I saw Sydney Souvenirs on IG, and said we should check it out. I also saw Seeshots (Chester See) on IG, and this Chinese/Malaysia guy, who lives in Australia recommended the food court. Positives: Truly international clientele. I heard Canto, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese amongst other languages; Food court had Aussie food, as well as Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Mexican and Vietnamese food to name a few; Negatives: Hot AF in the flea market section. No A/C but big fans were not enuf; Sensory overload, and it was not busy in the early evening; Hard to tell if you are getting a good deal for a "I Heart Sydney" t-shirt; Restrooms are far away; Despite the negatives, I would return here for the food and drink. In addition, as we were leaving a trio of Filipino performers were singing and playing easily recognizable music. read more

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Inside there's some nice food court and tea room. Also Vanders store-stalls sells all kinds of souvenir and some knock off American clothing brand. read more

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Hit this during a very rainy day in Sydney. Found a few cheap souvenirs to send home, but mostly ate our way around the food stalls. Did not have a single item that disappointed. Would highly recommend for a down day in town or when the weather is gloomy. We were there around lunchtime and found the food locations busy but not crowded. All of the vendors we interacted with were very pleasant and also informative about what they were selling. read more

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So many vendors. T shirts galore. Food in the front. Fruits and veggies to the side. Seafood in the back. Indoors. You really sweat. I give the vendors credit for being in such a hot place. Cheap souvenirs. Took L1 from circular Quey. Buy whatever. read more

(Explored 12/13/24 FR @ 10:30am): Who was Paddy, and why a market!? As my travel companion and I roamed around after a large breakfast/brunch at Adria Bar Restaurant, we came upon Paddy's Markets in the city's Chinatown neighborhood. The name's origin apparently came from the Irish area of Liverpool, England and was "borrowed" for this purpose. The easiest description would be an amalgamation of a swap meet, farmers market, hawker stands, retail stalls, and more with the addition of the Hay St. Market. Although we weren't looking for anything in particular, would we find anything worthwhile at this pad of a market!? PURCHASE My friend and I didn't end up buying anything, but not for a lack of items and options of things to spend money on - 'nuff said! SERVICE Every stall and stand was managed by at least one individual if not more, and everyone was more than willing to assist with a potential purchase or answer any questions. Some were excited and friendlier than others, so not everyone was a great salesperson. However, the effort was there nonetheless - thank you! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) We simply walked here from The Rocks area. Nearby and/or onsite parking was available from $9.00-$45.00 based on hourly and daily rates. Otherwise, there is a light rail station in front, a train to Central Station five minutes away, a bus station steps away, or simply a ride share - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Located inside a large brick building, the interior was section upon section of stalls/stands of those who sold items from bags, clothes, food, mobile phone accessories, souvenirs, toys, and much much more. The prices were affordable with the option to haggle in some cases. If you found your way to the newer Hay St. Market portion, it was more modern, less cavernous, and seating areas https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=73mwGd9E3WL0ZpAG2UTdRg to enjoy a meal or take a rest. There wasn't any natural lighting while various electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs while various stalls/stands played background music. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Paddy's Markets was a cool break in the day and a nice place to find inexpensive goods and services. However, it wasn't necessarily my kind of place let alone a destination while traveling. Deals could be had, but it wasn't for me. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $0.00AUD / $0.00USD BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, many of the vendors accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more

Neat place for food and overpriced souvenirs. Weirdly attached to a mall that seemed to come out of nowhere. Crowded and weird. read more

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It's a modern giftware's market found all over the world, attracting visitors and locals alike. My brother ended up getting a good deal for checked luggage since he had realized he had bought enough gifts to overfill his existing. There is also an attached renovated food hall (20 million renovation) with 48 stalls. Definitely a cool place to go if hungry. read more

