Stanfords
Book store · Covent Garden ·

Stanfords

Book store · Covent Garden ·

Vast map selection, travel books, globes, gifts, and cafe

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7 Mercer Walk, London WC2H 9FA, United Kingdom Get directions

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7 Mercer Walk, London WC2H 9FA, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 20 7836 1321
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"With an incredible range of maps, atlases, travel guides, accessories, globes and more, this long-standing classic is one of the biggest travel bookshops in the world. The store is old, but the philosophy is contemporary, as the guides and focus shift with the trends. Don't miss the map of the solar system above as you're walking up the stairs."

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4,111 Postcards · 173 Cities

"With an incredible range of maps, atlases, travel guides, accessories, globes and more, this long-standing classic is one of the biggest travel bookshops in the world. The store is old, but the philosophy is contemporary, as the guides and focus shift with the trends. Don't miss the map of the solar system above as you're walking up the stairs."

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Mohammed A.

Google
This is a cozy and quiet little place that does great soups with very wallet friendly prices. It's a little hidden gem inside Standfords. With seating and standing bar area, not a big space but it doesn't get that busy. I tried the green Thai soup of the day!

Michael T.

Google
I was impressed how one of Stanford’s map experts in the basement map department took a lot of trouble to find for me a not well known small street (Rue Denfert Rochereau in Boulogne-sur-Seine) on the web which was just beyond the coverage of the Michelin Map of Paris. I subsequently bought that map and took an image of the street on his screen.

The W.

Google
Very cute and lovely bookshop with travel titles, gifts, stationeries etc.

Amelia Martinez H.

Google
Such a carefully curated selecting of travel books, so many them! Downstairs is a dizzying array of guide books and maps to almost every corner of the world. Wonderful just to browse through them and dream of places to visit. Great little coffee shop upstairs too with outside seating.

Bella C.

Google
My love for all things maps is reignited anytime I visit Stanfords. There's a duo downstairs who are patient and super helpful. I had an idea for new UK and world maps for my walls and got exactly what I needed 🗺 While browsing, overheard a lady briefing one of the duo about her wedding plans, and he seemed excited to help. Stanfords have rolls and drawers full of small, medium, and large wall maps to choose from - contemporary and traditional styles. I took these photos to help you check out a few different globe options and books of stories about our world. All connected by... maps! 🌎🌍🌏 Hope you're pleasantly surprised to discover more on offer ✨️!

C H.

Google
Love this gem of a shop and cafe. Has every kind of map you need, a cafe and beautiful globes to buy. Great ambience and staff are really friendly. It has two floors.

tim C.

Google
Such a lovely shop, has a huge selection of books and unique gifts. There is a whole lower floor with maps and guides for basically any country. Perfect for geography lovers or anyone in search of a nice cup of coffee in a cozy spot.

Ilinca C.

Google
Really cute book and stationary shop.