Books · Eastern Market & Barracks Row
Capitol Hill Books
on Eastern Market, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Used bookstore on three floors of a rowhouse facing the market, with first editions and rare books and sections from mysteries and foreign language to DC history and a Weird Section.
Hours
- Monday
- 10am–8pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–8pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–8pm
- Thursday
- 10am–8pm
- Friday
- 10am–8pm
- Saturday
- 9am–8pm
- Sunday
- 9am–7pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Library of Congress (11 min walk) and Supreme Court (13 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Eastern Market Metro (Blue, Orange and Silver lines) is about a block from the market hall. Public parking is limited, so Metro or bus is the practical way in on weekends.
- Eastern Market shops
- The market hall is closed Mondays and open roughly 8am–6pm Tuesday to Saturday and 8am–5pm Sunday; the flea market runs Sundays 9am–4pm, and most shops along 7th and Pennsylvania open around 11am.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Eastern Market →- Woven History & Silk RoadHome · 311-315 7th St SE1 min walk
- Groovy DCGifts · 321 7th St SE1 min walk
- Paris BleuBoutiques · 321 7th St SE, 2nd Floor1 min walk
- Flea Market at Eastern MarketVintage · 7th St SE & C St SE1 min walk
- Little District BooksBooks · 631 Pennsylvania Ave SE2 min walk
- East City BookshopBooks · 645 Pennsylvania Ave SE #1002 min walk
Before you go
What are Capitol Hill Books's hours?
Capitol Hill Books is usually open Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, Sat 9am–8pm, Sun 9am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Capitol Hill Books?
Capitol Hill Books is at 657 C St SE in Eastern Market & Barracks Row, Washington. It's near Library of Congress (11 min walk).
Is Capitol Hill Books open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 9am–7pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Capitol Hill Books?
The closest option for Eastern Market & Barracks Row is Eastern Market Metro (Blue, Orange and Silver lines) is about a block from the market hall. Public parking is limited, so Metro or bus is the practical way in on weekends.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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