are only from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm.
Free Entrance – Free Wi-Fi
Address: R. Dr. Plácido da Costa s/n, Porto
Monday to Friday from 08:30 AM to 08:00 PM
2. Almeida Garrett Library
Better known as “Cristal Palace Library”, the Almeida Garrett is one of the best libraries in Porto. In short, it’s a public library with a large collection of books and documents, that anyone can access. As a student you can spend hours inside. For this reason, it’s a very quiet, with lots of plugs in every corner and free Wi-Fi. Pay attention to the time you go study there, since on Sundays it’s closed and on Mondays it only opens from 02:00 PM. Tuesday to Saturday, it’s open from 10 AM to 06 PM.
Free Entrance – Free Wi-Fi
Address: Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, R. de Dom Manuel II, 4050-239 Porto
Monday 02 to 06 PM, Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM to 06 PM
3. FEUP Library in Porto
Comparatively to other libraries in Porto, this one is the largest library in the city and has the capacity to accommodate about 400 students. Additionally, to enjoy the space you don’t necessarily have to be a student. It’s open from Monday to Friday, from 08:30 AM to 07:30 PM.
Free Entrance – Free Wi-Fi
Address: D. Frei Vicente da Soledade and Castro 25 Street, Porto
Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 07:30 PM
4. Polo Zero Library
Furthermore, located at the bottom of the Garden of Olives, near the Clerigos Tower, you can find the Pole Zero. Predominantly a university space, with excellent study tables, Wi-Fi and a great structure to help with your studies. Besides, there are two environments, one more formal and the other one more relaxed, with benches and ottomans. Please note that as it is a much-appreciated space, tables are not always available. Our tip is to arrive early.
Free Entrance – Free Wi-Fi
Address: Rua de São Filipe de Nery, 4050-546 Porto
Open every day from 10 AM to midnight
5. Serralves Art Library
Lastely, you can visit the Serralves Art Library with free access to all documents and Wi-Fi. This great option was specifically design for anyone who is studying art, architecture or design, but also professionals of these areas. With this purpose in mind, they created an environment with a lot of natural light and beautiful decoration. Also, if you want to take a break and crave some inspiration, you can always visit Casa de Serralves or Parque de Serralves. The Library is open every day from 10 AM to 06 PM.
Address: Rua Dom João de Castro 210, Porto
Open every day from 10 AM to 06 PM
You have plenty of options to study in Porto. Studying in places like the ones we pointed gives a whole new boost to your motivation. Enjoy them and don’t forget to tag @inlifeportugal in your stories and posts when you follow our tips 😉.
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