Famous Markets & Bazaars in Manila
Manila's markets are a sensory explosion of colors, sounds, and flavors. Divisoria Market is the undisputed king of bargain shopping, offering everything from textiles to toys at rock-bottom prices. The Quiapo Market sprawls around Quiapo Church with stalls selling everything from religious items to herbal remedies. Legazpi Sunday Market and Salcedo Saturday Market in Makati offer gourmet food and artisanal goods. Experience the authentic pulse of Manila at these iconic marketplaces.
Cartimar Shopping Center
Cartimar Shopping Center is a well-known commercial complex in Pasay City famous for its pet shops and affordable merchandise. The pet section offers dogs, cats, birds, fish, and pet supplies. Other sections feature clot...
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily
Entry Fee
Free entry
Type
Market
Best Time to Visit
Morning
How to Reach
Take LRT-1 to Libertad Station. Cartimar is a short walk along Cartimar Avenue in Pasay City.
Nearby Metro Station
Libertad
LRT-1 — 0.9 km

Quiapo Market
One of the largest and most vibrant open-air markets in Manila surrounding Quiapo Church. Vendors sell fresh produce, herbal medicines, religious items, electronics, clothing, and traditional goods. Hidalgo Street is fam...
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Market
Best Time to Visit
Morning
How to Reach
Take LRT-1 to Carriedo Station. 3-minute walk, surrounds Quiapo Church.
Nearby Metro Station
Carriedo
LRT-1 — 94 m

Baclaran Market
Massive street market around Baclaran Church and LRT-1 Baclaran Station. Peaks every Wednesday coinciding with novena. Vendors sell clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, household items, electronics, and food at rock-botto...
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM (biggest Wednesdays)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Market
Best Time to Visit
Wednesday mornings
How to Reach
Take LRT-1 to Baclaran Station, southern terminus. Market surrounds the station.
Nearby Metro Station
Baclaran
LRT-1 — 0.5 km

Divisoria Market
Manila's legendary wholesale market district near Binondo Chinatown. The Philippines' largest and cheapest shopping destination. Includes Divisoria Mall, 168 Mall, Tutuban Center, and countless stalls. Famous for ridicul...
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Market
Best Time to Visit
Early morning on weekdays
How to Reach
Take LRT-1 to Carriedo then jeepney to Divisoria. Or LRT-2 to Recto then jeepney.
Nearby Metro Station
Carriedo
LRT-1 — 1.6 km
Balintawak Market
One of Metro Manila's largest wet markets specializing in fresh produce, meats, seafood at wholesale prices. Operates from pre-dawn hours as primary source of fresh goods for restaurants and caterers. Known for incredibl...
Opening Hours
3:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Market
Best Time to Visit
Pre-dawn (3-6 AM)
How to Reach
Take LRT-1 to Balintawak Station. Near the Balintawak Cloverleaf interchange.
Nearby Metro Station
Balintawak
LRT-1 — 1.1 km
Blumentritt Market
A traditional wet market near LRT-1 Blumentritt Station. Named after Austrian ethnographer Ferdinand Blumentritt, a friend of Jose Rizal. Serves the local community with fresh produce, meats, fish, and daily necessities ...
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Market
Best Time to Visit
Morning
How to Reach
Take LRT-1 to Blumentritt Station. Right near the station along Blumentritt Road.
Nearby Metro Station
Blumentritt
LRT-1 — 0.2 km
Gilmore IT Center
Metro Manila's premier destination for computers, laptops, PC components, gaming peripherals, and technology products. Features PC Express, PCHub, Octagon, and independent vendors. Known as the Philippines' Silicon Alley...
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Market
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays
How to Reach
Take LRT-2 to Gilmore Station. IT shops along Gilmore Avenue from the station.
Nearby Metro Station
Betty Go-Belmonte
LRT-2 — 1.2 km
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