Bookstores in Lisbon
If you judge a town by its bookshops, Lisbon, Lisboa gives you 129 to judge by. That's 129 bookshops mapped around Lisbon, each with its own shelves and specialties. The used sections are where the real bargains hide. Staff picks shelves are the fastest way to read a shop's personality.
This guide covers every bookstore we could verify in and around Lisbon (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Buchholz and Papelaria Modo, plus Pink. If a bookshop's missing from Lisbon's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Lisbon bookstore lineup
129 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Buchholz
Bookstore
Buchholz — Bookstore.
Papelaria Modo
Bookstore
Papelaria Modo is Bookstore.
Pink
Bookstore
Pink — Bookstore.
Biblioteca Junta de Freguesia
Bookstore
Biblioteca Junta de Freguesia — Bookstore.
Queijadas de sapa
Bookstore
Queijadas de sapa — Bookstore.
Fnac - Livraria
Bookstore
Fnac - Livraria is Bookstore on 11 Avenida de Roma, Lisboa. Fnac - Livraria also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
11 Avenida de Roma, Lisboa, 1049-047
Phone: +351 211 536 000
Bertrand
Bookstore
Bertrand — Bookstore on Avenida de Roma. Also worth knowing about Bertrand: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Avenida de Roma
Phone: +351 21 030 5590
Livraria Papelaria Universal
Bookstore
Livraria Papelaria Universal — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Livraria Papelaria Universal: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 08:30-13:00; PH 08:30-17:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 08:30-13:00; PH 08:30-17:00
Papelaria Faia
Bookstore
Papelaria Faia — Bookstore.
Livraria LeYa na Buchholz
BookstoreRun by LeYa, S.A. Lda.
Run by LeYa, S.A. Lda., Livraria LeYa na Buchholz is Bookstore, found on 4 Rua Duque de Palmela in Lisboa. Also worth knowing about Livraria LeYa na Buchholz: the map lists its hours as Das 9:30 às 19:30, de segunda a sexta; Sábado, das 10:00 às 14:00 (aos sábados de julho, agosto e setembro encerra às 18:00); a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
4 Rua Duque de Palmela, Lisboa, 1200-098
Hours: Das 9:30 às 19:30, de segunda a sexta; Sábado, das 10:00 às 14:00 (aos sábados de julho, agosto e setembro encerra às 18:00)
Phone: +351 213 563 212;+351 917 362 792
Livraria Sá da Costa
Bookstore
Livraria Sá da Costa — Bookstore on 100-102 Rua Garrett. Also worth knowing about Livraria Sá da Costa: the map lists its hours as 09:30-24:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
100-102 Rua Garrett
Hours: 09:30-24:00
Phone: +351 211 357623
Sistema J.
Bookstore
Sistema J. is Bookstore.
Fnac
Bookstore
Fnac is Bookstore.
Bookshop Bivar
Bookstore
Bookshop Bivar — Bookstore, found on 34-A Rua de Ponta Delgada in Lisboa. Also worth knowing about Bookshop Bivar: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
34-A Rua de Ponta Delgada, Lisboa, 1000-243
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00
Phone: +351 935328672
Livraria Quotidien
Bookstore
Livraria Quotidien — Bookstore, found on 6 A Rua Dom João de Castro in Almada. Also worth knowing about Livraria Quotidien: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-19:00.
6 A Rua Dom João de Castro, Almada, 2800
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-19:00
Papelaria Atlas Livraria
Bookstore
Papelaria Atlas Livraria is Bookstore on 82 Rua Dom João de Castro. Papelaria Atlas Livraria also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as 09:00-19:00.
82 Rua Dom João de Castro
Hours: 09:00-19:00
Ler Devagar
Bookstore
Ler Devagar is Bookstore on 103 Rua Rodrigues Faria. Ler Devagar also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
103 Rua Rodrigues Faria
Phone: +351213259992
Papelaria Tejo
Bookstore
Papelaria Tejo is Bookstore.
Pantera Cor de Rosa
Bookstore
Pantera Cor de Rosa is Bookstore on 44 Rua da Liberdade. Pantera Cor de Rosa also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:00-13:00,14:00-19:00; Sa-Su,PH 08:00-13:00.
44 Rua da Liberdade
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-13:00,14:00-19:00; Sa-Su,PH 08:00-13:00
Loja alfarrabista
Bookstore
Loja alfarrabista is Bookstore.
Novalmada Papelaria
Bookstore
Novalmada Papelaria — Bookstore on 9 Rua Torcato José Clavine. Also worth knowing about Novalmada Papelaria: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00.
