Independent bookshop
A Sydney CBD independent trading since 1968.
Australia
Bookshops in Sydney
The Atlas lists 38 independent bookshops in Sydney, 9 of them selling secondhand books — including 1 antiquarian bookseller. 4 have a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 4.5 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop
A Newtown favourite since 1996 with turquoise shelves.
Independent bookshop · 14 Macleay Street, Sydney
An award-winning small independent in Elizabeth Bay.
Independent bookshop · 5 Henderson Road, Sydney
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New & secondhand · 49 Glebe Point Road, Sydney 2037
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Independent bookshop · 440 Parramatta Road, Sydney NSW 2049
Step-free access
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Independent bookshop · 8 Argyle Place, Sydney NSW 2000
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Independent bookshop · Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Independent bookshop · 141A Oak Road, Sydney
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Bookshop questions: Sydney
- How many bookshops are listed in Sydney?
The Atlas currently lists 38 active bookshops in Sydney. 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 Sydney?
9 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 Sydney?
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