The street markets of Hyderabad have an aura that is unmatched. Once you enter any of these crowded streets in Hyderabad full of attractive stores and stalls, all else comes to a halt. What's better is when these offer budget hauls, and unique products that you'll want to keep returning for. So, we've listed a few of the best street markets that although may be cramped, will give you quality products at cheap prices.
Get Street Shopping In Hyderabad Done Right At These 10 Bazaars!
Overview
Sultan Bazaar
With over a hundred shops in the commercial area, Sultan Bazaar is one of the oldest markets for street shopping in Hyderabad. Reigning as the place for fashion and decor goods, this 200-year-old bazaar is a treasure full of cheap thrills. Amidst the hustle and bustle of this market, we found plenty of attractive but super budget finds from jhumkas to kurtis we wouldn’t mind spending our money on.
Location: Near Famous Ice Cream
Timings: 12 PM to 11 PM
What to buy: Ethnic wear, daily wear and bags
Pro Tip: Want a budgeted shopping guide for Sultan Bazaar? We got you!
Begum Bazaar
Begum Bazaar is a treasure trove of handicrafts, crockery, home accessories and gifting stores that sell at not just retail, but wholesale prices too. We're talking about Pinterest-worthy home decor like bird cages and wall decals to intricately designed poly-fibre figurines, and dinner sets in royal colours that you don't want to miss out on. The variety is one of the reasons Begum Bazar is one of the best street shopping spots in Hyderabad.
Location: Starts from Naya Pul
Timings: 12 PM to 11 PM
What to buy: Home decor and crockery
General Bazaar
General Bazaar in Kalasiguda, Secunderabad is a multi-shop stop for all things fashionable. The streets are a mix of delightful chaos with pedestrians and riders admiring accessories, clothes on display and shops bustling with activity. We took a walk amidst these lanes and got our hands on some spectacular finds from potlis and paper bags to dupattas, printed sarees and sneakers.
Location: Near Mahatma Gandhi statue
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM
What to buy: Printed sarees, bags and footwear
Laad Bazaar
At Laad Bazaar, you can shop for the famous lacquer bangles, studded with artificial diamonds. No matter how modern your style might be, you know you need a bunch of these colourful, pretty bangles. You can also shop for more trendy items here like potlis, sling bars, desi crop jackets and ear-rings! Ladies, nothing can prepare you for street shopping in Hyderabad quite like this one, and trust us when we say, it is an experience to cherish.
Location: Starts from Charminar
Timings: 12 PM to 11 PM
What to buy: Glitter bangles, potlis and Chandbali jhumkas
Shilparamam
The crafts village of Hyderabad, Shilparamam is where we often go for budget shopping. While the collection isn’t terrific all the time, the word on the street was that it got plenty of new stuff. Right from quirky footwear to floral shorts and old school furniture like gramophones and antique telephones, we found it all here.
Location: Near Hitech City metro station
Timings: 10:30 AM to 8 PM
What to buy: Home decor, folk paintings and jewelry
Pro Tip: You can shop at Shilparamam for under INR 500 using this guide!
Koti Market
Ask any OG Hyderabadi for a market recommendation and the first name in their mind will be Koti. Once known as Residency Market during the British Raj, this was a hub and still is a hub for women’s clothing at a bargain price. Kurtis, western tops, bottomwear, scarves, dupattas, ethnic sets and more – the entire street is lined with shops presenting their unique and colorful collections. If you are a bargain queen or know someone, take them along as this is their heaven. Also spot junk jewelry, footwear and bags that will go with your haul.
Location: Opposite Koti Women’s College
Timings: 10 AM to 7 PM
What to buy: Everyday cotton kurtis, bags and footwear
Abids Street
Popular for wedding and occasional ethnic shopping, that’s not the only reason to go to Abids though. Walk into the bylanes and find small stores and boutiques that sell western styles from Mumbai and Thailand markets. We spotted some cute K-pop inspired tops and skirt sets while we were looking for juttis and Karachi suit sets in Abids. Yup, this street shopping place in Hyderabad has range.
Pro Tip: Read more to explore Abids like a local
Location: Starts after the SBI Circle
Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM
What to buy: Karachi suit sets, shararas, lehenga and imported western fashion
Ameerpet Junction
Speaking of ethnic wear, Ameerpet was always a landmark for prominent big brands and smaller boutiques and street side stalls that sold the latest styles. Some even consider this place to be the Hyderabad equivalent of Chandini Chowk as you’ll find Tollywood inspired pieces here. Having a big occasion coming up? Find embellished lehengas, embroidered co-ord sets and more here.
Location: Starts from Next Galleria Mall, Punjagutta
Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM
What to buy: Lehenga, Co-ord Sets and Anarkali Dresses
KPHB Shopping Street
Amidst the hustle and bustle of JNTU, restaurant and several jewellery stores stands the humble lanes of KPHB with street side stalls that will give you a rush. We’re serious. Think of something and you’ll find a stall selling varieties of that. If you’re creating an outfit from scratch for an upcoming wedding, find laces, beads, ready-made blouses, different kinds of materials and dupattas, all in one lane.
Pro Tip: Read more about the place here.
Location: Near KPHB Metro Station
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM
What to buy: Designer ready-made blouses, and cloth materials
Charminar Bazaar
Adjacent to Laad Bazaar is Charminar Bazaar, famous for precious pearls and ethnic clothing. Collectors from all parts of the country visit Charminar Bazaar for Basra pearls that can be embellished with silver or gold. Coming to clothes, you’ll find stalls selling sarees, Hyderabadi Khada Dupatta, sherwanis for men and dress materials in the latest styles.
Location: Starts from Madina Gate
Timings: 12 PM to 11 PM
What to buy: Pearl Jewelry & Khada Dupatta
