Paddy's Markets was recommended to us by a friend so once we dropped all of our luggage at our hotel, we headed straight there. Paddy's Markets is located in the basement of Market City Shopping Centre; it's pretty much in the heart of Chinatown. I was disappointed once I saw what Paddy's Markets was like. I had envisioned it to be festive, full of different kinds of food, and boutiques filled with handmade goods. However, it turned out to be a place full of rows upon rows of just stuff. This is a good place if you want inexpensive Australian souvenirs and phone cases. Some of the clothes stores are pretty nice but it is a little bit overpriced for a market. read more

Paddy's Markets - Farmers Market Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Paddy's Markets is the only place you need to go in Sydney if you're looking to buy souvenirs. It's similar to the Queen Vic markets in Melbourne. All of those other souvenir places throughout the city (with actual storefronts) jack up their prices. Understandably so, since they do need to pay the rent somehow. But if you don't feel like spending $5+ on a mug, you can probably find one at Paddy's for $2 (along with other similar useless pieces of junk that will likely end up in your attic). They also have fresh produce and even a section for seafood. But I can't really speak on that since I was only there to buy a stuffed wombat that I never even knew I needed in my life (best.purchase.EVER!) They're open everyday from 9-5. A lot of the stalls won't let you haggle (unless you're buying a lot) but hey, it doesn't hurt to ask right? read more

Paddy's Market is fantastic!! Whether or not you're looking for a cheap souvenir, fresh vegetables, hair extensions, spices, dress up costumes or if its rainy outside and you need a place to stay dry - paddy's has got you covered. Literally.... this place is so big prepare for amazement. The entire time I kept on channeling Charlie from "Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia" in the episode where he writes a song for Paddys Pub.. and I switched pub to market, so clever! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAlWaPmtiWk) There's a place for me It's the place I go Where the *stuff* is cheap And the lights *ain't* low It's Paddy's *Market* I like Paddy's *Market* Let the record show The greatest place to go Is that place called Paddy's *Market* I like life at Paddy's*Market* There are around 5 rows of stalls each packed with some oddity or another and the rows stretch forever. On the other side of Paddy's, you have the market where you can hear vendors calling out today's prices for produce. Its exciting and vibrant and alive. I suggest just visiting even if you don't plan on buying anything. The best part, is that Paddy's is located in Haymarket right next to China Town so if you get tired from all the walking you can just hop on over and grab some Yum-Cha. I know where I'm going when I need to return with some gifts for family... I'm thinking boom-a-rangs and Ugg boots - which are very available here! Oh Paddy's Market, I like Paddy's Market read more

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Everything you could want is down under Market City in the Paddy's Market 'flea' market. There are some hidden gems among the stalls selling Australian souvenirs. There is a spice vendor with barrels of different spices who is happy to explain what each is used for. There is a great mushroom seller with an amazing selection including some that are not easily found elsewhere. Not sure which mushrooms to buy then buy the combo pack and experiment. Need a onesy for a party or some weird hobby? They have everything from kids to adult sizes. Hats? There are entire stalls of hats. I would only warn you on two stalls: the nut stalls and the baggage stalls. The nuts can sometimes be a bit stale so ask to try them first. If they won't let you then move on. For the luggage, it all is inexpensive but it is cheap if you know what I mean. Seriously disposable luggage. If you are buying fish make sure you do it at the beginning of the weekend and not at the end! Paddy's is usually open Wednesday to Sunday but they do open long weekends, too. read more

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I go there only to buy mangoes during the season. It was only $4 for 3 ripe and juicy ones last time, and so yummy! If I go there in the morning, it's not that crowded even on weekends, I reckon. One time I happened to be there late Sunday afternoon, and oh boy...I thought I was smashed by the crowd... read more

The Paddy's Market...what can I say, it's a market. More like a bazaar. It reminded me of a mix of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and a swap meet. Rows and rows of vendors in stalls. From clothing, electronics, accessories, and personal items, the vendors were all selling the same products. The advertised prices were all the same for the same items. Some a little cheaper by a dollar or two by the vendor. All the items are knockoffs or counterfeits of original items. But as a smart shopper you'd know this when you enter the market and see all the vendors with the similar items. My favorite item that I saw was a watch. When I asked the vendor if it was G-Shock. He said, "No, S-Shock." And there it was on the watch "S-Shock". "I've never heard of S-Shock", I chuckled to my partner. The area in the market that I really enjoyed was the produce portion. Majority of the vendors had the same type of produce and vegetables. Yet, being from the States, I was more intrigued by the ones that were only found in Australia. I was in a picture frenzy, snapping away at all the ones that I could find. What a treasure hunt. Much better than bargaining with the other vendors. If you are ever near Chinatown, you should come here. You can spend hours just watching and observing the vendors and the people. read more

