Feeling Thrifty? Shop ‘Til You Drop At These Ukay-Ukay Spots In Baguio!

You can find all sorts of things at an ukay-ukay, which is also a sustainable alternative to retail shopping. Aside from clothes, you can spot branded second-hand fashion items like bags and shoes if you know where to look. There are also rare books and antique furniture too for the discerning eye. And if you're lucky, you might even chance upon a rare vintage find that’s worth a whole lot more it’s selling for.

But do you know where you can find the best ukay-ukay markets? In the City of Pines! Baguio is known for its abundance of thrift shops, making ukay-ukay a fun tourist attraction when heading up north. The thrifting industry is a thriving scene all day and night! Hence, if you are a fan of ukay-ukays who's heading up north, here's a list of thrift shops to check out.

This is a popular ukay-ukay in Baguio. Located along Harrison Road, the Baguio Night Market is one of the busiest commercial hubs in the city. There are many ukay-ukay stalls at the Baguio Night Market where you can score great fashion finds at super duper low prices! Stalls start to set up at around 8 to 9 in the evening, and they're open 'till about 2 or 3 in the morning. 

Address: 54, Baguio, Benguet

Contact information: 0907 331 4409 

The Bayanihan Shopping Center used to be a hotel before it was turned into a known ukay-ukay in Baguio. The building was said to have been established during the Commonwealth era, which is the reason for its ancient structure. But unlike the night market, you can shop here during the daytime. Stalls close at around 6 to 7 in the evening. 

Address: Shanum St, Baguio, Benguet

Contact information: (074) 443 4296

The Sky World Commercial Center is another popular place for ukay-ukay in Baguio. It's along Session Road, which makes it easy to spot and visit. With local and branded items to choose from, you can enjoy a variety of great finds at great prices here.  

Address: F. Calderon St, Baguio, 2600 Benguet 

If you still have the energy to search for great great ukay-ukay finds in Baguio, then it's time to move on to another shop. Book lovers, you're in for a treat at the Bookends Baguio! This Baguio ukay-ukay for treasured reading materials offers very affordable books. They have everything from hard bounds, paperbacks, biographies, fiction and more. If you're lucky, you might even get your hands on books that are hard to find! 

Address: T. Claudio St, Baguio, Benguet 

Contact information: (074) 422 7382 

Social: Facebook 

Hilltop is another famous Baguio ukay-ukay place, offering a wide variety of fashion items. It's also very accessible as it is located within the vicinity of Baguio's public market. If you're a millennial or Gen Z looking for the latest fashion trends, you can find branded yet cheap second-hand items at the Hilltop. Would you believe that you can even find tops for as low as Php5?! What a steal! 

Address: Hilltop St., Baguio, Benguet

This shop is a Baguio ukay-ukay supplier. They sell clothes from different brands all over the world. If you haven't heard yet, bales are second-hand items packed together. If you are planning on starting your own ukay-ukay business someday, bales can come in handy. 

Address: 119 Rimando Road Bayan Park Aurora Hill, Baguio City 

Social: Facebook

Another Baguio ukay-ukay spot, buy colorful clothing and more from side street vendors at the Ukay-ukay at Zandueta. Dig in as you might chance upon a second-hand treasure or two. This area is also near other ukay-ukay shops, which makes it a good place to start shopping.  

Address: 49 Zandueta St, Baguio, Benguet 

There is a series of wagwagan, which is another term for ukay-ukay, at Abanao Street. Find imported and quality second-hand dry goods like sneakers, sandals, backpacks, and other fashion items in the Baguio ukay-ukay stores found here. 

Address: Abanao St., Baguio, Benguet