Bookstores in Helsinki
Bookstores reward the browsers. Helsinki, Uusimaa has 60 mapped right now, and 3 of them deal in used books. That's 60 bookshops mapped around Helsinki, 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 Helsinki (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Antikvaarinen Kirjakauppa Tessi and Hertta kustannus, plus Akateeminen Kirjakauppa. If a bookshop's missing from Helsinki's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Helsinki bookstore lineup
60 mapped within about 40 km:
Antikvaarinen Kirjakauppa Tessi
Bookstore
Antikvaarinen Kirjakauppa Tessi — Bookstore, found on 4 Mäntyviita in Espoo. Also worth knowing about Antikvaarinen Kirjakauppa Tessi: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4 Mäntyviita, Espoo, 02110
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Phone: +358447093000
Hertta kustannus
Bookstore
Hertta kustannus — Bookstore, found on 2 Oksasenkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Hertta kustannus: the map lists its hours as "open when staff is present, usually weekdays 10-16".
2 Oksasenkatu, Helsinki, 00100
Hours: "open when staff is present, usually weekdays 10-16"
Akateeminen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Akateeminen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 7 Länsituuli in Espoo. Also worth knowing about Akateeminen Kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00.
7 Länsituuli, Espoo, 02100
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Akateeminen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Akateeminen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 1 Keskuskatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Akateeminen Kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Keskuskatu, Helsinki, 00100
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Phone: +358 20 7608999
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 1 Asemahalli, Kaivokatu in Helsinki.
1 Asemahalli, Kaivokatu, Helsinki, 00100
Rosebud
Bookstore
Rosebud — Bookstore, found on 8 Kaivokatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Rosebud: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
8 Kaivokatu, Helsinki, 00100
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
BookstoreRun by Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Run by Suomalainen Kirjakauppa, Suomalainen Kirjakauppa is Bookstore, found on 3 Iskoskuja in Vantaa. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3 Iskoskuja, Vantaa, 01600
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +358 10 405 4470
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 5 Rantakatu in Järvenpää. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Rantakatu, Järvenpää, 04400
Phone: +358 10 4055820
Antikvariaatti
Bookstore
Antikvariaatti is Bookstore on 59 Runeberginkatu, Helsinki.
59 Runeberginkatu, Helsinki, 00260
Vihreä planeetta
Bookstore
Vihreä planeetta — Bookstore, found on 1 Toinen linja in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Vihreä planeetta: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; Su off; it has a website with more detail.
1 Toinen linja, Helsinki, 00530
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; Su off
Antikvariaatti Sofia
Used bookstore
Antikvariaatti Sofia — Used bookstore, found on 5 Vuorikatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Antikvariaatti Sofia: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Vuorikatu, Helsinki, 00100
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; Su off
Phone: +358 40 4640095
Antikvariaatti Oranssi Planeetta
Bookstore
Antikvariaatti Oranssi Planeetta is Bookstore on 95 Hämeentie, Helsinki. Antikvariaatti Oranssi Planeetta also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; it has a website with more detail.
95 Hämeentie, Helsinki, 00550
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 1 Kantelettarentie in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Kantelettarentie, Helsinki, 00420
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Phone: +358 10 405 4430
Arkadia International Bookshop
Bookstore
Arkadia International Bookshop is Bookstore on 11 Nervanderinkatu, Helsinki. Arkadia International Bookshop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-18:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
11 Nervanderinkatu, Helsinki, 00100
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-18:00; Su off
Phone: +358 40 532 7296
Nurmijärven kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Nurmijärven kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 4 Pratikankuja in Nurmijärvi. Also worth knowing about Nurmijärven kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4 Pratikankuja, Nurmijärvi, 01900
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Phone: +358 50 5632222
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 1-7 Itäkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1-7 Itäkatu, Helsinki, 00930
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +358 10 405 4300
Hagelstam
Bookstore
Hagelstam — Bookstore, found on 35 Fredrikinkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Hagelstam: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
35 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki, 00120
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; Su off
Phone: +358405115542
Otava Café
Bookstore
Otava Café — Bookstore, found on 10 Uudenmaankatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Otava Café: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-16:30; Sa-Su off.
10 Uudenmaankatu, Helsinki, 00120
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-16:30; Sa-Su off
Antikvariaatti Johannes
Bookstore
Antikvariaatti Johannes — Bookstore, found on 1 Yrjönkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Antikvariaatti Johannes: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-17:30; Sa 12:00-15:00; Su off; it has a website with more detail.
1 Yrjönkatu, Helsinki, 00120
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-17:30; Sa 12:00-15:00; Su off
Kummisetä
Bookstore
Kummisetä — Bookstore, found on 26 Uudenmaankatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Kummisetä: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
26 Uudenmaankatu, Helsinki, 00120
Hours: Mo-Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00
Phone: +358935401722
Kampintorin Antikvaarinen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Kampintorin Antikvaarinen Kirjakauppa is Bookstore on 63 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki. Kampintorin Antikvaarinen Kirjakauppa also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su off; it has a website with more detail.
