(503) 228-4651
1005 W Burnside St
Portland,
OR
97209
45.5231
-122.6817
Neighborhoods: Pearl, Neighbors West - Northwest
What People Are Saying About Powell's City Of Books
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Billed as the nation's largest independent bookstore, Powell's occupies an entire city block and requires a map to navigate. Though Powell's size and reputation draws tourists by the busload, it's the monthly exhibitions, regular readings and comfortable atmosphere that keep locals coming back. Nine color-coded rooms, 3,500 specific sections and more than a million new and used titles virtually ensure that shoppers find what they're after.
10/23/09
You could spend an entire day in Powell's!
by HauteShopper
What a fabulous bookstore. You can find virtually any book you've been looking for and more.
I never leave Powell's without overspending.
- Pros: Everything you want
- Cons: Too much to choose from!
09/23/09
Paradise!
by Patter
I'm a book lover and I love this place. Best selection of anything and everything I could ever want! Great place to grab a book, some coffee and hang out. Perfect if you're checking out downtown and want to walk there. Driving is a little less wonderful, but any traffic or parking issues are worth it. I love that place!!!
- Pros: books, books and more books
- Cons: it's perfect. there are no cons!
05/07/09
Coolest bookstore ever
by PDXCHICK
Powell's is the best. It's four stories, and has every book you could ever want. We could spend hours looking around in there. They also have a "rare book room" with books from the 1500s and earlier, rare books, etc. Very neat. Highly recommended to pop in there with out of town guests and check it out.
- Pros: You'll find any book here
- Cons: Parking stinks
The Details on Powell's City Of Books
The Extras:
If you can't find that elusive book, Powell's out-of-print and rare-book specialists will search the book-selling world for any title.
Parking:
Street parking can be hard to come by, so use the store's garage on NW 11th Avenue.
Know Before You Go:
You can get cash or trade for used books--trade offers more bang for your buck. Book-buying hours are 9am-8pm daily.
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