Books · Capitol Hill
Elliott Bay Book Company
on Capitol Hill, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Independent bookstore founded in 1973, now on 10th Ave, with more than 150,000 titles on cedar shelves across several levels, a Little Oddfellows café and frequent author events.
Hours
Hours not posted; call ahead
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Seattle University (8 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Metered street parking lines Broadway E, and there is a paid lot near the Chase bank and QFC on Broadway. Link light rail's Capitol Hill Station is a short walk away; Sound Transit puts it about 0.4 miles from the Pike Street shops.
- Capitol Hill shops
- Shops generally open around 11am and close 6–8pm; Broadway's larger stores stay open to 8pm daily.
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What are Elliott Bay Book Company's hours?
Elliott Bay Book Company is usually open Hours not posted; call ahead. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Elliott Bay Book Company?
Elliott Bay Book Company is at 1521 10th Ave in Capitol Hill, Seattle. It's near Seattle University (8 min walk).
Where can I park near Elliott Bay Book Company?
The closest option for Capitol Hill is Metered street parking lines Broadway E, and there is a paid lot near the Chase bank and QFC on Broadway. Link light rail's Capitol Hill Station is a short walk away; Sound Transit puts it about 0.4 miles from the Pike Street shops.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Link.
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