Meh I'd say to skip Paddy's Market, unless you specifically want low-quality souvenirs to take home. Sure, you can find gems here or there, but it's all the same thing throughout, and it's mostly junk. I did buy some fruit and vegetables in the back, and I was told it'd be cheaper than the supermarket, but it was about the same. Besides the groceries, you can find shops for jewelry, leggings, sunglasses, nuts, kangaroo furs, and Australian items like the boomerangs, purses, keychains, and t-shirts. Normally, I love wandering through markets like this, but I thought Paddy's Market was a bit too cliché, and still overpriced. read more

I'm rating it lowly, although I've been a few times, the last trip just made me think how revolting to be on a tourists map and an icon of Haymarket. Here's why: Rows upon rows of Australian souvenirs, cosplay or fancy dress, socks, hats that are sold mostly by sellers who seem brusque and who do appear like they would rather be elsewhere, who actually YELL at you or children when you are feeling the fabric of their "precious" displayed clothing among actually telling and/ or challenging you to GO to another stall to see if they can give you a better the price seems just not a nice or right experience particularly for our foreign visitors. Yeah, we did try bargaining for some things but always respectfully of course (come to think about it, wasn't even ten percent we were asking) but mostly told 'NO, you go other place!' Rude, awful and dare I say, very "un- Australian" this place has become. Sure, there are a couple of nice stalls and equally warm and friendly sellers but I wouldn't bring any visitors here in the future. read more

When I travel I like to shop. When I shop I prefer to haggle and make sure that I'm getting the best deals. This place is a swapmeet. At swapmeets you are expected to argue and haggle and get what's yours for a good price. Even though merchants will have a price list, you should haggle. Do it nicely, and more often than not they drop a buck of two for you. In addition to, there will be signs saying they only take cash, but this all depends on the merchant. I found if you ask if they take card, more often than not they are able to accomodate you. One thing to note is that on top of Paddy's they have an actual mall. Last minute I found this and found a store selling authentic ugg boots for a sale price. I ended up getting a short pair of UGG boots for $65 US DOLLARS! A steal! Honestly though, if they were fake they were made better than the Ugg's I have bought at Nordstroms and didn't have a bad smell that fakes usually have. The jewelry at Paddy's is also the cutest! These are sold by Korean merchants and the things they have I never see when I'm back in the states. Go to Paddy's! read more

Part tourist nightmare, part produce heaven. Venture through the junky clothing and trinket stands to the back, where you'll find a great hall of shouting produce vendors, chaos, and glorious greens and fruits. I eat the equivalent of a small farm in fruit and veg, and hitting Paddy's every weekend helps keep a little extra cash in the kitty. Put your helmet on and buckle your seatbelt, though, cuz it can be a battleground in there. I've been nearly run over by carts full of tropical fruit and zombie pedestrians who swarm the tables for the best picks. You can find everything from the standard tomato to cha cha fruit and morning glory, for those of you who favor the exotics. Most vendors have bags of produce at 3 for $5, which is great for bulk. $20 and I've got all the rabbit food I need for the week. read more

It's not legitimate market shopping unless there's a lady yelling at me to buy her produce. I really love this place. We usually have two big bags of veggies full for $40. (The three bags for $5 are amazing) Get your veggies here and avoid giving money to the nasty duopoly of Coles/Woolworths. Your food will also be much fresher. read more

This is the perfect place to pick up last minute Aussie souvenirs and gifts. Resist the urge to shop at other places until you check out Paddy's. In my case, I didn't think I would end up here on my recent trip. When I did, I was shocked to find an item I had already purchased elsewhere for half the price. I reduced the sting a little by buying another one! T-shirts, magnets, stuffed animals. You'll find them all here at a fraction of the cost. I'm not saying all of the t-shirts are fashionable. That's up to you to figure out for yourself. (Most are too touristy for me). read more

