Hyderabad is known as a gem for shopaholics. The city offers a host of traditional crafts like bidri, local favourites like ittar, and a number of designer boutiques for some chic shopping options. When you book hotels in Hyderabad, make sure to find one closer to some great shopping markets so you can indulge during your free time. We bring you a comprehensive list of the top 7 places to head for a memorable shopping experience:

1. Laad Bazaar
Located right next to the famous Charminar, Laad Bazaar is a buzzing street full of colourful shops. You can buy jewellery, perfumes and textiles from this market. You will also find a number of vibrant bangle shops selling the famous Hyderabad lac bangles.
 
2. GVK One
If you want some upmarket shopping, head to the new GVK One Mall in the city. It is home to a number of premium luxury stores, clothing shops, cafes, a food court and even a theatre. It is located in Banjara Hills, one of the liveliest areas in the city.
 
3. Perfume Market
Hyderabad is famous for its locally produced perfumes, also known as ittar. You can find a dedicated perfume market between Laad Bazaar and Moti Chowk, close to Charminar. Here, you will see big rows of perfume shops selling ittar in small glass vials.
 
4. Shilparamam Crafts Village
If you like to shop for authentic items from local craftsmen, you will love a trip to the Shilparamam Crafts Village. It is a beautiful mix of a rural museum and an arts village, with over 15 life-sized huts that showcase lives of artisans and their amazing culture. Here, you will find many stalls selling clothes, handicrafts, toys, and a number of other items at affordable prices.

5. Kalanjali
If you’re looking for the best quality handicrafts and handlooms from all over India, you will find everything you need at Kalanjali. You can also buy wood carvings, silver furniture, metal crafts apart from saris, salwar suits and western wear at this store.

6. Abids Street
You will find everything here right from clothing to electronics. This street is popular for saree shopping and traditional craft-works. Abids is one of the major commercial hubs in the city as well.

7. Begum Bazaar
This is one of the oldest markets in Hyderabad and is renowned for its wholesale rates of household items. You can also buy gold, silver, exotic dry fruits, and fish here. Just get your bargaining spirit along to strike the best deals when you are here!
 
A number of hotels in Hyderabad will also offer you cab services to go to any of these markets, making it easier to shop till you drop!