Ecseri Flea Market

Frommer's Review

According to locals you can find anything at this busy flea market -- from the glorious to the kitsch, old soda siphons to antique violins, and more. Well, if you are not prone to sensory overload, you can see for yourself. Row after row of wooden tables are overflowing with old dishes, toys, linens, old watches, paintings, and bric-a-brac. From the tiny cubicles in the narrow corridors, serious dealers market their wares: Herend and Zsolnay porcelain, Bulgarian and Russian icons, silverware, furniture, clocks, rugs, prewar dolls and stuffed animals, antique clothing, and jewelry. Due to all the tourist attention, mostly weekend shoppers, the prices of the market have increased severely. Some bargains can still be made, but sellers are less willing to seriously bargain with tourists. Haggle over the price, but in some instances, you will not budge the seller too far from the original price. Antiques buyers: Be aware that you'll need permission from the Museum of Applied Arts to take your purchases out of the country. Only cash is accepted for purchases. The market runs weekdays 8am to 4pm, Saturday 6am to 3pm, and Sunday 8am to 1pm.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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