Bookstores in Antwerp
Bookstores reward the browsers. Antwerp, Flanders has 133 mapped right now, and 2 of them deal in used books. That's 133 bookshops mapped around Antwerp, each with its own shelves and specialties. The used sections are where the real bargains hide.
This guide covers every bookstore we could verify in and around Antwerp (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Standaard Boekhandel and De Slegte, plus De Slegte. If a bookshop's missing from Antwerp's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Antwerp bookstore lineup
133 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore on 4 Boomstraat. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4 Boomstraat
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
Phone: +32 3 889 40 44
De Slegte
Used bookstore
De Slegte — Used bookstore, found on 5 Wapper in Antwerpen. Also worth knowing about De Slegte: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Wapper, Antwerpen, 2000
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +32 3 231 66 27
De Slegte
Bookstore
De Slegte — Bookstore, found on 9 Korenmarkt in Mechelen. Also worth knowing about De Slegte: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
9 Korenmarkt, Mechelen, 2800
Phone: +32 15 43 61 77
Universitas
Bookstore
Universitas — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Universitas: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa,Su,PH off.
Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa,Su,PH off
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore on 54 Paalstraat. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
54 Paalstraat
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; PH off
Phone: +32 3 658 92 31
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore on 92;94 Zandstraat. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
92;94 Zandstraat
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Phone: +32 14 23 55 08
Acco
BookstoreRun by Acco
Acco is Bookstore run by Acco on 21 Prinsstraat, Antwerpen. Acco also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00.
21 Prinsstraat, Antwerpen, 2000
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Onder De Linde
Bookstore
Onder De Linde is Bookstore.
Bookshop Mia
Bookstore
Bookshop Mia — Bookstore on 9 Ringlaan.
9 Ringlaan
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore on 8 Willy Vandersteenplein. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8 Willy Vandersteenplein
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-18:00
Phone: +32 3 685 68 07
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore on 1 Vilvoordsesteenweg. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Vilvoordsesteenweg
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
Phone: +32 2 270 32 82
Den Boekenhoek
Bookstore
Den Boekenhoek is Bookstore.
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore on 393 Leuvensesteenweg. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
393 Leuvensesteenweg
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:30
Phone: +32 2 253 36 52
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore, found on 55 IJzerenleen in Mechelen. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
55 IJzerenleen, Mechelen, 2800
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; PH off
Phone: +32 15 21 81 08
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore, found on 35-37 Boomsesteenweg in Schelle. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:30; Su,PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
35-37 Boomsesteenweg, Schelle, 2627
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:30; Su,PH off
Phone: +32 3 449 85 95
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore on 65 Kapellestraat. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
65 Kapellestraat, 2630
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
Phone: +32 3 887 33 86
Dagbladhandel Jos en Anja
Bookstore
Dagbladhandel Jos en Anja — Bookstore on 68 Oude Haachtsesteenweg.
68 Oude Haachtsesteenweg
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00
Phone: +32 14 42 68 34
Houba
Bookstore
Houba — Bookstore.
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore on 4 Varkensmarkt. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4 Varkensmarkt
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
Phone: +32 52 47 43 40
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 80 Molenstraat in Zundert.
80 Molenstraat, Zundert, 4881CT
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 14 Szydlowskiplein in Axel.
14 Szydlowskiplein, Axel, 4571EW
ReadShop
Bookstore
ReadShop is Bookstore on 32 Raadhuisstraat, Rucphen. ReadShop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:30-20:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
32 Raadhuisstraat, Rucphen, 4715CD
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-20:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Phone: +31 165 341 281
Dieleman Boekhandel en Kantoorinrichting
Bookstore
Dieleman Boekhandel en Kantoorinrichting — Bookstore, found on 23 Dalemsestraat in Tholen. Also worth knowing about Dieleman Boekhandel en Kantoorinrichting: it has a website with more detail.
