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Book Loft


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 64 attractions in Columbus
Traveler Description: One of the largest bookstores in the country, it has expanded to 32 rooms and now contains nearly 750,000 books.
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Attraction type: Shop
Activities: Shopping
Address: 631 S Third St Columbus, OH 43206
Tel: 614-464-1774

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5 of 5 stars
OHfamilyguy 25 contributions
Washington Court House, Ohio
Jul 9, 2009

Located in the German Village area, this place has books for EVERYONE. With 32 rooms, you can have an armload of purchases by the time you exit. We have spent 4 hours before perusing through the vast titles. This is a MUST-SEE for book lovers and a great tourist stop in a wonderful part of town. more

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4 of 5 stars
TranscendentalEye 2 contributions
Cleveland
Jun 27, 2009

Three of us were there for less than one hour, and only explored three of the 32 rooms, never venturing upstairs. We were delighted, finding treasures and bargains that made our day -- a book of knots, Judy Garland and Mel Torme CDs, and an amusing and amazing cookbook of cupcake creations. Any visitor to Columbus who enjoys books would... more

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5 of 5 stars
coldwind9 1 contribution
Minneapolis
Apr 3, 2009

Get a map at the desk, and then lose yourself. Different music in every room, all interesting. Come early and stay late. Bring people you like. Just what you're looking for in one room, something fascinating you hadn't known existed in the next. One of the world's great bookstores. more

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5 of 5 stars
BuckeyeGurl72 8 contributions
Columbus, Ohio
Feb 15, 2009

I truly dont know how anyone could rate this less than four stars. As a true "bookie" this place is a gem. I lived in Columbus for 16 years and took ALL my visitors here. Even NON book lovers loved this place. The reviewer who said it was cramped. I guess I would say what do you expect with 32... more

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2 of 5 stars
GueraBride 8 contributions
Ohio
Feb 15, 2007
1/8 found this review helpful

I'm not sure I get the appeal of this place. It is very quaint and cute on the outside. Don't get me wrong, I love the old feel of German Village and it's buildings, ut the Book Loft on the inside was just cramped. I couldn't enjoy myself there because I was constantly trying to maneuver around people through the... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Mar 27, 2003
8/8 found this review helpful

This is undoubtedly my favorite bookstore. Every single room is packed with novels, CDs, poetry... it's amazing! Some of the rooms are closet sized, some are larger, but all of them are wonderful. Even the sidewalk leading up to the store is lined with books! Plus, it's right next to Cup o' Joe. YOu don't want to miss this! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
columbus, ohio
Oct 11, 2002
6/6 found this review helpful

This is one of the greatest book stores ive ever been in ,if they dont have it no one will , wonderful place to take the kids too, i have teenagers who love it as much as i do. more

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Book Loft Address

631 S Third St, Columbus, OH 43206
Tel: 614-464-1774