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Quality/Quantity - What a cool place! Like a flea market. So many different businesses - Shops, places to eat and drink, etc. In my opinion it is pretty inexpensive gift shopping. My wife started stocking up. I guess once you go over your luggage weight limit, it just matters less now...? Atmosphere - Centrally located. See picture of nearby attractions. Warehouse like atmosphere. Open 5 days a week from 10am to 6pm, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Events, see website. Night food markets, car shows, pop-ups, etc. Free shuttles at some of their locations. Service - Good. Price - Inexpensive for shopping. Food and drink prices are reasonable. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1834 and with your 2 locations; this is a must visit, especially if you are in need of some gift shopping. read more

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This is Sydney's answer to NYC's Chinatown. Lots of inexpensive touristy wares, fresh produce, some food booths, and souvenirs. Also chair and table massages, which I would have loved to have done, but no one could really answer me about how long the service was. Prices were posted, but the listing was kind of vague and no one wanted to state a price upfront. That doesn't instill great trust. I got a good bargain for some tshirts for my son and niece, some Sydney themed tea towels, magnets, and other little items to take home. Great spot in a very central location. I would recommend a visit if you are looking for some simple and inexpensive things to take home with you. read more

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Very good tourist attraction and a great place to buy souvenirs. My only feedback is that every booth is almost the same. The food was great though with a lot of options. Fun place to visit and a must if you have never been before. read more

There are several permanent "small stall" markets in Sydney. This one located in Chinatown specializes in inexpensive goods. Genuine or knockoffs? Depends on the item. But you can definitely get cheap Australian/ Sydney souvenirs. Lots of t-shirt & purse shops. There's also a fairly large produce market in this vast covered marketplace. Also a few eateries inside but since it's in/near Chinatown, finding food is never a problem. Not sure if vendors in this place do "price haggling," but with the cheap prices, bargaining may not be necessary. As bargain hunting is a fun tourist activity, this place can get pretty busy. read more

Decent place for touristy stuff. It's like a huge flea market. Take your time to walk around because there's a lot of booths to look at. Souvenirs galore! From what I saw, very decently priced. Besides souvenirs there's also a market area for produce. It's very crowded. Lots of people walking around. You can get off the light rail and it will stop right in front. I would suggest getting your souvenirs here and not at the airpot if you're traveling. read more

My better half and I were look for a specific stuffed animal koala. We seen it in our drivers vehicle and a friend had one in his car. He told us to check out Chinatown. After looking high and low we stumbled upon Paddy's Market which is like a indoor swap meet. One side there is a pretty good size farmer market where they sell vegetables. Some venders selling different kind of nuts and other food things. I got a phone case that is normally $59 for over half off at $25. I was really happy about that find. Tons of other souvenir shops selling things from towels, all the way down to keychains, magnets authentic kangaroo hats and even skins. You also have some stalls selling fake goods as well. Remember the saying, if it's too good to be true... They have knock off hats and shirts from companies like Supreme, Hugo Boss, and other high end brand names. After looking around, we finally found the koala we've been looking for and we got him for only $28. We thought he'd be more like $50 and up. My better half got me a pocket watch that I've been wanting for a long time. So yeah, this was a awesome day and great finds. I heard the reason they are able to sell so cheap is that the land is owed by the government or something like that and the rent is really cheap unlike the outside stores. We highly recommend coming here if you are looking for souvenirs or just want to wander around. FYI because the margins are already low, most don't go lower on price. If you get hungry you can go next door to the food court as they have some awesome places to eat at. read more

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Great place to go to pick up all your Sydney souvenirs. They are open Wednesday to Sunday from 10AM-6PM. Patties Market is located in Haymarket/Chinatown district. This is a great location cause its very central to everything. I loved Patties because it was indoors (it was raining the day we came) and the prices can't be beat! Another great thing about Patties, ITS HUGE! There were tons of shop stalls to look at. They have everything from boomerangs, stuffed animals, key chains, magnets, clothes, phone cases, knock off bags, anything you can think of! I highly recommend checking it out if you are in the area. read more

