New & secondhand
New & secondhand
Finland
Bookshops in Helsinki
The Atlas lists 39 independent bookshops in Helsinki, 19 of them selling secondhand books — including 4 antiquarian booksellers. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 3.2 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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New & secondhand
Secondhand · Yrjönkatu 1, 00120 Helsinki
Antiquarian
Secondhand · Hämeentie 95, 00550 Helsinki
Secondhand
Secondhand · Vuorikatu 5, 00100 Helsinki · since 2009
Academic
Independent bookshop · Nervanderinkatu 11, 00100 Helsinki
Antiquarian · Kadetintie 19, 00330 Helsinki
ArchitectureRare books
Independent bookshop · Mannerheimintie 79, 00270 Helsinki
Antiquarian · Korkeavuorenkatu, 00130 Helsinki
Rare books
Independent bookshop · Kapteeninkatu 9, 00140 Helsinki
Independent bookshop · Yrjönkatu 8, 00120 Helsinki
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · Hämeentie 30, 00530 Helsinki
Comics
Antiquarian · Fredrikinkatu 35, 00120 Helsinki
Rare books
Independent bookshop · Oksasenkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki
Secondhand · Fredrikinkatu 63, 00100 Helsinki
Secondhand
Independent bookshop · Puistolantori 4, 00760 Helsinki
Independent bookshop · Läntinen Brahenkatu 12, 00510 Helsinki
Comics
Antiquarian · Uudenmaankatu 26, 00120 Helsinki
Rare books
Independent bookshop
Secondhand · Fleminginkatu 12b, 00500 Helsinki
Secondhand
Independent bookshop · Fredrikinkatu 35, 00120 Helsinki
Independent bookshop · Uudenmaankatu 10, 00120 Helsinki
Independent bookshop · Mariankatu 21, 00170 Helsinki
Independent bookshop · Kaivokatu 8, 00100 Helsinki
Step-free access
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · Kalevankatu 20, 00100 Helsinki
Independent bookshop · Snellmaninkatu 13, 00170 Helsinki
Independent bookshop · Viljatie 4, 00700 Helsinki
Secondhand · Toinen linja 1, 00530 Helsinki
Secondhand
Bookshop questions: Helsinki
- How many bookshops are listed in Helsinki?
The Atlas currently lists 39 active bookshops in Helsinki. 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 Helsinki?
19 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 Helsinki?
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