9 Rua Torcato José Clavine
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00
Assírio e Alvim/Sistema Solar
Bookstore
Assírio e Alvim/Sistema Solar — Bookstore, found on 67 B Rua Passos Manuel in Lisboa. Also worth knowing about Assírio e Alvim/Sistema Solar: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-13:00, 14:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
67 B Rua Passos Manuel, Lisboa, 1150-258
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-13:00, 14:00-19:00
Phone: +351 213 583 030
Imprensa Nacional
Bookstore
Imprensa Nacional is Bookstore.
Livraria Bertrand - Chiado
Bookstore
Livraria Bertrand - Chiado — Bookstore, found on 73 Rua Garrett in Lisboa. Also worth knowing about Livraria Bertrand - Chiado: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00; it has a website with more detail.
73 Rua Garrett, Lisboa, 1200-203
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Letters Matters
Bookstore
Letters Matters is Bookstore.
Paulus Livraria
Bookstore
Paulus Livraria is Bookstore on 41 Rua dos Sapateiros.
41 Rua dos Sapateiros, 1100-576
Tigre de Papel
Used bookstore
Tigre de Papel is Used bookstore on 25 Rua de Arroios, Lisboa. Tigre de Papel also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
25 Rua de Arroios, Lisboa, 1150-053
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
Phone: +351 213540 470
Palavra de Viajante
Bookstore
Palavra de Viajante is Bookstore on 34 Rua de São Bento, Lisboa.
34 Rua de São Bento, Lisboa
Livraria - Bar Menina e Moça
Bookstore
Livraria - Bar Menina e Moça is Bookstore on 40-42 Rua Nova do Carvalho. Livraria - Bar Menina e Moça also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Su 12:00-02:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
40-42 Rua Nova do Carvalho, 1200-292
Hours: Tu-Su 12:00-02:00
Phone: +351 218 272 331
Hemus
Bookstore
Hemus — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Hemus: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-13:00,15:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-13:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-13:00,15:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-13:00
Bd Mania
Bookstore
Bd Mania — Bookstore on 71 Rua das Flores. Also worth knowing about Bd Mania: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-19:30.
71 Rua das Flores
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:30
Stuff Out - Livros em segunda mão
Bookstore
Stuff Out - Livros em segunda mão is Bookstore on 70C Rua da Quintinha, Lisboa.
70C Rua da Quintinha, Lisboa, 1200-366
Livraria-Bar Casa das Artes
Bookstore
Livraria-Bar Casa das Artes is Bookstore on 49A/49B Rua Cândido dos Reis, Cacilhas.
49A/49B Rua Cândido dos Reis, Cacilhas
Alfarroba
Bookstore
Alfarroba is Bookstore on 16 Largo de São João, Alcochete. Alfarroba also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
16 Largo de São João, Alcochete, 2890-028
Phone: +351 210 998 223
Atempo
Bookstore
Atempo — Bookstore.
Livraria Ler
Bookstore
Livraria Ler — Bookstore on 24c Rua Almeida e Sousa. Also worth knowing about Livraria Ler: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-13:30,14:30-19:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
24c Rua Almeida e Sousa, 1350-011
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-13:30,14:30-19:30
Phone: +351 213 888 371
Culsete
Bookstore
Culsete is Bookstore.
Nouvelle Librarie Française
Bookstore
Nouvelle Librarie Française is Bookstore on 50B Rua Pinheiro Chagas.
50B Rua Pinheiro Chagas
Bertrand
Bookstore
Bertrand — Bookstore.
Livaria Galopim
Bookstore
Livaria Galopim is Bookstore.
Almedina
BookstoreRun by Grupo Almedina
Run by Grupo Almedina, Almedina is Bookstore, found on 40 Avenida das Forças Armadas in Lisboa. Also worth knowing about Almedina: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-13:00,14:00-19:00; Feb,Oct 10:00-21:00;Aug off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
40 Avenida das Forças Armadas, Lisboa, 1600-083
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-13:00,14:00-19:00; Feb,Oct 10:00-21:00;Aug off
Phone: +351 215 902 819
Livraria Europa América
Bookstore
Livraria Europa América — Bookstore, found on 15 Rua José Relvas in parede.
15 Rua José Relvas, parede
Distopia
Bookstore
Distopia — Bookstore on 392-394 Rua de São Bento. Also worth knowing about Distopia: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
392-394 Rua de São Bento
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00
Phone: +351 210 938 746
Fnac
Bookstore
Fnac is Bookstore.
Gatafunho
Bookstore
Gatafunho is Bookstore.
Livraria e Papelaria de Joaquim Gonçalves da Graça
Bookstore
Livraria e Papelaria de Joaquim Gonçalves da Graça is Bookstore on 28 Rua Alameda de Guerra Junqueiro.