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Large market close to chinatown. There are many vendors to buy souvenirs, but many are made in China. Many vendors sell the same items so you an walk around to get the best deal. I didn't try bargaining with any vendors since I wasn't interested in buying anything. My favorite part was actually the fresh fruit and vegetables market. There's a wide variety of things to buy and they all are very fresh...especially guavas! My favorite. There's also 2 levels above the market, but I didn't venture to see them. read more

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Love this place for souvenirs- lot cheaper than the ones at the Quay - restaurants above in the Food court - are good and flexible with dietary requirements- read more

Paddy's Markets is in Chinatown, and is open 10am - 6pm Wednesday - Sunday. It is an indoor space with many stands set up on the ground floor hawking a variety of goods such as souvenirs, t-shirts, bags, wigs, electronics, as well as a few food stands. Up on the 2nd floor, I located a pharmacy, but didn't check out otherwise. My local friend described Paddy's as ladies street in Hong Kong, pointed out that many items are Made in China, and warned us to be aware of quality. We picked up some key chains, postcards, a phone case, and some new phone glass covers here. The fellow did a quality job putting on the new glass protector though - no air bubbles whatsoever. Be on your guard for quality, as I noticed the eyes falling out of some of those bags of clip on koalas that you will start to notice that you are seeing everywhere. read more

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Do not take 4 stars as a ringing endorsement of the high quality of Paddy's offerings. This market is amazing though! There are 4 floors in this hangar sized building - as follows: 3rd floor - sit down restaurants, all Asian with different specialties. 2nd floor - dodgy clothing outlets 1sr floor - food court (again mostly Asian delights) and a few junky stores Ground - the "market" - hundreds of stalls of made in China, low quality, low priced items. Fake jerseys, every Aus souvenir ever, tat for miles. Don't buy souvenirs anywhere else - they are dirt cheap here. Many of the stalls sell the exact same things so ion at prices. We grabbed a few needed souvenirs and were out the door. Bargain hunters could spend a lot more time. A fun experience if you have time and know what you're in for. read more

Opens Wed- Sun. The "bottom" floor is technically the only part of "Paddy's Market" and anything above is almost like a mini mall with a food court on the "1st" floor. I come to Paddy's a lot to buy vegetables. I think Paddy's market is pretty decent. It's a place to come and buy vegetables/fruits and seemingly cheap and more fresh than Aldi. They have have 2 separate stores inside for seafood and meat. The meat section is rather small. I think Paddy's is relatively clean. The restroom here seems cleaner than the one above IMO(the food court floor). Paddy's is also a good place to buy souvenirs for cheap. I think a lot of the stuff are fake though but other places in Sydney are rather expensive except here so take what you will from it. Your decision depends on your budget vs quality. They have about 3 food stands in here. I recommend the fish and chip truck that offers $5 AUD fish and chip. Cheap and delicious(doesn't get you super full but come on it's $5 AUD) read more

You can buy just about anything you'll ever need here. Primarily: touristy gifts. Everything is super cheap and this is a great place to wander if you have an hour to kill. I got: sundresses for the beach, a Celtics jersey (there's lots of nice jerseys for super cheap), and tons of boomerangs for my friends. You're allowed to barter here, but it's not always the easiest. Not everyone speaks English (totally fine), but I got yelled at once for trying something on even though there were dressing rooms.. still confused about that one. read more

Having been to Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne only a few days before my visit to Paddy's Market, I was expecting cool and tacky souvenirs, fresh fruits and vegetables, and ready to eat food from vendors. Although I did find all of the aforementioned, I didn't find the overall environment at Paddy's to be as exciting or engaging. If you're purchasing souvenirs for family or friends, I recommend a visit to Paddy's. The selection is quite extensive, which includes handbags, stuffed animals, paintings and photos, smartphone cases, and clothing (just to name a few). But most importantly, these items are cheaper here than if you were to purchase them at the airport or at touristy shops around Darling Harbour or Circular Quay. read more

