Paddy’s Market

The Paddy's Market, in Sydney

The Paddy's Market is one of the most famous and oldest markets of Sydney, located in the district of Haymarket, near Chinatown. The Sydney audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this vast popular market, heir of the cattle and cereal markets of the nineteenth century, where today you find fresh products, clothes, souvenirs and specialities in a convivial atmosphere.

The great popular market of Haymarket

Here you are in front of one of the most famous markets of Sydney, the Paddy's Market, that comprises both the building that stands in front of you and a second building a little further, which makes it the largest market of the city. You are here in the area of Haymarket, formerly called Campbell Street, there where, from 1834, this street sheltered the markets of cattle, hay and cereals, hence its name evoking hay. Over time, the market grew and transformed to become the great popular bazaar it is today, offering a multitude of products: fresh fruit and vegetables, clothes, jewellery, souvenirs, but also books, art objects and a thousand curiosities. It is an authentic and lively market, with a warm and animated atmosphere, where you like to stroll from one stall to another, haggle a little and let yourself be surprised by the finds. Very prized by inhabitants as by visitors, it reflects the cosmopolitan character of Sydney and the proximity of the nearby Chinatown. You will certainly find there specialities to taste on the spot and original souvenirs to bring back in your suitcase, at often affordable prices. Especially lively at the weekend, the Paddy's Market is an institution of the daily life of Sydney. A historic market and a convivial bazaar, the Paddy's Market is a fine stop of the discovery of Sydney.

What to see

Here you discover one of the most famous and largest markets of Sydney, in the district of Haymarket, heir of the cattle and cereal markets installed there from 1834; a vast popular bazaar, it offers fresh products, clothes, jewellery, souvenirs, books and specialities, in a convivial atmosphere, near Chinatown. The Paddy's Market is an institution of Sydney. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Paddy's Market lies in the district of Haymarket, near Chinatown, in Sydney, reachable on foot or by transport. It is a market freely accessible whose stalls follow their own hours, especially lively at the weekend. It is best to go there at the weekend to enjoy the atmosphere and the products.

What is the Paddy's Market of Sydney?

It is one of the most famous and largest markets of Sydney, in the district of Haymarket, heir of the markets of cattle, hay and cereals installed there from 1834; this vast popular bazaar, spread over two buildings, today offers fresh products, clothes, jewellery, souvenirs and specialities, near Chinatown.

Where is the Paddy's Market in Sydney?

In the district of Haymarket, near Chinatown, in Sydney, in Australia.