23 Dalemsestraat, Tholen, 4691CV
ReadShop
Bookstore
ReadShop is Bookstore on 10 Lindenburg, Roosendaal. ReadShop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
10 Lindenburg, Roosendaal, 4707CR
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +31 165 745 806
Kantoorboekhandel Kortendijk Tolberg
Bookstore
Kantoorboekhandel Kortendijk Tolberg is Bookstore on 16 Dijkcentrum, Roosendaal. Kantoorboekhandel Kortendijk Tolberg also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
16 Dijkcentrum, Roosendaal, 4706LA
Boekenvoordeel
Bookstore
Boekenvoordeel — Bookstore, found on 1b Roselaar in Roosendaal. Also worth knowing about Boekenvoordeel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 09:30-17:00; Fr 09:30-21:00; Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1b Roselaar, Roosendaal, 4701BA
Hours: Mo-Th 09:30-17:00; Fr 09:30-21:00; Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +31 85 273 9701
De Boekenwurm
Bookstore
De Boekenwurm — Bookstore, found on 91 Molenstraat in Roosendaal. Also worth knowing about De Boekenwurm: the map lists its hours as Tu 12:00-18:00; We-Th 10:30-18:00; Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
91 Molenstraat, Roosendaal, 4701JP
Hours: Tu 12:00-18:00; We-Th 10:30-18:00; Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +31 165 393 930
Boekenvoordeel
Bookstore
Boekenvoordeel — Bookstore, found on 14 Wouwsestraat in Bergen op Zoom. Also worth knowing about Boekenvoordeel: the map lists its hours as Mo 12:00-17:30; Tu-Th 09:30-17:30; Fr 09:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su off, Su[-1] 12:00-17:00; PH off.
14 Wouwsestraat, Bergen op Zoom, 4611PL
Hours: Mo 12:00-17:30; Tu-Th 09:30-17:30; Fr 09:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su off, Su[-1] 12:00-17:00; PH off
Boekhandel Quist
Bookstore
Boekhandel Quist is Bookstore on 24 Fortuinstraat, Bergen op Zoom. Boekhandel Quist also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 13:00-17:30; Tu-Th 09:30-17:30; Fr 09:30-21:00; Sa 09:30-17:00; Su[1] 13:00-17:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
24 Fortuinstraat, Bergen op Zoom, 4611NP
Hours: Mo 13:00-17:30; Tu-Th 09:30-17:30; Fr 09:30-21:00; Sa 09:30-17:00; Su[1] 13:00-17:00; PH off
Phone: +31 164 240 232
ReadShop
Bookstore
ReadShop is Bookstore on 19 Bergsestraat, Wouw. ReadShop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
19 Bergsestraat, Wouw, 4724CA
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Boekhandel van Velzen
Bookstore
Boekhandel van Velzen is Bookstore on 83 Dorpsstraat, Krabbendijke. Boekhandel van Velzen also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
83 Dorpsstraat, Krabbendijke, 4413CD
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore on 17 Dorpsstraat.
17 Dorpsstraat
De Wase Boekhandel
Bookstore
De Wase Boekhandel — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about De Wase Boekhandel: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +32 3 776 01 68
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore, found on 316 Bredabaan in Brasschaat.
316 Bredabaan, Brasschaat, 2930
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore on 31 Dorpstraat. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
31 Dorpstraat, 2180
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su off
Phone: +32 3 541 33 74
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore.
Boekenvoordeel
Bookstore
Boekenvoordeel — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Boekenvoordeel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00; PH off.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00; PH off
Standaard Boekhandel
BookstoreRun by Standaard Boekhandel
Run by Standaard Boekhandel, Standaard Boekhandel is Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00, Su[1] 13:00-17:00, PH off; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00, Su[1] 13:00-17:00, PH off
Bookshop De Loft
Bookstore
Bookshop De Loft is Bookstore on 2 Grote Bollostraat, Tremelo. Bookshop De Loft also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
2 Grote Bollostraat, Tremelo, 3120
The Press Factory
Bookstore
The Press Factory is Bookstore.
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
Phone: +32 9 348 01 12
Marina
Bookstore
Marina — Bookstore.
De Griffel
Bookstore
De Griffel — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about De Griffel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00, 13:30-17:30; Sa 07:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2840
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00, 13:30-17:30; Sa 07:00-16:00
Phone: +32 3 888 02 72
De Zondvloed
Bookstore
De Zondvloed — Bookstore, found on 70 Onze-Lieve-Vrouwestraat in Mechelen. Also worth knowing about De Zondvloed: it has a website with more detail.
