Books · Pike Place Market
Lamplight Books
on Pike Place, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Used bookstore in the Sanitary Market Building focused on literary translations, with popular fiction, nonfiction, classics and vintage children's books on the shelves too.
Hours
Hours not posted; call ahead
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Pike Place Market Clock & Sign (1 min walk) and Seattle Aquarium (4 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- The Market's own garage (Blue Garage at 1531 Western Ave and 1530 Alaskan Way, Red Garage at 1901 Western Ave) is open 5am–2am, charging $8 per hour up to $36 for 4–10 hours, with a $17 Early Bird (in before 9am, out by 9pm) and a $10 flat rate after 5pm. Westlake and Symphony Link light rail stations are a few blocks away, and many King County Metro routes stop on 3rd Ave at Pike and Pine.
- Pike Place shops
- Most of the Market runs 10am–5pm, with produce and seafood from 7am, farm tables 9am–4pm, the Crafts Market 11am–4pm and merchant buildings open daily 9am–7pm; the Market closes only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
From Pike Place Market
Lamplight Books - Pike Place Market
Lamplight Books features a curated selection of literature, philosophy, poetry, and children's books. They specialize in vintage, classic, and out-of-print books. Browse their shelves any day of the week in the Sanitary Market.
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Shops a few minutes away
All of Pike Place →- Old Seattle PaperworksVintage · Pike Place Market DownUnder1 min walk
- BLMF Literary SaloonBooks · Pike Place Market lower levels1 min walk
- Chin Music PressBooks · Pike Place Market, Level 31 min walk
- Watson KennedyHome · 86 Pine St1 min walk
- Eclipse Hat ShopFashion · 1518 Western Ave2 min walk
- KubodeHome · 1529 Western Ave2 min walk
Before you go
What are Lamplight Books's hours?
Lamplight Books 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 Lamplight Books?
Lamplight Books is at Sanitary Market Building, Pike Place Market in Pike Place Market, Seattle. It's near Pike Place Market Clock & Sign (1 min walk).
Where can I park near Lamplight Books?
The closest option for Pike Place Market is The Market's own garage (Blue Garage at 1531 Western Ave and 1530 Alaskan Way, Red Garage at 1901 Western Ave) is open 5am–2am, charging $8 per hour up to $36 for 4–10 hours, with a $17 Early Bird (in before 9am, out by 9pm) and a $10 flat rate after 5pm. Westlake and Symphony Link light rail stations are a few blocks away, and many King County Metro routes stop on 3rd Ave at Pike and Pine.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Link.
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