Bookstores in Utrecht
If you judge a town by its bookshops, Utrecht, Utrecht gives you 156 to judge by. That's 156 bookshops mapped around Utrecht, 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 Utrecht (within about 30 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Bruna and Paagman, plus De Gruyter. If a bookshop's missing from Utrecht's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Utrecht bookstore lineup
156 mapped within about 30 km — showing 60:
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 66 Voorstraat in Woerden.
66 Voorstraat, Woerden, 3441CN
Paagman
Bookstore
Paagman is Bookstore on 35 Lange Tiendeweg, Gouda. Paagman also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
35 Lange Tiendeweg, Gouda, 2801KE
Phone: +31 88 338 3838
De Gruyter
Bookstore
De Gruyter — Bookstore, found on 2 Lopikerstraat in Schoonhoven. Also worth knowing about De Gruyter: it has a website with more detail.
2 Lopikerstraat, Schoonhoven, 2871BS
Boekhandel Van de Ven
Bookstore
Boekhandel Van de Ven is Bookstore on 54C Soesterbergsestraat, Soest. Boekhandel Van de Ven also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
54C Soesterbergsestraat, Soest, 3768EJ
Savannah Bay
Bookstore
Savannah Bay — Bookstore, found on 13 Telingstraat in Utrecht. Also worth knowing about Savannah Bay: the map lists its hours as Mo 13:00-18:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
13 Telingstraat, Utrecht, 3512GV
Hours: Mo 13:00-18:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Phone: +31 30 231 44 10
Bijleveld
Bookstore
Bijleveld is Bookstore on 7 Janskerkhof, Utrecht. Bijleveld also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 11:00-18:00, Tu-We 10:00-18:00, Th 10:00-21:00, Fr-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.
7 Janskerkhof, Utrecht, 3512BK
Hours: Mo 11:00-18:00, Tu-We 10:00-18:00, Th 10:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +31 30 231 0800
Broekmans & van Poppel
Bookstore
Broekmans & van Poppel is Bookstore on 38 Oudkerkhof, Utrecht. Broekmans & van Poppel also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
38 Oudkerkhof, Utrecht, 3512GL
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +31 30 234 3673
Steven Sterk
Bookstore
Steven Sterk — Bookstore, found on 3 Servetstraat in Utrecht. Also worth knowing about Steven Sterk: the map lists its hours as Mo 12:00-18:00; Tu-We 10:00-18:00; Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-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.
3 Servetstraat, Utrecht, 3512JG
Hours: Mo 12:00-18:00; Tu-We 10:00-18:00; Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +31 30 234 0580
Aleph
Bookstore
Aleph is Bookstore on 9 Vismarkt, Utrecht. Aleph also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
9 Vismarkt, Utrecht, 3511KR
Van Ravenswaay books & more
Bookstore
Van Ravenswaay books & more — Bookstore, found on 20-26 Van Hardenbroeklaan in Bunnik. Also worth knowing about Van Ravenswaay books & more: 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.
20-26 Van Hardenbroeklaan, Bunnik, 3981EP
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +31 30 656 1690
De Utrechtse Boekenbar
Bookstore
De Utrechtse Boekenbar is Bookstore on 2 Westerkade, Utrecht. De Utrechtse Boekenbar also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
2 Westerkade, Utrecht, 3511HA
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 81 Amstelplein in Uithoorn.
81 Amstelplein, Uithoorn, 1421SB
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 118/134 Groenhof in Amstelveen. Also worth knowing about Bruna: the map lists its hours as Mo 10:00-17:30; Tu-Fr 09:30-17:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
118/134 Groenhof, Amstelveen, 1186EX
Hours: Mo 10:00-17:30; Tu-Fr 09:30-17:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +31 20 645 9797
Boekenvoordeel
Bookstore
Boekenvoordeel — Bookstore, found on 32 Binnenhof in Amstelveen. Also worth knowing about Boekenvoordeel: it has a website with more detail.
32 Binnenhof, Amstelveen, 1181ZH
Venstra Boekhandel
Bookstore
Venstra Boekhandel — Bookstore, found on 102 Stadsplein in Amstelveen. Also worth knowing about Venstra Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo 11:00-20:00; Tu 10:00-20:00; We 10:00-20:00; Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 09:30-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
102 Stadsplein, Amstelveen, 1181ZM
Hours: Mo 11:00-20:00; Tu 10:00-20:00; We 10:00-20:00; Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 09:30-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +31 20 641 9880
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 220-222 Zevenwouden in Utrecht. Also worth knowing about Bruna: the map lists its hours as Mo 11:00-18:00; Tu-Sa 09:00-18:00.
