Hua Ro market
A working local market under glass roofs, cooler than the street, busiest at dawn and worth it for the smoothies.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 04:00–18:00
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
Details
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Come for the fruit smoothies and the shade, not for a big tourist spectacle. This is a working market on Thanon Uthong, a covered warren of shops and stalls under high glass-paneled roofs, and it's noticeably cooler in those vaulted lanes than out on the road. Motorbikes ride straight through, so keep an ear open. It was once the busiest place in the province and it's quieter now, which suits me fine.
Stalls run to fresh produce, household bits, clothes and prepared food. Fateema Coffee and Fruit gets named again and again for smoothies, 40-odd varieties blended in front of you. There are more than ten traditional massage places tucked in among the shops, handy if you've spent the morning walking temple ruins. What there isn't is a café culture, so don't arrive expecting somewhere to sit with a flat white.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Hua Ro market, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 1 minThe Crown Property Market (Hua Ro Market)Markets & Shopping · 120 m · 4.4★
- 2 minTalad Nawang ChantharakasemMarkets & Shopping · 190 m · 4.3★
- 3 minMarket Ayuttaya MunicipalityMarkets & Shopping · 210 m · 4.1★
- 3 minChantharakasem National MuseumTemples & Culture · 210 m · 4.5★
- 7 minRuen Tubtim resortHotels & Resorts · 540 m · 4.5★
- 7 minEarly Bird Hostel AyutthayaHotels & Resorts · 600 m · 4.5★
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Reviews from Google
I was walking the city and stumbled on this Market little quaint Market here in the city. A lot of various offerings everyone wasn't open yet upon my arrival but they were people setting up so that means this place gets really busy later in the afternoon!
Simple outdoor street market for food and goodies. Best smoothies in Thailand, visit Fateema Coffee and Fruit (40+ varieties) all fresh, made right there in front of you.
It's a cross between a market and a mall. An oldish arrangement of shops and houses under high domed roofs mainly made of glass panels, and open to two wheeler traffic .It's sensibly cooler here under the vaulted alleys than in the streets. But apparently not much frequented nowadays. Many massage salons (traditional) are hosted here too. Unfortunately no “cafés".
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 1,127 reviews on Google.
94, 5 Thanon Uthong, Tambon Tha Wa Su Kri, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
Claim Your VAT Refund
Spend 2,000+ THB at a single store displaying 'VAT Refund for Tourists' signs, get a yellow form at the register, and claim 7% VAT back at the airport. It adds up fast on bigger purchases.
Hua Ro market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hua Ro market worth visiting?
Hua Ro market holds a 4.3★ rating from 1,127 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Ayutthaya.
What are the opening hours of Hua Ro market?
Hua Ro market is typically open 04:00–18:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Hua Ro market?
The best months to visit Ayutthaya are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in November – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: August – October (flooding risk).
Where is Hua Ro market located?
Hua Ro market is at 94, 5 Thanon Uthong, Tambon Tha Wa Su Kri, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand, in Ayutthaya. Getting around Ayutthaya: Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins); Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate).
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