Independent bookshop
Australia
Bookshops in Melbourne
The Atlas lists 101 independent bookshops in Melbourne, 13 of them selling secondhand books — including 1 antiquarian bookseller. One has a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 3.2 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop · 309 Lygon Street, Melbourne
Independent bookshop · 1341 Dandenong Road, Melbourne
Independent bookshop · 619 Doncaster Road, Melbourne VIC 3108
Independent bookshop · 315 Lygon Street, Melbourne
Children's books
Independent bookshop · 185 Glenferrie Road, Melbourne VIC 3144
Independent bookshop · 534 Riversdale Road, Melbourne VIC 3124
Independent bookshop · 107 Victoria Street, Melbourne VIC 3011
Independent bookshop · 510 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
Independent bookshop · 10 Ballarat Street, Melbourne 3013
Independent bookshop · 263 High Street, Melbourne
Independent bookshop · 453 Victoria Street, Melbourne VIC 3055
Café
Independent bookshop · 15 McKillop Street, Melbourne 3000
Independent bookshop · 8 Village Avenue, Melbourne
Independent bookshop · 93 Smith Street, Melbourne 3065
Independent bookshop · 129 High Street, Melbourne
Independent bookshop · 189 Yarra Street, Melbourne VIC 3113
Independent bookshop · 309 High Street, Melbourne
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 53 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Comics
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · High Street, Melbourne
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 80 Toorak Road, Melbourne 3141
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 437 Centre Road, Melbourne 3204
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Bookshop questions: Melbourne
- How many bookshops are listed in Melbourne?
The Atlas currently lists 101 active bookshops in Melbourne. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Melbourne?
13 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I plan a bookshop walk in Melbourne?
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
Plan a bookshop crawl- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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Shop data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence, with descriptions of featured shops by Creasy Spines. Opening hours change — check before a long journey. Suggest an edit