220-222 Zevenwouden, Utrecht, 3524CX
Hours: Mo 11:00-18:00; Tu-Sa 09:00-18:00
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 10 Piazza Center in Gorinchem. Also worth knowing about Bruna: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00.
10 Piazza Center, Gorinchem, 4204BN
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 10-12 't Plein in Leusden. Also worth knowing about Bruna: the map lists its hours as Mo 11:00-18:00; Tu-Th 09:30-18:00; 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.
10-12 't Plein, Leusden, 3831CR
Hours: Mo 11:00-18:00; Tu-Th 09:30-18:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +31 33 767 6041
De Bilthovense Boekhandel
Bookstore
De Bilthovense Boekhandel — Bookstore, found on 2 Vinkenlaan in Bilthoven. Also worth knowing about De Bilthovense Boekhandel: it has a website with more detail.
2 Vinkenlaan, Bilthoven, 3722AJ
Boekhandel De Gaard
Bookstore
Boekhandel De Gaard is Bookstore on 25 Troosterhof, Utrecht. Boekhandel De Gaard also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
25 Troosterhof, Utrecht, 3571NC
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30
Phone: +31 30 271 4309
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 2 Diependaalsedijk in Maarssen. Also worth knowing about Bruna: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
2 Diependaalsedijk, Maarssen, 3601GK
Phone: +31 346 560 513
Groeten Uit
BookstoreRun by Han Ruyters
Groeten Uit is Bookstore run by Han Ruyters on 284 Oudegracht, Utrecht. Groeten Uit also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Th 13:00-18:00, Fr 14:00-18:00, Sa 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
284 Oudegracht, Utrecht, 3511NW
Hours: Th 13:00-18:00, Fr 14:00-18:00, Sa 12:00-17:00
Phone: +31 6 52394610
Hinderickx & Winderickx
Bookstore
Hinderickx & Winderickx is Bookstore on 234 Oudegracht, Utrecht. Hinderickx & Winderickx also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Sa 11:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
234 Oudegracht, Utrecht, 3511NT
Hours: We-Sa 11:00-18:00
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 55 Stationsplein in Amersfoort. Also worth knowing about Bruna: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:30-17:30; it has a website with more detail.
55 Stationsplein, Amersfoort, 3818LE
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:30-17:30
Interglobe
Bookstore
Interglobe — Bookstore, found on 7 Vinkenburgstraat in Utrecht. Also worth knowing about Interglobe: the map lists its hours as Tu-Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
7 Vinkenburgstraat, Utrecht, 3512AA
Hours: Tu-Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +31 6 5151 2010
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 57 Cruquius in Amersfoort.
57 Cruquius, Amersfoort, 3825MJ
Rosetta
Bookstore
Rosetta — Bookstore, found on 4 De Komenij in Leusden. Also worth knowing about Rosetta: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa 09:30-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4 De Komenij, Leusden, 3831NC
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa 09:30-17:00
Phone: +31 33 3036018
ReadShop
Bookstore
ReadShop is Bookstore on 164 De Biezenkamp, Leusden. ReadShop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 10:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
164 De Biezenkamp, Leusden, 3831JA
Hours: Mo 10:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-17:00
Phone: +31 33 433 2576
ReadShop
Bookstore
ReadShop is Bookstore on 3 Thorheimpassage, Doorn. ReadShop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Tu,Th-Fr 08:30-18:00; We 09:30-18:00; Sa 08:30-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3 Thorheimpassage, Doorn, 3941ET
Hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Fr 08:30-18:00; We 09:30-18:00; Sa 08:30-17:00
Phone: +31 343 421 044
2e hands boekwinkeltje
Bookstore
2e hands boekwinkeltje is Bookstore. 2e hands boekwinkeltje also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
De Utrechtse Kinderboekwinkel
Bookstore
De Utrechtse Kinderboekwinkel — Bookstore, found on 10 Ganzenmarkt in Utrecht. Also worth knowing about De Utrechtse Kinderboekwinkel: the map lists its hours as Tu,We,Fr 09:00-18:00; Mo 13:00-18:00; Th 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 13:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
10 Ganzenmarkt, Utrecht, 3512GD
Hours: Tu,We,Fr 09:00-18:00; Mo 13:00-18:00; Th 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 13:00-17:00
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 5 Stationshal in Utrecht. Also worth knowing about Bruna: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Stationshal, Utrecht, 3511CE
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Phone: +31 88 133 8084
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 197 Slotlaan in Zeist. Also worth knowing about Bruna: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
197 Slotlaan, Zeist, 3701GD
Phone: +31 30 6915944
De Arm
Bookstore
De Arm — Bookstore, found on 247 Oudegracht in Utrecht. Also worth knowing about De Arm: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00.
