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Bookshops in Madrid

The Atlas lists 221 independent bookshops in Madrid, 7 of them selling secondhand books — including 2 antiquarian booksellers. 3 have a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 3.1 km; actual walking routes may be longer.

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Librería Lasai

Independent bookshop · Calle de la Magdalena 11, 28012 Madrid

Librería Mayo

Independent bookshop · Paseo de la Esperanza 19, 28005 Madrid

Librería Muga

Independent bookshop · Avenida de Pablo Neruda 89, 28018 Madrid

Librería Mujeres

Independent bookshop · Calle del Marqués Viudo de Pontejos 4, 28012 Madrid

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Bookshop questions: Madrid

How many bookshops are listed in Madrid?

The Atlas currently lists 221 active bookshops in Madrid. 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 Madrid?

7 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 Madrid?

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.

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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