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Kloveniersburgwal 58, 1012 CX Amsterdam My number one recommendation for Amsterdam bookshops is the Book Exchange. It's a maze-like store filled entirely with second-hand English language books. Just when you think you've gotten to the end of the shelves, you find another level to explore.


5 Great Bookstores to Scope Out in Amsterdam

The American Book Centre. Located in the centre of town, this is one of the most frequented book stores by English speakers. Amsterdam has a large expat community so it is always busy with locals and tourists alike. The selection is great and the prices are fair. Address: Spui 12, 1012 XA Amsterdam, Netherlands.


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Scheltema Scheltema is a huge Dutch bookselling shop. It's located right in the city centre, around the corner from Dam Square on Rokin. This is a massive bookshop. It's got six stories with escalators, an elevator and stairs (so it's very accessible) with every type of book imaginable.


5 Great Bookstores to Scope Out in Amsterdam

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5 Great Bookstores to Scope Out in Amsterdam

1 Comment Bookshops, Literary Travel, Netherlands, Travel This post may contain affiliate links. Please check out my privacy policy & disclosure page for more information. Looking for the best Amsterdam bookshops? Don't miss these 10 amazing bookstores in Amsterdam! Amsterdam is a city whose culture, art and history draws many tourists each year.


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5. Le Temps Retrouvé in Amsterdam. Nothing quite like reading a book in a nice bookstore! Image: Pexels. When on the hunt for French books in Amsterdam, you should definitely visit Le Temps Retrouvé. The bookstore sells all kinds of books in French for both adults and children.


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Looking for any and every English book under the sun? Look no further than the American Book Centre. This is hands down the most frequented book store in Amsterdam solely selling English books and best of all, it is smack bang in the centre of town. Open 7 days, 10:00-20:00, 11:00-18:30 on Sunday, 12:00-20:00 on Monday


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1. American Book Center A local independent and family-owned chain with locations in Amsterdam, The Hague and Leidschendam, the American Book Center - or ABC - has a spectacular selection of books and audiobooks exclusively in English.


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Waterstones While there are many wonderful independent bookshops in Amsterdam, it's worth mentioning the strange fact that there is a Waterstones here. British readers will be familiar with Waterstones, the largest bookshop chain in the UK. Finding one in the heart of Amsterdam is a little strange, but very cool.


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BOEKHANDEL VROLIJK The leading LGBTQ book and film in the Netherlands, and one of the biggest in Europe, is located right in the heart of the city. Though many titles are in Dutch, they also carry a large English-language selection. Vrolijk just renovated in 2015 to allowing for more space and even events.


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Island Bookstore in the Jordaan area of Amsterdam has been open for nearly 30 years. I can see

the most amazing book stores in the city Opening hours See when shops and markets are closed Bookshops Antiquariaat Kok Antiquarian and secondhand bookstore since 1946 Oude Hoogstraat 14-18 / Nieuwmarkt Mendo a candy store for book aficionados Nieuwe Doelenstraat 10 / Old City Centre Robert Premsela


5 Great Bookstores to Scope Out in Amsterdam

Back on the Spui, you'll find the Athenaeum Nieuwscentrum which offers the best selection of international press and magazines in Amsterdam. It also has an English-language section for literature and academic books in its regular bookstore. Spui 14 - 16 www.athenaeum.nl Open: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 8 am-8 pm; Thu 8 am-9 pm; Sun 10 am.


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The Dutch book market is strictly regulated and in general prices tend to be quite high. There are a number of bookshops located around the Spui square area - a weekly book market is also held there every Friday. American Book Center (ABC) ABC is an Amsterdam institution, having been set up as a bargain bookstore in 1972 by two Americans.


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1. Waterstones - Amsterdam Not verified 5 2025 reviews new review Are you the owner of the business? Address: Kalverstraat 152, 1012 XE Amsterdam, Netherlands Telephone: +31 20 638 3821 Business type: Book store Review "Best English bookstore we have in the Netherlands."