11 Airbnbs With Libraries You Could Spend All Day In
- 1/11
Airbnb 860170
The 15-odd portraits hanging salon-style in this Old Town studio are reason enough to stay, but the three walls of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves are the real star. The two deep couches make it a cozy place to snuggle up on a gray Edinburgh day. Granted, you'll have to imagine a roaring fire, as the fireplace is solely decorative. $118, Airbnb (Starting Price). Get it now! - 2/11
Airbnb 272282
This three-bedroom apartment in Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood mixes and matches the old with the new, pairing its clean, white design with antique rugs, exposed wooden beams, and a slew of texts of all ages. The open floor plan and bright natural light make every corner a great spot to read, too. $345, Airbnb (Starting Price). Get it now! - 3/11
Airbnb 2749954
Have you ever seen a more inviting two-story bookshelf? (Check the reviews of this place—we've also never seen so many exclamation points from happy travelers.) This 10th-arrondissement loft sleeps up to 11, but there are clearly enough nose-in-a-book options if you're feeling anti-social. $367, Airbnb (Starting Price). Get it now! Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 4/11
Airbnb 5332123
This two-bedroom home is a Turkish history lesson in and of itself, thanks to 19th-century documentary photography scattered throughout. Plus, the listing says the Airbnb's library "spans Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Central Asia–specific literature, philosophy, travel writing, and current affairs." That's something for every reader. $69, Airbnb (Starting Price). Get it now! - 5/11
Airbnb 2615911
This eclectically designed one-bedroom villa about an hour outside of Melbourne features a cozy library with floor-to-ceiling views of the lush seven-acre surrounds. There are tons of seating areas throughout the home and garden, so you can really spread out with your book. Bonus: There's a private pool for when you're ready to set your reading aside. $218, Airbnb (Starting Price). Get it now! - 6/11
Airbnb 13015874
If you're looking to up your Greek literacy, this office-library in Athens is filled with tomes to practice your language skills. Built in the 1920s, the two-bedroom (with a sofa bed in the second bedroom) is within walking distance of the city's historical monuments and more modern sights when you wrap up working from the antique desk or perusing the records included in the library. $44, Airbnb (Starting Price). Get it now! Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 7/11
Airbnb 36065640
The main house at this Airbnb two hours north of New York City is some 1,400 square feet, with two modern bedrooms; an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area with floor-to-ceiling windows; and small bookshelves with photography, music, and architecture coffee table books. But the real draw is that it comes with a standalone one-room reading cabin, with three walls of bookshelves, a desk, a wall-to-wall window with views of the surrounding woods, a queen-sized bed for afternoon naps, and a wood-burning stove. $380, Airbnb (Starting Price). Get it now! - 8/11
Airbnb 14001031
This colorful two-bedroom is a short drive from central Bologna (and our favorite tortellini spot) but you may never want to leave, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling bookcases (and tower bookshelves out of frame), well-equipped kitchen with an espresso machine, comfy couch, and record machine. There's also a small private patio for morning coffee or apertivo hour. $119, Airbnb (Starting Price). Get it now! - 9/11
Airbnb 24600828
This is the one Airbnb in this gallery that isn't a Superhost, but it is a price-upon-request Airbnb Luxe, which come with a trip designer who can help organize airport transfers, kitchen pre-stocks, childcare, and more. This particular six-bedroom villa already includes a cook, driver, head of staff, and two maids so you won't have to lift a finger during your stay. While the bookshelves in the neutral living room wows, the oasis-style pool, tiled fireplaces in each bedroom, colorful kids playroom, and vintage cars put a stay here over the top. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 10/11
Airbnb 33256811
If you're looking for a more low-key, book-filled space, this homey top-floor studio may be more your style. Filled with books, board games, and a phone-friendly sound system, the apartment has everything you need (including a well-equipped modern kitchen and dining/desk area). Plus, there's a wine shop in the building at street level. $61, Airbnb (Starting Price). Get it now! - 11/11
Airbnb 1459306
This sweet Airbnb next to Paris's Gare du Nord train station is chock-full of books, with bookcases everywhere you turn in the bedroom and sun-filled living room. Somehow, though, it feels just curated enough thanks to its relatively minimal decor. If you get tired of perusing the book selection, there's a projector for movie nights from bed (and of course, all of Paris just outside). $152, Airbnb (Starting Price). Get it now!
Meredith Carey
You can leave your favorite novel at home—these Airbnbs come with plenty of entertainment.
Originally Appeared on Condé Nast Traveler