Galaxy Bookshop

101 reviews

Level 1/131 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

www.abbeys.com.au

+61292677222

About

Galaxy Bookshop is a Book store located at Level 1/131 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. It has received 101 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday9AM-6PM
Tuesday9AM-5PM
Wednesday10AM-5PM
Thursday10AM-5PM
Friday9AM-5PM
Saturday9AM-5PM
Sunday9AM-5PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Galaxy Bookshop: Level 1/131 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

  • Galaxy Bookshop has 4.5 stars from 101 reviews

  • Book store

  • "The one stop shop for sci-fi, fantasy, horror books and much more"

    "I've been going to the various incarnations of this bookshop for over 40 years, so that says something"

    "I think the other reviewer was rather harsh"

    "Galaxy is a wonderful place"

    "Admittedly, I haven't been to Galaxy Bookshop for about twelve months or so, but it is still the best bookshop in Sydney for all those hard-to-find titles"

Reviews

  • leokimvideo

The one stop shop for sci-fi, fantasy, horror books and much more. This shop has a long established history and never disappoints. There is quite a bit of Dr Who stuff that is now very difficult to find. Friendly knowledgeable staff and a great place to escape the bustle of the city with their huge assortment of specialty books. Fantastic location just across from the QVB building and very close to Town Hall railway. A must do place whenever your in the city. Located upstairs at Abbeys Books.

  • Rob Vilensky

I've been going to the various incarnations of this bookshop for over 40 years, so that says something. Although it is much reduced from previous instances in size it still carries the largest Sci fi and fantasy range in Sydney. The shelves are quite close together, which makes browsing harder than I would like, but it's a minor inconvenience. Those who work there are knowledgeable and friendly whenever I visit.

  • Eidolonian

I think the other reviewer was rather harsh. Times are tough in many industries, but the range on offer still far exceeds most similar shops, and the service, in terms of enthusiasm and knowledge, has always been excellent. No, it isn't the same shop as before the move, but is it still worth a visit? Emphatically, yes.

  • Michael Hill

Galaxy is a wonderful place. A really nice atmosphere, great range and competitive pricing. Staff are always lovely and enthusiastic, often geeking out with you over what you're reading or upcoming releases. Also they're proactive about getting in up and coming books, plus the latest on events like signings.

  • Porcz Gabi

Admittedly, I haven't been to Galaxy Bookshop for about twelve months or so, but it is still the best bookshop in Sydney for all those hard-to-find titles. Pleasant staff, great atmosphere and a very wide range of books. Needless to say, I shall not be waiting another twelve months before I go there again.

  • Frank Crawford

I've been shopping here for decades, and it is the premium bookstore for sci-fi in Sydney. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and dealing with real people is good. Also, you can walk out with your purchase and start reading it on the train on the way home.

  • Zach

My favourite bookstore in all of Australia. The staff are actually huge fans of the genres they specialize in and they are always helpful and friendly. The store does some great events (Joe Abercrombie visit) and have a wide selection. Recommended!

  • Janet

Big THANK YOU shout to Craig and Dave for their helpfulness in organising a hard-to-get book delivered on the same day, for a birthday boy in hotel quarantine! Great stock and knowledge and good old fashioned, professional service. :)

  • Aditya Wardhana

Beautiful scifi bookstore in the heart of Sydney with huge selection of hard-to-get titles even hardcovers! The staff was friendly even when I bothered her with questions regarding the dwindling Warhammer 40k novel stock.

  • Phillip Banks

Close to the QVB and well known as a book shop for book lovers, this store is very helpful. They stocked and SOLD OUT of my book DIE DOLLAR DIE. From an author whose book has sold here, thank you.

  • Jay Moriarty

Always have a fantastic range, especially in this modern digital book age, so I'm more than willing to travel from the mountains into Sydney even just for a looksee on my days off!

  • Lawson Madden

Oh my goodness of you want a bookshop for all things sci fi and paranormal this is it! Lovely staff with a passion for their books and ephemera.

  • janine fisher

Love this place. I always go when I visit from WA, you can find books you can't in any other main stream bookstore and the service is fantastic.

  • Bluemoon lunalla

Great range of books and collectibles for SciFi and Fantasy fans, and the bookstore below has a great range of books aswell for all tastes.

  • Groundbreaker Shadowplains

Great range of science fiction books. If there's a book you want and you don't want to wait for online delivery, try looking for it here.

  • Peter North

Great place for all things science fiction. Fteindly knowledgeable staff. Excellent selevtion of books and other merchandise

  • Justine Gleeson

Staff are very well read, friendly, and helpful. They've got an excellent range, and will go beyond to help get books in!

  • Chelsea L

Such a good book store, huge selection of sci fi books and super friendly and helpful staff. Fun to browse as well …

  • Tim Cheung

Another destination bookstore in Sydney. Galaxy specializes in sci fi/ fantasy. Reminds me of Bakka-Phoenix in Toronto.

  • Bob Hu

Very friendly and helpful staff. Good selection of books. Aisles are a lot more spacious since the reorganisation.

  • Julie Vaux

Sydneys best sf&f n related media specialist store If youre visiting Abbeys do pop upstairs n browse !

  • Jade Edward

The staff here are incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and provide excellent customer service!

  • Bobby

Definitely the best variety of any bookstore in Sydney and potentially the whole of Australia

  • David Robertson

Nice range fun browsing Found a copy of books I had read before but my wife had thrown away

  • Peter Badovinatz

If you're looking for Fantasy & Science Fiction this is the place. Very eclectic selection.

  • David Reuben

Still very helpful staff and a good range of titles in the Sci-Fi and Fantasy collections.

  • Roland Deschain

An absolute institution: the range, history, and knowledge at Galaxy is hard to beat.

  • Sera Hall

Friendly staff, wide selection of books and just a great place to shop ❤️

  • Beau Vella

By far my favourite book store in Sydney, and the most helpful! :)

  • Mark Steele

A dieing store to be honest. A far cry from what it used to be.

  • Shane Lloyd

Top bookshop 5 star been going there since Castlereagh St.....

  • Deku Link

Very helpful staff and quite wide selection of pop culture.

  • Melissa Barrett

Massive bookstore with great atmosphere and good service

  • Lee Sheppard

Great bookstore. Staff are very helpful and friendly.

  • Navnith Grewal

Big selection of fantasy/SciFi, good customer service

  • Rebekah Radford

Epic shop for all books fantasy and science fiction

  • Paul P

Excellent range of sci-fi and fantasy, great staff

  • Kristy Childs

Great selection of fantasy and sci-fi upstairs!

  • Sharyn Anderton

Great range of paranormal and sci fi fantasy

  • t jothi

Varieties of books available for children

  • Daniel Nascimento

Huge selection of books at great prices

  • Derryn Tang

Widest selection of SFF books in Sydney

  • Irene Lohr

Great range and always great service.

  • Ion Newcombe

The place for real SF books!

  • Luke Mccredie

Brilliant staff. Great shop

  • Matt Horam

Compulsory Nerd Haven.

  • Bryan Duong

Staff are friendly :)

  • Mark Aring

I found my new home.

  • Vee Bee

Friendly service

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