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The 12 best bookstores in St. Gallen

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Key facts

CityHero lists 12 bookstores in St. Gallen (as of October 2026), averaging 4.6 out of 5 Google stars. Number 1 in the Hero Score is Benedikt BuchCafé (4.9 stars, 79 reviews).

Listings
12
Avg. Google rating
4.6 / 5
No. 1 Hero Score
Benedikt BuchCafé
Reviews in total
1’437
1 more fact
Rated 4.5+
73 %

Source: CityHero directory, ratings via Google · as of October 2026.

Bookstores in St. Gallen: what to know

Order a book, find a gift or simply browse in peace: here are the 12 Bookstores in St. Gallen with opening hours and ratings. On average that's 4.6 out of 5 stars, with addresses in 9000 St. Gallen and beyond. Top-rated: KINDERBUCH-LADEN. Many bookshops order titles that are not in stock and keep them for collection – just ask.

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Frequently asked questions

How many bookstores are there in St. Gallen on CityHero?

CityHero currently lists 12 bookstores in St. Gallen, rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on average, with addresses in 9000 St. Gallen and beyond. Currently top-rated: KINDERBUCH-LADEN.

Which bookstores in St. Gallen are open on Sundays or in the evening?

Of 12 listings with opening hours, 1 (8%) open on Sundays and 5 (42%) stay open until 8 pm or later on at least one weekday. 11 are open on Saturdays. Current hours are shown on every listing; the «Open now» filter shows who is open right now.

Can I order books at a bookshop in St. Gallen?

Most Bookstores order books that are not in stock and keep them ready for collection. Ask in the shop or via a request on CityHero how long it takes.

Which bookshops in St. Gallen are open on Saturdays?

Opening hours are shown on every listing. With the «Open now» filter you can see which of the Bookstores in St. Gallen are open right now.