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Unless you're phobic about crowds and some shoving, this is arguably the best place in inner Sydney for produce and souvenirs, including knickknacks. I was a Haymarket resident for a few years, and having Paddy's Market right nearby was pure gold, as there really is no better place for bargain fruits and veggies around. They are only open certain days of the week, and it's best to come here very early in the morning, and I mean as early as 8am, because that's when most vendors open their shops and it's not at all crowded then. Otherwise, I'd often come here during lunch hour or just before they close, say about 5-6pm, when it's the busiest and it's often hard to move around because there usually is a sea of people there all scrambling to grab a bargain of bargains. When you come here this late, heaps of vendors will also have "$1 specials," and often shout "One dollar! One dollar!" trying to get your attention. The Ultimo Road side of the Market is all produce and some seafood, while the other side -adjacent to monorail and Dixon street- is all souvenirs and other goods, including nuts and herbs, clothes, toys, wigs, mobile phone cases and accessories, and all kinds of bags. I believe this is also one of the more iconic tourist spots as well, and for a good reason. If you want to restore some sanity after Paddy's, head upstairs to Market City. More shops, but less shoving! read more

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An eclectic mix of flea/swap meet and farmers' market. If you're looking for random knick knacks of things feature Australia, you'll find it here. For me, I like the grocery area more. I bought a lot of fresh fruit and dried dates. I'd also recommend the seafood shop near the back. I bought cooked shrimps from that vendor and it was very delicious. If you look online for places to visit in Sydney, many blogs will suggest Paddy's Market. As for my recommendation, it's not a must visit, but an interesting place to see if you have the extra time. read more

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This market had much less food than I expected, but fresh produce and knick-knacks galore. It was interesting to browse through the aisles of cheap souvenirs (boomerangs, mini didgeridoos, soaps, etc) and brand-name knockoffs. One of the booths sells cheongsam/qipao. Way more items/goods than ready-made food, but it's okay. Still recommend a visit here to browse through things! read more

I was hoping for more authentic things. There are lots of Asian imports. Kind of fun to walk around and look at everything. You can get your fortune told or buy a tee shirt or Knick knack. Not what I was expecting though. I need a boomerang. Where are they. Lol. read more

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If Singapore has Bugis. Then Sydney has Paddy's Market. Had many different vendors selling souvenirs, imitation goods, and all sorts of cheap goods. Paddy's Market is also a part of a functioning mall. Food court has a place where they sell Laksha that is out of this world. read more

You will probably find something to buy. This market is packed with a wide variety of items from necessities, clothing, to your expected souvenirs. But it is like one gigantic dollar store mixed in with some decent items but then again covered with all the counterfeit items. Haggling is possible though, and you might find some gems for cheap. It is definitely not a bad market, but it is not somewhere you should put on your places-to-visit list if you are a tourist. read more

Paddy's Markets is near Chinatown and has much to offer. If you need to buy random souvenirs for either yourself or for others, this is the one place you need to go. Things here include, magnets, keychains, oven mitts, hats, dolls, wigs, shirts, jackets, coasters, mugs, even groceries. I bought some keychains for $1 each (ended up being 6 for $5) and 2 mugs for $5. Saw some shirts for $7 but didn't end up buying any. It gets pretty hectic and crowded here so be prepared to brush shoulders. read more

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If you're in Chinatown, it's worth checking out this huge market. It's kind of like a flea market with lots of different vendors under one roof. Vendors sell bags, shirts, cell phone cases, artisanal soaps, clothes, jewelry, and Australia souvenirs (magnets, keychains, stuffed animals, those kangaroo crossing signs, etc). A lot of them take credit card. The building itself has sort of a run down dingy fee to it, but it's fun looking around at the stuff people are selling. Upstairs there are some proper shops and a food court. read more

