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It is often said: 'Each book is a marvelous painting of life.' Indeed, books open up beautiful worlds and nourish the human soul, providing solace in times of weariness amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. If you live in Hanoi and love reading, you will easily find wonderful books in every corner of the capital.
5 Bookstores in Hanoi – Paradises for Book Lovers
1. Cá Chép Bookstore in Hanoi
Cá Chép Bookstore in Hanoi is the third bookstore opened in June 2017 after the success of two Cá Chép bookstores in Saigon. With an area of up to 1300m2, the bookstore is divided into 5 floors, each offering different utility spaces.
Cá Chép Bookstore in Hanoi (photo collection)
The first floor is the area for Vietnamese literature with over 20,000 quality books of various genres ranging from domestic literature, foreign literature to science, culture, and life. The mezzanine floor is dedicated to stationery and souvenir items, beautifully designed with two long glass shelves. This is also a favorite spot for many young people to shop and take photos.
National literature section (photo collection)
The second floor is a book paradise for children with thousands of books from reputable publishers such as Kim Đồng, NXB Trẻ, Đông A, Nhã Nam... Since it's a children's area, the design here is quite lively, colorful, with plenty of seats for kids to comfortably read.
Second floor area for children (photo collection)
The third floor is the Đông A Gallery painting room, where art works and photographs are exhibited. The top floor, the 4th floor of the bookstore, is a Cafe where readers can relax, enjoy hot cups of coffee with great books.
With its unique and innovative design, along with abundant amenities and a wide selection of books, Cá Chép bookstore promises to be a new enticing destination for book lovers in Hanoi.
- Address: 115 Nguyễn Thái Học, Ba Đình, Hanoi
2. Tiền Phong Bookstore
Considered one of the major bookstores in Hanoi, Tiền Phong Bookstore is a favorite destination for many young book enthusiasts. Located on bustling streets, Tiền Phong Bookstore impresses visitors with its spacious and overwhelming space filled with thousands of displayed books.
Tiền Phong Bookstore (photo credit: collected)
The variety of books here, in terms of appearance and genres, allows you to freely choose to your heart's content. The bookshelves are neatly arranged, straightened according to different categories and fields, making it easy for you to find your favorite books. Moreover, Tiền Phong Bookstore often organizes offline book events and discount programs with up to 40% off. With a long-standing reputation and high credibility, Tiền Phong Bookstore is gradually developing to reach new heights, attracting many international tourists to explore Vietnam's treasure trove of books.
- You can visit Tiền Phong Bookstore at the following addresses:
– 17B Ngọc Hà, Ba Đình, Hanoi
– 175 Nguyễn Thái Học, Ba Đình, Hanoi
– 175 Tây Sơn, Đống Đa, Hanoi
3. Nguyễn Văn Cừ Bookstore
Familiar to education majors, foreign language majors, and students of the Journalism Academy, Nguyễn Văn Cừ Bookstore has been serving for over 15 years, offering a rich selection of books covering various genres, especially in the fields of academic knowledge, lifestyle, and society. Serving intellectuals, students, and scholars tirelessly, Nguyễn Văn Cừ Bookstore is renowned as the largest academic book treasure in Hanoi.
Nguyen Van Cu Bookstore (Photo: Collected)
If you need to buy books for work or study, don't forget to check out the interesting selection of books at this bookstore. With its spacious and cool ambiance, you won't be disappointed when choosing this place as your ideal book-buying destination.
- Address: 175 Giảng Võ, Cát Linh, Đống Đa, Hanoi
4. Nha Nam Bookstore
Established since 2005, Nha Nam Bookstore is the most beautiful bookstore frequented by young people in Hanoi. Designed in a retro classic style, with transparent glass compartments and small, charming spaces, Nha Nam Bookstore exudes a peaceful, elegant ambiance just like its name suggests. The dominant colors are refreshing green or eye-catching sky blue, and the bookstore space is simple, tidy, and compact, adorned with countless colorful and attractive books.
Nha Nam Bookstore (Photo: Collected)
Most of the books at Nha Nam Bookstore are literary works and entertainment, rarely will buyers find academic books displayed here. Moreover, Nha Nam Bookstore pays great attention to the presentation of its products. Each book here is packaged beautifully, accompanied by various accessories such as book tags, drawing pens, glossy covers, etc. From novels, essays, coloring books, children's stories, short stories, to entertainment books, you can easily find any famous published book. This is the treasure trove of literature in Hanoi for romantic souls and those passionate about literary arts.
Neat space inside Nha Nam Bookstore (Photo: Collected)
- Addresses of Nha Nam Bookstores:
– 59 Do Quang (formerly alley 61 Tran Duy Hung), Cau Giay, Hanoi
– No. 22, Building B14, at the foot of the pedestrian bridge intersection of Pham Ngoc Thach - Luong Dinh Cua, Dong Da, Hanoi
– 107 B9, To Hieu, Cau Giay, Hanoi
– 49 Chua Lang, Dong Da, Hanoi
– 383 Kim Nguu, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
– Kiosk 16, Building HH1B, Linh Dam, Hanoi
5. Fahasa Bookstore
Born from the renowned publishing company Fahasa, Fahasa Bookstore is hailed as the most modern bookstore in Hanoi. With its modern space, full amenities, and exquisite facilities, Fahasa stands out as the upscale book-buying destination for Hanoians. Offering educational textbooks, reference materials, exam preparation materials, as well as various genres of novels, fiction, and comics, Fahasa Bookstore fully caters to the teaching, learning, and entertainment needs of a wide range of customers.
Fahasa Bookstore Hanoi (photo collection)
In addition to books, here you can easily find office supplies, study materials, souvenirs, children's toys, and more, with a wide range of new, beautiful, and high-quality products. Most products are imported from the US, Japan, Europe,... hence the prices are relatively high compared to other Hanoi bookstores. The book genres at Fahasa are constantly updated and renewed, so you can completely trust the quality of the books here.
- Address: 338 Xa Dan Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi
- Level 2 Lotte Mart, 229 Tay Son Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi
Above are the most renowned bookstores in Hanoi both for their diverse collection and cozy ambiance. If you have spare time, take a stroll around these literary paradises. Wishing you always find meaningful and captivating reads!
