Flea markets are great places to pick up hidden treasures and original art from all over the world. While our local home furnishing stores surely have more than enough to jazz up your living room’s décor, sentimental artifacts from our travels cannot be beat for upping your home’s cultural clout.
Below, we explore some of the best destinations for flea markets around the world* that are ideal for picking up bargains from Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay.
Marrakech, Morocco
Where to stay: Stay in the heart of Marrakech at the 18th-century Riad Kniza, for a traditional Moroccan experience, featuring ornate carved wooden furniture and an open fireplace.
Palermo, Italy
Where to stay: Nestled in the historical centre of Palermo is the Porta di Castro, a beautifully restored townhouse dating back to the 1500s. Rooms feature original stone walls and archways, perfect for those looking for accommodation with exceptional interior design to help add to a more memorable holiday.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Where to stay: Located just 200 yards from the busy Chang Puak Market (another popular market to add to your list) is the Green Tiger Vegetarian House, surrounded by beautiful gardens and serving tasty Thai cuisine.
Leeds, United Kingdom
Where to stay: Don’t break the bank on accommodations – you’ll want to save the extra cash for shopping! The Art Hostel is the perfect stay for travellers on a budget looking for a no frills, yet modern place to rest and relax. This minimalist hostel offers both private and shared dormitory style rooms, a convenient location and serves daily continental breakfasts.
Hong Kong
Where to stay: Floor-to-ceiling windows providing stunning views of Victoria Harbour isn’t all this quaint home-away-from-home has to offer. Little Tai Hang was designed with a loving devotion to detail, giving guests a cosy place to stay minutes from local shopping malls, public transit and the airport. This spot is ideal for the quality-lighting obsessed Canadian traveller.
Munich, Germany
Where to stay: Ideally located close to the Theresienwiese underground station are the charming The SPOT apartments. These stylish and modern suites feature black and white décor, floor-to-ceiling windows and a fully equipped kitchen. A well-designed, spacious kitchen is a huge bonus for many food-loving travellers when choosing a holiday accommodation they can truly feel at home in.
* 616,898 Booking.com travellers have endorsed destinations for street markets and 1,702 destinations are known for being great for street markets. Booking.com analyses endorsements in over 125,000 destinations.