Around 40 minutes on public transport from Budapest's main shopping district, the market may seem a little far out if your time in the city is limited, but for those hoping to return from their trip with a unique souvenir, you won't regret sparing a couple of hours to wander around Ecseri Flea Market.

The market is a paradise for hoarders, with row after row of tables piled high with aged trinkets. From vintage postcards and jewellery to antique paintings and bizarre paraphernalia, the market calls to those who are have no shame in cluttering their home with weird and wonderful knick knacks and are particularly attracted to items that you're not likely to encounter two of in the world. 

Ecseri Market is open daily but it's advisable to avoid it at the weekends, as although a Saturday or Sunday usually hosts the greatest number of vendors, it is often too crowded to browse comfortably. Instead, we would recommend visiting on a weekday and arriving just as the market opens; this not only ensures first pick of the day's items, but leaves the whole afternoon at your leisure.

Like with any flea market, haggling is expected here and vendors rarely expect you to settle for their first offer, so don't be afraid to suggest a lower price on items that take your fancy but you believe are worth a little less than the price tag.

To get to the market, take the M3 metro line from Deak Ferenc station to Hatar utca, and then catch either the 84E or 89E bus to Naszod utca. 

Ecseri Flea Market

Nagykőrösi utca 156, 1194 Budapest

Opening Times

Monday-Friday, 08.00 - 16.00

Saturday, 06.00 - 15.00

Sunday, 09.00 - 13.00