Top rated Book stores in Amsterdam

Experience the best that Amsterdam has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city.

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Happy Bookieman
Book store
👍👍 ["\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1 this is a thanks to the 'Happy Bookieman',\nwho invited us to paint by the canal,\nwho invited us to select our favourite books from his bookish collection,\nwho offered us tea,\nand talked with us about South America in spanglish.\nHe loves meeting strangers and shares hi...
4.80 (73 reviews)
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The American Book Center
Book store
Local chain offering a huge range of physical & e-books in the English language.
4.70 (4K reviews)
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Scheltema
Book store
Spacious, urban bookstore since 1853 offering many new & used titles, author events & a coffee shop.
4.70 (3.3K reviews)
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Waterstones
Book store
A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes.
$$ $$
4.70 (2.8K reviews)
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Boekhandel De Dolfijn
Book store
👍👍 Very good small bookstore. They will help you and give good advice.
4.70 (101 reviews)
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Athenaeum Boekhandel Spui en Nieuwscentrum
Book store
👍👍 The shop is great. I wish there was a shop like this in every city. The employer Marc is the best, and he knows so much stuff about magazines I’ve never heard of. Super good at presenting magazines. Could not leave the shop without buying an incredible book on queer culture. 😎
4.60 (729 reviews)
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KochxBos Gallery Amsterdam (& Studio)
Art gallery
The first independent low-brow & pop-surrealist art gallery in Northern Europe.
4.60 (43 reviews)
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The Black Archives
Archive
👍👍 Great talks! Would like to visit again.
4.60 (38 reviews)
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The School of Life Amsterdam
Training centre
😐 I’m a big fan of the school of life, their books and publications in general. However, I find this particular place lacking in few points, that makes my visits pleasant. First, the seating is quite uncomfortable and unpractical, especially for someone who come with a laptop to work. The bar seating...
4.40 (364 reviews)
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Reisboekhandel Pied à Terre
Book store
👍👍 Wonderful bookstore in the center of Amsterdam. They've recently combined forces with a store that focuses on travel maps and guides, especially those for biking and hiking. The best in the world that I've seen so far. Planning a bike trip in Germany? They've got the maps and guides. Ditto for Fran...
4.40 (268 reviews)
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De Roos
Metaphysical supply store
👍👍 {"0":"Lovely place for a healthy lunch! It's right next to the park, so a walk before and\/or after is perfect.\n\nThe place seems to be in an old building and has a book(?) store on the second floor.\n\nThe food was delicious and fresh! Our meals came promptly and were brought to our table. The sta...
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4.40 (99 reviews)
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Huis Marseille, Museum for Photography
Art museum
Museum of Dutch & international contemporary photography in a bright 17th-century merchant's house.
4.30 (1.2K reviews)
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I Amsterdam Store
Tourist information center
👍 I got the digital card, but I’m reviewing here so I can give my thoughts. I bought the 72 hour card, which initially looked quite pricy until I found out the usual ticket prices of the museums here. The card saved me a lot of money and allowed me to visit places I’d normally be priced out of, like t...
4.20 (715 reviews)
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AKO
Book store
😠 RUDE RUDE RUDE. Yelled at and accused of taking pictures of merchandise while in the shop. Had been shopping for last minute gifts for my children. Was embarrassed and offended.
4.10 (36 reviews)
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