Independent bookshop · Vesturgata 2a, Reykjavík · since 2009
A wood-panelled bookshop-cafe for Icelandic and Nordic culture.
Iceland
Bookshops in Reykjavik
The Atlas lists 14 independent bookshops in Reykjavik, 1 of them selling secondhand books. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 1.6 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · Klapparstígur, 101 Reykjavik
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · Fiskislóð 39, 101 Reykjavik
Independent bookshop · Álfheimar 74, 104 Reykjavik
Independent bookshop · Hverfisgata 89-93, Reykjavik
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Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · Hverfisgata 34, 101 Reykjavik
Bookshop questions: Reykjavik
- How many bookshops are listed in Reykjavik?
The Atlas currently lists 14 active bookshops in Reykjavik. 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 Reykjavik?
1 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 Reykjavik?
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