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Paddington Markets

395 Oxford Street | Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Inner East)
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Ranked #6 of 43 shopping in Sydney
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: A large-scale arts-and-crafts market featuring more than 200 stalls of Australian-made goods. Open every Saturday starting at 10 a.m., Paddington also... more » Owner description: A large-scale arts-and-crafts market featuring more than 200 stalls of Australian-made goods. Open every Saturday starting at 10 a.m., Paddington also offers a showcase for up-and-coming Aussie designers. « less
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Unless you are into young designer fashion and stuff, you might want to give Paddington a missed. We walked from King cross and pass by a hospital to reach Paddington. It is quite easy to find. There are rows of small designer shop which is interesting to look at but nothing much.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I have seen mixed reviews on this market and decided to visit it since this place has been captured in quite a lot of tourist guidebooks. We reached this place at 3pm. Some of the vendors are already packing for the day since the market closes at 4pm. With at least 60 - 70% of the shops operating, there is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Brilliant and colorful is the only way to describe a market place in the middle of a thriving metropolis. We bought exquisite chocolates and a wheat pack. There were a variety of fantastic clothes, jewelry, fresh produce and other stalls of interesting and good quality gifts for the home and for the person. The biggest surprise was reasonable pricing and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

this market is located in one of the most Chic areas of Inner west Sydney with vibrant cafes and shops nearby. the market itself is busy and entertaining on saturdays. it offers lots of bargains and items that you rarely find anywhere else, and is a perfect choice for souvenir collectors. facilities are also available on site.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Definitely worth the trip, but don't expect elegant souvenirs. This is the best place for cheap T-shirts, stuffed animals, and other souvenirs for children and others. Prices are excellent, but know what you are going for and do not be disappointed by what it is not. It is near Chinatown and this makes a great lunch after shopping.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

Paddington Markets are run in the grounds of an old church and it is guaranteed that there's always something to find. There is an immense range of stalls offering everything you could want for a local market - Arts and Crafts, food, jewellery, old wares, records/CDs, collectables. My partner very much likes the range of vintage clothing and jewellery whilst... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

A great meeting place to catch up with a friend for a divine coffee and golezme brunch. The stall holders never seem to change,

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

I've been to the Paddington Market 3 times in the past year, and I love it! There are lots and lots and lots of designers here, and some of the clothes are very unique. I find most of the items quite expensive, but then, most are made by the designer. Be sure to ask before you buy, though, because some... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

My wife and I spent a couple of hours walking through Paddington Markets on a saturday morning. We found the variety of clothes, jewellery, artistic pieces and general nic nacs very impressive. All the stall holders are friendly and very few are pushy. We found the prices most reasonable and my wife, who finds it difficult to find quality clothes... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

I always like to look at all the interesting junk for sale on the ground floor, sometimes I even buy something. The produce market gives a good view of often unfamiliar items. My favorite part however is the upper level food court serving mostly Asian food. Lots of noodle and BBQ places along with Vietnamese, Indian, plain old Chinese and... More

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