28 Rua Alameda de Guerra Junqueiro
AJC
Bookstore
AJC — Bookstore, found on 3 Rua Dona Maria da Silva in Cacilhas.
3 Rua Dona Maria da Silva, Cacilhas
Antiga Livraria do Carmo
Bookstore
Antiga Livraria do Carmo is Bookstore on 50 Calçada do Carmo.
50 Calçada do Carmo
A Travessa
Bookstore
A Travessa is Bookstore on 46 Rua da Escola Politécnica, Lisboa. A Travessa also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
46 Rua da Escola Politécnica, Lisboa, 1250-102
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Phone: +351 213 460 553
Livraria Galileu
Bookstore
Livraria Galileu is Bookstore.
Minutos de Leitura
Bookstore
Minutos de Leitura — Bookstore, found on Loja 59 Rua Sacadura Cabral in Galiza. Also worth knowing about Minutos de Leitura: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00.
Loja 59 Rua Sacadura Cabral, Galiza, 2765-349
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00
Tinta nos Nervos
Bookstore
Tinta nos Nervos — Bookstore.
O Mundo do Livro
Bookstore
O Mundo do Livro — Bookstore on 12 Largo da Trindade.
12 Largo da Trindade
Livraria Snob
Bookstore
Livraria Snob is Bookstore on 32A Travessa de Santa Quitéria. Livraria Snob also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 14:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
32A Travessa de Santa Quitéria
Hours: Tu-Sa 14:00-20:00
Phone: +351 968 752 147
Ler Devagar
BookstoreRun by Livraria de Fundos - Comércio de Livros, S.A.
Ler Devagar is Bookstore run by Livraria de Fundos - Comércio de Livros, S.A. on 103 Rua Rodrigues Faria, Lisboa. Ler Devagar also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
103 Rua Rodrigues Faria, Lisboa, 1300-501
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Phone: +351 213259992
Livraria e Papelaria Espaço
Bookstore
Livraria e Papelaria Espaço — Bookstore, found on 51B Avenida Combatentes da Grande Guerra in Algés. Also worth knowing about Livraria e Papelaria Espaço: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
51B Avenida Combatentes da Grande Guerra, Algés, 1495-039
Phone: +351 214114076;+315 961312644
A Vida Portuguesa
Bookstore
A Vida Portuguesa — Bookstore, found on 74;72;70 Rua Nova do Almada in Lisboa.
74;72;70 Rua Nova do Almada, Lisboa
Edições Imprensa Nacional da Casa da Moeda
Bookstore
Edições Imprensa Nacional da Casa da Moeda — Bookstore.
Alfarrabista Cão Grande
Bookstore
Alfarrabista Cão Grande — Bookstore, found on 253 Rua da Escola Politécnica in Lisboa. Also worth knowing about Alfarrabista Cão Grande: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-13:00,14:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
253 Rua da Escola Politécnica, Lisboa, 1250-101
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-13:00,14:00-20:00
Phone: +351 968 852 500
Almedina
BookstoreRun by Grupo Almedina
Run by Grupo Almedina, Almedina is Bookstore, found on 225 Rua da Escola Politécnica in Lisboa. Also worth knowing about Almedina: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
225 Rua da Escola Politécnica, Lisboa, 1250-101
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00
Phone: +351 211 991 551
What the map tells us about bookstores in Lisbon
45 of the 129 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
24 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
There's a cluster: 2 of them sit on 103 Rua Rodrigues Faria, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
The Lisbon bookstore crawl
Plot these on a map and the day plans itself: Buchholz, Papelaria Modo, Pink, Biblioteca Junta de Freguesia, Queijadas de sapa, Fnac - Livraria on 11 Avenida de Roma, Bertrand on Avenida de Roma, and Livraria Papelaria Universal. That's 129 stops on the Lisbon bookstore crawl. 121 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Lisbon
Browsing in Lisbon? A little strategy helps:
- Buy the signed copy at Buchholz. Signed stock costs the same as unsigned and only goes up in charm. Ask at the till; shops often have signed copies behind the counter.
- Check for a café corner at Papelaria Modo. A bookshop with coffee is a trap in the best way. Plan accordingly; you won't be leaving soon.
- The used section is underpriced everywhere. Books are heavy and slow to sell, so used shelves price to move. First editions hide here regularly.
- Bring a tote bag. Bookshops and tote bags are a natural pair. You'll need it — nobody leaves with the one book they came for.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Lisbon — 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 Lisbon can take a while to appear. The 129 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 129 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 Lisbon: 129 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.