CityHero lists 42 bookstores in Zürich (as of October 2026), averaging 4.7 out of 5 Google stars. Number 1 in the Hero Score is Jeeg manga anime (4.8 stars, 1’277 reviews). The highest Google rating (with at least 20 reviews) belongs to Vastela Books (5.0 stars, 112 reviews).

Listings: 42
Avg. Google rating: 4.7 / 5
No. 1 Hero Score: Jeeg manga anime
Best Google rating: Vastela Books · 5.0

2 more facts

Reviews in total: 7’284
Rated 4.5+: 81 %

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

Bookstores in Zürich: what to know

Browse instead of scroll: CityHero lists 42 Bookstores in Zürich, from small neighbourhood shops to large stores over several floors. On average that's 4.7 out of 5 stars, with addresses in Altstadt (8001), Aussersihl (8004) and Wiedikon (8003) and beyond. Top-rated: Vastela Books. Many bookshops order titles that are not in stock and keep them for collection – just ask.

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Bookstores by neighbourhood in Zürich

Grouped by postcode – areas with the most listings first.

Bookstores in Altstadt (8001)

Kinderbuchladen Zürich4.8 ★ · 234
Comics-Shop Keller4.8 ★ · 167
Never Stop Reading4.9 ★ · 87
Orell Füssli Zürich Bellevue4.5 ★ · 760
Klio Buchhandlung und Antiquariat, von der Crone, Heiniger Linow & Co4.9 ★ · 40
Travel Bookshop4.7 ★ · 85
Buchhandlung Calligramme4.8 ★ · 44
Medieval Art & Vie4.9 ★ · 16
EOS Buchantiquariat Benz4.7 ★ · 27
Buchhandlung Bodmer AG4.7 ★ · 25
Dr. Peter Bichsel Fine Books GmbH4.8 ★ · 18
Mr. Pinocchio4.5 ★ · 53

+ 3 more in the full list

Bookstores in Aussersihl (8004)

Jeeg manga anime4.8 ★ · 1277
Analph Comic Shop4.6 ★ · 395
Orell Füssli Zürich Europaallee4.5 ★ · 281
Paranoia City Buchhandlung4.6 ★ · 82
1002F (mille et deux feuilles) Buchhandlung4.9 ★ · 19
Lernmedien-Shop4.5 ★ · 42
Transa Books ZH by Orell Füssli4.2 ★ · 5

Bookstores in Wiedikon (8003)

Amazingtoys.ch – Pokémon & Trading Card Game Shop4.6 ★ · 1146
Pile of books4.8 ★ · 98
Sammelpunkt4.8 ★ · 80
Duplikat Book & Stationery4.7 ★ · 44

Bookstores in Industriequartier (8005)

Buchhandlung sec524.8 ★ · 82
Material4.6 ★ · 20
Ex Libris Buchhandlung Zürich4.2 ★ · 58
Westflügel5.0 ★ · 1

Bookstores in Altstetten (8048)

Zuriko4.7 ★ · 178
Orell Füssli Zürich - EKZ Letzipark5.0 ★ · 5
Orell Füssli Zürich-Altstetten - EKZ Neumarkt4.4 ★ · 20

Frequently asked questions

How many bookstores are there in Zürich on CityHero?

CityHero currently lists 42 bookstores in Zürich, rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on average, with addresses in Altstadt (8001), Aussersihl (8004) and Wiedikon (8003) and beyond. Currently top-rated: Vastela Books.

Which bookstores in Zürich are open on Sundays or in the evening?

Of 41 listings with opening hours, 3 (7%) open on Sundays and 11 (27%) stay open until 8 pm or later on at least one weekday. 41 are open on Saturdays. Current hours are shown on every listing; the «Open now» filter shows who is open right now.

Which parts of Zürich have the most bookstores?

Counted by postcode, most listings are in Altstadt (8001): 15, Aussersihl (8004): 7 and Wiedikon (8003): 4. The neighbourhood sections on this page show the addresses for each area.

Can I order books at a bookshop in Zürich?

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 Zürich are open on Saturdays?

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