Books · Flatiron & Union Square
Strand Book Store
on Flatiron, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Used and new bookstore at Broadway and 12th Street, founded in 1927 and known for its '18 miles of books', with a separate Rare Book Room and a desk that buys used books.
Hours
Daily 10am–9pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near New York University (10 min walk) and Flatiron Building (14 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Take the subway to 14 St-Union Sq (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W), or to 23 St (R, W) by the Flatiron Building. On market days the Greenmarket fills 17th Street between Broadway and Park Ave South and Union Square West between 15th and 17th Streets.
- Flatiron shops
- Most stores open around 10am–11am and close at 7pm, while the bookstores run later (Strand to 9pm, Barnes & Noble to 9pm or 10pm) and Eataly runs 7am–11pm.
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All of Flatiron →Before you go
What are Strand Book Store's hours?
Strand Book Store is usually open Daily 10am–9pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Strand Book Store?
Strand Book Store is at 828 Broadway in Flatiron & Union Square, New York. It's near New York University (10 min walk).
Where can I park near Strand Book Store?
The closest option for Flatiron & Union Square is Take the subway to 14 St-Union Sq (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W), or to 23 St (R, W) by the Flatiron Building. On market days the Greenmarket fills 17th Street between Broadway and Park Ave South and Union Square West between 15th and 17th Streets.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the subway.
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