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Capitol Hill Books
Bookstore
Capitol Hill, Washington
"Excellent titles and witty labels."(5 Tips)
"Quirky labels."(2 Tips)
"best used bookstore in the District"(2 Tips)
"Books stacked to the ceiling, even in the bathrooms."(2 Tips)
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Erin FaganMarch 22, 2016Minimal organization, maximum snarkiness. I can't wait to come back to explore all the owners random comments peppered on the shelves. A chronic book reader's dream used bookstore.
Stephanie H.November 3, 2014Wonderful bookstore with plenty of charm. Smells like old books and glue with things in every nook and cranny. Has its own organization but might take a couple visits to appreciate it.
Adam HallJanuary 25, 2015This is a place you have to see to believe. Books piled anywhere and everywhere. I especially love the quirky and clever labels (e.g. a pile on the floor labeled, "George Washington rests here").
Rachel KAugust 18, 2018Worth a stop just to see the insanely tall piles of books and labels. A bit overwhelming, honestly.- Angie HarmonSeptember 22, 2014This place is a fire hazard. Books stacked to the ceiling, even in the bathrooms. But, there's a good selection, and sometimes, tequila from plastic bottles.
- Es TeeFebruary 21, 2016Excellent titles and witty labels. Worth stopping in just to look. Truly an original bookshop
Angela HongMarch 22, 2013This place is as magical as harry potter's world -- can you find books you are looking for? Friendly staffs too
Mikhail BJuly 7, 2013This place oozes charm. From the oodles piles of paperbacks almost neatly lining the walls to the elderly cashier this place will not be soon forgotten. Your tab is also calculated by hand.- Sean McGrathSeptember 9, 2013Floor to ceiling books. Quirky labels. Vintage everything else. This is a quintessential bookstore.
Kenneth HauSeptember 5, 2014Smells good. Don't bring backpacks else you have to leave them at the front desk. Explore every room and floor.
- Peter McGrathApril 28, 2012This is the best used bookstore in the District -- huge selection, good prices.
M Squared Real EstateAugust 20, 2011For a delightful surprise, be sure to open the cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms.
KrisSeptember 16, 2013Wall to wall to wall with books. The owner buys his merchandise from auctions... that sell dead people's stuff. Spooky. But neat.
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Capitol Hill Books
657 C St. SE (btwn 6th St. SE & 7th St. SE)
Washington, D.C. 20003
United States
Washington, D.C. 20003
United States
Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore located on historic Capitol Hill in Washington DC, with two cozy floors of quality used books, first editions and rare books.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
(202) 544-1621
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