The 25 Best Night Market Cities in the World (2026)

From Bangkok's sprawling street-food bazaars to Marrakech's medieval main square, these are the cities where the best part of the day starts after sunset. Each entry lists the markets locals actually go to and when to show up.

1. Bangkok, Thailand

   World's greatest night market scene — 100+ markets citywide.

   Iconic markets: Jodd Fairs, Rot Fai, Asiatique, Khao San Road · Best time: Nightly 5pm–midnight · Cost of living: ~$1,052/mo

2. Taipei, Taiwan

   Night markets are Taipei's identity — every neighborhood has one.

   Iconic markets: Shilin, Raohe, Ningxia, Tonghua · Best time: Nightly 6pm–midnight · Cost of living: ~$1,376/mo

3. Hong Kong, Hong Kong

   Legendary Temple Street fortune tellers & dai pai dong stalls.

   Iconic markets: Temple Street, Ladies' Market, Fa Yuen Street · Best time: Nightly 4pm–midnight · Cost of living: ~$2,580/mo

4. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

   Jalan Alor's open-air seafood & satay strip.

   Iconic markets: Jalan Alor, Petaling Street, Taman Connaught · Best time: Nightly 5pm–11pm · Cost of living: ~$1,019/mo

5. Singapore, Singapore

   Michelin-starred hawker stalls in open-air settings.

   Iconic markets: Newton Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat, Chinatown Street Market · Best time: Nightly 6pm–11pm · Cost of living: ~$3,225/mo

6. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

   Ben Thanh transforms from day market to vibrant night bazaar.

   Iconic markets: Ben Thanh Night Market, Nguyen Hue Walking Street · Best time: Nightly 6pm–11pm · Cost of living: ~$790/mo

7. Seoul, South Korea

   Gwangjang Market's legendary bindaetteok & tteokbokki.

   Iconic markets: Myeongdong, Gwangjang, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun · Best time: Nightly 5pm–midnight · Cost of living: ~$1,619/mo

8. Hanoi, Vietnam

   Weekend night market transforms the Old Quarter into a pedestrian food fest.

   Iconic markets: Hanoi Night Market (Hang Dao), Ta Hien Beer Street · Best time: Fri–Sun 6pm–midnight · Cost of living: ~$775/mo

9. Chiang Mai, Thailand

   Sunday Walking Street stretches 1 km through the Old City.

   Iconic markets: Sunday Walking Street, Saturday Wualai, Night Bazaar · Best time: Nightly 5pm–11pm · Cost of living: ~$870/mo

10. Osaka, Japan

    Dotonbori's takoyaki & okonomiyaki under giant neon signs.

    Iconic markets: Dotonbori, Shinsekai, Kuromon (evening) · Best time: Nightly 5pm–late · Cost of living: ~$1,301/mo

11. Marrakech, Morocco

    UNESCO-listed Jemaa el-Fnaa transforms nightly into Africa's greatest market.

    Iconic markets: Jemaa el-Fnaa, Souk Semmarine (evening) · Best time: Nightly sunset–1am · Cost of living: ~$801/mo

12. Tokyo, Japan

    Ameyoko's under-the-tracks market & izakaya overflow.

    Iconic markets: Ameyoko, Kabukicho, Shimokitazawa, Yanaka Ginza · Best time: Nightly 5pm–late · Cost of living: ~$1,616/mo

13. Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Riverside night market with $1 lok lak & Angkor beer.

    Iconic markets: Phsar Chas Night Market, Riverside Night Market · Best time: Nightly 5pm–11pm · Cost of living: ~$991/mo

14. Manila, Philippines

    Manila's foodie pop-up scene with rotating vendor markets.

    Iconic markets: Mercato Centrale, Legazpi Sunday Market, Poblacion · Best time: Fri–Sun 6pm–midnight · Cost of living: ~$891/mo

15. Shanghai, China

    Shouning Road's crayfish alley & Wujiang Road dumplings.

    Iconic markets: Nanjing Road, Wujiang Road, Shouning Road Crayfish Street · Best time: Nightly 5pm–midnight · Cost of living: ~$1,180/mo

16. Jakarta, Indonesia

    Jalan Sabang's nasi goreng & martabak street.

    Iconic markets: Jalan Sabang, Pecenongan, SCBD Night Market · Best time: Nightly 6pm–midnight · Cost of living: ~$711/mo

17. Mexico City, Mexico

    Tacos al pastor at street stands throughout Roma & Condesa.

    Iconic markets: Mercado de Jamaica (evening), Coyoacán, Roma Night Tianguis · Best time: Nightly 6pm–midnight · Cost of living: ~$1,530/mo

18. Penang, Malaysia

    Penang is Malaysia's street food capital — evening hawker stalls are legendary.

    Iconic markets: Gurney Drive Hawker Centre, New Lane, Chulia Street · Best time: Nightly 5pm–11pm · Cost of living: ~$790/mo

19. Istanbul, Turkey

    Ortaköy's kumpir (loaded baked potatoes) by the mosque.

    Iconic markets: Kadıköy, Ortaköy, Balık Ekmek boats, Karaköy food street · Best time: Nightly 5pm–midnight · Cost of living: ~$1,409/mo

20. Phuket, Thailand

    Phuket's weekend markets blend Thai street food with island vibes.

    Iconic markets: Malin Plaza, Chillva Market, Old Town Friday Market · Best time: Nightly 5pm–11pm · Cost of living: ~$1,214/mo

21. Siem Reap, Cambodia

    Night market steps from Angkor Wat with silk, carvings & amok.

    Iconic markets: Angkor Night Market, Pub Street Night Market · Best time: Nightly 5pm–midnight · Cost of living: ~$756/mo

22. Luang Prabang, Laos

    Entire main street becomes a handwoven textile & food market nightly.

    Iconic markets: Luang Prabang Night Market (Sisavangvong Road) · Best time: Nightly 5pm–10pm · Cost of living: ~$671/mo

23. Beijing, China

    Guijie's 1 km of red-lantern crayfish restaurants open until 4am.

    Iconic markets: Wangfujing, Donghuamen, Guijie (Ghost Street) · Best time: Nightly 5pm–late · Cost of living: ~$1,169/mo

24. Dubai, UAE

    Global Village draws 7M visitors/season with pavilions from 90 countries.

    Iconic markets: Global Village, Al Seef Night Souk, JBR Night Market · Best time: Oct–Apr evenings · Cost of living: ~$2,560/mo

25. Ubud, Indonesia

    Gianyar Night Market is Bali's most authentic — babi guling & lawar for $1.

    Iconic markets: Gianyar Night Market, Ubud Night Market, Sanur Market · Best time: Nightly 5pm–10pm · Cost of living: ~$700/mo

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