NearMe lists 106 bookstores in the Cape Town area, spread across 15 suburbs and towns. The most entries are in Cape Town (56), Bellville (8), Blouberg (8), Somerset West (6) and Hout Bay (4). 96% of these entries include a phone number, so you can usually check before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 106 places we have on record in South Africa.
- PNAShop 7 Tzaneen Lifestyle Centre, Voortrekker Rd, Blouberg, Western Cape+27 15 307 2049 / Website / Directions
- The Book LoungeCnr Buitenkant &, 71 Roeland St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 462 2425 / Website / Directions
- Clarkes Bookshop199 Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 423 5739 / Website / Directions
- Exclusive Books Cavendish12 Cavendish St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 674 3030 / Website / Directions
- Readers WarehouseShop 1,1st Floor, Lifestyle On Kloof, 50 Kloof St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 426 5119 / Website / Directions
- Exclusive Books6160, Victoria Wharf, 1 Breakwater Blvd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 419 0905 / Website / Directions
- Exclusive Books Constantia5 Spaanschemat River Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 794 7800 / Website / Directions
- Readers Clearance WarehouseUnit D1, Diep River Industrial Park, Princessvlei Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 705 6812 / Website / Directions
- PNA - Colour your WorldSir Lowrys Pass Road, Gordons Bay, Western Cape+27 21 224 0970 / Website / Directions
- The Catholic Bookshop NPC14 Bouquet St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 465 5904 / Website / Directions
- Bargain Books Cape GateShop L16A, Capegate Blvd, Brackenfell, Western Cape+27 21 981 5419 / Website / Directions
- Quagga Rare Books and Art64 Main Rd, Fish Hoek, Western Cape+27 66 117 2604 / Website / Directions
- Bargain Books CavendishShop 1, Cavendish Square, 4 Dreyer St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 674 6221 / Website / Directions
- Bargain Books N1 CityShop 74, N1 City Mall, Louwtjie Rothman St, Goodwood, Western Cape+27 21 595 4590 / Website / Directions
- CUM BooksShop 114, Near Entrance, N1 City Mall, 1 Louwtjie Rothman St, Goodwood, Western Cape+27 21 595 1699 / Website / Directions
- Bargain BooksShop G44&45, Forest Dr Service Rd, Goodwood, Western Cape+27 21 532 2217 / Website / Directions
- The Book ShoppeArts Village, 3, 260 Main Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 82 334 7899 / Directions
- Bargain Books PaddocksShop 39, The Paddocks Shopping Centre, Racecourse Rd, Milnerton, Western Cape+27 21 555 4321 / Website / Directions
- Bikini Beach Books41 Beach Rd, Gordons Bay, Western Cape+27 82 943 5382 / Website / Directions
- Bargain Books WillowbridgeShop 8, Willowbridge North, Tygerberg Valley Rd, Bellville, Western Cape+27 21 914 9035 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Suburbs and towns in this area
| Suburb or town | Locations |
|---|---|
| Cape Town | 56 |
| Bellville | 8 |
| Blouberg | 8 |
| Somerset West | 6 |
| Hout Bay | 4 |
| Durbanville | 4 |
| Milnerton | 4 |
| Goodwood | 4 |
Chains and independents
Of the 106 bookstores in the Cape Town area we hold, 41 (39%) carry a chain or brand name in our source. The most common are Bargain Books SA (13), Exclusive Books Botswana (6), CUM Books (5), PNA – Colour your World (5) and CNA (3). The other 61% are independent businesses or entries without a brand tag. Brand tags come from the open dataset and are not always complete, so a branch of a chain can appear without one.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 106 entries, 96% list a phone number, 89% a website and 100% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
Frequently asked questions
How many bookstores in the Cape Town area does NearMe list?
We have 106 on record in this area.
Which suburbs have the most bookstores in the Cape Town area?
In our listings, Cape Town (56), Bellville (8) and Blouberg (8) have the most entries.
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.