Blackwell's Bookshop

Name: Blackwell's Bookshop
Address: 53-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1YS, GB
Telephone: 0131 622 8222
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Blackwell's Bookshop: Edinburgh's multi-level haven for endless reads, gifts, and a cozy cafe oasis.

5(5 reviews)

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Blackwell's Bookshop sits on South Bridge in Edinburgh (EH1 1YS), a sprawling, three-level store with a basement. It includes a cafe and an art shop, and offers a vast, well-organized selection across genres. Reviews praise friendly, helpful staff, clean, calm spaces, no crowds, gifts and souvenirs, accessibility devices, and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

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53-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1YS, UK

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53-62 South Bridge

Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1YS

0131 622 8222 blackwells.co.uk/shops

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Services

Book Sales

Wide selection of books across all genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and specialty titles.

Café Services

On-site café offering a variety of drinks, snacks, and light meals in a cozy setting.

Gift and Souvenir Shop

Curated collection of gifts, souvenirs, and art items perfect for tourists and book enthusiasts.

Games and Specialty Items

Basement level featuring games and unique items for entertainment and collection.

Accessibility Support

Devices and assistance available for visitors with mobility challenges to ensure an inclusive experience.

Staff Assistance

Friendly and knowledgeable staff ready to help with book recommendations and store navigation.

5.00 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Nadir Sebki

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· 9 months ago

This bookstore is absolutely stunning and truly breathtaking. Spread across several levels, it offers an incredible selection, giving the feeling that almost every book can be found there. As a frequent traveler and not being Scottish, I can confidently say it is one of the best bookstores I have ever visited in the world. The organization is excellent, the decor is beautiful, and the staff are exceptionally kind, welcoming, and helpful. There are accessibility devices for people who have difficulty walking, which is impressive. The café offers a wide variety of options and genuinely surprised me. I found exactly what I was looking for and left completely satisfied

Monza Stark (Lady Stark)

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· 11 months ago

Great place, variety of books and no crowds

Jacob F

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· 11 months ago

This bookstore looks small from the outside but inside the bookstore, it was so massive. It has a cafe and art shop within the bookstore and there were 3 levels and it had literally every genre of books as well. It was a clean, quiet and organized bookstore.

Teresa Steffensmeier

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· 11 months ago

Very cute bookshop. Lots of options for books, gifts and souvenirs. Loved visiting this place.

Alyssa Becker

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· 1 year ago

Amazing bookshop with an incredible selection. Could have spent days in here. A can’t miss for any book lover. (Also, their basement level had the best air conditioning and was the perfect relief from the heat on a hot day. An amazing collection of games down there as well)

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