Books · Eastern Market & Barracks Row
East City Bookshop
on Eastern Market, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Independent bookstore opened in 2016 with new books for all ages plus toys, gifts and art supplies. Hosts author events and book clubs a short walk from Eastern Market Metro.
Hours
Hours not posted; call ahead
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Library of Congress (12 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 →- Labyrinth Games & PuzzlesSpecialty · 645 Pennsylvania Ave SE1 min walk
- Little District BooksBooks · 631 Pennsylvania Ave SE1 min walk
- Spin Time RecordsRecords & music · 613 Pennsylvania Ave SE, 2nd Floor1 min walk
- Capitol Hill BooksBooks · 657 C St SE2 min walk
- The C.A.T.Walk BoutiqueBoutiques · 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE2 min walk
- Groovy DCGifts · 321 7th St SE2 min walk
Before you go
What are East City Bookshop's hours?
East City Bookshop is usually open Hours not posted; call ahead. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is East City Bookshop?
East City Bookshop is at 645 Pennsylvania Ave SE #100 in Eastern Market & Barracks Row, Washington. It's near Library of Congress (12 min walk).
Where can I park near East City Bookshop?
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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