The nature of work is changing. The increasing digitization of processes and jobs is generating an increase in the number of remote workers and digital nomads around the world. And Barcelona is no exception.
Like any change, at first it tends to be a bit disorganized and even painful, and in this process we see how much of our community finds it difficult to find a variety of workspaces in our city.
At CoImpact Coliving we increasingly receive remote workers and digital nomads who travel to Barcelona to disconnect from their usual routine, connect with the local ecosystem and feel the experience of living in this beautiful Mediterranean city.
Despite the fact that our coliving has a large living room, dining room and a private creation room as workspaces for our guests, we know that many of them look for other spaces in the city, such as coworkings or cafeterias, to carry out their work. at the same time that they discover other areas of Barcelona.
Previously we have written 2 very interesting articles about free coworking spaces in Barcelona and the best coworking spaces in Barcelona. This time, we want to share with you the best libraries and bookstores to work within Barcelona. Quiet, inspiring, creative, and some even historical spaces in the city.
With this collection of spaces we hope to solve your problem of wandering around different places in Barcelona, looking for the most suitable place to carry out your personal or professional tasks. Here you will find comfortable spaces, with good Wi-Fi connection, with enough electrical outlets and the ideal atmosphere to place your laptop and let your productivity flow.
5 Libraries and bookstores to work from in Barcelona
Altair Bookstore
Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 616.
Web: Altair.es
The Altair bookstore in Barcelona is one of our favorite places to work and inspire ourselves.
This bookstore specializes in traveling culture with books, magazines, guides and newspapers to get to know the world and go much further than a typical tourist.
The Altair café is a quiet and welcoming space, ideal for relaxing and traveling with your imagination to all corners of the world. It has free Wi-Fi and hosts a variety of activities. The cafeteria has a wide variety of infusions, juices, teas, world sweets, classic sandwiches, snacks, Argentine empanadas, coffees, soft drinks, organic wines and craft beers.
CCCB Archive
Address: Calle de Montalegre, 5
Web: CCCB.org
The Center for Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB) is located in the multicultural and diverse neighborhood of Raval.
It has a beautifully designed workspace, with various layouts for you to work at ease and surrounded by more than 10,000 multimedia references on key topics of contemporary culture and thought.
It also has a cafeteria, restaurant, museum, exhibition center and cultural center. A perfect and very inspiring workplace in the center of Barcelona.
La Central Bookstore
Address: Calle Mallorca, 237.
Web: lacentral.com
Bookstore specialized in philosophy, history, social sciences, anthropology, classical studies, art and endowed with an important collection dedicated to contemporary thought.
The Central has a space of 500 m² with an indoor cafeteria to work. It also proposes activities around the world of books, such as book presentations with the assistance of the author, meetings and colloquia, reading groups, workshops and courses.
Laie Bookstore
Address: Calle Pau Claris, 85
Web: laie.es
The Laie bookstore has a cafeteria with a charming terrace, an ideal space to sit with your computer and work in a calm and inspiring environment. The cafeteria has delicious coffee and sandwiches at excellent prices.
The location of this bookstore is key for all those remote workers and digital nomads who move around the center of Barcelona, since it is just a few minutes walk from Plaza Catalunya.
Documenta Bookstore
Address: Calle Pau Claris, 144.
Web: documenta-bcn.com
The Documenta Library opened its doors in 1975 with the aim of being a different bookstore, specialized in literature, art and human sciences.
At the back of the library there is a reading space, ideal if you need to do some research, where you can have a coffee from their Dolce Gusto machine for only € 0.50.
We also recommend that you pay attention to their schedule of activities.
With this great list of libraries and bookstores to work from in Barcelona, you have no excuse to explore and find a new place that inspires your best projects.
If you know of any other places that we should add to our list please write to us at coimpactcoliving@sweetbcnapartments.com.
