Where to stay in Bali: four areas compared
A quick feel for the four areas guests ask about most, and who each one suits.
Bali Guide
Where to stay, what to ask before a long rental and where to eat, written for guests planning a villa stay.
Latest guides
Short, practical reads. New guides are added as we write them.
Renting a villa monthly: what to ask
What the price includes, how electricity is billed, deposits and the practical things worth confirming.
Where we eat in Petitenget
Three places in Petitenget we keep going back to, plus a few tips for evenings out.
Plan by area
Bali is small on a map and slow on the road. Staying near what you plan to do saves hours.
Seminyak.
Sunsets, beach clubs and dining around Petitenget, close to the airport.
Canggu.
Rice fields, surf and cafés. Popular for monthly stays and remote work.
Ubud.
Jungle valleys, temples and cooler evenings in the hills.
Uluwatu.
Clifftops, surf breaks and white-sand coves in the south.