Stroll around a market

London has always been well-known for its multitude of markets which date from medieval times, each one having its unique feel and specialty. Find below a bit more about the best markets in town.

• Portobello: this market has been around since the 1960s and is well-known for its originality and unique feel. A good place to spot neighborhood celebrities! You will find here antiques, superior quality food and bric-a-brac. It’s nearby the fashionable area of Notting Hill. On Saturdays.
Tube: Notting Hill Gate
bestlondonhostels nearby: Astor Quest

• Camden: one of the most famous markets in the world, Camden Market is the place you will virtually find everything from good bargain clothing, music, antiques, collectibles, ethnic art, rugs and kelims, food and drink. Sunday is the busiest day and the one you have the most chances to meet eccentric people, giving this place its unique feel
Tube: Camden Town
bestlondonhostel nearby: St Christopher’s Inn Camden

• Spitalfields: Old fruit and vegetables market, transformed into a slightly boho weekend market over the past years. The best day to go is on Sunday and a good starting point is the Columbia Road Flower Market nearby for Brunch. You can at the same time pass by the famous Brick Lane. The market is a good place to find organic vegetables, art, books, ethnic impedimentia, and vintage cars - a whole rag tag of merchants. Many important contemporary artists and sculptors have their studios there.
Tube: Liverpool Street, Shoreditch, Aldgate East

• Greenwich: the whole area has a large series of markets selling antiques, arts & crafts, clothing and books. This will mainly give you the chance to visit the area with the Greenwich Observatory, Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, Naval Academy, Park, Queen's House, Blackheath, Ranger's House. There's also a covered market in the central square on weekends.
Tube: North Greenwich
bestlondonhostel nearby: St Christopher’s Greenwich

• Borough: one of London's trendiest markets, mainly for its Victorian architecture and its unique location under the railway in Borough where numerous films have been shot e.g Bridget Jones. The best time to visit is on Saturdays when there's a farmer's market with a wide range of good quality food, albeit slightly expensive.
Tube: Borough/London Bridge
bestlondonhostels nearby: St Christopher’s Inn Orient Espresso and The Village