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Ikirezi Bookstore

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👍👍 You will find books here you won't find anywhere else. The selection of African authors amongst others is so rich and plentiful. Well stocked. Art stationary and games, kids stuff too! There is a fade inside too with rooftop seating for an amazing amazing view. 🤩. People often mention books, coffee, book, selection,


Address

13 KG 5 Ave, Kigali, Rwanda

Website

www.ikirezi.biz

Contact

+250 788 560 358

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (260 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Sunday: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: books (18) coffee (7) book (6) selection (6)
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  • 5/5 Gavin F. 2 years ago on Google
    Great local book store specializing in books in French, books about Africa/Rwanda and art supplies. The book store has a friendly staff and also carries books in English.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hausa L. 1 year ago on Google
    You will find books here you won't find anywhere else. The selection of African authors amongst others is so rich and plentiful. Well stocked. Art stationary and games, kids stuff too! There is a fade inside too with rooftop seating for an amazing amazing view. 🤩.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra Mia Young M. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice book shop, you can find many items for at school as well, paint, souvenirs, toys for toddlers... And there you can have a cup of coffee in the Caffe and why not drink it in the second floor with a nice view!!! The customer service is very nice too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sonya L. 5 months ago on Google
    Good bookstore in walking distance of Kigali Convention Center. I bought Rwandan travel guide, bird field guide, and Rwandan novel here, to last me through the rest of my visit to Rwanda.

  • 4/5 Elizabeth A. 3 months ago on Google New
    Beautiful Bookshop located in Kigali city centre with a wide variety of books and educational materials. The reception wasn't very warm and I guess the language barrier didn't help either.

  • 4/5 Lorraine P. 5 months ago on Google
    I liked their selection of African literature. Quite a diverse range of books from academic, fictional and children's books. They have a small range of stationery too. There's a coffee shop inside as well.

  • 4/5 Reza Sattarzadeh N. 4 months ago on Google
    Here is one of the most well-known bookstores in Kigali which has a decent collection in English, French and Kinyarwanda. There is also very good choices of stationary items.

  • 3/5 Eugene F. 5 months ago on Google
    Nice place but why aren't the prices written on the books? You are supposed to take it to the cashier and they scan it and tell you the price

  • 3/5 Dr Bhupendra k. 8 months ago on Google
    It's shop running for profitability. Initially I thought it library but once visited there I correct myself.

  • 5/5 Stephan M. 9 months ago on Google
    Excellent bookstore with wide selection of English and French books. Many are arranged by country topic. Selection of upscale art supplies, coloring books, and some small souvenirs as well. Great cafe in the back! Bathrooms could use a cleaning.

  • 5/5 Viktoria K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great diversity of books, friendly staff and delicious coffee

  • 5/5 Kysha M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection of African and African-American writers (and more). Most books in English but some in french and Kinyarwanda. Strong children's section and also art supplies. We also love that there's a lovely Cafe with a great view.

  • 4/5 Nathan O. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent selection of books and "classy" stationery. Although short of general fiction, they are well stocked with books on Rwanda (French and English) and (auto)biographical best-sellers.

  • 4/5 Mico G. J. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best and oldest bookstores in Kigali with a good collection of all the latest best selling books. From an amazing kids collection and some of the latest novels out there. If you love coffee and books go get yourself a good read and visit the coffee shop right next to the bookstore(Inzora cafe)

  • 5/5 John M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best selection of books available in Kigali. Nice coffee shop

  • 5/5 Uğur Murat A. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best place bookstore in town You can find nice coffee and one of the best spot to have some rest and watch the view, You can find gifts as well,

  • 5/5 Davis H. 1 year ago on Google
    I am always depressed at how few book stores or places you can get gifts and creativity supplies. But ikirezi is it. Good quality things, books ofcourse. Its a bit tucked away but I feel happier for knowing it exists

  • 3/5 Olawale S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good location, cozy and serene! There's a food spot on site; food smelt food but I was there to buy a book😀 I went to Ikirezi to buy a book - KEEP SHARP Build a Better Brain at Any Age. Unfortunately, they had 5 copies left in their system but could not locate any of them on the shelf. It was so sad because I drove 7Km to the store and yet couldn't get it. I hope they get a better catalogue system for tracking.


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
    • ✓️ Same-day delivery

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