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Updated 1 month ago Best Bookshops in Kano — 2026 Rankings Looking for the best bookshops in Kano? We've ranked the top 21 bookshops in Kano, Kano State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.
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✦ Editor's Selection #1 in the city
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★★★½★ 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 1.3k reviews
local government, Gwale, Kano 700231, Kano, Nigeria
Review analysis
One of the oldest markets in Kano, offering a wide variety of new and second-hand goods at affordable prices.
affordable prices wide variety second-hand goods local handicrafts bargaining required old market Why ranked #1? ▾ Google rating 69 Review volume 100 Review recency 2 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 78 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Ahmed I. ★★★★★ — One of the oldest markets in the ancient city of Kano (Kasuwar Kurmi).Fridaus J. ★★★★★ — It's called kurmi market. They largely sell Arabian perfume and incentives at cheap rate for good quality. I love the perfumes I bought from there.2
★★★★★ 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 33 reviews
Jakara Road, Kano City, Kano 700225, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #2? ▾ Google rating 83 Review volume 51 Review recency 43 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Rufa’i M. ★★★★★ — Very promising and good islamic book store, MashaAllah i really recommend it.Abduljalal C. ★★★★★ — They have almost any islamic book u look for. and the price is affordable.3
★★★★★ 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 60 reviews
84 Church Rd, Sabon Gari, Kano 700219, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #3? ▾ Google rating 77 Review volume 60 Review recency 2 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Abubakar S. ★★★★★ — About the best bookshop in town, established since 1950Jamilu J) ★★★★★ — It's a nice place where you can find many different types of books, novels, journals magazines etc. At affordable price4
★★★★★ 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews
Dorawar Yankifi Rd, Kano 700281, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #4? ▾ Google rating 95 Review volume 23 Review recency 51 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews ikramah M. ★★★★★ — A wonderful place for all educational materials.
They sell both English and Arabic books and stationariesSULAIMAN U. ★★★★★ — Nice place for supplying both English and Arabic books as well as stationary5
★★★★★ 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 3 reviews
Nura Hanga Street Off Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Road, Kano, Tarauni, Kano 700233, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #5? ▾ Google rating 95 Review volume 20 Review recency 54 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★½ 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3 reviews
85/86 Church Rd, Sabon Gari, Kano 700102, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #6? ▾ Google rating 92 Review volume 20 Review recency 22 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews S I. ★★★★★ — Amongst my favorite book vendors on Church Road, Sabon Gari. I highly recommend.
Their excellent customer service and diverse book selection make them a standout. They offer a wide range of genres, including science, history, arts, culture, personal development, and academic texts, as well as various stationeries.
I'm a frequent customer and always buy at least three books at once. The vendor generously offers me a discount, which I truly appreciate.
Do check them out – you won't be disappointed!Emmanuel O. ★★★★★ — A top notch book store, where you can get all kinds of textbooks both A levels and O' levels and a once stop store in getting all kinds of Motivational and Inspirational books...
Stationaries of different types are available at the store and they have a good customer service relationship.7
★★★★½ 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 6 reviews
Ado Bayero Mall, G24 Zoo Rd, Municipal, Kano 700231, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #7? ▾ Google rating 92 Review volume 28 Review recency 5 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Abdulsalam S. ★★★★★ — Lovely place with Good Assortment of recent book, Ebook access, and outstanding pricesIbrahim N. ★★★★★ — Silent, cheap and loads & loads of good books (mostly new) I love the place.8
★★★★★ 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 reviews
XHPP+7PJ, Laraba Abasawa Rd, Giginyu, Kano 700213, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #8? ▾ Google rating 95 Review volume 16 Review recency 12 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★★ 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 10 reviews
Kurmi market rijiyar yan goro, Gwale, Kano 700231, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #9? ▾ Google rating 77 Review volume 35 Review recency 32 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews safiyya D. ★★★★★ — Kurmi is one of the ancient markets in Kano, it has its history. You can get old things from kurmi. And is a place for tourism, you'll get to see our cultural clothes, food containers, house decor etc10
★★★★★ 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 24 reviews
XF73+HJQ, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #10? ▾ Google rating 77 Review volume 47 Review recency 7 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Abubakar A. ★★★★★ — Kurfi book shop is where you would get all kinds of book you needAminu U. ★★★★★ — A place where you can get and buy any kind of book you need.11
★★★★★ 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
Sani Bello St, Gwagwarwa, Kano 700213, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #11? ▾ Google rating 73 Review volume 10 Review recency 29 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★★ 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
bello33, E Bello Rd, Kano 700213, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #12? ▾ Google rating 95 Review volume 10 Review recency 1 Profile completeness 33 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★½ 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2 reviews
farawa babban layi, XH7X+4JH, Maiduguri Road, Kano 700104, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #13? ▾ Google rating 88 Review volume 16 Review recency 3 Profile completeness 33 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Idris K. ★★★★★ — This place have a lot of book and are just updated.14
★★★★★ 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
No. 143 Giginyu "B", Engr Habu Gumel Street, kano, Nassarawa, Kano 700101, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #14? ▾ Google rating 73 Review volume 10 Review recency 1 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★★ 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
3H3J+W66 layin alkhairat, Yar Adua Qtrs Rd, Kano 700105, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #15? ▾ Google rating 73 Review volume 10 Review recency 1 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★★ 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
Sabon Gari, Kano 700211, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #16? ▾ Google rating 73 Review volume 10 Review recency 2 Profile completeness 33 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★★ 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
90 Church Rd, Ibo Rd, Sabon Gari, Kano 700211, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #17? ▾ Google rating 73 Review volume 10 Review recency 1 Profile completeness 33 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★★ — Not yet rated 0 reviews
Sabon Gari Market Police Station, fegge, Kano 700001, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #18? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Frequently asked questions What is the highest-rated bookshops in Kano? ▾ Sufi Mart is currently ranked #1 with 4.2 stars from 2285 Google reviews.
How many bookshops are in Kano? ▾ We currently track 21 bookshops in Kano, Kano State.
How are these bookshops ranked? ▾ Our composite score combines Google rating (40%), review volume (25%), review recency (15%), profile completeness (10%), verification (5%), and paid placement (5%).
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