63 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki, 00100
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su off
Antikvariaatti Kirjamari Oy
Bookstore
Antikvariaatti Kirjamari Oy is Bookstore on 4 Raiviosuonmäki, Vantaa.
4 Raiviosuonmäki, Vantaa, 01620
Delfiinikirjat
Bookstore
Delfiinikirjat — Bookstore, found on 8 Yrjönkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Delfiinikirjat: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-14:00; Su,PH off; it has a website with more detail.
8 Yrjönkatu, Helsinki, 00120
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-14:00; Su,PH off
Ajan TV ja Video Center Oy
Bookstore
Ajan TV ja Video Center Oy is Bookstore. Ajan TV ja Video Center Oy also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
02740
Phone: +358 50 0815848
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
BookstoreRun by Suomalainen Kirjakauppa Oy
Run by Suomalainen Kirjakauppa Oy, Suomalainen Kirjakauppa is Bookstore, found on 3 Vantaanportinkatu in Vantaa. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3 Vantaanportinkatu, Vantaa, 01510
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Phone: +358 10 405 4490
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 5 Hermannin rantatie in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Hermannin rantatie, Helsinki, 00580
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +358 10 405 9420
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 3-9 Leppävaarankatu in Espoo. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3-9 Leppävaarankatu, Espoo, 02600
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Phone: +358 10 405 2350
Kulkukatin Poika
Bookstore
Kulkukatin Poika — Bookstore, found on 12 Läntinen Brahenkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Kulkukatin Poika: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-17:30; Sa 11:00-15:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
12 Läntinen Brahenkatu, Helsinki, 00510
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:30; Sa 11:00-15:00; Su off
Phone: +358 9 738303
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 15 Aleksanterinkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:30-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
15 Aleksanterinkatu, Helsinki, 00100
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:30-18:00
Phone: +358 10 4059440
C. Hagelstam
Bookstore
C. Hagelstam — Bookstore, found on Korkeavuorenkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about C. Hagelstam: the map lists its hours as Mo,Sa-Su off; Tu-Fr 13:00-17:00.
Korkeavuorenkatu, Helsinki, 00130
Hours: Mo,Sa-Su off; Tu-Fr 13:00-17:00
Era Nova
Bookstore
Era Nova is Bookstore. Era Nova also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su,PH off; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su,PH off
Etana editions
Bookstore
Etana editions — Bookstore, found on 1 Kapteeninkatu in Helsinki.
1 Kapteeninkatu, Helsinki, 00140
C. Hagelstamin Antikvaarinen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
C. Hagelstamin Antikvaarinen Kirjakauppa is Bookstore on 9 Kapteeninkatu, Helsinki. C. Hagelstamin Antikvaarinen Kirjakauppa also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Th 14:00-18:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
9 Kapteeninkatu, Helsinki, 00140
Hours: Th 14:00-18:00; PH off
Phone: +3589649291
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 5 Länsituuli in Espoo. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Länsituuli, Espoo, 02100
Phone: +358 10 4051070
Viherympäristöliitto ry kirjakauppa
BookstoreRun by Viherympäristöliitto ry
Run by Viherympäristöliitto ry, Viherympäristöliitto ry kirjakauppa is Bookstore, found on 4 Viljatie in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Viherympäristöliitto ry kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4 Viljatie, Helsinki, 00700
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00
Phone: +358 40 7499331
Sacrum
Bookstore
Sacrum is Bookstore on 20 Kalevankatu, Helsinki. Sacrum also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
20 Kalevankatu, Helsinki, 00100
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Phone: +358407352096
Luther Divari & Kristillinen kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Luther Divari & Kristillinen kirjakauppa is Bookstore. Luther Divari & Kristillinen kirjakauppa also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:30-17:30, Sa 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-17:30, Sa 11:00-15:00
Phone: +358 44 0772233
Biokustannus oy
Bookstore
Biokustannus oy is Bookstore on 79 Mannerheimintie, Helsinki. Biokustannus oy also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 13:00-17:00.
79 Mannerheimintie, Helsinki, 00270
Hours: Tu-Fr 13:00-17:00
Elonpyörä
Bookstore
Elonpyörä — Bookstore, found on 20 Vilhonvuorenkuja in Helsinki.
20 Vilhonvuorenkuja, Helsinki, 00500
Fennica Comics
Bookstore
Fennica Comics is Bookstore on 30 Hämeentie, Helsinki. Fennica Comics also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00.
30 Hämeentie, Helsinki, 00530
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Mustan Kanin Kolo
Bookstore
Mustan Kanin Kolo — Bookstore, found on 12b Fleminginkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Mustan Kanin Kolo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
12b Fleminginkatu, Helsinki, 00500
Phone: +358 44 577 9057
Rosebud
Bookstore
Rosebud — Bookstore, found on 21 Mariankatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Rosebud: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su off; 2024 Aug 2-2024 Sep 1 off.
