Best Libraries Near London, London

    • The British Library

      1. The British Library

      4.6 (180 reviews)
      Euston

      “So, really, the British Library is only good for you if you really enjoy reading entire books in the...” more

    • The London Library

      2. The London Library

      5.0 (1 review)
      St James's

      “A magnificent and historic library - a wonderful place for scholars and other bookish people.” more

    • Charing Cross Library

      3. Charing Cross Library

      4.0 (5 reviews)
      Covent Garden

      “What distinguishes this library from others is that it stocks a huge selection of books in Chinese.” more

    • Daunt Books

      4. Daunt Books

      4.7 (87 reviews)
      ££Marylebone

      “It's like an old man's library but filled with great quality books from old classics to contemporary...” more

    • Carnaby Book Exchange

      5. Carnaby Book Exchange

      4.0 (2 reviews)
      Soho

      “It is not a library per se, it is more a space where you can think, read, relax, explore and of...” more

    • Westminster Reference Library

      6. Westminster Reference Library

      4.0 (8 reviews)
      Leicester Square

      “But it's also Westminster's old library - a pretty three floor wooden building that once belonged to...” more

    • National Art Library

      7. National Art Library

      5.0 (1 review)
      Knightsbridge

      “Then you have to consult the catalogue, choose the book you want and give the form to the counter.” more

    • Paul Hamlyn Library

      8. Paul Hamlyn Library

      4.0 (1 review)
      Bloomsbury

      “I'll admit, the library was quite dazzling in its days in the Reading Room.” more

    • Battersea Library

      9. Battersea Library

      4.3 (3 reviews)
      Battersea

      “Really cool library. Good selection and nice atmosphere. And they are so high-tech!” more

    • Idea Store Canary Wharf

      10. Idea Store Canary Wharf

      3.0 (3 reviews)
      West India Docks

      “Like the other IDEA STORES (read: libraries that have been branded as stores with funky colors and...” more

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