Books · Old Town Alexandria
Old Town Books
on Old Town, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Independent general bookstore focused on book clubs, author events and community programs, with a separate children's and young-teen shop, Old Town Books Junior, next door.
Hours
Hours not posted; call ahead
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- King St–Old Town station (Blue and Yellow lines) sits at the top of the street, and Visit Alexandria runs a free King Street Trolley along the corridor. Water taxis link the Old Town waterfront with The Wharf's Transit Pier in DC.
- Old Town shops
- Hours vary by shop; check each shop before you go.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Old Town →- The Antique GuildJewelry · 113 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA2 min walk
- Comfort One ShoesSpecialty · 200 & 201 King St, Alexandria, VA3 min walk
- GossypiaBoutiques · 325 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA3 min walk
- Old House ProvisionsMenswear · 315A Cameron St, Alexandria, VA3 min walk
- donna lewisBoutiques · 309 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA3 min walk
- Friends to Lovers BookstoreBooks · 301 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA3 min walk
Before you go
What are Old Town Books's hours?
Old Town Books 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 Old Town Books?
Old Town Books is at 130 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA in Old Town Alexandria, Washington.
Where can I park near Old Town Books?
The closest option for Old Town Alexandria is King St–Old Town station (Blue and Yellow lines) sits at the top of the street, and Visit Alexandria runs a free King Street Trolley along the corridor. Water taxis link the Old Town waterfront with The Wharf's Transit Pier in DC.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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