Paddy's Markets is a great place for after work on Friday's when you just want to browse around and pick up something small or a new article of clothing. Sometimes the stalls can be a bit expensive, but there's always something here for everyone. If you settle for the first price offered to you, then you're not doing it right. Don't take the first price you're offered and don't buy from the first stall you come across. More often than not, it's gonna be somewhere else or they will cut you a reasonable deal if you're gonna leave. I prefer this market place to any of the others in Sydney for merchandise though I have never gone into the fresh produce section, but have heard from many people the reviews for it are great. Situated in the heart of the Asian district of the city, it's only across the road from the Chinese Night Markets (Dixon St Markets) and the tram stop is right outside if you need to easily get back to Central to head home. read more

Paddy's and I have a long history. I love Haymarket, and I love paddy's. Isles upon isles filled with dodyness and love. Great place to pick up souvenirs or gifts. Awesome fresh fruit and vegetable market btw. read more

At first, I was not impressed. It reminded me of indoor swap meets in ghetto parts of Los Angeles. We had eaten so much for lunch; however, and we wandered a bit more to work off our food. You can buy everything in here including bad lingerie, fresh fish for dinner, and toys for your kids. We encountered a couple of souvenir shops and bought a bunch of inexpensive gifts for our friends. Foldable shopping bags were 3 for $10 (we all need to bring bags when we go to the store) and caps were $4. If you're headed there with a purpose, Paddy's Market can definitely help you achieve that goal. It is not a great market if you just enjoy browsing markets. read more

An Old World bazaar with all kinds of discount wares from clothing, cosmetics, costumes, tech accessories, souvenirs, etc. Crammed, touristy but full of interesting, random finds. Definitely a unique experience, worth stopping by if you're already in Chinatown. read more

"Cheap" is really the golden keyword and the main theme here. If you've been to your fair share of street markets and fairs, you probably won't be swooned. When I first entered, I felt like I was back in the bustling Temple Street Night Market in Hong Kong all over again, except Paddy's isn't exhausting and crowded. It's your run-of-the-mill market (only it's indoors) with your typical souvenir stands, tacky t-shirts, handbags, sunglasses, and phone case stands--junk you don't truly need, unless you had your eyes on a particular Hello Kitty watch. I barely walked the full circle, knowing it's stuff I don't want to pack in my already-crammed suitcase, but I would make another round in the fruits and veggie market again. It resembles street markets and it is always interesting to see exotic produce from parts of the world that you will hardly come across again. Worth the visit if you love looking at food. I find that the mall upstairs (Market City) is much more fun if you want to stock up on some snacks and edible souvenirs (Vegemite is gold) and bring home a taste of Australia. If you've been to street markets in parts of Asia, Paddy's is no different and not particularly impressive, unless you want to bring home some Australian souvenirs. read more

Paddy's definitely sell some cheaper Aussie souvenirs. 3 for $5 magnets in some stores. Went there for the first time and brought my friend together with her family who was visiting as I seen good reviews of this place on yelp. They sell loads of souvenirs, luggages, clothes, most of the things you want if you are touring Sydney. There is an onsite parking but unfortunately, for less than 2 hours, it can hit $25 on a weekend (minus 1 big star). It might be better if you park at Darling Quarter ($16 per entrance on weekends - price subject to change). It is also walkable distance away from Darling Harbour and Chinatown. Some of the stores doesn't let you to bargain but definitely much cheaper than if you purchase from souvenirs stores along Circular Quay. Definitely a good place to bring tourist around. read more

My favorite place after 4PM on Sunday! Discount on all the fruits, veggies and etc! If you're a tourist and want to buy souvenirs, this is also a place to go. Happy shopping! read more

This place was a little dirty and there was a lot of fake stuff. There were a lot of rude people pushing their way around. The upper floors were night and day. The upper floors had regular shops with a food court area and the top floor had high end restaurants. read more

Cheap fruits and vegetables! You'll find nowhere else cheaper in this area. A must visit because everyone needs to eat their daily servings of fruits and vegetables and getting it cheaper means you should do this. read more

2 reasons I would go here: 1) to buy trinkets---great place to take visitors if they need to pick up souvenirs before the head back home. prices are more reasonable than some of the more tourist traps in the city. 2) produce---an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables with competitive prices. come with a large bag and fill up on your groceries for the week! keep in mind, the market is only open Wednesday through Sunday from 9a-5p. read more

