Waterstones Gower Street is an active, verified analog photo booth situated in London, United Kingdom, producing physical silver halide photo prints. Auto Foto booth located at Waterstones bookstore on Gower Street (also known as Dillons Cafe location). Produces strips of 4 photos for £7. Photos take about 4 minutes to print and the booth starts taking photos quickly after payment.
Opening hours for Waterstones Gower Street: Monday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Thursday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Saturday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM.
Waterstones Gower Street
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Waterstones Gower Street is listed as operational in London, United Kingdom. Black and white strips, £7 per strip, cash only.
Location & directions
82 Gower Street, London, United Kingdom
Telemetry
- Cost
- £7per strip
- Format
- B&WAnalog
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 PMopen now
- Payment
- Cash Only
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Tariff
| Photo strip | £7 |
|---|---|
| Payment | Cash Only |
| Format | B&W |
Listed price · confirm at the machine
Knowledge base
Frequently asked questions about Waterstones Gower Street
Is the photo booth at Waterstones Gower Street still working?
Yes, as far as we know. We last checked on Sep 2, 2026. If you turn up and it's out of order, tap "Report an issue" on this page so the next person doesn't waste a trip.
How much is a strip at Waterstones Gower Street, and can I pay by card?
£7 for a strip. Cash only — bring coins or small notes.
Is Waterstones Gower Street a real film photo booth or a digital one?
Real film. Prints are black-and-white, developed with real chemistry inside the machine, so expect to wait a few minutes for the strip to drop.
Do I need to book, or can I just walk up to Waterstones Gower Street?
Just walk up. It's a coin-op booth, not a hire service — no booking, no attendant. If the venue is open, the booth is on.
How many photos do you get at Waterstones Gower Street, and how long does it take?
One strip of four shots in black and white for £7. The machine takes the four in quick succession, then develops the strip on the spot — usually three to five minutes before it drops into the slot.
What time can I use the booth at Waterstones Gower Street?
8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Mon–Sat, 12:00 – 6:00 PM Sun. The booth is inside the venue, so those are the hours that matter.
How do I get to Waterstones Gower Street?
It's at 82 Gower Street, London in Bloomsbury. Pop the address into your maps app for directions.
Can I get into Waterstones Gower Street with a wheelchair or a pram?
We haven't checked access at this venue. Classic booths have a fixed bench and a curtain, so the booth itself is a tight fit; the venue's own access is the thing to ask them about.
What if the booth at Waterstones Gower Street is out of order when I get there?
It happens — these machines are decades old. Scroll to "Nearest booths" in London for the closest alternative, and tap "Report an issue" so we can flag it for everyone else.
When was Waterstones Gower Street last checked?
Sep 2, 2026, by us. If you've been more recently, mark it visited on this page — that's how we keep listings honest.
About
Auto Foto booth located at Waterstones bookstore on Gower Street (also known as Dillons Cafe location). Produces strips of 4 photos for £7. Photos take about 4 minutes to print and the booth starts taking photos quickly after payment.
Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Verification
- Status
- Operational
- Last checked
- Sep 2, 2026
- Source
- London World
- Classification
- Analog
- Listing updated
- Sep 2, 2026
- Photo signals
- 1
