The flotation decision wasn’t good news for book lovers, it took its toll on the prices of their favourite books. The prices in bookstores have significantly jumped to doubles and triples. However, Cairo always hides its most precious gems for those who want to explore. If you are a bookworm and bookstores are no longer your safe haven due to the high prices, here are a list of places in Cairo where you can go and buy your favourite books without destroying your budget. Azbakeyya Wall Soor Al-Azbaakeyya, or Azbakeyya Wall, is well-known for its cheap books. The variations of books are quite surprising. With tens of bookstores, it has become the sanctuary of bookworms. Located near to Al-Ataba metro station in Downtown Cairo, you will find vendors with a wide selection of old, new, and second-hand books with reasonable prices. Also, the possibility of negotiation is always there. Al-Azbakeyya wall offers a rare and fine selection of books, from novels to academic references. Freshly printed books can be as cheap as EGP 5. English novels that normally costs you about EGP 150 to EGP 300 in luxurious bookstores, you…
Forget Pricey Books, 6 Places in Cairo That Offer Affordable Books for Bibliophiles
May 15, 2017
