- Begum Bazar, Hyderabad
Begum Bazar, Hyderabad
Begum Bazar | #1 of 11 Best Shopping Places in Hyderabad
One of the largest and oldest commercial spaces in Hyderabad, Begum Bazar is known to be one of the best shopping places in Hyderabad. It has both retail and wholesale shops that sell a variety of items, including household commodities, dry fruits, tobacco, clothing items, shoes, perfumes and whatnot! Though you will find almost anything of daily use being sold at Begum Bazar, it’s mainly known for Bidriware and Bidri studded jewelry. You must now be wondering what that is, right? Well, Bidri work is an ancient metal handicraft art form that involves inlaying silver with a jet alloy to give metal more sheen.
Location: Near Afzal Gunj, Hyderabad
Timings: 10 am to 11 pm (Some shops may be closed on Sundays)
What to buy: Bidriware
- Shilparamam, Hyderabad
Shilparamam, Hyderabad
Shilparamam | #2 of 11 Best Shopping Places in Hyderabad
Shilparamam is an arts and craft village located right in the middle of the area known as the IT hub of Hyderabad. It was established in the year 1992 with a vision to promote the cultural heritage of different Indian states. Artisans from all over India set up shops inside Shilparamam. You will find a plethora of gorgeous things to buy here. From ethnic jewelry to fabrics from different states and beautiful wooden items to ornate mirrors, the market at Shilparamam is full of things that you would want to own right away. Read also – Things to do in Hyderabad
Location: Madhapur, Hyderabad
Timings: 10:30 am to 8 pm
Entry Fee: Rs.50 for adults and Rs.20 for children
What to buy: Ethnic jewelry, footwear, home decor
- Koti Sultan Market, Hyderabad
Yet another one of Hyderabad’s oldest markets, Sultan Market is the place to be if you are looking to shop for women’s clothing and such. Not many Hyderabad shopping places have a huge variety in terms of clothing, jewelry, shoes, bags, hair accessories etc., as Sultan Market does. Formerly known as Residency Market (during the Raj era), Sultan Market today is home to sprawling showrooms as well as street vendors.
Location: Koti, Hyderabad
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm
What to buy: Women’s wear, silver jewelry
- Nampally Market, Hyderabad
Nampally Market, Hyderabad
Nampally Market | #4 of 11 Best Shopping Places in Hyderabad
Love blingy ethnic stuff? You are going to love Nampally market in that case! This one is yet another awesome shopping place in Hyderabad that allows you to fully indulge in retail therapy without burning a hole in your wallet. Bags, purses, jewelry, and footwear are some of the items that you can buy here. You are in luck if you are traveling Hyderabad during January and mid- February because that’s when the world-famous Numaish Exhibition is held in Nampally.
Location: Nampally, Hyderabad
Timings: 10 am to 11pm
What to buy: Kalamkari fabric, electronics
- Laad Bazar, Hyderabad
Laad Bazar, Hyderabad
Laad Bazar | #5 of 11 Best Shopping Places in Hyderabad
Also known as Choodi Bazar, this is another one of the old markets of Hyderabad. This street market was built for the wedding of Quli Qutb Shah and to this day the market retains the same festive charm. The name suggests that the market is known for selling bangles and that’s absolutely right. Ornate lacquer bangles are the specialty of Laad Bazar. However, you will also find here shops selling khara dupattas, pearls, silk sarees among other things.
Location: West of Charminar, Hyderabad
Timings: 11 am to 10:30 pm
What to buy: Bangles, pearls, dupattas
- Tobacco Market, (Commonly known as General Bazar), Hyderabad
With around 300 shops to explore for fabrics, kurtis, salwar kameez, casual footwear, and junk jewelry among other things, Tobacco Market is one of the best places to shop. It is technically located in Secunderabad but as locals know and there is not much of a difference among these twin cities. The huge collection of chiffon, brocade, and Pochampally fabrics make General Bazar one of the best places to shop for dress materials.
Location: Kalasiguda, Hyderabad
Timings: 10 am to 10 pm
What to buy: different kind of fabrics
- Perfume Market, Hyderabad
Perfume Market, Hyderabad
Perfume Market | #7 of 11 Best Shopping Places in Hyderabad
Known for selling the finest qualities of locally-produced perfumes or vernacularly known as “ittar”, Perfume Market of Hyderabad is a symbol of the cultural heritage of the city. The shops here have been passed on from generations to generations. If you can’t find this market in the narrow lanes of the old city, ask any shopkeeper or street vendor and they would tell you exactly how to reach this renowned market.
Location: Near Charminar, Hyderabad
What to buy: Local perfume
- Moazzam Jahi Market, Hyderabad
How would you feel about getting to shop and witnessing the historical heritage of Hyderabad at the same time? Excited, I am assuming! Mozzam Jahi Market is an old market, built during the rule of the seventh Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. Sample exquisite dry fruits here or choose from the large variety of local perfumes, this market is bound to give you a feeling that you are part of something historical! Check here places to eat in Hyderabad
Location: Abids, Hyderabad
Timings: 10 am to 11:30 pm
What to buy: Ikat fabric and brassware
- Pot Market, Hyderabad
Pot Market, Hyderabad
Pot Market | #9 of 11 Best Shopping Places in Hyderabad
Pot Market in Secunderabad is famous as being the hub of jewelry shops in the region. Gold, silver, diamond jewelry, along with artificial ones are available here in gorgeous designs and fashion. Also, the market, as the name suggests is the place to be if you are looking for earthen, metal, or any other kind of pots!
Location: Monda Market, near Secunderabad Railway Station, Hyderabad
Timings: 10:30 am to 8 pm
What to buy: Jewelry
- Jummeraat Bazar, Hyderabad
Jummeraat Bazar is held every Thursday evening (Friday eve meaning Jummeraat), at Begum Bazar and get this – everything being sold here is stolen! Yes, this is the quintessential chor bazaar you may have heard of somewhere. Make sure to bargain a ton here. Read also – malls in Hyderbad
Location: Near Afzal Gunj, Hyderabad
Timings: 5 am to 9 pm
What to buy: Daily items, shoes, clothing
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