Sydney's Paddy's Markets

One of original market in Australia is Sydney's Paddy's Markets. Paddy's Markets are Sydney's largest and oldest market in Sydney. Entry to this market is free.

The market supplies for locals and tourists. In this market you will find a lot of variety of products such as vegetables, fresh fruit, seafood, jewellery, toys, sunglasses, clothing, footwear, luggage, electrical goods, bags, lingerie, incense, pets supplies, flowers, homewares, key rings, opals, didgeridoo, sheep skin, sporting goods, stationary, watch, mobile phone accessories, arts and crafts and a lot of Australia souvenirs.

Sydney's Paddy's Markets is one of Sydney's main souvenirs supplier for the tourist.

For tourist, this market is a must go place in the case where you wish to get Australia discounted souvenirs. This will be the place that you can find a great deal price for presents to your friends and family back home.

Visit this place first before you begin purchasing your souvenirs on other places.

I and my family visited Paddy’s Market for a few times. Mostly we buy fruits, because the price is really cheap. Also we bought some Australia souvenirs to give to our overseas friends. The prices are so good, a lot of variety of products.

If you hungry, there are some stalls selling foods, such as kebab, sausages and chips. Or you can visit the foodcourt on the top floor of the building. There are many restaurants around Paddy's markets. You can go to chinatown too to find more restaurant in there.

Sydney's Paddy's Markets opening hours is:
Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Public Holiday (Mondays): 9:00am to 5:00pm
Paddy’s Markets is not open on Monday and Tuesday.

Paddy's Market is located at Haymarket next to Chinatown. The market is situated on the ground floor of the Market City, on the corner of Hay & Thomas Street, Haymarket, Sydney.

Getting there:

If you travel by train, get off at Town Hall or Central Stations then walk about five minutes to Paddy's Market's.

If you use bus, there are some bus stop right outside the door. Get the bus that goes to Haymarket or Chinatown. For Sydney Explorer bus, it stops right in front of the market.

You can use monorail too; get off at Haymarket station, right at the door of Paddy's market.

You also can travel by LightRail. Also stop at Haymarket station.

If you drive, you can park at Wilson Parking Station at Quay Street or you can park at Sydney Entertainment Centre Parking Station.