Just below Market City in Haymarket and near Central Station, there is this place called Paddy's Markets with hundreds of stalls where you can find just about anything you would find in a market. It's great for tourists to buy their souvenirs or great for some locals to get some cheap stuff like phone cases, sunglasses, clothes, tools, bags and many other things. The service can vary depending on the stall but overall it's great as the stall staff will try whatever to make business with you. The best thing about Paddy's Market is the fruits/vegetable/fish/meat section where it's cheap and you can find about any kind of stuff you need. On Sunday afternoon before closing time, that is when you will find the cheapest fruits and vegetables but it can be quite crowded. If you need or want to buy fruits and vegetables, Paddy's Markets is the place to go as it's cheap and also the quality is quite good. read more

The bottom floor has the same souvenirs that you will find all over Sydney, but for less than half the price. Same T-shirts, same Boomerangs, and same stuffed Koalas... of course there is lots of other not so high quality merchandise.. but it feels like a bazaar in Turkey... I'll go again to pick up gifts for my crew before I head back to the States. read more

Great for tourist who want to get tons of souvenirs for families and friends because the price is cheaper than other markets. They have all kind of Australian stuff for both kids and adults like magnets, key chains, coasters, cool pencil cases, bags, boomerangs, and etc. TIPS: Give yourself 1-2 hours because I learned that some stalls are cheaper than others so make sure you look around first before spending your time in one stall, because most stalls sell the same things (but at different prices). Spot things that you want to buy and compare the price. Avoid stall: 158-159 (I think near by the entrance, their stuff are more expansive than others.) If you want to bargain with the seller, don't spend your time in one stall. Buy one thing then move one to another stall. If you buy a bunch from one stall, it is harder to bargain because they think that you are committed to buy all of them with the first price they ask. I think they only have 5-6 stalls for souvenirs. read more

Was here over the weekend with my partner. She loves to shop so hey, why not go along and join in the fun. I was not so overjoyed as I might be. Basically this is a warehouse full of Chinese made trickery which attracts like minded tourists. I was pushed and shoved around by the little creatures whom were scrambling for plastic boomerangs and emu shaped soaps. I have to admit, I walked out of here in sheer desperation, leaving my dazzled partner to continue shopping and simply went to the pub across the road to get some peace and quiet. read more

Paddy's Markets is a bit of a mish-mash of... well, everything. If I had to categorise it, it would fall under "Miscellaneous". You can find anything from fresh produce and fresh seafood, to electronics and assorted gadgets, to novelty items and t-shirts. Personally, I love it. I love all the quaint, cheap jewellery you can find, I love the t-shirts with rude text on them (of which I now own two), I love that you never really know what you're going to find from one week to the next. I also love all the accessories. Hats, bracelets, anklets, headbands, necklaces... they're cheap, and probably not very high quality, it's true, but more than any of that, what matters is that they're *interesting*, and there's so much variety to choose from! I make it a point to go every few months or so, and I never come home empty-handed. read more

Messy market but great to find cheap clothes, tshirts, souvenirs, etc Just need to have time to go through all those almost samosamo shops. Funny place. And nice+cheap veggies and fruits also. read more

A very Asian-style market, hundreds of stalls in a large ground-floor area beneath the Market City mall. It's crowded, noisy, lots of places selling the same thing. They have what my father-in-law always describes as "everything from baby shit to a clap of thunder". There's a lot of touristy clothes and hats and pins and junk here. If you're a tourist and there are kids or other folk back home who love something tacky with a koala on it, you're unlikely to get it cheaper than here. Food, especially produce, is here in abundance. Whatever you buy, stock up on fruit and veg and you'll be pleased with your bargain for the week. read more

This place is a bit of a tourist trap. There are vendors and vendors everywhere. I think the only place the locals go is straight to the produce and vegetable section of the market. This place reminds me of the markets in Latin America where they try and hock you trinkets and everything else under the sun. Prices here are very reasonable comparable to other places so if you want to get cheap souvenirs, this is the place to go. You can even bargain with the vendors too for a good deal. read more

Paddy's Markets are more a novelty rather than a shopping experience. University students flock to the markets in-between lectures to wile away the hours, families drop by and tourists search through the trash in the hope that they will find memorable souvenirs. Most of the goods are commercially manufactured and are of a very low quality. Many of the items are largely unappealing to most customers, give or take a few appealing handbags. Fake makeup, ghastly pajamas and touristy paraphernalia are scattered throughout the market. The food section attracts repeat customers who frequent the market for fresh produce, ranging from meat and seafood, to vegetables and foreign ingredients. While the word "market" usually incites intrigue and excitement, Paddy's market isn't really worth the time nor the money. read more