Paddy's was a great place to buy souvenirs for cheap - t-shirts, boomerangs and other novelties. Although you can't haggle as much, the prices are still unbeatable. I was able to get a didgeridoo for $7 as oppose to a shop in Circular Quay that was selling the same exact thing for $35! [TIP] Some shops accepts credit cards, but most were cash-only. read more

The Asian fruit and veg markets here are a godsend. Cheapest and freshest produce for miles around. What I bought: 1 x bag of mushrooms + 4 small broccoli + 3 capsicums = $5 4 small avocados = $1.80 (I saw avos sold for $3.98 EACH at Thomas Dux!) 1 tomato + 1 red chilli = 70c Carrot = 20c Coriander = 80c I am particularly loving the lady towards the far end who sells her mix and match bags of veg at $5 for 3 bags. There is also a nut/dried fruit seller and a spices stand nearby. This where you will find me every Saturday morning. Thank you, Paddys! read more

The place is a gem when it comes to value-for-money. There are two sections in this place : one section sells fresh groceries like fruits/ vegetables/ spices while the other section sells ....everything else! (souvenirs/ phone cases/ clothes/ bags/ toys/cosmetic etc) Im giving it a 5 star because the prices are reasonable. Definitely a great place to shop for locals, as well as tourists. CONS: - Some of the shop owners/ keepers can be unfriendly. (Don't let that ruin your shopping experience!) Simply walk away and you will find a similar store a few feet down the alley - Can be crowded during weekends - You can try to bargain but might not work. (As a Hong Konger, it's difficult for me to shop without first bargaining in stalls like these) They don't typically give in. Therefore the "walk-away-and-hope-they-call-you-back" tactic might not work. PROS: - value, value, value (YAY!) - Good shopping location during rainy days TIPS: - Go there in the mornings to avoid the crowd ! read more

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Wow, what a cool spot for buying all those random things! This is a great market to browse when you're looking for a gift, but don't really know what to get for someone. They have everything from clothing, to hats, to shoes, to watches, to bags/purses, to toys. This place is huge and it does take a while to go through everything, but it's worth the visit for interesting and cheap items. The quality can be a bit hit-or-miss, but it's worth browsing through. read more

Australia is an expensive country to live in and visit. Fortunately, we found Paddy's Markets in Sydney. Specifically, we went to the Haymarket location. Woohoo! They have tons of stalls! Reminds me of an indoor swap meet. You won't go hungry cause there are plenty of food stalls. Many folks selling clothes, cosmetics, electronics, crafts, and so much more. If you like to haggle, then go for it. We scored some amazing deals on souvenirs. Highly recommend dropping by one of Paddy's Markets when you are in Sydney. Great place to save money. read more

I found that this was a great place to go for souvenirs. If you're in Sydney, be sure to come here before you leave to get all your gifts here, I bought a pair of Ugg slippers for less than $50 and other Australian gifts to take home. read more

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Yes, you can find cheap and tacky souvenirs here, emphasis on cheap, and that might be just what you are looking for. However, having been to the Queen Victoria Markets in Melbourne, this place pales in comparison. There are none of the charming bits and bobs that you can find at the Melbourne markets. The one redeeming feature here is the inexpensive produce. For that, you might just want to come here and skip the souvenirs. I have a coworker that does his weekly veg shopping here and I know he saves a ton of money for his family. That is definitely worth a visit. read more

Great market in China town. There is a nice clean veggie market on one side and a bit of everything weird, cheap and interesting on the other side. Definitely worth exploring if you are in the area. read more

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I have to say that the only good thing about Paddy's Markets is the fresh food markets on the lower floors that are also open on the weekend. To be able to find a fresh food market stall, serving everything from pork neck, & salmon steaks, to turnip, and chinese cabbage. I wouldn't go for the crappy gifts, and imported electronics, but the food is in such a central location in the city, it makes for a prefect weekend weekly shop. read more

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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

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