Bali · Indonesia
Where to stay in Denpasar
Denpasar is a city in Bali, Indonesia, home to about 670,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- DPS11 km · Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport
- Currency
- IDRrupiah
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar
- Language
- Indonesian
About
About Denpasar
Denpasar is the capital and the largest city of the province of Bali, Indonesia.
Denpasar is the seat of government in Bali and is, therefore, home to the provincial governor's office as well as the administration of the Regency of Badung.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Denpasar
See
When visiting any of the temples in Denpasar, remember to bring a sarong and sash with you. These temples receive relatively few foreign visitors and are unlikely to have temple dress available for hire or loan.
- Alun-Alun Puputan
- Bali Museum
- Lapangan Puputan Margarana
- Palace of Satria and the Royal Temples
- Pura Agung Jagatnata
- Pura Maospahit
- Sidik Jari Museum
- Taman Wedhi Budaya Cultural Centre
- Bajra Sandhi Monument
Do
It is very much worth finding information from the official tourism office about scheduled cultural events in Denpasar. These are many and varied and include, dance, puppet theatre and art exhibitions. Otherwise, apart from the numerous sights and excellent shopping, there are not really any specific activities to recommend in Denpasar.
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Where to stay
Which part of Denpasar to stay in
There are many small budget hotels in Denpasar which are primarily aimed at domestic business travellers as few foreign tourists stay in the city here. These are reasonably priced and comfortable enough. Within a 500 m walk of the Alul-Alun Puputan there are many options which will nearly always have availability. Shop around.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Denpasar
1,841 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Intercontinental Hotel Bali IHG Hotels & Resorts | 1993 | 14.0 km |
| St. Regis Bali Resort | 2008 | 15.8 km |
| Inna Bali | 1927 | 2.6 km |
| Tandjung Sari | 1962 | 4.1 km |
| AYANA Resort and Spa, BALI | 1996 | 16.6 km |
| Inna Grand Bali Beach | 1966 | 3.3 km |
| Paradisus by Meliá Bali PT Suryalaya Anindita International | 1985 | 14.2 km |
| The Apurva Kempinski Bali | 2019 | 17.6 km |
| The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali | 1990 | 14.0 km |
| The Westin Resort Nusa Dua | 1991 | 13.8 km |
| Amanusa | 1992 | 16.0 km |
| Ayodya Resort Bali | 1989 | 15.2 km |
| Bali Padma Hotel | 1990 | 8.2 km |
| Conrad Bali | 2004 | 12.2 km |
| Four Seasons Resort Bali Jimbaran Bay | 1991 | 15.2 km |
| Grand Hyatt Bali | 1990 | 14.7 km |
| Grand Inna Kuta | 1992 | 9.0 km |
| Hilton Bali Resort | 2016 | 17.1 km |
| Hyatt Regency Bali | 1973 | 4.7 km |
| Inna Sindhu Beach | 1974 | 3.6 km |
| Merusaka Nusa Dua | 2015 | 15.1 km |
| Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa | 1983 | 13.6 km |
| Prama Sanur Beach Hotel Bali | 1975 | 4.9 km |
| Prime Plaza Hotel Sanur | 1996 | 2.9 km |
| Six Senses Uluwatu | 2018 | 22.4 km |
| The Legian Bali | 1996 | 9.0 km |
| The Oberoi Bali | 1978 | 8.8 km |
| The Patra Bali Resort & Villas | 1972 | 11.0 km |
| 100 Sunset | 2011 | 7.5 km |
| 100 Sunset Boutique Hotel | 7.5 km | |
| 100 Sunset Kuta Hotel & Ballroom | 7.4 km | |
| 14 Palms | 18.9 km | |
| 18 Suite Villa Loft by AMITHYA | 2013 | 9.8 km |
| 3D Home Stay | 20.9 km | |
| 3D Homestay | 20.9 km | |
| 4S Villas Seminyak | 8.7 km | |
| A Residence | 9.8 km | |
| A'Guest House | 9.5 km | |
| AB Hotel Kuta | 8.9 km | |
| AB Villa & Apartments | 7.8 km |
All 1,841 hotels in Denpasar, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Denpasar
Denpasar has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 322 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Denpasar: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), about 11 km from the city centre in a straight line; Lombok International Airport (LOP, 115 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Denpasar is easily reached by car or taxi from the main tourist regions of south Bali. A trip from Kuta, Legian and Seminyak will take 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Sanur is 15 minutes to the east and Ubud about 30 minutes to the north. Tabanan is about 40 minutes to the northwest. A non-metered taxi from the airport will cost Rp 180,000. The main bus terminal of Denpasar is Mengwi. The former bus terminal at Ubung is now only a bemo terminal. Most buses from Java arrive at Mengwi.
Getting around
Denpasar can be a bit steamy and full of exhaust fumes, but the centre of this city does lend itself to getting around on foot and walking is recommended. Trans Metro Dewata buses connect various places around the city and surrounding called or Teman bus. An electronic money card is required to take this public transport such as Brizzi, E-money, Flazz, and TapCash or pay with QR (gopay, ovo...). The 5 routes (koridor) and stops can be viewed on the Moovit app and Google Maps. Near real-time GPS position with mobile app Mitra Darat (in Indonesian only). Taxis are widely available for hailing.
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DPS · Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport
LOP · Lombok International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Denpasar
Eat
Denpasar is a melting pot of different cultures from all over Indonesia. There are few places where the results of the government trans-migration policy are more evident than here. For that reason it is a wonderful place to eat with restaurants specialising in different regional and ethnic Indonesian cuisines. Sometimes this can all seem a bit inaccessible and hard to find for visitors, so do not be shy to ask your driver or at your hotel.
Drink
There are bars and nightlife in Denpasar but these are best left alone by visitors who will feel much more at home in Seminyak, Legian, and Kuta.
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Questions
Denpasar: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Denpasar?
Denpasar has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 322 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Denpasar?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), about 11 km from the city centre in a straight line; Lombok International Airport (LOP, 115 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Denpasar?
rupiah (IDR).
Nearby
Destinations near Denpasar
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.