247 Oudegracht, Utrecht, 3511NL
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
ReadShop
Bookstore
ReadShop is Bookstore on 3 Marktstraat, Almere. ReadShop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 11:00-17:00; Tu-Sa 09:30-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3 Marktstraat, Almere, 1354LE
Hours: Mo 11:00-17:00; Tu-Sa 09:30-17:00
Phone: +31 36 202 0102
De Algemene Boekhandel
Bookstore
De Algemene Boekhandel — Bookstore, found on 186 Leusderweg in Amersfoort. Also worth knowing about De Algemene Boekhandel: the map lists its hours as Mo 10:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
186 Leusderweg, Amersfoort, 3817KE
Hours: Mo 10:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 83 Nachtegaalstraat in Utrecht. Also worth knowing about Bruna: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
83 Nachtegaalstraat, Utrecht, 3581AE
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00; PH off
Phone: +31 30 231 0910
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 9A Euterpeplein in Amersfoort.
9A Euterpeplein, Amersfoort, 3816NM
't Ezelsoor
BookstoreRun by 't Ezelsoor
Run by 't Ezelsoor, 't Ezelsoor is Bookstore, found on 21 Achter de Arnhemse Poortwal in Amersfoort. Also worth knowing about 't Ezelsoor: the map lists its hours as Th-Fr 12:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
21 Achter de Arnhemse Poortwal, Amersfoort, 3811LX
Hours: Th-Fr 12:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +31 33 462 1250
Boekenvoordeel
BookstoreRun by Boekenvoordeel Online B.V.
Run by Boekenvoordeel Online B.V., Boekenvoordeel is Bookstore, found on 23 Langestraat in Amersfoort. Also worth knowing about Boekenvoordeel: the map lists its hours as Mo,Su 12:00-17:00; Tu, We, Fr 09:30-17:30; Th 09:30-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
23 Langestraat, Amersfoort, 3811AA
Hours: Mo,Su 12:00-17:00; Tu, We, Fr 09:30-17:30; Th 09:30-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Zin.bookstore
Bookstore
Zin.bookstore is Bookstore on 24 Arnhemsestraat, Amersfoort.
24 Arnhemsestraat, Amersfoort, 3811LH
Boekhandel Veenendaal
Bookstore
Boekhandel Veenendaal — Bookstore, found on 33 Langestraat in Amersfoort. Also worth knowing about Boekhandel Veenendaal: it has a website with more detail.
33 Langestraat, Amersfoort, 3811AB
ReadShop
Bookstore
ReadShop is Bookstore on 11 Pieter Stastokerf, Amersfoort. 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.
11 Pieter Stastokerf, Amersfoort, 3813PP
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +31 33 792 0003
Riemer
Bookstore
Riemer — Bookstore, found on 18 Emiclaerhof in Amersfoort. Also worth knowing about Riemer: the map lists its hours as Mo 13:00-18:00; Tu-Th 09:30-18:00; Fr 09:30-21:00, Sa 09:30-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
18 Emiclaerhof, Amersfoort, 3823EM
Hours: Mo 13:00-18:00; Tu-Th 09:30-18:00; Fr 09:30-21:00, Sa 09:30-17:00
Phone: +31 33 456 0804
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 2 Emiclaerhof in Amersfoort. Also worth knowing about Bruna: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:00.
2 Emiclaerhof, Amersfoort, 3823EM
Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 46 Biltstraat in Utrecht. Also worth knowing about Bruna: the map lists its hours as Mo 11:00-18:00, Tu-We 09:00-18:00, Th-Fr 09:00-19:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
46 Biltstraat, Utrecht, 3572BC
Hours: Mo 11:00-18:00, Tu-We 09:00-18:00, Th-Fr 09:00-19:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +31 30 662 8068
Demian Antiquariaat
Used bookstore
Demian Antiquariaat — Used bookstore, found on 18 Bergstraat in Amersfoort.
18 Bergstraat, Amersfoort, 3811NH
Stripwinkel Blunder
Bookstore
Stripwinkel Blunder — Bookstore, found on 203 Oudegracht in Utrecht. Also worth knowing about Stripwinkel Blunder: the map lists its hours as Mo 13:00-17:30, Tu-Fr 11:00-17:30, Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 13:00-16:15; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
203 Oudegracht, Utrecht, 3511NH
Hours: Mo 13:00-17:30, Tu-Fr 11:00-17:30, Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 13:00-16:15
Phone: +31 30 231 1461
The Splendid
Bookstore
The Splendid — Bookstore, found on 194 Oudegracht in Utrecht. Also worth knowing about The Splendid: the map lists its hours as Mo 13:00-18:00, Tu-We 10:00-18:00, Th 10:00-17:00, Fr-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.
