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Welcome to a voyage of discovery in the heart of Colon, where a lively spectacle unfolds after dark – the Colon Night Market. Dive in with us to the colorful world of the Colon Night Market, where the streets fill with bright stalls and a fascinating mosaic of people, smells, and sounds. Find out why this night market has become a hotspot for night owls in Cebu and what there is to discover. Everything you need to know about the location, safety, and the experience at the Colon Night Market is in this detailed guide.
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Location & opening hours: Colon Night Market
The Colon Night Market is held on busy Colon Street in the old districts of Cebu and stretches from Metro Mall Colon to Super Metro Colon over about two blocks. You can find the Colon Night Market at the following address.
The Colon Night Market in Cebu City takes place every day and opens in the evening hours, once that section of the street is closed to traffic.
- Address: 7VWX+982, Gaisano Metro, Colon corner Juan Luna Sts., Cebu City, Lungsod ng Cebu, Philippines
- Opening hours: Monday–Sunday, 6:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
What is there to experience at the Colon Night Market?
The Colon Night Market is a night market with no food stalls. So you’ll only find clothing and everyday items at the Colon Night Market.
There are, for example, T-shirts, shoes, second-hand items, socks, phone accessories, and knockoffs. Prices are low and in the range of just a few hundred pesos. In general, almost only locals hang out at the Colon Night Market. During our visits we hardly ever saw foreigners there.
A visit to the Colon Market is therefore a very authentic experience that few other night markets in Asia can match.
To the left and right of the market, along Colon Street, there are also many restaurants and shopping arcades, which make a visit to the area worthwhile. Here you’ll find typical Filipino restaurants and everyday products.
Tip: We recommend visiting between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m., because many shops and restaurants around the market close from 9:00 p.m.!
Safety at the Colon Night Market Cebu
Although Colon Street doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to cleanliness and safety, a visit to the night market and Colon Street is, in our view, completely unproblematic. Pickpocketing can happen in the dense crowds of the market, so it’s advisable to leave valuables behind. Otherwise, Colon Street around the market is very lively, and in our view there is no real danger of a robbery or other crime, because there is also a strong police and security presence in the market area!
Admission to the Colon Night Market Cebu City
There is no admission fee for the Colon Night Market.
Getting to the Colon Night Market
Tourists and foreigners should always use a taxi to get to Colon. Especially in the late evening hours, robberies can occasionally occur in the alleys of the harbor district and around Colon, though this is very rare. In the past, jeepneys have also been targets of robberies in the area.
The best time to visit the Colon Night Market
The Colon Night Market is ideally visited between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m., because most of the shops around the market are still open then, which maximizes the experience and what you can do. There’s also a lively buzz around the night market at that time.
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