Timings: 10 am to 6 pm
Location: Hyderguda, Hyderabad
Highlights: Budget shopping, breakfast stalls
Suggested Duration: 4-6 hours
How to Reach Koti Market
Sultan Bazar is located in the Hyderguda area of Hyderabad. This area is well connected by public transport and offers a reliable and convenient commute for tourists.
Nearest Bus Stop: Abdis Circle (0.5 km)
Nearest Metro Station: Gandhi Bhavan (Miyapur -L.B. Nagar Red Line)
Street Shopping at Koti Market
The Koti market is a shopaholic's delight. The streets are gleaming with attractive wares, handicrafts, imitation jewellery, fashion clothing, footwear, and accessories. More than 200-years old, the market is bustling with all modern goods and some antiques too. The market is popular for book shops and thrift shops. Shoppers of all ages and preferences will find bags full of amazing finds at unbelievable deals.
What to buy: Discounted pre-loved books, traditional handloom fabrics and sarees, affordable electronics and gears, imitation jewellery, wallets and bags, and footwear.
Highlights: Most of the shopkeepers are open to bargaining, you just need to keep calm and carry on.
Legendary Shops: United Book Stall (Books), Gajanan Cloth Store (Fabrics and clothing), Bajaj Enterprises (Handbags and accessories), Royal Frames (Photo frames), Gujarathi Galli (Electronics and spare parts).
Food Joints at Koti Market
Foodies swear by the street food at the Koti market. There are delectable dishes everywhere, in the street stalls and also in restaurants. The long queues at these food stalls speak volumes of the delight of food-lovers. The breakfast stalls offer cheap yet delicious and hygienic meals as early as 7 in the morning. The small restaurants are clean and affordable too with a wide variety of South Indian and North Indian dishes.
What to eat: Street food, Indian chat and snacks, South Indian meals, baked goodies
Highlights: Quick service, cheap rates, and food made with lots of love and good taste
Legendary Outlets: Pragathi Tiffin Center (breakfast and South Indian meals), Panchratan Bakery (cookies and desserts), Gokul Chat (Indian fast food and kulfi), Swathi Mess and Dhaba (North Indian meals)
Shopping Tips
- Since bargaining is common and most shops do not have fixed price displays, it is advisable to be careful of the value of your purchase.
- Carry a backpack with secure zips for storing your purchases and valuable.
- Make a survey of shops before you spend at any particular one, you may be offered a better deal elsewhere.
- Don't just window-shop. Walk right in the store. Most of the shops have huge stock which is best browsed at a close view.
The Koti Market is one of the most satisfying thrift shopping experience you can get in Hyderabad. There are many exquisite items and goodies you can buy for under INR 200. It is a perfect stop for a planned shopping day or an immersive cultural experience.