194 Oudegracht, Utrecht, 3511NR
Hours: Mo 13:00-18:00, Tu-We 10:00-18:00, Th 10:00-17:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +31 30 233 4357
kAdeBoeken
Bookstore
kAdeBoeken — Bookstore, found on 88 Nijverheidsweg-Noord in Amersfoort. Also worth knowing about kAdeBoeken: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
88 Nijverheidsweg-Noord, Amersfoort, 3812PN
Phone: +31 6 83349311
Primera Brundel
Bookstore
Primera Brundel is Bookstore on 15 Kraailandhof, Hoogland. Primera Brundel also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
15 Kraailandhof, Hoogland, 3828JN
Lit. English Bookshop
Bookstore
Lit. English Bookshop is Bookstore on 107 Oudegracht, Utrecht. Lit. English Bookshop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 10:00-18:00, Fr-Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
107 Oudegracht, Utrecht, 3511AG
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-18:00, Fr-Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +31 6 1934 1349
Multishop Spakenburg
Bookstore
Multishop Spakenburg is Bookstore on 20 Spuistraat, Bunschoten-Spakenburg.
20 Spuistraat, Bunschoten-Spakenburg, 3752AJ
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 53 De Ziel in Bunschoten-Spakenburg. Also worth knowing about Bruna: 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.
53 De Ziel, Bunschoten-Spakenburg, 3751BT
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +31 33 299 0456
Boekhandel Roodbeen
Bookstore
Boekhandel Roodbeen — Bookstore, found on 13 Verlaat in Nijkerk.
13 Verlaat, Nijkerk, 3861AA
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 34 Singel in Nijkerk.
34 Singel, Nijkerk, 3861AE
Chr. Boekhandel De Zonnebloem
Bookstore
Chr. Boekhandel De Zonnebloem — Bookstore, found on 164 Dorpsstraat in Scherpenzeel.
164 Dorpsstraat, Scherpenzeel, 3925KG
Bruna
Bookstore
Bruna — Bookstore, found on 32 Laanstraat in Baarn. Also worth knowing about Bruna: the map lists its hours as Mo 11:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su,PH off.
32 Laanstraat, Baarn, 3743BG
Hours: Mo 11:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su,PH off
Boekhandel Den Boer
Bookstore
Boekhandel Den Boer — Bookstore, found on 67 Laanstraat in Baarn. Also worth knowing about Boekhandel Den Boer: the map lists its hours as Mo 13:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su,PH off; it has a website with more detail.
67 Laanstraat, Baarn, 3743BC
Hours: Mo 13:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su,PH off
Boekhandel Den Boer
Bookstore
Boekhandel Den Boer — Bookstore, found on 69 Laanstraat in Baarn. Also worth knowing about Boekhandel Den Boer: the map lists its hours as Mo 13:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su,PH off.
69 Laanstraat, Baarn, 3743BC
Hours: Mo 13:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su,PH off
What the map tells us about bookstores in Utrecht
89 of the 156 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
107 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
Most of the bookstores in Utrecht 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 Utrecht bookstore crawl
Plot these on a map and the day plans itself: Bruna on 66 Voorstraat, Paagman on 35 Lange Tiendeweg, De Gruyter on 2 Lopikerstraat, Boekhandel Van de Ven on 54C Soesterbergsestraat, Savannah Bay on 13 Telingstraat, Bijleveld on 7 Janskerkhof, Broekmans & van Poppel on 38 Oudkerkhof, and Steven Sterk on 3 Servetstraat. That's 156 stops on the Utrecht bookstore crawl. 148 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Utrecht
A few things worth knowing before you work through Utrecht's bookstores:
- Note the shop's specialties at Bruna. Sci-fi, travel, art books, philosophy — every good shop leans somewhere. Find the lean that matches yours.
- The used section is underpriced everywhere at Paagman. Books are heavy and slow to sell, so used shelves price to move. First editions hide here regularly.
- Ask about ordering. Independent shops will order anything in print, often in a day or two. No need to default to the big online retailer.
- Gift buying? Ask for wrapping. Many independents wrap beautifully and free. It beats a gift bag every time.
Good to know
We searched about 30 km around Utrecht — 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 Utrecht can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 156, 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 156 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 Utrecht: 156 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.