From designer labels to local brands to trendy household goods to handcrafted jewelry, there are simply different stylish items you can find in Sydney. This Australian city also has several shopping venues – may it be shopping malls, bustling markets, quaint boutiques or historic arcades. Here are some of the places to visit for the best shopping in Sydney:
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Best Shopping in Sydney – Shopping Centres
Chifley Plaza – Best Shopping in Sydney
Chifley Plaza is a commercial complex that houses retail shops and dining places in the CBD area of Sydney.
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Chifley Plaza – photo by Eva Rinaldi under CC BY-SA 2.0
Harbourside – Best Shopping in Sydney
Darling Harbour in Sydney is home to Harbourside, a large-scale retail destination. Opened in 1995, it offers two levels of retail shops, entertainment facilities, waterfront dining strips and a well-liked food court.
Harbourside Shopping Centre – photo by Maksym Kozlenko under CC-BY-SA-3.0
MidCity – Best Shopping in Sydney
Opened in 2010, the new MidCity shopping centre re-established a pedestrian connection between George and Pitt streets. If you are looking for national fashion brands or active lifestyle gear, MidCity is a destination to visit.
MidCity – photo by Maksym Kozlenko under CC-BY-SA-3.0
Queen Victoria Building – Best Shopping in Sydney
This late 19th century heritage-listed Romanesque Revival building has seen several uses and remodeling throughout the years. Presently, QVB is a bustling shopping mall packed with high fashion stores and more affordable brand shops.
Queen Victoria Building, Sydney – photo by Sardaka under CC-BY-3.0 
inside Queen Victoria Building, Sydney – photo by Thomas Depenbusch (Depi) under CC BY 2.0
Stockland Glasshouse
Stockland Glasshouse Shopping Centre on King Street has multiple levels of retail spaces, including the famous clothing brand, H&M. It also features a dining hub on its ground level.
Stockland Glasshouse – photo by Kgbo under CC BY-SA 4.0
Sydney Arcade
A small arcade on Pitt Street, Sydney Arcade accommodates popular retail brands. It is popular among shoppers for its light and airy atmosphere.
Sydney Arcade on Pitt Street – photo by Kgbo under CC-BY-SA-4.0
The Strand Arcade
Another heritage-listed structure in Sydney, the Victorian-style Strand Arcade is home to select stores and eating places. Here, window shopping is definitely a treat with all the cedar staircases, protruding galleries, cast iron balusters, tiled floors, timber-framed storefronts and tinted glass roof.
Strand Arcade c.1891 – photo by Governor Macquarie under CC BY 2.0 
inside the Strand Arcade c.1891 – photo by Governor Macquarie under CC BY 2.0
Westfield Sydney
Known to have the largest shopping mall area in Sydney, Westfield Sydney is found on Pitt Street Mall – a popular shopping hub in the city. There are more than 350 stores at Westfield Sydney and among its anchor tenants are Microsoft Store, JB Hi-Fi and Zara. A Myer department store can also be found inside this shopping centre.
Westfield Shopping Centre, Sydney CBD – photo by Kerrie – in Sydney under CC-BY-SA-2.0
World Square Shopping Centre
World Square Shopping Centre occupies the ground floor and lower ground floor of a namesake development that fills an entire block in Sydney. This shopping destination features several shops of well-known brands and a list of popular eating places.
World Square – photo by Yida Xu under CC BY 2.0
Best Shopping in Sydney – Crafts and Souvenirs
Bondi Markets
Head to Bondi Beach in Sydney and there you will find the Bondi Markets teeming with local handicrafts. There are all sorts of souvenirs that can be found here, including ocean-inspired prints, handmade candles, organic skin care products and unique accessories.
Sunday Market in Bondi Beach – photo by Alpha under CC BY-SA 2.0
Paddington Markets
Venture to Paddington in metropolitan Sydney on a Saturday and you will be treated to stalls and stalls of clothing, fashion accessories and household items made by local designers and craftspeople.
Paddington Markets – photo by Nelson Minar under CC BY-SA 2.0
Paddy’s Markets
A time-tested marketplace, Paddy’s Markets in Sydney’s Chinatown is an interesting place to shop for souvenirs. Take note that Paddy’s Markets is open from Wednesday to Sunday only and can be found beneath Market City.
Paddy’s Markets below Market City in Sydney’s Chinatown – photo by Brian Giesen under CC BY 2.0
The Rocks Market
The Rocks Market is a vibrant neighbourhood market in Sydney where local craft stalls and food stands pop up on weekends.
The Rocks Market, Sydney – photo by Kevin Gibbons under CC BY 2.0
