Bookworm Hanoi

THE most adorable spot in Hanoi for sure!! So much cute curated art and goods, as well as a stunning collection of books. My delight as I walked in realizing it was also a coffee shop was contagious. The staff were lovely and the mulberry lemonade and cookies were scrumptious!! A great spot to sit, read, and relax off the busy Hanoi streets.

A wonderful little haven and escape from the buzz and chaos of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. The Bookworm has an intriguing range of new and second hand books in English, leaning towards literature, classical and new, and politics, biography, aet and travel. Excellent range of children’s books too. Easy to lose hours here and walk out with enough to strain the limits of carry-on weight limits.

A charming little gem for all Western bookworms in Hanoi. There's a substantial 2nd hand selection to browse and an impressive stock of new books with a particular focus on arts, architecture, food and history. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful and I'd course you can enjoy an excellent coffee there too. Well worth the trip to this quiet old canal-side suburb.

A beautiful shrine to the written word in the heart of Hanoi, Bookworm is absolutely worth the visit. I came here hoping to find some English lanugage versions of children's books written by Vietnamese authors to take back to my classroom in Australia, and I couldn't be happier with what I found. The staff were very helpful and the store includes a pleasant little cafe so you can start enjoying your new books immediately with a cup of coffee and a brownie for company.

Tucked away in the heart of Hanoi, this charming coffee bookshop has been a haven for book lovers, coffee enthusiasts, and travelers for over 22 years. As soon as you walk in, you’re greeted by the comforting aroma of fresh coffee, the quiet rustle of pages turning, and a peaceful atmosphere that feels like home. The selection of English books is surprisingly diverse – perfect for anyone on the road who still wants a good read. The coffee aromatic, made with clear attention to quality. There’s also a selection of tasty food, blending local flavors with Western-friendly options – and don’t leave without trying the Vietnamese chocolate. It’s smooth, flavorful, and absolutely delicious – a treat you’ll probably want to take home. What makes this place truly special, though, is Kim Anh, the owner. Warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable, she brings the soul to this space. Whether you’re looking for a book recommendation, travel advice, or just a good conversation, she’s always there with a smile and a genuine interest in connecting with people. Her energy and care make this more than just a shop. If you’re in Hanoi, this place is more than worth a visit. Whether you’re looking for a quiet spot to read, a good coffee, or a new friend in the city, you’ll find it here. Highly recommended.

A famous bookstore with a cafe space for book lovers to read and sip while surrounded by books. A place to find many English books in Hanoi. For book lovers. Cozy space, highly recommended to visit.

Found this bookstore by chance as it was near my accomodation and it was a great surprise. The environment is very cosy, books in English, and great atmosphere to read a book, chill, or even have a cup of coffee (they have a terrace on the first floor). A nice surprise during my Hanoi trip. Would love to go back one day!

I have mixed feelings about this place as I've been wanting to visit it and while I like the place and concept (bookshop and cafe in one), there were too many negatives encountered. Came on a weekend afternoon. It was fairly crowded when I arrived but there were still available seats on the 2nd floor. I almost couldn't enter because the entire entrance was choke full with motorbikes completely blocking the entrance. Wonder why these riders don't have common sense or manners to not block the door? Do they expect customers to teleport into the cafe? You need to be skinny, agile and able bodied to enter shops in Hanoi lol. Upon entering, there's a flight of red stairs on the left leading to the 2nd floor. They sell art prints, totes and scarves by the entrance. Really nice collection by local artists. There's limited seating and alot of kids and secondhand books on the 1st floor. Toilet was clean. I ordered their banana bread (30k) and yoghurt passionfruit drink (40k). The younger male staff who took my order was brusque and rude - I asked him if there were seats upstairs and he replied like a gangster. After ordering, he just turned around and I had to ask again if i should wait or he would bring my order upstairs. The banana bread was delicious and warm; the drink was good too. But there's very little proper tables on the 2nd floor. It's more for browsing books than actually having drinks/food. My "table" was a stool smaller than my food tray. There's alot more books upstairs sorted based on themes eg fiction etc. There's also an outdoor balcony sitting area but it was way too hot outside. They have a good collection of both local and international books; vintage books and newer releases. Prices were decent. It got very crowded over time. It was really unpleasant when some local youths took up alot of seats while shouting and scrolling phones on the 2nd floor. The whole place was initially super quiet before this because you don't read books with your mouth. Basically they were freeloading on the free seats, aircon and toilet without buying any drinks or books. All while disturbing the cafe customers and those genuinely looking for books. I bought a book, a tote and an art print after eating. The older man who was the cashier only smiled when he saw that I was buying something. You got the impression he only cared to be friendly when money was spent. I like the place but customer service needs major improvement and I hope they can deter freeloaders from disturbing others and taking up seats meant for customers. And please tell riders to not block their entrance with their motorbikes!