The Flea Market and Merchant Fair, Haifa – Visitors Guide
You can find the Flea Market and Merchant Fair near the Sail Tower in Haifa. And Saturday morning is the best time for a visit.
Map
The Flea Market and Merchant Fair are located at Kibbutz Galuyot Street (and nearby alleys) in Haifa.
Directions for drivers: Link to Waze and Link to Google Maps
Directions for public transport: Link to Moovit
Interactive map of the area:
Opening Hours
According to the Haifa municipality’s Facebook post:
Flea Market’s opening hours:
Sunday – Friday: 9:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 06:00 – 16:00
Merchant Fair’s opening hours:
Saturday: 06:00 – 16:00
Since the Flea Market and Merchant Fair are open only on Saturdays, I prefer to visit on Saturdays. Moreover, the later you come, the hotter it gets, and fewer goods remain. Furthermore, some stores might close before 16:00. And I have seen merchants that start closing at noon. However, some merchants make price drops later in the day. Therefore, if you want something specific that might run out, visit early. And if you hope to get a good deal, arrive later (around 11:00).
Parking
I prefer parking to the northeast. For example, there is free parking on Saturdays at Natanzon Street (near the Big Mosque). Another option is parking at the port, like Kdoshei Bagdad Street. It takes around ten minutes to reach the market.
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Merchant Fair
The Merchant Fair was next to the Sail Tower during our initial visit. It was transferred back, and it is currently located in the same complex as the Flea Market.
The Merchant Fair market is not very big, but you will probably find something if you are determined.
Some people arrive early (I heard 6:00) to find bargains.
Many of the things are old junk:
But there might be something you will like.
Overall, some people love such markets, and others hate them. If you are unsure you will like it, I recommend visiting the Flea Market. And that is the next thing we did.
Flea Market
The Flea Market was a short walk away. Passing next to the Sail Tower and the Great Mosque:
The Flea Market is at Kibbutz Galuyot Street and expands to the nearby streets.
The Merchant Fair is different from the Flea Market. While at the Merchant Fair, you will see individuals selling old stuff. But at the Flea Market, many stores specialize in collecting and restoring old items. Thus, the variety is more comprehensive, and there is less junk. But, the chance of finding bargains is also lower.
I realize my age when I start thinking things like: “Today’s kids have no idea what it is or how to operate it”.
As you can see, we are not too far from the Sail Tower.
While visiting the market, we saw several cars like this:
No, it is not a new type of cover. These carpets are for sale. To me, these look like Azerbaijani rugs.
Note: there are public restrooms on Kibbutz Galuyot Street.
We visited all the stands and stores, and now it is time to wrap up this post. This trip took us a couple of hours, but how much it will take you depends on your interests.
Summary
Overall, it is worth visiting both places if yo