Located in Notting Hill, this specialty store is one of the most popular bookstores in the city. The small shop is not only hidden within one of London's most posh neighborhoods, but it was featured in the 1999 movie "Notting Hill." Although Hugh Grant isn't working the desk in this shop, it is just like the movie says, "travel books only." There are some great reads aside from the travel guides. If it is related to travel in any way, this store has it. Each book you buy also has a sticker saying you bought it at The Travel Bookshop.
The Travel Bookshop
13 Blenheim Crescent
London
W11 2EE
United Kingdom
(011) +44 (0)20 7229 5260
thetravelbookshop.com/
Foyles is not only one of London's most famous bookstores, but the largest as well. Stretched over five floors, this bookshop has been on Charing Cross Road since 1906. The shop is more than a bookstore. It has a cafe, art gallery and live jazz music. Here you are guaranteed to find a book on any subject. If you want to see everything in the store, plan to make an afternoon out of it.
Foyles
113-119 Charing Cross Road
London
WC2H 0EB
(011) +44 (0)20 7437 5660
foyles.co.uk
If you are looking for a used bookshop, Fisher & Sperr is one of London's most popular. Fisher & Sperr has a variety of literature, as well as books on philosophy and history. The store even has a room devoted to secondhand books about London. Although it is small, many people frequent the shop for great deals. The shop is located in Highgate, easily accessible from the Tube.
Fisher & Sperr
46 Highgate High Street
Highgate
London
N6 5JB
(011) +44 (0)20 8340 7224