70 Onze-Lieve-Vrouwestraat, Mechelen, 2800
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00
Phone: +32 2 251 57 47
Copyright
Bookstore
Copyright is Bookstore on 28A Nationalestraat. Copyright also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-18:30; Su 14:00-18:00; Mo off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
28A Nationalestraat, 2000
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-18:30; Su 14:00-18:00; Mo off
Phone: +32 3 232 94 16
Campinia Media
BookstoreRun by Campinia Media cv
Campinia Media is Bookstore run by Campinia Media cv on 4 Kleinhoefstraat. Campinia Media also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 09:00-14:00, Fr 09:00-12:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
4 Kleinhoefstraat
Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-14:00, Fr 09:00-12:00
Phone: +32 14 59 09 59
De Groene Waterman
Bookstore
De Groene Waterman — Bookstore on 7 Wolstraat. Also worth knowing about De Groene Waterman: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su off; Jul-Aug Mo off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
7 Wolstraat, 2000
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su off; Jul-Aug Mo off
Phone: +32 3 232 93 94
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore, found on 87C Kerkstraat in Buggenhout. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
87C Kerkstraat, Buggenhout, 9255
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
Phone: +32 52 20 36 41
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore on 40 Dorpshart. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00.
40 Dorpshart, 2870
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
Standaard Boekhandel
BookstoreRun by Kelly Verstappen
Run by Kelly Verstappen, Standaard Boekhandel is Bookstore on 4 Lammerdries-Winkelstraat. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4 Lammerdries-Winkelstraat
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:30
Phone: +32 14 22 45 91
Stripwinkel Beo
Bookstore
Stripwinkel Beo is Bookstore. Stripwinkel Beo also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Philadelphia Bookshop
Bookstore
Philadelphia Bookshop is Bookstore. Philadelphia Bookshop also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Erik Tonen Books
Bookstore
Erik Tonen Books — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Erik Tonen Books: the map lists its hours as Tu-Su 13:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu-Su 13:00-18:00
Phone: +32 495 25 35 66
Boekhandel Athena
Bookstore
Boekhandel Athena — Bookstore on 21 Mechelsesteenweg. Also worth knowing about Boekhandel Athena: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-18:30.
21 Mechelsesteenweg
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-18:30
Bookz&Booze
Bookstore
Bookz&Booze — Bookstore, found on 2 Gierstraat in Antwerpen. Also worth knowing about Bookz&Booze: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2 Gierstraat, Antwerpen, 2000
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Phone: +32 477 77 76 00
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore, found on 34A Mechelsesteenweg in Kontich. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
34A Mechelsesteenweg, Kontich, 2550
Phone: +32 3 459 93 51
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: it has a website with more detail.
Standaard Boekhandel
Bookstore
Standaard Boekhandel — Bookstore on 27 Hovestraat. Also worth knowing about Standaard Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su, PH off.
27 Hovestraat
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su, PH off
What the map tells us about bookstores in Antwerp
80 of the 133 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
92 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
2 of the shops are tagged as selling used books — the second-hand shelves are where out-of-print gems and first editions turn up for pocket change.
The Antwerp bookstore crawl
Making a day of it in Antwerp? Work this order: Standaard Boekhandel on 4 Boomstraat, De Slegte on 5 Wapper, De Slegte on 9 Korenmarkt, Universitas, Standaard Boekhandel on 54 Paalstraat, Standaard Boekhandel on 92;94 Zandstraat, Acco on 21 Prinsstraat, and Onder De Linde. That's the bookstore crawl in one sensible loop, no backtracking. 125 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Antwerp
Browsing in Antwerp? A little strategy helps:
- Ask for the out-of-print hunters at Standaard Boekhandel. Some used shops will hunt down out-of-print titles for you. It takes patience, but the find is worth it.
- Don't overlook the classics wall at De Slegte. Every shop has one. Cheap editions of the books everyone claims to have read — your chance to actually read them.
- Check for a café corner. A bookshop with coffee is a trap in the best way. Plan accordingly; you won't be leaving soon.
- Ask about the book club discount. Many shops discount book-club orders. If your club buys local, everyone wins.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Antwerp — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new bookstore in Antwerp can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 133, or a bookstore we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
We don't list prices — they change constantly and vary by edition. What we list is the where: real shops, verified by real mappers, in alphabetical order with no favourites.
If you run one of the 133 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Bookstore listings for Antwerp: 133 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.