We've all seen the ads with the annoying jingle that won't get out of your head no matter you do. So the first time I walked into Paddy's Markets I found myself thinking, they were right, you really haven't been to the markets until you've experienced this. If you're one of those people that enjoy shopping centres with their clear directions and open spaces, then run. This is definitely the wrong place for you. But if you're one of those people that enjoy looking for a good bargain and don't mind enduring the rough to find it, then this is probably the right place to be. Paddy's market is a jungle of people and tiny stalls selling anything and everything that you could possibly need, and at a relatively cheaper price than most mainstream shops too. From handbags to dresses, to electronics and toys, Paddy's markets are really made for everyone's needs. However, from personal experience, I find it's best to go there when you know what you want in mind, otherwise the crazy prices and little gadgets will have you taking home a lot of useless junk and a very light wallet. And if you want to avoid those heavy weekend crowds try get in there on Wednesdays and Thursdays, this way shop owners can pay all their attention on you...and it's a lot harder to get lost! read more

A very Asian-style market, hundreds of stalls in a large ground-floor area beneath the Market City mall. It's crowded, noisy, lots of places selling the same thing. They have what my father-in-law always describes as "everything from baby shit to a clap of thunder". There's a lot of touristy clothes and hats and pins and junk here. If you're a tourist and there are kids or other folk back home who love something tacky with a koala on it, you're unlikely to get it cheaper than here. Food, especially produce, is here in abundance. Whatever you buy, stock up on fruit and veg and you'll be pleased with your bargain for the week. read more

I was expecting a Seattle type market place with flowers and seafood. Definitely not. Bottom floor is a Chinese swap meet and grocery area. Then the other floors is basically a mall with various types of stores and restaurants. If you walk outside there is Chinatown and Thai town read more

It's near china town shopping and dim sum afterwards. Fresh seafood and vegetables in the market read more

A really nice market to stroll around and buy souvenirs for family and friends. There are tons of stores selling all different kinds of souvenirs, like bags, home decor, key chains, jewelry, clothing, shoes, cosmetics, refrigerator magnets, australian aboriginal meat. If quality is your first preference, then this is not your cup of tea. But if you wanna buy lots of basic souvenirs, you will end up loving this place. read more

Paddy's Markets is a Sydney institution, right in the heart of Chinatown. The vast covered market is roughly split into two sections; there's the fresh food section, which has all sorts of local and imported fruit, veggies and fish, and the flea market section, which has all sorts of gifts, souvenirs, electronics, clothing, toys and all sorts of other trinkets. It's crowded and it's a bit dingy, but that's all part of the experience I say. I don't have much experience with the fresh food section, but it seems very popular amongst the local Asian community (it is Chinatown after all), all sorts of fruits, veggies and fish at much lower prices than Coles or Woolies. If I lived nearby i'd do all of my fresh food shopping there. There's also a couple of stalls selling nuts and spices, all, again, at much lower prices than the supermarkets. The flea market section is by far the largest section of the market, there's aisles and aisles of stalls selling almost everything, including souvenirs, clothing, footwear, DVDs, phone accessories, cosmetics, fake handbags, toys, electronics, sunglasses, plants, rugs, massages and more. You could spend hours just wandering the aisles looking at the stalls. Be warned though, some of the stallholders are a bit pushy, but just tell them a firm 'no' and they'll be out of your face. When buying things it is also important to note that haggling is normal and accepted practice here, don't be afraid to haggle! read more

This is definitely the place for tourists to go if they want cheap souvenirs. Stall after stall of cheap tshirts, wallets, snow globes etc to fill your suitcase for the trip home. Just remember that you're getting what you pay for. Had a quick look at the food section and I would have loved to buy and browse for a long time but we were leaving next day. You can get almost anything at Paddys. From mobile phone cases, fresh fruit and veg, suitcases, clothing to a full body massage. Highly recommend everyone that comes to Sydney check out this wonderland of stalls in the heart of Chinatown. read more

souvenir heaven. haggle.

not so much into souvenirs ourselves (but if you were you'd love it), but we really liked the fruit and vegetable markets. everything we tried was fresh and inexpensive. a fun place to explore, and a short light rail ride away to the fish market. read more