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Shopping in Bali
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Bali is good for crafts — silver, woodcarving, stone carving, textiles and rattan — as well as boutique fashion and homewares in Seminyak and Canggu. Bargaining is expected at markets but not in boutiques. Best souvenirs: Silver jewellery, Woodcarvings and Ikat and songket textiles.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
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- Markets
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- Top souvenir
- Silver jewellery
Where to shop
Seminyak
Designer fashion, swimwear and homeware boutiques along Jalan Kayu Aya and Jalan Petitenget.
Ubud
Galleries, yoga wear, jewellery and craft shops on Jalan Monkey Forest and Jalan Hanoman.
Celuk and Mas
Craft villages south of Ubud specialising in silver jewellery (Celuk) and woodcarving (Mas).
Canggu
Surf brands, concept stores and independent designers around Batu Bolong and Berawa.
Markets
Ubud Art Market
Stalls of sarongs, baskets, carvings and souvenirs opposite Ubud Palace; bargain cheerfully.
Sukawati Art Market
A large, lower-priced crafts market between Denpasar and Ubud.
Badung Market
Denpasar's main traditional market for produce, spices and ceremonial goods.
Sindhu night market
A small evening food market in Sanur with local dishes.
What to buy
Silver jewellery
Hand-made pieces from the silversmiths of Celuk.
Woodcarvings
Masks and figures from the carving village of Mas and the Ubud Art Market.
Ikat and songket textiles
Hand-woven cloth from East Bali villages such as Sidemen and Tenganan.
Rattan ata bags
Round woven bags made from ata grass, widely sold in Ubud and Seminyak.
Kintamani coffee
Bags of Balinese arabica from highland plantations.
Spa products
Frangipani oils, coconut soaps and lulur scrubs from Ubud and Seminyak shops.
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Black rice pudding, Jaje Bali and Balinese coffee. Warung and hotel breakfasts across Bali. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Seminyak | $$$ | Boutique villas, beach clubs, designer shops and sunset bars |
| Canggu | $$ | Surf breaks, cafés, coworking spaces and rice-field views |
| Kuta and Legian | $ | Long surf beach, inexpensive hotels, malls and party streets |
| Ubud | $$ | Hill town of dance, crafts, yoga and rice terraces |
| Uluwatu | $$$ | Cliff-top villas, surf breaks and sunset temple on the Bukit Peninsula |
| Nusa Dua | $$$$ | Gated resort enclave with calm beaches and big hotels |
| Amed | $$ | Black-sand fishing villages, snorkelling and views of Mount Agung |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in IDR. Tipping is not obligatory, but appreciated: rounding up for drivers and leaving small tips for spa therapists and guides is common. Many restaurants already add a service charge.
- Withdraw cash from bank ATMs inside branches or malls and count notes carefully at money changers.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in February–March and November; the busiest months are July–August.
- June: Bali Arts Festival — month-long programme of dance, music and parades in Denpasar (usually mid-June to mid-July)
- July: Bali Kite Festival at Padang Galak beach near Sanur (usually July or August)
- October: Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (usually October)
- December: Christmas and New Year's Eve parties in Seminyak, Canggu and Kuta (late December)
Staying near the shops
$$$ · Best for couples, luxury, shopping, food lovers and nightlife
Seminyak
Boutique villas, beach clubs, designer shops and sunset bars
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Bali?
Silver jewellery, Woodcarvings, Ikat and songket textiles and Rattan ata bags.
+Where is the best shopping in Bali?
Seminyak: Designer fashion, swimwear and homeware boutiques along Jalan Kayu Aya and Jalan Petitenget.
+What are the best markets in Bali?
Ubud Art Market, Sukawati Art Market, Badung Market and Sindhu night market.