If you’re a regular reader, love discovering new places around the city and want a cheap outing, we’ve got the perfect selection for you. Check out our list of bookstores in São Paulo and explore the capital through the pages.
On this journey through national and international literature, you’ll find not only the classics, but also contemporary books that are worth reading. What’s more, during the tour, you’ll be able to explore the capital from north to south.
Some of our picks for bookshops in São Paulo
Sebo Pura Poesia
In this charming corner of Ipiranga, the public can find a bookshop , café and ice-cream parlor in one place.
The project started out as a couple’s dream and only operated on Sundays as a hobby, but their passion for books took the idea forward and turned Pura Poesia into one of the most popular places in São Paulo.
📍 Rua Costa Aguiar, 1112 – Ipiranga
Literary Passage
Those passing by may not notice, but between the intersection of Avenida Consolação and Avenida Paulista there is an underground bookstore which, since 2015, has been hosting exhibitions, musical performances and, of course, good books.
📍 Rua da Consolação, no number (next to 2423) – Consolação
Sebo Praia dos Livros
Since 2002, the space has offered more than just books, CDs, DVDs, LPs and works of art. It’s a space for socializing and culture in one of the best areas of the city.
📍 Rua Alceu Wamosy, 34 – Vila Mariana
Sebo Nova Floresta
One of the most traditional bookstores in the country, it has been in the city since 1999. Its physical store, in the central region, has three floors and a collection of over 150,000 titles.
📍 Praça Doutor João Mendes, 25 – Historic Center
Sebo Liberdade
Sebo Liberdade has been around for over 15 years and is one of the best options for finding good, cheap books and rare books at a fair price.
📍 Carlos Gomes Square, 124 – Liberdade
Sebo José de Alencar
With more than 20 years of history, this bookstore has more than 60,000 books. Among the options are new books at a good price and also rare ones. As well as an option to buy, you can also sell books, CDs, DVDs and other materials.
📍 Sé Square, 393 – Sé
Excuse the Dust
This bookstore sells used books and magazines in excellent condition. Most of the collection came from the library of journalist Ricardo Lombardi, editor of the blog Desculpe a Poeira.
📍 Rua Sebastião Velho, 28A – Pinheiros
Sebo do Messias
Located in the city center since 1969, the sebo is the largest retailer of used books in Brazil and Latin America.
📍 Praça Doutor João Mendes, 140 – Sé
Sebo Sant’Ana
Founded in 1997, this bookstore is still one of the coziest options for those who want to buy good, cheap books in São Paulo’s North Zone. With over 50,000 titles available!
📍 Rua Salete, 296 – Santana
Sebo do César
One of oldest neighborhoods in São Paulo also has a bookstore to call its own. How about taking the opportunity to refresh your bookshelf?
📍 Rua Henrique de Sousa Queirós, 25 – Penha de França