6 Of Beirut’s Most Affordable Bookshops

Bookworms, we found the most affordable bookshops in Beirut! Grab some friends and hit up these book havens that are treasure troves waiting to be explored. Your next favorite read awaits!

1. Philosophia, Haret Hreik

A hidden gem for all book lovers to find whatever they’ve been searching for, and the prices are extremely affordable. And if you decide to buy several books, the owners might also give you a good price!

2. Halabi Bookshop, Kaskas

Leaf through the endless stories on the shelves of Halabi Bookshop, one of Beirut’s most beloved gems. The independent bookshop sells a wide variety of original English, French, and Arabic books, all at amazing prices.

3. Ayyad’s Bookshop, Hamra

This tiny bookstore on Abdel Aziz might be hard to spot, but once you see their vast collection of books, you’ll find your eyes wandering towards it every time you’re pass through the street to catch a glimpse of what they’re selling.

4. Snoubar Bayrout, Monot

Snoubar Bayrout is a bookshop and publishing house, and you can’t miss this yellow haven when strolling through the streets of Monot! Not only do they sell books but they also sell films and music.

5. Book Bazaar, Hamra

If you’re on the lookout for secondhand books and vintage posters, then Book Bazar is your best bet. With an endless collection of literature and amazing shots of Old Beirut, you’ll find yourself frequenting this bookshop (just because there’s so much to look through).

6. Kitabi, Hamra

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Of course, we can’t write about a list of affordable bookshops without listing Kitabi. Their secondhand books (mostly classic literature) are very affordable, but they also sell recent publications if you’re looking for something more modern to read.

Do you know any more affordable bookshops in Beirut? Make sure to share it with us so we can add it to the list!