Berkelouw Books

Newtown & the Inner West


Six generations of Berkelouws have specialised in second-hand books and printed rarities since setting up shop in Holland in 1812. The contemporary shops are just as good for new releases and coffee sipping. There is also a branch in Paddington.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Newtown & the Inner West attractions

1. Camperdown Cemetery

1.43 MILES

Take a self-guided tour beyond the monstrous 1848 fig tree into this dark, eerily unkempt cemetery next to St Stephens Church. Famous Australians buried…

2. Jubilee & Bicentennial Parks

1.44 MILES

These two rolling, grassy parks merge together to offer some tasty views across Rozelle Bay, and of both the Anzac and Harbour Bridges. Massive fig and…

3. Sze Yup Temple

1.57 MILES

This humble backstreet temple was opened in 1898 by immigrants from the Sze Yup area of China. It’s dedicated to 3rd-century folk hero Kwan Ti, whose…

4. Nicholson Museum

1.81 MILES

Within the University of Sydney's quadrangle, this is a great under-the-radar attraction. Combining modern ideas with ancient artefacts, it's an…

5. University of Sydney

1.81 MILES

Australia’s oldest tertiary institution (1850) has around 50,000 students and boasts its own postcode. You don’t need a PhD to grab a free campus map and…

6. Chau Chak Wing Museum

1.92 MILES

This new museum at the University of Sydney is scheduled to open in mid-2020. It will combine the three former university museums and greatly expand the…

7. Verge Gallery

1.98 MILES

Part of the University of Sydney, this gallery has two exhibition spaces that show challenging, often avant-garde exhibitions by contemporary artists…

8. Anzac Bridge

1.98 MILES

Completed in 1996, Sydney’s other eye-catching bridge spans Johnstons Bay, connecting Pyrmont and Rozelle. It’s the longest cable bridge in Australia …