Libertine Bookstore is a Hungarian bookstore and publishing house that blends literature, lifestyle, and community, with shops in Budapest, Debrecen, and Szeged.

Founded by Ági Szabados, Libertine is not just a bookstore but a cultural hub. Its mission is to inspire people to rediscover reading as a joyful, shared experience. The motto “Van időm olvasni!” (“I have time to read!”) reflects this philosophy.

What Makes It Special

• Atmosphere: Each store feels like a cozy living room, with jazz music, stylish décor, and the iconic golden ladder. Visitors can browse books, sip coffee, and relax in a welcoming environment.
• Selection: Libertine offers a wide range of books — classics, contemporary fiction, psychology, lifestyle, children’s literature, and special editions.
• Publishing: Beyond retail, Libertine also publishes books under its own imprint, including Hungarian and international authors.
• Community: The bookstore organizes literary events, readings, and festivals such as the Libertine Festival, and monthly reading challenges (NIOK – “I have time to read! challenge).

 Products & Extras

• Books from Hungarian and international writers 
• Special editions like A kis herceg (The Little Prince) and Karácsonyi ének (A Christmas Carol).
• Lifestyle items: notebooks, candles, posters, tote bags, and literary-themed gifts.
• NIOK Magazine and curated selections such as Ági’s favorites.

Libertine Bookstore is more than a shop — it’s a community space for book lovers, offering curated titles, cozy surroundings, and events that connect readers with authors. It has quickly become a cultural landmark in Hungary’s literary scene.

Address: 8 Kossuth Street,
Website:libertinekonyvesbolt.hu