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 Chamberí!
3. CaféOlé! (Coworking spaces)
If you’re looking for a coworking space with excellent coffee, CaféOlé in the cosy neighbourhood of Chamberí 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 Vía, 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!
