La Biblioteca de Babel
La Biblioteca de Babel
Independent bookshop in Palma's old town combining book sales with a wine shop, café and events programme: author signings, reading clubs, lectures and concerts. Its own site describes it as one of the 20 most dazzling libraries in the world, a distinction it attributes to a UK newspaper feature.
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About La Biblioteca de Babel
The Story
La Biblioteca de Babel is an independent bookshop in Palma's old town that combines book retail with a wine shop, a café with a terrace, and an events programme spanning author signings, reading clubs, lectures and concerts. It also runs a small humanities-education programme ("Escuela de Humanidades") and publishes its own literary magazine, La Gaceta de Alejandría.
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La Biblioteca de Babel Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
Restaurant Guru
4.6
819 reviews
La Biblioteca de Babel rates 4.6/5 on Restaurant Guru (819 reviews); Google searches repeatedly cite a similar ~4.6 rating, though an exact Google review count could not be independently confirmed.
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La Biblioteca de Babel Dining Experience
The venue's own site frames itself as a multi-purpose cultural space: bookstore, wine shop, café with a terrace, and a small "School of Humanities" programme, alongside a literary magazine (La Gaceta de Alejandría). Reviewers describe it as an inspiring, well-curated bookstore both for its book selection and its interior design.
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La Biblioteca de Babel Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Carrer Arabí, 3, 07003 Palma de Mallorca, Illes Balears, Spain
Getting There
La Biblioteca de Babel sits on Carrer Arabí in Palma's old town, an easy walk from the cathedral and the central shopping streets.
Nearby
Palma is Mallorca's capital, its old town clustered inside medieval walls around the Gothic La Seu cathedral on the seafront. A long promenade runs along the harbour, while the centre's narrow streets hold markets and historic buildings across the old town and surrounding neighbourhoods. La Biblioteca de Babel sits on Carrer Arabí.
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La Biblioteca de Babel Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00–21:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
La Biblioteca de Babel hours verified 2026-07-20. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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From @bdebabel on Instagram
La librería tiene algo especial cuando se llena de música, voces y aplausos. Gracias por convertir este espacio en un lugar donde las historias también se cantan 💃🏽🎷 @alvarogildelacalle @lenamartinezz @karina_recchimuzzi @hernanfilippini @ainatramullas_ @diego_hervalejo @mallorcaflamencodelite
Ya está aquí Sant Jordi! 🌹📚 El 23 de abril celebramos la fiesta más bonita del año! 📍 Nos encontrarás en: • Parada de Sant Miquel, frente a la Iglesia • La Biblioteca de Babel (C/ Arabí) • La Biblioteca de Babel Caixaforum De 10:00 a 21:00 ¡Pásate a celebrar el día del libro con nosotr@s! ✨📖
Ya tenéis disponibles los nuevos cursos de abril y mayo de la Escuela de Humanidades ! 📚 De los mitos a los cuentos tradicionales 🌿 Chamanismo y poesía 📖 De Homero a Cervantes : un viaje por los clásicos 🎨 El enigma de los Prerrafaelitas 🖋️ Leer a Dostoyevski hoy Plazas limitadas — inscripciones e
Y aquí tenéis un poquito de lo que fue febrero. ✨ Agradecidxs a todos por llenar la librería de curiosidad, nuevos lectores, visitas habituales y momentos compartidos! Os esperamos para seguir disfrutando! ✌🏼
AGENDA MARZO 📚 Un mes de presentaciones, charlas y encuentros con autoras y autores que nos invitan a leer el mundo con otros ojos. Nos vemos en Babel. ✨
Marzo es para leer, pensar y compartir. 🌿📚 En la Escuela de Humanidades abrimos nuevos cursos: ✨ Literatura y naturaleza ⚱ Egiptología: Libro de los Muertos 🖋 Nietzsche y nosotros Y además, Club de lectura con Claus y Lucas de Agota Kristof: una historia intensa sobre infancia, guerra e identidad
Questions
La Biblioteca de Babel FAQ
What are La Biblioteca de Babel's opening hours?
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La Biblioteca de Babel, the independent bookshop and café in Palma's old town, is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 21:00 continuous hours, and closed on Sunday.
Where is La Biblioteca de Babel?
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It's on Carrer Arabí, 3, in the La Missió/Canamunt part of Palma's old town, an easy walk from the cathedral and the central shopping streets.
What is La Biblioteca de Babel?
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An independent bookshop in Palma's old town that combines book retail with a wine shop and café with a terrace, alongside a programme of author signings, reading clubs, lectures and concerts.
Does La Biblioteca de Babel serve food and drink?
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Yes, it runs a café with a terrace and a wine shop alongside the bookstore, though no published food or drink menu with prices was found -- check with the venue for current offerings.