The Baguio Night Market runs along Harrison Road in Baguio City, close to Burnham Park. From the evening, rows of stalls sell ukay-ukay clothing, jackets, shoes, bags, souvenirs and gadgets, and bargaining is part of the shopping. The food stalls offer a wide range, from grilled balut and puto bumbong to Hungarian cheese sausage and shawarma rice. The stalls are arranged in an orderly way even on busy nights, and the cool mountain air makes an evening walk comfortable. Allow a couple of hours for a visit.
Ukay-ukay and shopping
Ukay-ukay is the local word for second-hand clothing sold at low prices, and the name is linked to Baguio. At the night market, the racks hold jackets, shoes, bags and accessories, alongside souvenirs, gadgets and jewelry.
Prices depend on the item. Reports from visitors cite jackets for about PHP 50 each, three for PHP 100, and clothing from about PHP 10 to PHP 100 per piece. Cold-weather clothes are a common find, since the evenings in Baguio are cool.
Vendors begin setting up around 9 PM, and the stalls are busiest later in the evening. Arrive early if you want the widest choice at the start of the night.
Food at the stalls
The food stalls sell grilled balut, grilled dried squid topped with onions, shawarma, kebabs on skewers, kwek-kwek, fried siomai and empanadas. Puto bumbong is a sweet purple rice cake, and strawberry taho comes in ube, strawberry and classic flavors.
Some stalls serve Korean and Japanese dishes, such as fried gyoza, sushi and tteokbokki. A buko pandan drink with coconut jelly and coconut flesh is another option, and fresh fruit juices are easy to find.
The stalls change from one night to the next, so visiting on several evenings lets you try more of the lineup. Popular stalls can have queues, which are usually worth the wait for the grilled items.
How a visit works
The market is open daily from 9 PM to 2 AM. Stalls line Harrison Road, and food stalls are also set up on a parking lot beside the road, so you can switch from shopping to eating without leaving the area.
Bargaining is a large part of the experience. Ask for prices, compare items across stalls, and take your time before buying.
The market is listed as good for kids, and its entrance and restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Getting there and parking
The market is along Harrison Road near Burnham Park, and taxis drop passengers at the ends of the road. Walking from Burnham Park is a simple way to arrive.
Parking near the market is limited. Limited parking is also available at Melvin Jones field. Near the Caltex gas station, attendants can guide drivers to free street parking at night, and it is fair to tip them for their help.
Preguntas frecuentes
When does the Baguio Night Market open?
The market runs daily from 9 PM to 2 AM. Vendors start setting up in the evening, and the stalls are busiest later in the night.
What can you buy at the Baguio Night Market?
You can find ukay-ukay clothing, jackets, shoes, bags, accessories, jewelry, souvenirs and gadgets. Bargaining is part of shopping here.
Is the Baguio Night Market good for kids and accessible?
The market is listed as good for kids. The entrance and restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Where is the Baguio Night Market?
It is on Harrison Road near Burnham Park in Baguio City. Walk from Burnham Park or take a taxi, since parking nearby is limited.