21 Mariankatu, Helsinki, 00170
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su off; 2024 Aug 2-2024 Sep 1 off
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 8 Espoonlahdenkatu in Espoo. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8 Espoonlahdenkatu, Espoo, 02320
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +358 10 4055660
Kaupoille.fi
BookstoreRun by Kaupoille.fi
Run by Kaupoille.fi, Kaupoille.fi is Bookstore, found on 4 Puistolantori in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Kaupoille.fi: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4 Puistolantori, Helsinki, 00760
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00
Phone: +358 50 5126710
Antikvariaatti Vilho
Bookstore
Antikvariaatti Vilho — Bookstore.
Tiedekirja
Bookstore
Tiedekirja — Bookstore, found on 13 Snellmaninkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Tiedekirja: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:30-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
13 Snellmaninkatu, Helsinki, 00170
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-16:00
Phone: +358 9 635 177
Aavetaajuus
Used bookstore
Aavetaajuus is Used bookstore. Aavetaajuus also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,We-Th off; Tu,Fr 15:00-18:00; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo,We-Th off; Tu,Fr 15:00-18:00; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 1 Urho Kekkosen katu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: it has a website with more detail.
1 Urho Kekkosen katu, Helsinki, 00100
Rosebud Sivullinen
Bookstore
Rosebud Sivullinen is Bookstore. Rosebud Sivullinen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +358 400 178 965
Punainen planeetta
Bookstore
Punainen planeetta — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Punainen planeetta: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su off.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su off
Nide
Bookstore
Nide is Bookstore on 35 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki. Nide also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
35 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki, 00120
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; Su off
Phone: +358 50 4600337
Aioni
Used bookstore
Aioni — Used bookstore. Also worth knowing about Aioni: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 12:00-19:00; Tu 12:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-14:00; Mo,Su off; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: We-Fr 12:00-19:00; Tu 12:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-14:00; Mo,Su off
Tiedekulma shop
Bookstore
Tiedekulma shop is Bookstore. Tiedekulma shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su off.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su off
Antikvariaatti Kuuskulma
Bookstore
Antikvariaatti Kuuskulma — Bookstore, found on 18 Porvoonkatu in Helsinki.
18 Porvoonkatu, Helsinki, 00510
Arkkitehtuuri-kirjakauppa ja -divari
BookstoreRun by Bookmarchitecture Oy
Run by Bookmarchitecture Oy, Arkkitehtuuri-kirjakauppa ja -divari is Bookstore, found on 19 Kadetintie in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Arkkitehtuuri-kirjakauppa ja -divari: the map lists its hours as Th-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
19 Kadetintie, Helsinki, 00330
Hours: Th-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-15:00
Phone: +358453318717
Runebergin Antikvariaatti
Bookstore
Runebergin Antikvariaatti is Bookstore.
Tomin antikvariaatti
Bookstore
Tomin antikvariaatti — Bookstore, found on 3 Caloniuksenkatu in Helsinki.
3 Caloniuksenkatu, Helsinki, 00100
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore, found on 11 Piispansilta in Espoo. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
11 Piispansilta, Espoo, 02230
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +358 10 405 4420
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +358 10 405 1060
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Bookstore
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 06:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Phone: +358503115553
What the map tells us about bookstores in Helsinki
45 of the 60 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
38 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
There's a cluster: 2 of them sit on 35 Fredrikinkatu, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
Most of the bookstores in Helsinki list a phone number. Useful for checking whether a specific title is in stock before you visit.
3 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 Helsinki bookstore crawl
The efficient Helsinki bookstore crawl strings these together: Antikvaarinen Kirjakauppa Tessi on 4 Mäntyviita, Hertta kustannus on 2 Oksasenkatu, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa on 7 Länsituuli, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa on 1 Keskuskatu, Suomalainen Kirjakauppa on 1 Asemahalli, Kaivokatu, Rosebud on 8 Kaivokatu, Suomalainen Kirjakauppa on 3 Iskoskuja, and Suomalainen Kirjakauppa on 5 Rantakatu — 60 stops, one logical order. 52 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Helsinki
The regulars' playbook for Helsinki's bookshops:
- Don't skip the small press section at Antikvaarinen Kirjakauppa Tessi. The weird, wonderful stuff lives here. Small presses take the risks the big publishers won't.
- Check the bargain carts outside at Hertta kustannus. Sidewalk carts are the shop's clearance rack. A dollar a book, and the turnover is fast.
- Check the cookbook section. Cookbooks are the most browsed and least bought section, which means the used shelf is full of barely-touched gems.
- Support the shop's own publishing. Some independents publish local authors or print their own anthologies. Buying them funds the ecosystem directly.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Helsinki — 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 Helsinki can take a while to appear. The 60 above are only as current as the community map. A bookstore that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
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 60 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 Helsinki: 60 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.