Alexander Book Co. | Shopping in San Francisco

Category: Bookstore
Price Point: $ to $$$
Neighborhood: South Market

Hours: 
Monday through Friday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday

Book lovers will be thrilled by the selection at this spot for Shopping in San Francisco.

About Alexander Book Co.:
The national booksellers are fine, but there is nothing like spending a few hours browsing the offerings at an independent bookstore like Alexander Book Co. This spot for Shopping in San Francisco holds more than 50,000 new books on 3 floors, and it’s a can’t-miss spot for bibliophiles staying at Hotel Union Square.

The Downtown SOMA district is a wonderful place for all types of Shopping in San Francisco. Whether you want to pick up a new outfit or browse the indie boutiques, there is something for everyone. Alexander Book Co. is located in the heart of this charming neighborhood.            

A special section is set aside just for kids, so a visit to Alexander Book Co. is a great way to encourage reading in your children and to show them how much fun it can be to browse a huge selection of books before making the often difficult decision of choosing just one or two.

If you’re looking for a particular book, you can visit the Alexander Book Co. website. You’ll be able to see exactly how many they have in stock of a certain title and, perhaps, save yourself a trip if what you want is out of stock.

Hotel Union Square is ideally located a short distance from this and other popular venues for Shopping in San Francisco. During your next visit, set aside a few hours to visit Alexander Book Co. and the many other shops and boutiques located in SOMA.

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