Independent bookshop · Zeedijk 101a, 1012AV Amsterdam
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Bookshops in Amsterdam
The Atlas lists 73 independent bookshops in Amsterdam, 5 of them selling secondhand books — including 3 antiquarian booksellers. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 3.5 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop · Kinkerstraat 115-117, Amsterdam
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Independent bookshop · IJburglaan 561, 1087BS Amsterdam
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Independent bookshop · Pieter Calandlaan 98, 1068NP Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · Westerstraat 15, 1015LT Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · Javastraat 145, 1094HE Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · Rooseveltlaan 62, 1078NL Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · Quellijnstraat 57, 1072XR Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · Alexander Boersstraat 25C, 1071KV Amsterdam
Antiquarian · Prinsengracht 260-O, 1016HG Amsterdam
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Independent bookshop · Keizersgracht 529, 1017DP Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · Middenweg 29-H, 1098AB Amsterdam
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Independent bookshop · Valeriusstraat 238, 1075GL Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · Singel 367-H, 1012WL Amsterdam
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Independent bookshop · Van Baerlestraat 78, 1071BB Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · Sint Annenstraat 30, 1012HE Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · Rokin 9, 1012KK Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · Linnaeusstraat 205, 1093EN Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · Vijzelstraat 32, 1017HL Amsterdam
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Secondhand · Hasebroekstraat 43, 1053CN Amsterdam
Secondhand
Independent bookshop · Kalverstraat 223, 1012XC Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · De Boelelaan 1105, 1081HV Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · Prinsengracht 290, 1016HJ Amsterdam
Independent bookshop · Utrechtsestraat 149, 1017VM Amsterdam
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Bookshop questions: Amsterdam
- How many bookshops are listed in Amsterdam?
The Atlas currently lists 73 active bookshops in Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam?
5 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 Amsterdam?
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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